ABOUT TRINITY

Our History

Welcome to Trinity!

We are so happy that you found us. Trinity is a hometown church in Brainerd, Minnesota, that feels like a true home! Our members are like family and we'd like you to experience that feeling with us as well. We welcome you to find out more about our church.


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What we believe as members of the
ELCA, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Faith

A living, daring confidence in God’s grace. The ELCA confesses the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. In our preaching and teaching the ELCA trusts the Gospel as the power of God for the salvation of all who believe.

Scripture

We believe that people meet God in Scripture, where God’s relationship to — and intention for —humankind is revealed. 

Community

Join us. We welcome each and every one of you to encounter the Lord's unconditional love with us. Inside each of us is a purpose and meaning to be fulfilled by God. 

Our History

Trinity Lutheran Church traces its beginning back to the fall of 1885 when Bishop Knut K. Bjorgo of the Norwegian Synod came to this area and conducted services on various occasions for Norwegian settlers in Long Lake Township. Bishop Bjorgo continued to serve this congregation, which was called the Brainerd Evangelical Lutheran Church, until 1888 when the constitution was adopted and Pastor Hans A. Nodshilder was called as the pastor.

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