Tuesdays · 7:00 PM · church library
Inquirers' class
For adults who are new, returning, or curious. Twelve weeks, no homework you can't do on the bus.
Becoming a Lutheran
Twelve Tuesday evenings with a very small book
Adults who want to join Trinity, or simply want to understand what Lutherans believe, read Luther's Small Catechism with a pastor. It takes about three months and a lot of coffee.
Three steps
- Come to the inquirers' classTuesdays at 7Twelve weeks in the church library. The next class starts 3 November.
- Talk with a pastorAny timeAbout what you've read, what you're not sure of and anything else.
- Be received at the Divine ServiceWhen you're readyBy baptism, if you haven't been, or by confirmation or profession of faith.
Classes
Every age learns the catechism
All classes are free and use the same little book.
Wednesdays · 4:00 PM · 7th and 8th grade
Confirmation
Two years with Pastor Kuehn, ending with confirmation on Pentecost. Students memorise the Small Catechism.
Sundays · 9:15 AM · fellowship hall
Sunday Bible class
Pastor Ward teaches through one book at a time. This autumn: the Letter to the Galatians.
Thursdays · 9:00 AM · library
Ladies' Bible study
An hour of study before the quilting starts. Coffee, Scripture, and strong opinions about binding.
Read ahead
Texts and forms
Print them, read them on the bus, bring them on Tuesday.
- 1.8 MBDownload
Luther's Small Catechism, with explanation
The book the inquirers' class reads, in a modern English translation.
Texts152948 pages
- 920 KBDownload
The Augsburg Confession
The Lutheran confession presented to the emperor in 1530. Twenty-eight short articles.
Texts153036 pages
- 640 KBDownload
A guide to the Divine Service
What each part of the liturgy is, where it comes from and why we do it.
Guides202512 pages
- 120 KBDownload
Membership and transfer form
For people transferring from another Lutheran congregation.
Forms20262 pages
- 96 KBDownload
Baptism request
For infants, children or adults. A pastor will call you.
Forms20261 page
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Pastors and staff
Who serves at Trinity
The pastors keep office hours Tuesday to Friday and will gladly come to you.
Senior Pastor
Rev. Elias Ward
Pastor Ward grew up on the southeast side, studied at the seminary on the north side of town and has served Trinity since 2015. He preaches most Sundays, teaches the Tuesday class and visits every shut-in member once a month.
Speak with a pastor
Write, call or knock on the office door
About joining, about communion, about a baptism, or about something you've never told anyone. A pastor will reply within a day.
- Address1103 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Phone(555) 018-1846
- Emailoffice@example.org
- OfficeChurch office Mon–Fri 8:30–4:00
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