Christmas Eve - Christ the Savior is Born
A Service of Lessons and Carols Inspired by “Silent Night”
It is, by far, the most popular Christmas carol, and it has a fascinating history. Silent Night was first sung on Christmas Eve in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in the small Austrian village of Oberndorf. It was composed when a broken church organ forced Father Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber to create a simple carol for voice and guitar. Its quiet melody has echoed through the centuries. The tune is simple, but the text is profound. Consider the lyric, “Christ the Savior is born!” The prophets had foretold that the Christ would be true God, who is omnipresent, eternal, and almighty. Yet, the Christ would be born. He would be confined to his mother’s womb, have a birthday, and enter our world as a weak and helpless baby.
This Christmas Eve, let us walk through the phrases of this beloved hymn and ponder that mystery—Christ the Savior is born! How is this possible? And what does it mean for our lives, both now and in eternity?
Christmas Day - Christ the Savior is Born
The Festival of the Nativity
The theme for worship this Christmas season comes from the most popular Christmas carol in the world, Silent Night. The tune and text are simple, yet the lyrics are profound: “Christ the Savior is born.” The eternal Son of God would become truly human. Today we explore how profound the incarnation actually is. St. John describes it this way: “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14).
When Scripture refers to Jesus Christ as “the Word” it is teaching that he is how you come to know God. Just by looking at a stranger, you can tell some things about him: his build, age, style, etc. But you would not say you really know that person, just by looking at him. To really know him, you would need to converse with him. You would need to use words. Likewise, to really know God, we need to listen to the Word made flesh—the perfect expression of our Heavenly Father’s mind and heart.
Christmas Day - Christ the Savior is Born
A Savior So Desperately Needed
Christmas holidays mean family time, often with extended family travel and visits. Meals are prepared, gifts are given, memories are made. But the memories might not all be good. Sometimes there are Christmas hurts or even tragedies. We live in a world still affected by sin.
The sinfulness of the world cannot rob us of the peace God intends to bring through his Son. Christ the Savior is born, and through his life, God brings us into the family. He gives us the rights of redeemed sons and daughters, the privileges of inheritance.
Fútbol Camp Bilingual Service & Closing Event/Servicio Bilingüe de Fútbol Camp y Evento de Clausura
June 24-26th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Many Nations, One Lord Bilingual Service & Community Potluck
At Pentecost, God gave his apostles the miraculous ability to proclaim the Gospel in many different languages—establishing a Church that crossed cultural barriers and united believers from all nations. That same Spirit is still at work today!
Join us for a special bilingual service Sunday, June 8 at 10:30 am as we celebrate the unity we share in Christ across languages and cultures. We’ll give thanks for how God continues to bless Trinity with a growing, multicultural family of faith—Many Nations, One Lord.
Following worship, stay for our “Many Nations, One Potluck” community lunch! Everyone is invited to bring a favorite family dish to share. Come taste the rich diversity of our congregation’s cultures—pierogies, frijoles, spaetzle, goulash, bao buns, and more—as we celebrate the Spirit’s work among us!
Sine Nomine Brass is coming to Trinity!
Join us for Ascension worship on Sunday, June 1, as we welcome Sine Nomine Brass—a talented group of musicians from six WELS congregations.
Formed during the pandemic, Sine Nomine (Latin for “No Name”) first performed in the driveway of founder Dr. Patricia Backhaus. Now performing mostly inside, the group includes musicians from six WELS congregations and performs a wide range of sacred music—from traditional hymn arrangements to praise-style pieces.
Our June 1 8:00 am and 10:30 am services will be filled with Sine Nomine's music that lifts hearts and glorifies Christ! Please join us! Can't attend in person? You can always stream our worship live at 8:00 am Sundays at trinitywaukesha.com/service-videos
Mornings with Mommy
Find community with other moms while spending quality time with your little ones!
Trinity’s Mornings with Mommy program is designed for moms and caregivers to enjoy time together while the kids (ages 0-4 years) enjoy open play time.
Registration is required for all events and attendees. Visit tinyurl.com/TLCMMJAN-MAY and, for additional details, visit the Trinity Mornings with Mommy Facebook page.
Mornings with Mommy - Open Gym
Find community with other moms while spending quality time with your little ones!
Trinity’s Mornings with Mommy program is designed for moms and caregivers to enjoy time together while the kids (ages 0-4 years) enjoy open play time.
Registration is required for all events and attendees. Visit tinyurl.com/TLCMMJAN-MAY and, for additional details, visit the Trinity Mornings with Mommy Facebook page.
Trinity Lutheran School Culver’s Fundraiser Night
Culver’s Night!
Visit the Culver’s at Woodman’s Plaza from 5-8:00 pm on Tuesday, May 6th for a snack, dinner or dessert. A portion of all sales will be donated to Trinity Lutheran School. Take a break from cooking and support Trinity Lutheran School at the same time!