Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Virginia

Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Virginia Trinity is an ELCA Lutheran Church. All are welcome. Our Mission : "Sharing Christ's love" We look forward to welcoming you.

Worship with us on Sundays at 9:30AM in person (masks required for those unvaccinated) or online. We're live on ZOOM (call for access information) and streaming on this page. Look for a link for eGiving in our profile.

09/06/2026

Join us for worship on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost as we reflect on Jesus’ teaching about reconciliation, forgiveness, and the power of gathering together in his name from Matthew 18:15–20. Through Scripture, prayer, music, and Holy Communion, we’ll explore what it means to love our neighbors, mend broken relationships, and recognize Christ’s presence among us. As we celebrate “God’s Work. Our Hands.,” we’ll be reminded that we are called to carry God’s love, mercy, and compassion into the world. All are welcome as we gather to worship, grow in faith, and serve together.

The Ministers of Service:
 Officiant: The Reverend Larry Closter
 Organist & Music Director: Ricky Gearhart
 This Service: Greeters: Martha Cooley. Lessons & Prayers Reader: Sue Teal. Communion Assistant: Susan Scheulen. Acolyte: Joey Patterson.
 Next Service: Greeters: Marianne Watson. Lessons & Prayers Reader: Loretta Koontz. Communion Assistant: Carole Pfisterer. Acolyte: Wayne Wright.

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08/30/2026

Join us for worship on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost as we reflect on Jesus’ call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him. Through Scripture, music, prayer, and Holy Communion, we are invited to consider what it means to let go of our own way, trust God’s path, and find true life in Christ.
“Those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” — Matthew 16:25

The Ministers of Service:
- Officiant: The Reverend Larry Closter
- Organist & Music Director: Ricky Gearhart
- This Service; Greeters: Marianne Watson. Lessons & Prayers Reader: Emily & Jacob Hartman. Communion Assistant: David Reichert. Acolyte: Jacob Caroll.

From http://sundaysandseasons.com Copyright © 2026 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. From http://sundaysandseasons.com license . Copyright © 2025 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # A-720634. All rights reserved. CCLI, copyright Lic. 11381030, Streaming Lic. 20167089 Psalmody refrain from
Psalter for Worship Year A © 2008 Augsburg Fortress, tone from Psalter for
Worship Year A ©2006 Augsburg Fortress. Summer Song Celebration © Sundays and seasons as noted above. Offertory © 2004 http://worshiptogether.com SONGS (ASCAP), sixsteps Music (ASCAP) and WONDROUSLY MADE SONGS (BMI) (a division of Wondrous Worship & Lano Music, LLC) WORSHIPTOGETHER.COM SONGS and sixsteps Music Admin. at http://capitolcmgpublishing.com Public Domain . Postlude © Public Domain.

08/23/2026

Join us for worship at Trinity Lutheran Church as we gather around God’s Word, music, prayer, and Holy Communion.
This week, Jesus asks his disciples a question that continues to speak to each of us: “But who do you say that I am?” Through the Gospel reading from Matthew 16:13–20, we are invited to reflect on who Jesus is and what it means to be part of his church and live out our faith together.

The Ministers of Service:
- Officiant: The Reverend Larry Closter
- Organist & Music Director: Ricky Gearhart
- This Service: Greeters: Nan Righter. Lessons & Prayers Reader: Marcie Stern. Communion Assistant: Ken Marin. Acolyte: Wayne Wright.

From http://sundaysandseasons.com Copyright © 2026 Augsburg Fortress. All rights http://reserved.from http://sundaysandseasons.com license . Copyright © 2025 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # A-720634. All rights reserved.
CCLI, copyright Lic. 11381030, Streaming Lic. 20167089 Psalmody refrain from
Psalter for Worship Year A © 2008 Augsburg Fortress, tone from Psalter for
Worship Year A ©2006 Augsburg Fortress. Summer Song Celebration © Sundays and seasons as noted above. Offertory © Public Domain . Postlude © 1984 Concordia Publishing .

08/15/2026

📢 A Special Worship Update for Sunday, August 16!

Because of the ongoing restoration and repair work in our sanctuary, worship will be held in the Parish Hall tomorrow at 9:30 AM.

We are excited to continue watching this important work take place and are grateful for everyone helping care for our historic Trinity!
📹 No Online Livestream This Sunday

Unfortunately, we will not be able to livestream tomorrow’s service through Subsplash or social media.

This is not a change caused by our new Subsplash platform. Our existing camera and streaming equipment is permanently hard-wired into the sanctuary, so it cannot simply be moved to the Parish Hall for this Sunday’s service.

Trinity has offered online worship in the past, including through Zoom, but those options have depended on the equipment and setup available at the time.
📸 Help Us Capture the Day!

Since our usual cameras won’t be available, we’d love your help capturing some of the moments from this special Sunday!

If you’re worshiping with us in the Parish Hall, feel free to take photos and short videos of worship, fellowship, and the restoration progress. With permission from those pictured, please send them to the church office on Monday so we can share some of the highlights with our congregation and community.

❤️ Help us tell the story of Trinity as we worship together and watch our historic sanctuary being restored!

We hope to see you tomorrow at 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall!

08/09/2026

Join us for worship on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost as we hear Jesus' reassuring words, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid." Through Scripture, prayer, music, and Holy Communion, we are reminded that Christ meets us in the midst of life's storms, calling us to trust in His presence and peace. This service also includes a special Blessing of the Backpacks as we pray for students, teachers, and school staff at the beginning of a new school year.

The Ministers of Service:
* Officiant: The Reverend Larry Closter
* Organist & Music Director: Ricky Gearhart
* This Service: Greeters: . Lessons & Prayers Reader: Kathleen Carroll. Communion Assistant: Mary Anderson. Acolyte: Jacob Carroll.
* Next Service; Greeters: Jessica & Emily Patterson. Lessons & Prayers Reader: Jessica Patterson. Communion Assistant: Emily Patterson. Acolyte: Joey Patterson.

From
http://sundaysandseasons.com Copyright © 2026 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
From http://sundaysandseasons.com license . Copyright © 2025 Augsburg
Fortress. All rights reserved. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this
service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # A-720634. All rights reserved.
CCLI, copyright Lic. 11381030, Streaming Lic. 20167089 Psalmody refrain from
Psalter for Worship Year A © 2008 Augsburg Fortress, tone from Psalter for
Worship Year A ©2006 Augsburg Fortress. Summer Song Celebration © Sundays and
seasons as noted above ©1979 OCP Publications. Offertory © 1993 Shawnee Press,
Inc. Postlude © 2021 Lorenz Publishing.

08/06/2026

🎒 Blessing of the Backpacks 🎒

A new school year is just around the corner, and we'd love to begin it together in prayer!

Join us on Sunday, August 9, at 9:30 AM for our Blessing of the Backpacks during worship at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Whether you're a student, teacher, school staff member, homeschool family, or heading off to college, bring your backpack, book bag, or school tote to receive a special blessing for the year ahead.

❤️ Every student will receive a FREE backpack charm of their choice as a reminder that God is always with them.

📍 Trinity Lutheran Church
810 Fairfax Street
Stephens City, VA

⛪ Worship begins at 9:30 AM

Invite your children, grandchildren, neighbors, classmates, friends, and anyone preparing for a new school year. Whether this is your first visit or your church home, you are welcome here!

📞 Questions? Call us at 540-869-4019

08/03/2026

🚨 Vendor Spaces Still Available! 🚨

Join us for the 21st Annual Route 11 Yard Crawl on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City!

🛍️ Vendor Space: $20 per space
❤️ Proceeds Benefit: Trinity's Food Pantry, helping local families experiencing food insecurity.

The Route 11 Yard Crawl is one of the Shenandoah Valley's largest annual community events, attracting thousands of shoppers along a 43-mile stretch of US Route 11 from Stephens City to New Market. It's a fantastic opportunity to sell your:

✨ Antiques
🎨 Handmade Crafts
🧸 Collectibles
🏡 Household Items
🍪 Baked Goods..and so much more!

Vendor Information:
📍 Set up begins before the event, which starts at 7:00 AM
🪑 Vendors must provide their own tables and chairs.
🧹 Please clean up your space at the end of the day.

📞 Reserve your space today before they're gone!

To register or for more information, contact:

Kim Begnaud Hampton
📱 540-664-8088

We can't wait to see you on August 8 for another exciting Route 11 Yard Crawl! 🎉

Thank you Ricky Gearhart, for the beautiful American Tribute
08/02/2026

Thank you Ricky Gearhart, for the beautiful American Tribute

Address

810 Fairfax Street
Stephens City, VA
22655

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 1pm
Tuesday 8am - 1pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+15408694019

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