Trinity Lutheran Church, ELCA

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Location:

1 block north of Main Street in Laporte 150 2nd Street NE

Laporte MN 56461 Phone: 218-224-2417 Facebook: Trinity Lutheran Church - Laporte MN YouTube Channel: Trinity Lutheran Church - Laporte MN Email: tlchurch@paulbunyan.net Pastor: Rev. René L. Mehlberg Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran is a community of God’s people called together by the Holy Spirit. As people of faith who know Christ, we seek to make Christ known to the world.

Trinity Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), located in Laporte. Sunday mornings include 9:30 a.m. choir practice (open to all who wish to sing) with worship at 10:00 a.m. Coffee, treats, and fellowship follow every worship service. Communion is celebrated the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Online worship is on Trinity’s YouTube channel, available Saturday evenings at 5:00 p.m. if you aren’t able to join us in-person.

Centennial Celebration July 16 & 17 Trinity celebrates 101 years as a congregation July 16 and 17. Saturday, July 16 will be an “Evening of Entertainment” as a thank-you and opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate! Time is 7:00-9:00 p.m. for musical entertainment. Doors opening at 6:30 for people to begin enjoying ice cream treats, fellowship, and looking at Trinity history. Sunday, July 17 will be festival worship at 10:00 a.m. with a catered lunch and program to follow. All are welcomed!

Food ministry is very important for Trinity. The Laporte Community Food Shelf is located at Trinity. It is open 5:00-6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays; closed the 5th Tuesdays of the month.

Trinity is also the host congregation for Ruby’s Pop Up Pantry - Laporte the 4th Wednesday of the month. It is a drive-through distribution taking place at the Laporte School Bus Garage from 4:30-6:00 p.m., unless bundles are sold out. Find out more at Ruby’s Pantry-Laporte on Facebook.

Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. is low-impact yoga throughout the summer, taught by Myrtle Palm, certified yoga instructor. Anyone interested is encouraged to come and try -- for one week or many! Wear loose clothes, and bring a yoga mat or towel to place on the floor. Cost is a small free will donation.

Wednesday, August 3rd is the annual chicken dinner sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church Women. From 5:00-7:00 p.m. come enjoy a home cooked chicken dinner. Take-out meals are also available. Cost is a freewill offering with proceeds supporting local and worldwide organizations. Good food, fun, and fellowship for all ages.

Check our Facebook page for updates on events and activities.

Everyone is welcome to join us for worship and all events sponsored by Trinity. We would love to meet you!

Blessings to you and your family!

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11