What's the Point?

We go to it, we pay people to lead it, but why is it so important? Join Tom, Heather, and Katie as they talk about their worship experiences, how worship has changed over time, and why people find so much joy (or resentment) in going to worship.

Easter is one of the biggest liturgical holidays for obvious reasons, but how much do we actually know about this holiday? Join Tom, Heather, and Katie as they unpack the different Easter stories and talk about just how much happens in the Easter stories (spoiler: It's probably more than you think!). Let us know what you think or what questions you may have by emailing Katie at katie@trinity-e...

What makes Good Friday good? Join Pastor Tom, Heather, and Katie as they dive deeper into why Good Friday is called Good Friday, what each of our experiences in worship has been like, and what kind of atonement theories there are surrounding this day. Let us know what you think or what questions you may have by emailing Katie at katie@trinity-ec.org. We would love to hear from you! And let us know...

The next addition in our Holy Week series is on Maundy Thursday. Join Tom, Heather, and Katie as they talk about Jesus' last supper with his disciples, why a foot washing might take place during a service, as well as what the stripping of the altar means. There's a lot of wondering, a lot of pondering, while still holding space for laughter. As always, please send us your questions, commen...

Holy Week is quickly approaching! In this series, we break down each day of Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday. Join Tom, Heather, and Katie while they discuss the importance of Palm Sunday, why some churches celebrate Passion Sunday, and ponder whether or not palm branches were actually significant when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Feel free to send us any comments, questions, or stories to katie@tr...

Trinity Lutheran Church became a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation nearly 10 years ago, and it's something that we pride ourselves strongly in. But what was that process like? What does being an RIC congregation mean for us? Why is this important? Join Tom, Heather, and Katie as they discuss why being an openly supportive congregation of the LGBTQIA+ community is important to them, and why...

There are several branches of Lutheranism, all with their own sets of rules and beliefs. What sets the ELCA apart? How did the ELCA come to be? What does it mean for Tom, Heather, and Katie to be members of an ELCA congregation? Join us as we discuss all of these questions and more! We promise to provide some laughter, moments of pondering, and stories to enjoy. Also, we would love to hear from yo...

Have you ever wondered how Lutheranism came to be, what some of Martin Luther's teachings are, or how being a Lutheran can play into your everyday life? Then you've come to the right place! Trinity Lutheran Church is excited to present Episode 1 of our newest podcast, "What's the Point?" Join Tom, Heather, and Katie as we unpack common questions amongst church-goers. In this season, we will p...