Sunday School for Children

Sunday School classes are held each week during the school year from 9:00 to 10:00 with separate                                                                        classes for 3-4 year olds and grades K through 6. Classes are led by adult and confirmed members of the                                                              Trinity congregation and provide children with knowledge of the Christian faith while enjoying crafts,                                                                     games and other age-appropriate fun!

Vacation Bible School for Children

Vacation Bible School meets one week each year at the beginning of summer. Children from Trinity                                                                                   and the surrounding community join in fun around a theme and enjoy crafts and special music while                                                                     learning more about their Christian faith.

Faith Exploration and Bible Study for Adults

Learn more about your faith in Jesus Christ while you share fellowship with others.

You don't need to be a "Bible scholar" to participate in the adult classes. While some classes concentrate                                                                       on exploring the Bible directly, many small group classes read a book about faith or an important figure                                                                      and combine it with reading and studying the Bible passages that are related. Recent adult classes have                                                                     read  "Abraham" by Bruce Fieler, The Lutheran study course, "Loving Jesus by Mark Allen Powell and                                                                           " The Purpose Driven Life"   by Rick Warren. Study is generally one evening a week.

New Member Classes

If you do not belong to a church at this time, we welcome you to join the Trinity family. 
In New Member Classes you will meet with the Pastor to help you become familiar with the 
Trinity congregation and the Lutheran faith. Contact Pastor Boyd or the Church Office  if you
would like to explore becoming a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

First Communion Instruction

The gift of Holy Communion is the birthright of the baptized. Our first communion instruction 
helps our children learn how in sharing the bread and wine of Holy Communion we remember 
Jesus' death and his rising to life again on the first Easter Day and how eating the bread and 
drinking the wine makes us one with him and brings us closer to one another. Children who 
have expressed their desire to join us as we gather around the Lord's Table participate in this
course of instruction during the Lenten season and receive the Sacrament for the first time on 
Holy Thursday.

Confirmation

Students meet together in a two year confirmation program to guide 
them in  their transition to adulthood in the Christian faith. Trinity currently uses the Here We Stand 
curriculum, published by Augsburg Fortress Press.  

Here We Stand is designed to help the Confirmation Student make the transition from Sunday
School to becoming disciples of Christ. Its primary goal is to enhance faith development by:

• Involving the student’s family in passing on the faith.
• Involving students in fellowship& servant projects.
• Teaching with an emphasis on application to real life.

To accomplish this:

• We ask parents and students to promise to take time each day to share their highs & lows,
  share a bit of scripture and talk about how it relates to their lives.
• We ask parents to bring their children to worship services.
• We ask parents to participate in confirmation as small group leaders (Guides) or in some
  other capacity.

Theme Events are usually held twice each month. In addition, students participate in regularly scheduled
fellowship and/or servant events each month.   Fellowship/Servant events may be held at Trinity or at
other locations in the community.

Diakonia

Diakonia is a two year education program to provide Lutherans with the tools and training to
bring the good news of Jesus Christ into the world through word and deed. Those who join the
Diakonia program, gain a deeper understanding of scripture, church history, theology,
and practical ministry along with fellow Lutherans from other churches in the area.

Classes  are held at Dobbs Ferry Lutheran Church on Monday evenings, 7-10pm,  from September 
to June.  Diakonia is a wonderful way to discover your spiritual gifts and develop strong relationships with 
other Christians. Although some graduates of Diakonia are called to serve their congregations in
 more formal ways, you can pursue the Diakonia program simply as a way to deepen your understanding 
of your faith and be better prepared to respond to the call of Jesus in your life.

A link to more information on Diakonia can be found in the "Other Links"  section.

Trinity Library

Trinity maintains a library for the use of the congregation in expanding their knowledge and 
understanding of their faith. Books and videos are available for loan on topics for adults, children,
and family sharing.

Please e-mail us with your questions