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Core Programs

Worship: Services of worship are held each Sunday:

8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Traditional Order of Service, Full Liturgy, All Appointed Lessons, & Organ-accompanied Hymns.

10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion, Emphasize Spontaneity, Abbreviated Order, & Focus on Child/Family Involvement.

(Nursery care for children 4 years of age and under is available.)

Children’s Church is provided from September through June at 9:30 in Brostrom Hall. Children rejoin their parents for Holy Communion.

Holy Communion: Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services.

Children's Sermons: A children's sermon is typically provided at the 10:30 family oriented worship service. If you would like to sample some of these sermons, a popup page providing access to several will appear when you click here.   Close the popup window when you are finished to return to this page.

Education: Sunday Spirit is a Biblically-based Sunday School program following the 9:30 a.m. worship service, for children 3 years old through 5th grade and is provided from September through June.

Vacation Bible School is an exciting program of Bible and faith for children 3 years old through 5th grade. VBS is held each year at the end of June.

Adult Forum is a discussion based study held after the 9:30a.m. worship service each Sunday morning. The topics are chosen from the varied interests, knowledge, and concerns of the congregation.

Service: Trinity has a history of taking action against hunger.

• We have made semi-annual trips to Tijuana, Mexico brining food and supplies.
• Each week to provide 90 sack lunches for the working poor and homeless who come to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gardena, California.
• The congregation is participating in the Make Hunger History campaign sponsored by Bread for the World.
• We support the Lutheran World Relief Coffee Project (check www.lwr.org/coffee for details) by selling Fair Trade coffee once a month at the church. Through this we help to provide sustainable wages for small-scale coffee farmers in many countries.
• Each Fall Trinity sponsors an Alternative Christmas market. The market offers items made by crafts people in Third World countries who are paid a living wage for their products.

T N T - Thursday Night at Trinity

“Thursday Night at Trinity” is our weekly program for youth that consists of choir, Bible stories, singing, play and dinner. The program is on the same schedule as the Manhattan Beach Public Schools so each trimester is about 12 weeks.

CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH CHOIRS: Choirs for 4 year-old through 12th grade are a part of TNT. The choirs are focused on preparation for participation and leadership in worship and worship leadership. Each of the choirs are taught of variety of anthems to be sung as a part of the Sunday worship service. The Youth Choir includes middle and high school year, performing during worship services and for special events.
An Alumni Choir, made up of college students, performs during our Christmas morning service.

BIBLE STUDY:

1. Kids of the Kingdom is a creative program for 4 and 5 year olds, introducing children to God through the guidance of caring adults.
2. Joyful Noise & New Creation (for 1st through 6th graders) is a program of Biblically based stories and activities. Music, arts and crafts play an important part in the learning.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Seekers in Sneakers is our 3rd-5th grade youth group, featuring events about once a month.

Trinity’s Middle School Youth meet after Sunday morning worship, September through June, and have a monthly activity.

• Special activities include mini-golf, bowling, beach fun, November Youth Gathering and more.
• Each month, one service project.

ADULT CHOIR

Trinity’s Adult Choir leads worship each Sunday morning, September through June. The Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

KEENAGERS

Keenagers, a fellowship, service and study group for seniors meets semi-monthly from September through May, with presentations and discussion.

PRE-SCHOOL

Trinity Lutheran Church Pre-school accepts any child between two years, six months and five years of age who is physicall and emotionally ready for the pre-school experience. All chidren must be potty trained.
The goal of the school is to provide experiences to stimulate the child’s interest in God’s world; to provide an environment where each child can develop his or her physical, emotional, mental and social capabilities to his or her full potential. Cognitive development and communications skills are emphasized.
(also check out our "Pre School Page")

SMALL GROUPS

Stay at home parent group A once a month lunch and fellowship time for stay at home parents and children. Times are announced in the weekly bulletin.

Small group discussion for families with children An evening gathering of families with young children for a ‘book discussion’ of topics of importance to families. Children are welcome and invited. Fall discussion: Raising Non-violent Children in a Violent World. Meetings are held in member homes and times are announced.

COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAMS

Trinity Lutheran Church hosts three classical music series, presenting approximately 25 concerts during its season. The regular Concert Series, with a variety of musical performances throughout the year; the noontime "Bach’s Lunch Recitals" on first Fridays from October through June; and "The Previews," on third Saturdays from August through May. The latter features musicians who will perform at the Beverly Hills Public Library "Sundays at Two" recitals.

RETREATS

Trinity schedules two congregational retreats each year:

• A women’s retreat held each fall
• An open retreat each Labor Day weekend

Trinity is a “Reconciling in Christ” Congregation

Trinity Lutheran Church affirms:

      That people of all sexual orientations and gender identities share the worth that comes from being individuals created and beloved by God;

      That people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome to worship with us;

      That people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are invited and encouraged to share in the sacramental and general life (and leadership) of this congregation, including membership.