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Step Out of the Rush: Join Us for the 2026 Advent Festival
The commercial world may fast-forward from Thanksgiving to Christmas morning, but our hearts need time to catch up.
This year, Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026. It marks the start of a beautiful liturgical cycle—an intentional time of waiting, quiet anticipation, and joyful preparation. To kick off this season of expectation, we invite you, your family, and your neighbors to join us for our annual Advent Festival.
Why Participate?
Advent isn’t just a countdown; it’s a shared community experience. In a season that often feels frantic, this festival helps us slow down, connect, and build meaningful traditions that carry us all the way to Christmas Eve.
Whether you want to roll up your sleeves for hands-on crafts or sit back with a warm drink and enjoy the atmosphere, there is a place for you here.
What to Expect
Wreath Making Workshop: Build or refresh your family’s Advent wreath. We will provide the greenery, and you’ll learn the traditional symbolism behind the three purple and one pink candle.
· Crafts & Keepsakes: Guided activities for all ages, including making custom ornaments and decorating seasonal treats.
· Music & Reflection: Take a breather and enjoy seasonal music to ground your mind and spirit.
· Community Connection: Connect with friends new and old over warm refreshments.
The youth will serve a hot dog and chili lunch, plus pie!
Event Details
· When: Saturday, November 21
· Time: 10 am to 2 pm
· Where: Trinity Fellowship Hall
· Cost: Free admission (All ages are welcome!)
Trinity Lutheran Church Land Acknowledgement Statement
Trinity Lutheran Church acknowledges that we gather on the ancestral lands of many nations, including The Confederated Tribes of the Siletz, The Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde, The Multnomah, The Chinook, The Clackamas and The Umatilla who continue to care for this land.
We thank those whose creation stories are rooted in this place and we honor the land and its first inhabitants with gratitude and respect.
Trinity participated in a God’s Work, Our Hands Event. Here are some pictures:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
We will have 2 events on the weekend of October 10th and 11th.
Saturday, October 10th is our annual luncheon celebrating Breast Cancer survivors in the Fellowship Hall from 11am to 1:00pm. Our guest speaker is Dr. Barbara Braband, Retired Professor University of Portland and also Scott Marquardt’s sister. She is a cancer survivor and will share her journey, including her experience as caregiver to her husband, Jay, who passed away from cancer in January 2024.
Lunch will be prepared by Nancy Mays and Ginny LaFerriere, two extraordinary chefs. This luncheon isn’t only for breast cancer survivors, but for everyone to help us celebrate together, including family and friends. It is also an opportunity to learn more about breast cancer. There will be resources available with information on breast cancer, it’s diagnosis and treatments. Please sign up on the clipboard in the Fellowship Hall by October 5th. Freewill offering will be available. The color of the day is Pink.
Sunday, October 11th at both worship services, we will recognize all who have been affected by any type of cancer with a special candlelight service. The Tree of Life will be available on the ramp to add names of those who have passed since last October’s event. The colors of the day will be pink or lavender. Pink designates breast cancer, and lavender is the universal color for all types of cancer.
Memorialize your loved ones!
Trinity has a Memorial Pavilion under the big rhododendron in the west parking lot.
Personalized pavers can be purchased for $125—cash or check. Order forms are available in the church office or click the link below for online order.
Please contact Steve Clapp with any questions: stevenclapp6501@gmail.com.
Click link below for online order form
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