Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church is a family of followers of Jesus Christ, committed to sharing the Gospel, and serving all of God's people with love and hospitality.

We are a group of imperfect people who are grateful to be held in God's grace... a family of believers seeking to grow in God's love and to share that love through living intentional Christian lives. We are a congregation of more than 1,200 people today. Trinity is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, but nearly half of our members come from other faith traditions. All are welcome. Sunday worship services are at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

You are invited to join us for worship this Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m.Pastor Jim will be preaching a special Labor Day week...
09/05/2026

You are invited to join us for worship this Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m.

Pastor Jim will be preaching a special Labor Day weekend sermon - "How Many Hands?" - and Holy Communion will be celebrated.

September 6 we will also be honoring Robin Edgeman, our long-time Parish Manager (33+ years), who has just retired! (Bring a card of thanks for Robin.)

Join us for a festive coffee hour with cake after both services.

The church nursery is open for toddlers and preschool-aged children during the 10:00 a.m. worship service.

Come worship God and enjoy fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ.

Next Sunday we move to our fall schedule of services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. plus the resumption of Sunday School and the Adult Forum.

SOMETIMES I JUST GET TIREDToday’s Word from Pastor Jim“I lift up my eyes to the hills, from where is my help to come?” P...
09/05/2026

SOMETIMES I JUST GET TIRED

Today’s Word from Pastor Jim

“I lift up my eyes to the hills, from where is my help to come?” Psalm 121

Sometimes, I just get tired. I get tired of the suffering and loss. Tired of the tears cried with our TLC families as they battle with addiction, disease, mental illness, divorce, or depression. A bit worn down by 800 slow walks to gravesides. I say my prayers for their families and mine, but it seems sometimes like the prayers are not heard, the pain does not go away, and the silence of God is deafening. Sometimes, I just get tired of being a human, of human frailty, of our uncanny ability to complicate our lives and hurt those we love.

It is not easy being a creature; it is not easy living by faith in a fallen world. I am thankful that we have each other in joy and sorrow. Misery loves company, and celebrations are grander when shared.

As I spend a few moments railing against the created order, allow me to share a favorite poem with you. The author, Edna St. Vincent Millay, was born in Rockland, Maine on February 22, 1892.

Dirge Without Music
By Edna St. Vincent Millay

“I am not resigned to the shutting away of loving hearts in the hard ground.
So it is, and so it will be, for so it has been, time out of mind:
Into the darkness they go, the wise and the lovely. Crowned
With lilies and with laurel they go; but I am not resigned.

Lovers and thinkers, into the earth with you.
Be one with the dull, the indiscriminate dust.
A fragment of what you felt, of what you knew,
A formula, a phrase remains, — but the best is lost.

The answers quick and keen, the honest look, the laughter, the love, —
They are gone. They are gone to feed the roses. Elegant and curled
Is the blossom. Fragrant is the blossom. I know. But I do not approve.
More precious was the light in your eyes than all the roses in the world.

Down, down, down into the darkness of the grave
Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind;
Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave.
I know. But I do not approve. And I am not resigned.”

“I lift up my eyes to the hills, from where is my help to come?
My help comes from the Lord.”

I am not resigned, I do not approve or understand, but I go forward in faith.

Pastor Jim

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Choir and Bell Choir Practices Begin September 9thBELL CHOIRIf any amongst you have ever desired to chime in, make a joy...
09/01/2026

Choir and Bell Choir Practices Begin September 9th

BELL CHOIR
If any amongst you have ever desired to chime in, make a joyful brassy noise, and “Ring Them Bells,” now’s your chance!

We welcome new ringers to join our merry band. Significant experience and advance music reading are NOT required!

Interested? Curious? Willing? Please contact Director Sheila Weidendorf at [email protected]. Every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. beginning September 9th.

VOCAL CHOIR
Trinity's choir welcomes new voices! Join us Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary as we raise a joyful noise!

Our choir practices every Wednesday and shares music during worship a couple times each month.

If you would like more information, contact Choir Director Matthew Bell at [email protected] or join us for our first practice of the season.

08/30/2026

8/30/26 “The User Manual” by Pastor Eileen Burdick – 10 a.m.

Come worship God and enjoy fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Eileen Burdick is preaching and Pastor Jim is presiding.

08/30/2026

8/30/26 “The User Manual” by Pastor Eileen Burdick – 8 a.m. service

Come worship God and enjoy fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Eileen Burdick is preaching and Pastor Jim is presiding.

Join us in worship this Sunday, August 30 at 8 and 10 a.m.Wear your TLC T-shirts to celebrate the last Sunday in August ...
08/29/2026

Join us in worship this Sunday, August 30 at 8 and 10 a.m.

Wear your TLC T-shirts to celebrate the last Sunday in August and join us for worship this Sunday in person or online.

Come worship God and enjoy fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ and partake of Holy Communion.

Then enjoy a time of fellowship and SURPRISE – an ice cream sundae – at coffee hour after each worship service.

Thank you, Dolly PartonToday’s Word from Pastor Katrina“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be...
08/29/2026

Thank you, Dolly Parton

Today’s Word from Pastor Katrina

“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” -Matthew 5:14-16

I had a whole missive topic in the works for this week… but then Dolly Parton passed away, and I knew I needed to write about her. I found out about her passing at church, and when I got home Jolene was playing on the radio, and I burst into tears.

I feel ill-equipped to write. I don’t have her music on prominent playlists. I don’t know her lyrics by heart or know much about the songs. For those of you who are avid Dolly fans, please forgive me, and please share your favorite songs– I will make a new playlist and start learning! While I didn’t know much about her, but what I did know I loved.

She was a light on a lampstand. In business, writing music, in her style, philanthropy, and faith, she shone light with joy and strength that in turn gave light to millions around the world. Her Imagination Library has gifted over 300 million books to over 3 million children in five different countries. Her foundation provides educational scholarships and support to students and local disaster relief. Her theme park employs over 23,000 people and is an important part of the local economy in Tennessee.

She is a light in her inclusion and support of others. On the Drew Barrymore show (November 27, 2023) she said, “I love everybody. I always know that there’s that little God light, that little thing in every human being and I try to go to that… I wrote a song called Whatever you are, be that… because anything else is just an act… I’m not a good enough person or a good enough Christian to judge and criticize other people. I want to be loved and accepted, so the least I can do is try to love and accept other people. And I love the difference in people. Just like that spice, the variety of life, being spice, you know? I mean, if everybody was the same, it would be a boring life wouldn’t it?”

There was nothing boring about Dolly Parton! I’m grateful for the easy going way in which she spoke openly and frequently about her faith. I'm grateful for her encouragement to honor, celebrate, and shine forth the God light that is in all of us. Rest easy, dear Dolly!

In Gratitude,
Pastor Katrina

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ADVENTURES AT SNOWBALL MOUNTAINToday's Word from Deacon AmyWe had an amazing week at Snowball Mountain Challenge Vacatio...
08/27/2026

ADVENTURES AT SNOWBALL MOUNTAIN
Today's Word from Deacon Amy

We had an amazing week at Snowball Mountain Challenge Vacation Bible School!

60 children from our community - some from Trinity, some related to church members, and some visitors - gathered for a week of Bible stories, music, craft projects, games, snacks, and tons of fun!

Dozens of volunteers came together to make it a fantastic week. The students were divided into 5 different age groups, with volunteers leading each group throughout their activity stations.

A wonderful crew reimagined Bible stories in creative and engaging ways - others led craft projects and games, while a whole team created delicious snacks for each day.

Each day we earned a new badge in our Snowball Mountain Challenge.

On Monday, we learned that We Can Share Our Gifts. Bible Story time taught children that we are each made specially by God, with unique gifts and abilities, and we can share those with the world.

On Tuesday the story of David and Goliath helped us learn that We Can Be Brave! Kids even got to try out some slingshots just like David!

Wednesday's activities taught us that We Can Give Our All!

We had a wonderful group of middle school and high school students helping out at VBS all week. When the younger kids went home, this group stayed for additional activities. One afternoon, we went to the new Grocery Outlet and shopped for Good Cheer Food Bank. It was a great joy to watch the teens manage their budgets while thoughtfully choosing items that they felt would be most appreciated.

These items joined the rest of the food that was collected by VBS families throughout the week.

On Thursday we learned that Jesus prayed to God, and We Can Pray too!

And on Friday, we learned that We Can Hope. It was so wonderful to watch the friendships growing throughout the week as laughter and joy filled the building.

One of the preschool parents told me that her 4-year-old daughter went home saying, "Philippians 4:13," so they looked up the verse in the Bible. When her mother read to her, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me," her daughter glowed with delight, as she recognized the verse from our group sessions all week.

Such a great reminder that what we do at VBS makes an impact.

Thank you, Trinity, for supporting these amazing kids!

Thank you, also, to the Ruby Fund which finances Vacation Bible School at Trinity.

With love,

Deacon Amy

Address

Address: 18341 State Route 525/Mailing Address: PO Box 97
Freeland, WA
98249

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

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+13603315191

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