| Groups and Teams at Trinity
Trinity supports a variety of groups and teams to meet your interests and needs. It's easy to join one, or, if you would rather create one not listed here, we will help. Contact Julie Jolivette at ext. 108 or via email with questions.
Singles
If you are a single adult, we invite and encourage you to join us at any or all of the events listed. It is not necessary that you be a member of Trinity. These events are designed to help single adults connect in Christian fellowship.
Judy Huftel, Leader of Singles Connection, 715-386-2698 or email
Download a Singles Brochure
Worship & Dinner
6:15 p.m. – Dinner at various restaurants:
(To insure enough room is reserved at the restaurant, please RSVP to Judy Huftel at 715-386-2698 or via email one day prior.)
Sept. 26 - Rudy’s Redeye Grill (White Bear Lake)
Oct. 31 - Axel’s Bonfire (Woodbury)
Nov. 28 - Moscow on the Hill (Grand Ave., St. Paul)
Dec. 26 - Lake Elmo Inn (Lake Elmo)
For more information, please contact Judy Huftel, Leader at 715-386-2698 or or via email
Potluck Meals
Sundays, Sept. 13*, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13
Eat at 4 p.m.
Trinity Lower Level or *Bayport Park
Bring a dish to share. Stay for games and/or conversation.
For more information, please contact Judy Huftel, Leader at 715-386-2698 or or via email
Couples
Trinity Couples Ministry is a place where Christian couples come together to strengthen their marriage while also growing their relationships with God and other married couples. These groups meet every other week following both Trinity and District 834 calendars. Groups meet at 9 am or 10:30 am on Sunday, Wednesday evening or another time that fits your schedule.
Sunday morning groups
Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 11, 25; Nov. 8, 22; Dec. 6
9-10 am
Deb and Matt Simcik’s group – Living Room
Robin and Gregg Ellingson’s group – Room 108B
Register online.
Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 11, 25; Nov. 8, 22; Dec. 6
10:30-11:30 am
Marilyn and Chris Johnson’s group – Room 108A
Amy and Ryan Karlstad’s group – Room 108B
Krista and Todd Feustel’s group – Library Conference Room
Register online.
Evening groups
Jen and Dan Sletten’s group – dates and times TBD
Kari and Dave Kahl’s group – dates and time TBD
Siri and Seth Erickson’s group – dates and times TBD
Attention Empty Nest couples
Mon., Sept. 28; 7 pm - Commons
It’s a whole new way-of-life after all your children leave home. If you are about to or have entered that place in your marriage, you are invited to a one-time brainstorming session. If you are unable to attend this session but have suggestions or want to participate, please contact Julie Jolivette at 439-7400, ext. 108 or via email. Register online.
Men
Retired Men’s Group
The Retired Men's Group is for all men who are interested in connecting with other men in living out the mission of Trinity to: love, transform, and serve.
All men are welcome to attend the Retired Men’s Group monthly meetings. The programs include devotions and prayer, a guest speaker at Trinity or tour, followed by a discussion on how the topic relates to current issues and individuals’ faith journeys. This is a great way to get to know one another and discover ways to continue fellowship between meetings. Rolls and coffee are served. A free-will offering is taken to cover costs; additional funds are accumulated and periodically donated to a worthy cause.
Led by Jon Fogelberg : 715-755-2487 or email.
Retired Men’s Leadership Team
Jon Fogelberg, Leader: 715-755-2487, email
Jerry Herbst, 439-6618, email
Vic Thalacker: 439-9782, email
Bob O’Neil: 770-8881, email
Dave Borg: 439-9451, email
Don Paulson: 777-2187, email
Lowell Saterbak, Leroys, 436-6252, email
Retired Men’s Leadership Team Meeting Dates
Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14,
9 am – Commons
The team strives to provide opportunities for:
• Life enrichment and spiritual growth
• Fellowship and mutual care
• Outreach to the church, community, and world
Trinity Expansion Update
Tue., Sept. 15; 9-11 am – Garden Room Pastor Dan Poffenberger will discuss the status and plan for the Trinity for Tomorrow projects, focusing on a capital campaign commencing this fall and the process to design options to improve the public face of Trinity. Representatives from the Council and/or Trinity for Tomorrow teams may present as well. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback.
Register online.
Financial Planning Seminar I – Investment & Estate Planning Tue., Oct. 13; 9-11 am – Garden Room Gary Tangwall and Todd Gillingham of the Landmark Group of Thrivent Financial will present investment and distribution planning. Attorney Dwight Cummins, Cummins Law Office, will present estate planning. Register online.
Tour of State Capital Tue., Nov. 10; 9:15 am
Trinity Parking Lot (will carpool); Lunch in St. Paul before return
The State Capital was designed by Cass Gilbert, a very famous architect. We will tour the Senate, The House of Representatives, and the Supreme Court. Tour is limited to 25 people, so sign-up early in Commons or by calling the Church Office.
Register online.
Financial Planning Seminar II – Charitable Giving
Tue., Dec. 8; 9-11 am – Garden Room Ralph Steiner, leader of Trinity’s Endowment Team, will present charitable giving as an important component of an overall financial plan. He will discuss Minnesota estate tax benefits of gifting and the benefits of the “last chance” legacy gifting from an IRA which expires at the end of the year. He will also bring us up-to-date on Trinity’s Endowment Fund and how it benefits Trinity. (Ralph is a retired financial adviser who operated his own business for 40 plus years in the field of financial and estate planning.)
Register online.
Women
Hearts of the Home Moms
Fall meeting dates: Sept. 16, 30; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 16
9:15-11 a.m.
Trinity’s Lower Level
Registration Fee: $20
Child Care: $40/session for one child; $20 for second child; additional children are free
Hearts of the Home Moms is an inter-denominational, Christian-based group of mothers interested in nurturing their souls and supporting each other on their parenting journeys. Each participant selects a study of her choice, all studies include reading assignments for discussion, as well as prayer and some type of check in to get to know each other. Groups also participate in service projects several times each year, as well as provide meals for moms in the group who have new babies. No one is turned away for financial reasons; scholarships are available. Registration forms are available in the Church Office.
Fall 2009 study choices:
• Moms in Motion: For those who are ready to get moving!
• Raising Great Kids for Parents of School-Age Children
• Boundaries With Kids
• The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew – Three Women Search for Understanding
• A Woman’s Heart: God’s Dwelling Place
Kim Jelinek, 351-7586
Martha Sather, 342-0596
Download a Fall 2009 Hearts of the Home brochure
Scrapbook for the Soul
Second Friday of each month
Have an unfinished scrapbook, need fresh new ideas, or want to start scrapbooking? Please join us as we share a devotion and fellowship while working on our albums.
Contacts: Christine Lande, 430-2689; Gywnn Pepin, 439-5941; Carol Robbins, 430-1865
Business and Professional Women’s Groups
Are you looking for a place to connect with other business and professional women from Trinity? Come for lunch and share the joys and challenges of living your faith in your everyday life.
Stillwater group, contact Dana Miller via email
St. Paul group, contact Lou Johnson via email
Minneapolis group, contact Katie Beaudet via email
GLOW Winter Adventure at Camp Menogyn
Jan. 21-24, 2010
Cost: $240 (All trip payments are non-refundable.)
Beautiful Camp Menogyn is located on the edge of the BWCA in Northern Minnesota. Activities include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, dog sledding, and even a sauna with a dip in a frozen lake. Bring a book to read by the fire. The food is good (we don’t have to cook or do dishes). Register online or by emailing Diane.
Tuesday Morning Book Group
9 a.m. - Supreme Bean Coffee Shop
Join other women in friendship and lively conversation about fiction and non-fiction books covering a wide variety of topics and themes. Contact Jenny Hammer at 439-4351
Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Meets weekly 8:30-10:30 a.m. - Living Room
Contact Lynn Schurrer at 430-1632
Register online.
WOWs
Friday lunch meetings
This group of busy moms meets regularly to support one another in prayer, friendship and learning.
Contact Kerry Evensen at 275-0994 or Kathy Luoma at 430-8053
Women of the ELCA at Trinity
Connecting Trinity women to events for women in the synod and around the ELCA. Contact Lisa Moriarty at 439-8082
Circles
Anna Circle
Meets second Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Leaders: Wendy Klemz & Sandy Wendt
Dorcas Circle
Meets first Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Leaders: Donna Dielentheis & Betty Wasmundt
Study Leader: Darlene Parent
Leah Circle
Meets second Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.
Leaders: Carol Henrickson & Marie Saterbak
Marion Circle
Meets third Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Leaders: Marion Meyer & Pat Reinke
Martha Circle
Meets first Tuesday after first Monday at 1 p.m.
Leader: Norma Swanson
Miriam Circle
Meets first Thursday at 1 p.m .
(second Thursday in November)
Leader: Marian Carlson
Rebekah Circle
Meets second Monday at 12:30 p.m.
Leaders: Dellzie Hodler & Carolyn Minor
Ruth Circle
Meets third Thursday at 7 p.m.
Leaders: Joan Fogelberg & Diane Sauers
To join or start a new circle, please contact Julie Jolivette at 651-439-7400, ext. 108 or via email.
Circle Leaders' Meeting
Jan. 26, 2010, 4-6 p.m. – Living Room
Thepurpose of this task team is to ensure connections and helpfulequipping and support so that all women in Trinity Circles experience:
• Mutual care and love
• Atmospheres where Jesus has an on-going opportunity to transform their lives
• Encouragement to serve in areas of passion and strength
Led by Julie Jolivette
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