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As you are reading through, if you want more information about an event click on the red link. If you have any questions, please contact the church office, (217) 787-2323 ext 2. On Fridays, watch for an email titled "The Word This Week" including Bible Study opportunities, the weekend worship schedule, and the Bible readings.
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This week at Trinity
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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6:30am - Sunrise Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Library
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11:30am - Ladies Aid Meeting & Luncheon, School Campus, Parish Hall
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5:30pm - Prayer Service, School Campus, Parish Hall
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6:00pm - Discipleship Bible Study, School Campus
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7:00pm - Adult Choir, Downtown Campus
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9:00am - Trinity Quilters, School Campus, Parish Hall
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5:30pm - Worship Service, School Campus
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8:00am - Worship Service, Downtown Campus
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9:30am - Bible Class/Sunday School, School Campus
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10:30am - Worship Service, Downtown Campus
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1:00pm - Non Day School Confirmation Class, Downtown Campus
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6:30pm - Women With Mission, School Campus, Parish Hall
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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6:00pm - GriefShare, School Campus, Parish Hall
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7:00pm - Divorced Dad's Group, School Campus
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7:00pm - Elder's Meeting, Downtown Campus
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On Saturday, September 19, Trinity Lutheran Youth Group will be serving fresh-grilled burgers and hot dogs after the 5:30pm worship service. This is our way of saying thank you for all your support for the youth of Trinity and giving our youth a chance to serve the congregation. Please come join us and get to know the youth of Trinity!
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New Wednesday Night Discipleship
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Wednesday Night Discipleship (at 6:00, following the Evening Prayer service which is at 5:30): Dr. Schurb will teach "An Introduction to the Augsburg Confession and Apology". This 13-week study will begin to familiarize participants with the most foundational 16th century Lutheran confessional writing, the Augsburg Confession, and its masterful defense ("apology") published the following year. Classes are available for all ages, including babysitting for those younger than Kindergarten. Find out more here.
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Sponsorship Opportunity at Trivia Night
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Trinity's Youth are looking for sponsors for Trivia Night on Nov. 13. Do you have a business you frequent or an individual who you think could help? See the graphic below for details and click here if you want to sign up to sponsor! The youth are also looking for silent auction baskets. If you have something you want to donate, contact Melissa Boehme at mboehme@trinity-lutheran.com. Find out more about Trivia and the Chili Cook-Off here.
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Join us for some bocce ball and fellowship at Obed and Isaac's beer garden (500 S. 6th St. Springfield) Thursday, September 24 at 6pm. Hope to see you there!
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September Men's Bible Study
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Join us for a video-based study featuring The Lutheran Hour speaker Rev. Ken Klaus on understanding the book of Revelation. We’ll meet the third Saturday of each month in the conference room outside the Parish Hall at 9:30am. Donuts and coffee provided. The next Bible Study is Sept. 19.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Farmers Market Counters with Downtown Springfield Inc.
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Thank you all for your work supporting Downtown Springfield Inc. by providing volunteers at the Old Capitol Farmers Market. DSI appreciates all of the help we have been able to give so far. We are continuing to help in September and October. Sign up at this link to volunteer. We only need 2 more slots filled for this Saturday, September 12!
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Volunteers are needed to help set up communion before the services each weekend. If you are interested, please contact Cindy Ushman or Paula Boehme. Thank you for serving our church in this way!
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Choir Season is Here!
Do you love to sing and praise God with your voice? Trinity's Adult Choir is ready and waiting to welcome you to our new season! We practice once a week on Wednesday evenings, beginning Wednesday, September 2, 7:00 pm, in the church balcony. Questions? Contact Laura Fliege, (lfliege@trinity-lutheran.com) to sign up!
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Friends of the Farmers Market Street Dinner
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Trinity has another opportunity to serve downtown Springfield! We are in need of 5 volunteers who can help at the Annual Friends of the Farmers Market Street Dinner on Thursday, September 17. Volunteers are needed from 5pm until after 9pm. Some food will be provided for all volunteers. Contact Melissa Boehme at mboehme@trinity-lutheran.com if you are interested! There are only 2 spots left, so act fast!
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Monthly Finance Update
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CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT - BLDG. FUND
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Thru the month of - August 2026
Months completed - 8
Months to go - 28
Pledges made - $593,060
Amount received (40%) - $239,405
Remaining Mortgage - $1,130,000
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Contributions Report – Thank you for your support of the Trusting In The Lord-4 capital campaign. Your contributions are greatly appreciated in providing for our $3 million in improvements at the church and school. Our remaining mortgage is down to just under $1.2 million. These funds finance our monthly mortgage payment of $17,500. Thank you again for your prayers and financial support.
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August 2026 Memorials
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In Memory of Carol Boehner: General Fund - Ray Boehner
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In Honor of Roger & Sara Schlichting's 50th Wedding Anniversary: General Fund - Terry Phelan & Nancy Fuchs, Food Pantry - Craig & Kim Haynes
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In Memory of Pastor Tom Radtke: Faith Forward Fund - John & Marge Penick, Byron & Michelle Welt
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In Memory of Jake Lyons: Faith Forward Fund - Roger & Sara Schlichting, Heather Sievers, Elise Ransdell & Edwin Holt, General Fund - Pat Irwin and the Irwin Family, Steve & Nora Rossman, Church Music Fund - Paul & Cathy Von De Bur, Church Band - Carol Radtke, School Music Fund - Beverly Bunch, L.A. Drennan, Eileen Grace, T.J. Massey, Cynthia Spenner, Bill & Jan Firth, Larry & Paula Boehme, Jerry & Joyce Burkhart, Mary Denham, Vickie Douglas, Judy Fliege
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News from around the Central Illinois District
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Lutheran High Soccer Culver's Night
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Lutheran High Boys soccer will be hosting a Culver's night! September 15, 5-8pm at the Wabash location. Thanks for your continued support of the soccer program!
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Presentation in Observation of 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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Pastor Bill Wrede is a pastor of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod who was serving on Long Island during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.He ministered at Ground Zero the entire day and continued to do so for the next nine months.St. Paul's, Havana will host a presentation on September 17, 2026 at 6:30pm in observation of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Pastor Wrede will recount his experience and what it looks like to serve as a pastor in the midst of tragedy.
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Camp CILCA Men's Shooting Retreat
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Do you want to put an announcement in the eNewsletter or request a calendar publication? Click on the link above and fill out the form.
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- Any announcement or event that you would like published in the church eNewsletter, the school's Tiger Talk, on the church/school calendar, or on social media must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advanced.
- This form should also be used for events and room reservations to secure space on the calendar.
If you have any questions or concerns, let us know! Have a great rest of your week!
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