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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
7:00pm - Divorced Dad's Group, School Campus, Parish Hall Library
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6:30am - Sunrise Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Library
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9:00am - MomCo Meetup, School Campus, Parish Hall
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6:00pm - Biblical Canticles Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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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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9:00am - Worship Service, Downtown Campus
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10:30am - Bible Class/Sunday School, School Campus
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3:30pm - All God's Children Service, School Campus, Parish Hall
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9:00am - Vacation Bible School, School Campus
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9:00am - Vacation Bible School, School Campus
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We are continuing holding one worship service on Saturdays at 5:30pm at the School Campus and one on Sundays at 9:00am at the Downtown Campus. Bible Study will be at 10:30am at the School Campus. We will return to our regular worship schedule in August.
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July Food Pantry Reminder
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The next Food Pantry collection will be on July 4-5. We are currently serving 8 families with your donations. Please drop off your donations to the bins in the narthex of the church at the Downtown Campus or in the shopping cart in the Parish Hall Lobby at the School Campus. If you are not on the mailing list, you can still contribute.
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The Food Pantry currently needs: Dishwasher detergent/tabs, Surface cleaner wipes, Salad dressing (NO GLASS), Burger/tuna Helper, Canned beans, Instant potatoes, Granola/Protein Bars, Bar soap, Deodorant, Bandaids/ointment PLEASE, NO GLASS CONTAINERS
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Money donations or gift cards are also welcome, please mark "Food Pantry" on the envelope. If you would like to be added to the food pantry emailing list, please follow this link. Please email Carrie Coon at ccoon@trinity-lutheran.com for questions regarding the food pantry.
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College & Careers Summer Schedule
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A big thanks to those who attended our hike and summer kick-off! If you are in the post-high school/20-something age range, please save the dates below for summer fellowship opportunities and group outings:
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· Sunday mornings starting July 12,10:30am: Bible Study at Hae’s Coffee Shop
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· Thursday, July 9, 6pm: Levitt Amp Concert
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· Tuesday, July 21, 7pm: Mini Golf at Knight’s Action Park
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· Wednesday, August 5, 5:30pm- Game Night at Dana Thomas House
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· Thursday, August 13, 5:30pm- State Fair Twilight Parade
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Details will be provided here in the church newsletter prior to each event. Please contact Amy Lakeman (alakeman8@gmail.com) if you’d like to be added to a group text for reminders and more information.
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Save August 2 at 12pm on your calendar for a good old fashioned potluck! Trinity is celebrating 185 years and we want to join in thanksgiving to praise God for all He has given Trinity. Start looking through those recipes! This is a true potluck, so bring anything - a main dish, side dish, or a dessert. Food can be dropped off at the Parish Hall any time after 9:15am, or you can bring it with you at noon.
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Vacation Bible School 2026: Rome
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Biblical Canticles Bible Study
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Class will resume tomorrow, July 1 at 6:00pm.
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Join us for an evening of bowling and fellowship at AMF Lanes at 2260 W. Lawrence, Thursday July 16 at 7pm. Unlimited bowling, including shoe rental, is only $18. No reservation required.
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School Office Hours for Summer
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Starting on June 1, the school office will be open Monday - Thursday mornings from 7:30 AM - Noon. It will closed on Fridays during the summer.
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Craving Answers Craving God Podcast
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Is it possible for a baptized, believing Christian to fall away? Is it possible for a believer to depart from Christ? And if it is possible, does it mean that our apostate friend is lost forever? These challenging questions are addressed on the most recent edition of Craving Answers Craving God. It’s available now. Look for Episode 147.
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Updates and Appreciation
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Thank you to everyone who has donated to our food pantry restock! The food pantry families are so thankful for your generosity! If you still need to turn in your items, please place them in the shopping cart at the School Campus this weekend.
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News from around the Central Illinois District
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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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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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