
Guy Talk KickOff
Join us for an insightful exploration of Scripture and God's creation, led by Pastor Emeritus Craig Clapper at Potato Creek State Park. Light snacks provided.. Tap the button below to sign up.
We hope you will join us and discover the beauty of doing life together.
Join us for an insightful exploration of Scripture and God's creation, led by Pastor Emeritus Craig Clapper at Potato Creek State Park. Light snacks provided.. Tap the button below to sign up.
We can’t predict the future, but we can plan for it. Financial Planning Ministry (FPM) takes the mystery out of estate planning, guiding you and your family through a straightforward process allowing you to design a legacy plan that protects and blesses your family while honoring God.
Whether you have a will or trust in place or not, we invite you to take a fresh look at the facts and let us help you address your planning priorities and challenges.
After attending the seminar, you will have the opportunity to schedule a follow-up appointment— then to request that FPM prepare or update your own estate plan at no out-of-pocket cost. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!
For more information about Financial Planning Ministry, visit their website at www.fpm.org.
P.S. You may be a parent with a young family-- have you planned for the guardianship of your children if you were no longer there for them? Or you may have a loved one with a disability-- come and learn how a Special Needs Trust can provide resources for your family member’s needs over their lifetime. This seminar is for adults at all stages of life!
Students (7th-12th Grades) are invited to join us to serve at Cultivate Food Rescue.
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to throw on their favorite flannel and join us for a night of lumberjack-style fun and good pancakes. This will be the ultimate fall-flavored competition, so invite a friend to join us!
Join us on Thursday mornings (October 9 - 30) from 6:30 - 7:30 am in Fellowship Hall as Pastor Craig Clapper shares lessons from the life of Jephthah.
Raising teenagers is a tough job, but it’s a challenge that you don’t have to face alone. Parents with kids in 5th through 12th grades are invited to join us for dinner, fellowship, and a time to hear from Pastor Josh and Amanda as they answer your tough questions about parenting teenagers.
Q: Will there be food?
A: Yes! We're providing a catered dinner for all attendees. Come hungry and ready to enjoy a meal with other parents.
Q: What's the cost for the event?
A: This event is completely free, including the meal. We want to remove any barriers that might prevent parents from attending this important evening.
Q: How long will the event last?
A: The event runs from 6:00-8:00 PM. We'll start with dinner and fellowship, followed by our Q&A time with Josh and Amanda. We'll wrap up in time for you to pick up your kids from Club56 and/or youth group.
Q: Is there childcare?
A: Yes! We're offering free childcare and a meal for kids (birth - 4th grade). Please register your children when you sign up so we can plan accordingly.
Q: What about my 5th-12th grader?
A: Club56 (5th-6th) and youth group (7th-12th) will meet during this event, so we've got something for the whole family. We designed it this way to remove as many barriers as possible to have you with us. Note - a meal will be provided for all of these kids and students as well.
Q: Can I submit questions anonymously?
A: Absolutely! Once you register, you'll receive a link to submit questions anonymously through our online form.
Q: What if my spouse can't make it - should I still come?
A: Absolutely! While it's great when both parents can attend, we know schedules can be complicated. You'll still benefit greatly from coming on your own.
Join other Trinity Men as we partner with Hope Ministries on October 16th. Serve our community through various roles: meal prep (4:00 PM), meal service (5:45 PM), cleanup (6:45 PM), or the cornhole tournament (7:30 - 9:00 PM). Choose one role or stay for multiple parts of the evening.
Join Pastor Eli and other Trinity students and parents for a special info meeting on Sunday, October 19th at 9 am.
Grieving the death of a spouse? Or do you know someone who is?
Your life has changed forever. The daily emotions and challenges can seem too hard to bear. Find help at a Loss of a Spouse seminar.
This special, 2-hour seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and others who have navigated life after losing a spouse and who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. They share honestly about:
What to expect in the days and months after the loss
The surprising emotional, physical, and spiritual effects of grief
Challenges surviving spouses face and how to cope (e.g., loneliness, new household responsibilities, changes in relationships, what to do with your spouse’s belongings)
Why it won’t always hurt this much
About the event
The Loss of a Spouse event will be held on Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. at Trinity Church. There is no cost to attend. Everyone who attends receives a booklet with over 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life.
Please join us for this encouraging seminar.
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to throw on their favorite costume and come for a fun night of games and food! The top costumes will win a prize, so bring a friend along!
Are you a single adult looking for Gospel-centered community? Then plan to join us for the launch of our new Trinity Singles ministry, hosted at Pastor Joshua and Amanda’s home.
Why You Should Come
· You will get to enjoy fellowship with other single adults in the Trinity family.
· We will share a meal and some tasty dessert!
· You will hear the story of God at work that led to the creation of this new group
· We will share more about the plans for this group in the future
We hope to see you there!
Are you longing for a deeper prayer life but feeling stuck or uncertain where to begin?
Join us on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00-11:30am at Trinity for Cultivating a Life of Prayer. This gathering offers practical guidance and heartfelt encouragement to help you develop a more meaningful conversation with God. During our time together—featuring guided reflection, authentic fellowship, and a delicious brunch—you'll discover that prayer isn't about perfection, but connection. You'll leave feeling refreshed, confident, and equipped with simple strategies to make prayer a natural part of your daily life.
This event is open to all women, regardless of where you are on your faith journey.
You’re invited to join other Trinity men on Saturday, November 8th for Breakfast with Brothers featuring Jeremiah Clapper. Jeremiah will challenge us with the question, 'Is God good and can I trust Him with my life?' So, join us for a great meal, fellowship, and teaching.
Will you join us for breakfast?
Help and hope as you navigate the holiday season
Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?
Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. You’ll hear:
How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays
What to do about traditions and other coming changes
Helpful tips for dealing with social events
How to discover hope for your future
About the event
A Surviving the Holidays event lasts for about two hours. You’ll be welcomed by warm, caring people who understand what you are going through and who want to help. During the seminar, you will:
Watch a 35-minute video, filled with practical holiday survival tips and the real-life stories of people who have navigated the season after their loved one’s death.
Hear other seminar attendees share how they are dealing with the holidays.
Have the opportunity to share how grief is affecting you. (no pressure—this is optional.)
Receive a personal copy of the GriefShare Holiday Survival Guide.
Tap the button below to register and join us for this encouraging seminar.
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to come ready to play some Turkey Games! Come get into a thankful spirit while eating good food and competing in games that, yes, involve a turkey.
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to come dressed in their Christmas outfits as we celebrate Jesus’ birth while playing some Christmas-inspired games and eating good food!
Behold the Triune God: the Father who chose us in love, the Son who took on flesh to redeem us, and the Spirit who breathes resurrection life.
He alone is holy, worthy, and beyond compare—able to satisfy our deepest longings.
And He has chosen to make His name known throughout the world through people like you and me.
Join other young adults from Trinity and around the nation at CrossCon26 from January 1-3 in Louisville, KY, where we’ll discover how to make our lives count — playing our role in seeing God’s greatness spread to the ends of the earth, for truly, our God is like no other!
Experience inspiring speakers like David Platt and John Piper, powerful worship by The Worship Initiative and Sovereign Grace, and engaging breakout sessions.
Cost: $219 (conference ticket, transportation, hotel, and four meals)
EARLY BIRD PRICING - $179 if registered by October 1st
$50 non-refundable deposit due on registration
Registration Closes November 4th
GriefShare offers help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. There can be hope and healing after the death of a loved one.
These sessions provide a friendly, caring place with people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Over 13 weeks, important and helpful topics will be addressed. If you could use help with any of the topics below, GriefShare is for you.
Your Grief Journey
Sadness & Loneliness
Fear & Anxiety
Anger
Regrets
Grief & Your Relationships
Questions for God
Hope & Resilience
Here is how GriefShare has helped others:
"A safety net when my world was literally falling apart."
"The permission I needed to let grief happen."
"I saw my grief so much more clearly."
"It helped me learn how to process my loss.”
"I was able to see I was not alone."
Come and find comfort and support at GriefShare.
Fridays (10-11:30 am) Beginning January 23rd
You can join this 13-week seminar/support group at any time. Each session is "self-contained," so you do not have to attend sequentially. The cost for all 13 sessions is $20, which covers the cost of the workbook. Scholarships are available.
GriefShare is nondenominational and open to people of all faiths, as well as those who do not practice a faith. Everyone is welcome.
Please join us for this encouraging seminar.
2024-25 was an exciting year for Trinity. Join us to reflect on what God has done and to look ahead at what’s yet to come. We’ll also spend time reviewing the 2025-26 budget and the candidates for church leadership. Help us ensure a quorum and seating by registering today.
Following Jesus, together. Being committed to one another's growth in Christ, and to what God is doing among us, is an important part of family life at Trinity. Through this 3-part exploratory class, we invite you to come and see if membership is a next step for you. You’ll hear from our leaders about our mission and vision, what membership looks like, and why it matters. Participating in the class doesn't commit you to becoming a member; but it is a great way to explore the possibility of linking arms with our Trinity family in a more intentional way.
Following Jesus, together. Being committed to one another's growth in Christ, and to what God is doing among us, is an important part of family life at Trinity. Through this 3-part exploratory class, we invite you to come and see if membership is a next step for you. You’ll hear from our leaders about our mission and vision, what membership looks like, and why it matters. Participating in the class doesn't commit you to becoming a member; but it is a great way to explore the possibility of linking arms with our Trinity family in a more intentional way.
You're invited to come hang out with the guys on Monday, September 8th. Come enjoy some free food and watch the pros (🐻) on the big screen. Invite a friend, and RSVP below.
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to join us as we kick off the fall with fun games and pizza. Invite a friend!
Following Jesus, together. Being committed to one another's growth in Christ, and to what God is doing among us, is an important part of family life at Trinity. Through this 3-part exploratory class, we invite you to come and see if membership is a next step for you. You’ll hear from our leaders about our mission and vision, what membership looks like, and why it matters. Participating in the class doesn't commit you to becoming a member; but it is a great way to explore the possibility of linking arms with our Trinity family in a more intentional way.
Ladies, we're excited to invite you to a special Welcome Breakfast honoring Katie Kelley and Gracie Niemi, the wonderful wives of our new pastors who have recently joined our Trinity family this year.
Whether you've been part of Trinity for years or you're relatively new yourself, this casual continental breakfast offers the perfect opportunity to sit down together, share stories, and get to know the hearts of these two incredible women.
The coffee will be hot, the breakfast will be light and lovely, and the fellowship will be sweet. We hope you'll join us in making Katie and Gracie feel welcome!
Can you make it?
Join us for a fun (and simple) cookout after church. Grab a burger and connect with others for a bit before heading home. We’ll have plenty of food, so there’s no sign-up to eat.
Feeling competitive? Sign up your team (you and a partner) to compete in the Cornhole Tournament! Teams will battle it out for bragging rights and fun prizes. Grab a partner and tap the button below to sign up to play. Don’t have a partner? Sign up as an individual, and we’ll assign you one.
Just planning to eat? Just Show Up.
Planning to play? Sign Up (tap the button below)
Parents of students (7th-12th grades) are encouraged to join us for a free meal and a chance to connect with Pastor Eli and hear his vision for the upcoming year. We’ll also discuss ways we can partner together to create an environment where your student can thrive spiritually and socially! We will discuss upcoming events, activities, and how we can best support your family throughout the year.
Swing by the "farm" for this free event for the whole family. Enjoy walking tacos, games, activities for kids, crafts, inflatables, face painting, and more. Plus, this is a great opportunity to invite folks to join us at Trinity. Encourage your kids to invite friends, neighbors, classmates, teammates…and anyone else in their circle.
Can you make it?
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to join us to study the Sermon on the Mount and enjoy tasty donuts!
Trinity Students are heading to Michindoh Conference Center for an awesome week of camp! Five unforgettable days packed with thrilling activities, meaningful connections, and opportunities to grow in faith. From cooling off at the water slides to competing in archery tag, from deep conversations around the campfire to powerful worship sessions, this camp creates the perfect environment for both adventure and spiritual growth. Plus, students will have plenty of opportunities to get to know our new youth pastor, Eli Niemi, throughout the week!
Dates: July 23-28, 2025
Location: Michindoh Conference Center (Hillsdale, MI)
Who Can Attend: Rising 7th graders through graduated seniors
$385 per student
Registration Deadline: July 8th - REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED
Your student's week will be filled with:
Daily teaching from Pastor Nate Harrison
Small group discussions
Worship sessions
Swimming and water slides
Wall climbing
Canoeing
Archery tag
Basketball
Volleyball
Soccer
Frisbee golf
Carpet ball
Messy games
And much more!
Join us on July 18th (6-9 PM). Enjoy a dip in the pool, play some cornhole, or just connect with friends. Children are welcome, so bring the family for an evening filled with food, fellowship, and fun games. Pizza and drinks will be provided, but if you could bring a pre-made side (if your last name begins with A-L) or a dessert (if your last name begins with M-Z), that would be wonderful!
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to join us to study the Sermon on the Mount and enjoy tasty donuts!
Students (7th-12th grades) are invited to join us for a game AND craft night! We will have a variety of games to play, and crafts (including mini canvas painting), along with some game-night snacks!
Grab your red, white, and blue gear and join us for this free event for the whole family. Enjoy burgers and hotdogs, “Olympic” games and activities for kids, crafts and more. Plus, this is a great opportunity to invite folks to join us at Trinity. Encourage your kids to invite friends, neighbors, classmates, teammates…and anyone else in their circle.
Can you make it?
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to join us to study the Sermon on the Mount and enjoy tasty donuts!
Students (7th-12 grade) are invited to join us for good food, lots of games, swimming (bring a swimsuit and towel!) and great people! Plus, this will be Pastor Eli’s first event with Trinity Students, so you definitely don’t want to miss this!
You’re invited to join the Global Ministries Team for a special luncheon (Sunday, June 29th @ 12 pm in the Gym) featuring Trinity global ministry partners (and longtime Trinity members), the “S” Family. Come hear about what God is doing through their ministry in Central Asia. RSVP by tapping the button below.
Students (7th-12th grade) are encouraged to join us to study the Sermon on the Mount and enjoy tasty donuts!
Kick off the summer in style during this free fun event for the whole family. Enjoy a great meal, games, and activities for kids, and maybe make a new friend or two. Plus, this is a great opportunity to invite folks to join us at Trinity. Encourage your kids to invite friends, neighbors, classmates, teammates…and anyone else in their circle.
Can you make it?
Join other Trinity Singles for a fun evening of baseball, fellowship, food, and fireworks as we head to Four Winds Field in downtown South Bend for a South Bend Cubs game. Cost: $20 (includes ticket and food)
Students (7th-12th grades) are invited to come out for a night of fun as we play a Trinity favorite! DISASTER!! It's students against leaders!! Who will come out on top?
Join Craig Clapper (Pastor Emeritus) and other Trinity men at Potato Creek for a look at Jesus the Rock. This short hike (1.5 total miles) will be an excellent opportunity to connect with other guys and grow your faith.
Between work schedules, daily responsibilities, and life's constant demands, finding time to connect with your spouse (and other couples!) can feel impossible. Join us for a casual evening of good food and great company! Enjoy a delicious dinner from Family First Foods, fun couples' games with prizes, and meaningful connections with other young couples who get exactly where you are in life.
Cost: $30/couple
Register by May 4th. Tap the button below to sign up!
FAQs
What's included in the $30 registration? Your evening includes a full catered dinner from Family First Foods, dessert, and a door prize.
What should we wear? Keep it casual and comfortable!
Is childcare provided? No childcare will be available for this event.
When do we need to register by? Please register by Sunday, May 4th.
You’re invited to join us for a time to praise God through song and prayer. This worship-based prayer gathering will feature various styles of music and will follow the ACTS framework (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication). You might be thinking, “But I really don’t like praying out loud.” We understand. Prayer is very personal. Please know that everyone is welcome and invited to come — whether you might pray out loud a couple of times or whether you pray silently during our time together.
We hope you'll join us to express your love and appreciation for Pastor Jeremy and his family as they transition off the staff team after 10 years of faithful service to the Lord at Trinity.
Here are the details:
Following Traditional Service
Cookie Reception in Upstairs Fellowship Space
Following Modern Service
Pizza & Ice Cream in the Outdoor Fellowship Area
We love South Bend. Jesus loves South Bend. This all-church event is about putting that love to action in service of the community. Together, we'll serve organizations and individuals all over town (Camp Ray Bird, Faith Baptist Food Pantry, Hope Ministries, local schools and parks, nursing homes, and more).
Check out the list of projects and then sign up using the form below.
Join others from across Michiana to pray for the nation during this simulcast prayer event.
7:30 AM — TRADITIONAL (SANCTUARY)
9:00 AM* — TRADITIONAL (SANCTUARY)
10:30 AM* — MODERN (GYM)
*Kids ministry will be available during the 9 & 10:30 services
We would LOVE to see you and celebrate with you on Easter Sunday!!