Meet and chat with like-minded people, enjoy some snacks, and write postcards to voters in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia in the Gathering Space at Trinity on Wednesday, September 30, from 6:30–8:30 PM. You can bring your own postcards, or we will provide them. Bring postcard stamps or make a donation to help cover stamps.

Reservations and payment to attend Interfaith Action of Evanston (IAE)’s 2026 Vision Keeper Dinner are due to the church office by Tuesday, September 29.

The dinner takes place on Sunday, October 25, at 5:30 PM at the Hilton Orrington Hotel in Evanston. Among the evening’s many honorees will be Trinity’s own Peg Lee. Click here to read more about why Peg was nominated for and is very deserving of this award.

Tickets for the dinner are $90 per person. Checks should be made out to Interfaith Action of Evanston with “Vision Keeper Dinner” in the memo line. Checks, along with your entrée selection for dinner (gluten-free, vegetarian, chicken, or salmon), should be turned in to the office at the time of your registration.

Questions? Contact the church office by email or phone.

This event has been canceled!

The Faith in Action Committee invites you to Singing Resistance Evanston rehearsals at Trinity to learn simple, group songs of courage and resistance Monday, September 28, at 7:00–8:30 PM. No sheet music, no singing experience, and no reservations necessary. All ages and voices are welcome.

Families with children in Kindergarten through high school are invited to Intergen, a casual evening with worship and dinner, on Sunday, September 27, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

The schedule for the evening is:

5:00–6:00 PM | Activities for K-6 Graders & Adult Conversations

6:00–6:30 PM | Dinner

6:30–7:00 PM | Worship

7:00–8:00 PM | Hi-League Hang

On Sunday, September 27, join Philip McPeek, Director of Music and Worship, during the Adult Forum time at 11:00 AM.

There was a time when church musicians and preachers alike were expected to compose in the moment, and when the training for that was ordinary rather than exotic. It rested on an older understanding of memory — not as recall, but as the workshop where material is gathered and arranged until you can build with it. This session looks at what that craft required, how it was taught, and what happened to it when print made it optional. It closes with a question about our own moment: as we hand more of the arranging over to our machines, what does invention still ask of us? We'll start at the keyboard, but no musical background is needed.

Be a part of Trinity’s God’s Work. Our Hands. project for this year by decorating and assembling personal care kits for seniors living at LSSI’s Shore Line Place. Stay after 9:30 AM worship on Sunday, September 27, to lend a hand to help love and serve our neighbors.

Donations of full-sized shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes are also needed and can be dropped off in the Gathering Space from Sunday, September 6 until Sunday, September 20.

Splash into Fall with a BBQ & Pool Party to kick off a new year of ministry for middle and high schoolers at Trinity. On Sunday, September 20, students and their families will meet up at the Benigni House at 4:00 PM for an evening of food and family fun. Use the form below to RSVP by Wednesday, September 16. Please bring your own towels and a side dish or dessert to share. Reach out to the church office if you need the address.

Starting September 20, little ones (ages 3–6ish) can head out after the children’s sermon during the 9:30 AM service for a fun, faith-filled time with Bible stories, crafts, and more. Led by Valerie Braun, this new Sunday School option is a great way for kids to learn and grow each week.

You're invited to a watch party at Trinity for Pastor Erik's installation as Bishop on Saturday, September 19. Gather at 3:00 PM and bring your own snacks and beverages to enjoy. Let's celebrate this momentous event together!

If you love reading and discussing books, the Women’s Book Chat is for you! For the Wednesday, September 16, discussion at 11:00 AM, the group will read The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama (14th), Desmond Tutu, & Douglas Abrams.

You’re invited to a special Adult Forum featuring Rev. Brian Sauder, President & CEO of Faith in Place, on Sunday, September 13, at 11:00 AM. As the guest preacher during worship and continuing during the forum, Rev. Sauder will share how Faith in Place is cultivating a powerful multifaith movement for environmental justice and inspiring communities to care for creation in meaningful ways, striving for a healthier, more just world, with a presentation titled “The Indoor Air We Breathe".

More information about Rev. Sauder:
Rev. Sauder serves as the President and CEO of Faith in Place, a nonprofit empowering people of diverse faiths and spiritualities to be leaders in advancing environmental and racial justice by providing resources to educate, connect, and advocate for healthier communities.

​Ordained by the Mennonite Church, U.S.A. - Rev. Sauder also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, and McCormick Theological Seminary—teaching public ministry courses for future clergy and faith leaders on organizing for environmental justice.

​He is an award recipient of the University of Illinois Business School's Community Scholar, a Central IL Business 40 Under 40 winner, and a 2019 Midwest Energy News' 40 Under 40 winner.

​Rev. Sauder grew up in rural Tazewell County, IL, and received his B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois, his M.A. in Religion from Urbana Theological Seminary, and his M.B.A. from the University of Illinois.

All singers are invited to add their voices to a Pick Up Choir for worship on Sunday, September 13. Meet in the Sanctuary at 9:00 AM for rehearsal.

Trinity will step in to organize the Soup Kitchen at St. Paul’s Evanston on Sunday, September 13. If you’re willing to help by donating, prepping, driving, or serving, please sign up using the button below.

Men’s Study gathers every Thursday at 8:00 AM (resuming September 10) for conversation, reflection, and connection around faith and everyday life. This welcoming group is a great place to share stories, ask questions, and grow together. All men are invited to come, settle in, and be part of the discussion.

On Sunday, August 30, Ethan Aronson from Arise Chicago will be the guest preacher, and will lead an Adult Forum at 11:00 AM titled “The Sacredness of Solidarity: Faith in the Worker Struggle from the Bible to Chicagoland Today.” Come learn more about the holy work of striving towards justice, equity, and the rights of all workers with examples from Biblical times and in the world right now.

More about Ethan Aronson:

Ethan is the Faith Organizer at Arise Chicago. Ethan has organized faith communities around immigrant justice and workers rights for over a decade, and is also a Jewish prayer leader, musician, and theological educator.

More about Arise Chicago:

Arise Chicago is a worker center which organizes the power of working class immigrants in partnership with faith communities to uplift all workers. For 35 years, Arise has brought together workers and faith communities in the sacred struggle for dignity in the workplace.

The Faith in Action Committee invites you to the Singing Resistance Evanston rehearsal to learn simple, group songs of courage and resistance on Monday, August 24, at 7:00–8:30 PM at Trinity. No sheet music, no singing experience, and no reservations necessary. All ages and voices are welcome.

Families with children in Kindergarten through high school are invited to Intergen, a casual evening with worship and dinner, on Sunday, August 23, from 5:00-8:00 PM. The schedule for the evening is:

5:00–6:00 PM | Activities for K-6 Graders & Adult Conversations
6:00–6:30 PM | Dinner
6:30–7:00 PM | Worship
7:00–8:00 PM | Hi-League Hang

Faith in Action will step in to organize the Summer Soup Kitchen on Sunday, August 16. If you’re willing to help by donating, prepping, driving, or serving, please sign up using the button below.

The Faith in Action Committee invites you to the Singing Resistance Evanston rehearsal to learn simple, group songs of courage and resistance on Sunday, August 9, at 7:00–8:30 PM at Trinity. No sheet music, no singing experience, and no reservations necessary. All ages and voices are welcome.

Join the celebration on Sunday, August 9, at 11:00 AM as the Trinity community gathers to honor Francine’s 52 years of dedicated membership. A light lunch will be served, along with special music in her honor.

All are invited to share in the gratitude, joy, and celebration of her remarkable legacy. Please use the form below to let us know you’ll be attending and if you can help by bringing a dessert, setting up, or cleaning. You can also sign up at the See-Sign-Serve Table.

Click the button below to learn more about Francine.

Immediately following the 9:30 AM worship service on Sunday, August 9, the Church Council will hold a Congregational Meeting to present the proposed Call Committee for approval by voting members of the congregation.

Mark your calendars to be there for this important step in the pastoral transition process.

Head out to the ballgame with Trinity on Saturday, August 1, at 3:00 PM at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg.

It’s the Chicago Snowballs' inaugural season, and you’re invited to join in the fun! Contact Lauren Busey for more information or to reserve tickets. Click below to learn more about the Snowballs.

Get ready for a summer night that shines! The Wilmette Community Band is bringing live music to Trinity’s back parking lot on Thursday, July 30, and the whole community is invited!

A simple meal kicks things off at 6:00 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM. We’ll provide kosher hot dogs, snack chips, and drinks (water, lemonade, and iced tea). Vegetarian hot dogs and gluten-free buns will also be available. Some chairs will be provided, but extra lawn chairs or blankets are welcome to spread out and enjoy great music under the open sky.

This is a free community event, but please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for Trinity’s Little Free Pantry.

If you live nearby, we encourage you to walk or bike over. Limited parking will be available in the front lot. In case of rain, the concert will move to the Sanctuary, and the meal will not take place. If you’re interested in helping at the event, stop by the See-Sign-Serve table to sign up or contact the church office, office@trinityevanston.org, with any questions.

Come connect with friends, meet new neighbors, and enjoy a musical evening together!

The Faith in Action Committee invites you to the Singing Resistance Evanston rehearsal to learn simple, group songs of courage and resistance on Monday, July 27, at 7:00–8:30 PM at Trinity. No sheet music, no singing experience, and no reservations necessary. All ages and voices are welcome.

All are invited to an evening at Ravinia with SALT on Friday, July 24. The program, called “On the Movies,” features the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing various film scores composed by women. The gates open at 5:00 PM, and the program begins at 8:00 PM. All are welcome!

To join in, please purchase your lawn tickets at Ravinia.org or by calling the Box Office at 847-266-5100. Ticket prices are $17. For seniors, tickets are $14; children 15 and under, or those with a student ID, are free. Bring or rent a lawn chair and consider a dish to share for a picnic buffet. Please sign up at the See, Sign & Serve table in the Gathering Space or through the form below so we can reserve space for everyone.

Click the buttons below to get your tickets now or learn more!

Join us at Double Clutch Brewing Company on Thursday, July 23, from 6:00–10:00 PM as we celebrate an extraordinary milestone in the life of Trinity Lutheran Church!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our congregation through the Built to Last Special Appeal, the campaign far exceeded its goal, making it possible for Trinity to pay off its mortgage. What began as a vision to support Trinity's mission—past, present, and future—grew into a shared accomplishment that reflects the faith and commitment of our congregation.

Now it's time to celebrate! Gather with friends for an evening of fellowship, gratitude, and joy as we give thanks for this achievement and look ahead to all God has in store for Trinity. A light meal and open bar will be provided.

RSVP through the button below to help us plan our hospitality.

All are invited to celebrate Pastor Erik’s ministry at Trinity on Sunday, July 19, immediately following worship. A lunch from Smoque BBQ will be provided, offering a chance to share gratitude, stories, and blessings as Pastor Erik begins his new chapter as Bishop.

Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP by contacting the church office.

The Faith in Action Committee invites you to the Singing Resistance Evanston rehearsal to learn simple, group songs of courage and resistance on Sunday, July 12, from 7:00–8:30 PM at Trinity. No sheet music, singing experience, or reservations necessary. All ages and voices welcome.

Families with children in Kindergarten through high school are invited to Intergen, a casual evening with worship and dinner, on Sunday, July 12, from 5:00-8:00 PM.

The schedule for the night is below.

• 5:00-6:00 PM | Activities for K-6th Graders & Adult Conversations

• 6:00-6:30 PM | Dinner

• 6:30-7:00 PM | Family Worship

• 7:00-8:00 PM | Hi-League

Celebrate Global Refuge Sunday at Trinity on July 12 and connect with the mission of welcome. Mackenzie Mahon from Global Refuge will join us for worship and, after worship, will lead an Adult Education forum at 11:00 AM in the Chapel on the changing immigration landscape and the organization’s work through advocacy, legal services, and international programs like Camino a Casa.

Come explore meaningful ways to support ongoing efforts that extend care to asylum seekers, immigrants, and refugees.