About Us and Our History:
Pastor G.E. Melchert 1930-1961
Trinity was officially launched in 1920 by Rev. Moehlmann. The cornerstone for the present building was laid in 1926. Pastor G.E. Melchert was installed as pastor at Trinity in 1930 and continued to serve as Trinity’s Senior Pastor until 1961.
Pastor G.E. Melchert
1930-1961 It was under Pastor Melchert's direction that the present Christian Crusaders' radio program was launched. The nearby Petersen Brothers Funeral Home was purchased and remodeled into the Parish House for Trinity in 1945. In 1968 the property to the east was purchased and a gym was added to the church.
The education of young people, as well as adults, has also been an important mission of Trinity.
In the early years, the mission of the congregation focused on mission work outside the Waterloo community. Today, the mission is not only with the church at large, but also with the community that now surrounds Trinity.
Pastor G.E. Melchert
1930-1961 It was under Pastor Melchert's direction that the present Christian Crusaders' radio program was launched. The nearby Petersen Brothers Funeral Home was purchased and remodeled into the Parish House for Trinity in 1945. In 1968 the property to the east was purchased and a gym was added to the church.
The education of young people, as well as adults, has also been an important mission of Trinity.
In the early years, the mission of the congregation focused on mission work outside the Waterloo community. Today, the mission is not only with the church at large, but also with the community that now surrounds Trinity.
Laying the cornerstone in 1926
Statement of Belief:
Trinity accepts Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as the written Word of God, inspired by God’s Spirit speaking through various authors. It is, thus, the authoritative source and norm of the proclamation, faith, and life of Trinity.
To participate in God's mission Trinity members are asked to:
To participate in God's mission Trinity members are asked to:
- Worship God through lives of prayer, praise, thanksgiving, witness, and service.
- Proclaim God’s saving Gospel of justification by grace for Christ’s sake, through faith alone.
- Carry out the great commission of Christ.
- Serve in response to God’s love.
- Nurture fellow members in the Word of God.
Traditions:
- A large Easter cross is decorated with Easter lilies and other flowers on Easter Sunday. Plants are donated in memory of or in honor of loved ones.
