Serve Our Neighbors
St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen
Each month, Trinity prepares a hot meal and bagged lunches for St. Paul’s Soup Kitchen. Both food donations and volunteers are needed to help with preparation and serving. Watch for a link to sign up!
Upcoming dates include April 19 and May 3.
Faith In Action
The Faith in Action Committee at Trinity is committed to providing opportunities to stand with our neighbors and seek a more just and compassionate world.
Shine the Light (Thursdays Evenings)
Inspired by the Beacons of Light movement, the Evanston Interfaith Clergy and Leaders (EICL) invites the community to gather each Thursday from 5:00–5:30 PM for a simple, visible act of hope and solidarity. As part of the growing nationwide interfaith movement known as “Shine the Light,” neighbors stand publicly with handmade signs affirming human dignity, compassionate democracy, and support for those targeted by cruelty and fear.
Gather at any of the Evanston locations (people will be present at all three each week): Dempster & Ridge; Chicago & Main; and Central Street & Lincolnwood Drive (near Hartigan’s Ice Cream). This is a low-barrier, 30-minute public witness. Bring a sign (or we’ll have one for you), and stand with your neighbors. If you’d like to attend with other Trinity members, contact the church office. Please note that the time will change this spring as the days get longer, so check for updates.
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Anti-Hunger Ministry
At Trinity, our mission is to transform lives by living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this through service to fight hunger in our community and beyond. We provide food, resources, and hope to those in need through meal prep, food collections, and partnerships with local and global organizations. Learn more through the button below.
April Mission Possible:
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) has been one of the largest nonprofit, statewide social service providers in Illinois. LSSI offers foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, home care services for older adults, residential programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and programs that help people and families impacted by incarceration.
In 2025, LSSI supported 62,425 children, adults, and seniors including:
1336 low-income seniors or adults with disabilities who received affordable housing.
2578 children who received foster care placements. LSSI is Illinois’ largest private foster care provider.
2145 people received alcohol or drug addiction treatment through a variety of inpatient and outpatient services.
1410 families received counselling and support designed to stabilize and preserve family life.
19529 received a wide range of mental health services including counselling and inpatient treatment.
On Good Shepherd Sunday, April 26, the Rev. Kelly Nieman Anderson, Church & Community Manager, and Teri Gens, Senior Director of Development, will share more about LSSI during worship. Pastor Kelly will also be our guest preacher.
LSSI depends, in part, on funding from three ELCA synods in Illinois. You can support this work by donating via check to the church office, using your bank’s bill-pay, or giving online (please note “Mission Possible” on your gift).
Ongoing Service & Outreach Opportunities
Little Free Pantry
The Little Free Pantry is a simple way you can make a real impact on food insecurity in our community. Nonperishable food donations can be dropped off anytime outside by the pantry, and monetary gifts are also welcome to help restock essential items.
Worship Assistants
Volunteers are needed to assist with Worship throughout the year. Roles include ushers, greeters, lay ministers, lectors, communion assistants, and more. Click here to learn more and sign up.