Mission Statement

A Loving, Christian Community, Feeding God’s People in Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Weekly Prayer Focus:


Musicians
We offer this prayer in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Thank you so much for the many musically talented people we have in our congregation and their willingness to share those talents with us.  We pray they continue to use those talents to show your glory.  Amen.

Weekly Announcements

  • Ordination of Guy Ilunga

    Join us on August 29th at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate Guy's ordination to the Office of the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. Trinity has been a significant part of his journey, and we invite you to give thanks to God with us for this special occasion. A luncheon will follow the service, and all are welcome as we prayerfully look forward to continuing our journey together in Christ.

  • Trinity Food Pantry

    23 families were served at the Trinity Food Pantry on July 28th:

    Food Pantry needs for August 28th:
    Water
    Refried Beans
    Canned Chili
    Chef Boyardee Ravioli
    Canned Vegetables
    Pasta Roni

    Not needed at this time:
    Corn
    Green Beans
    Peas

    Please consider easy open-top cans for the homeless.

    Monetary donations can be made to: Trinity Food Pantry

    Trinity Food Pantry hours:

    2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month

    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    We always appreciate your support for this vital ministry!

  • Health Talks on Common Cancers

    Sunday, August 16th, Parish Nurse Laurie Schulz, RN will teach us about common cancers from about 1045-12 in the TV Sunday School area. You can pick up food and eat during the presentation and discussion.

  • Women's Book Study

    The Women’s Book Study will resume on Aug. 4th at 7pm in the Parish Hall.  We will be watching Miracles from Heaven based on the book by Christy Wilson Beam in preparation for our next discussion.  Book discussion will begin September 1st.  The book may be purchased on Amazon.  All are welcome!  If you have questions, please see Noreen Baldwin.

  • Adult Sunday School

    We will continue to do our Andy Griffith Bible Study through August unless another event is scheduled.

  • Bibles

    If you need a Bible, please help yourself to the ones in the pews.

  • Air Conditioning Repairs

    Due to ongoing maintenance needs, we have diminished our capital fund.  We ask you to please consider a direct donation to Trinity Capital Fund. Thank you!

  • Good Samaritan Fund

    The Good Samaritan Fund provides us with the recourses to help those in need. The “fishbowl” is on the table behind the last pew next to the offering plate.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS ‍

  • August 2nd, 2026 10th Sunday after Pentecost

    Isaiah 55:1-5

    Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21

    Romans 9:1-5

    Matthew 14:13-21

  • Monday

    Romans 1:8-15

  • Tuesday

    Acts 2:37-47

  • Wednesday

    Matthew 15:32-39

  • Thursday

    Acts 17:10-15

  • Friday

    Matthew 16:1-4

  • Saturday

    John 12:44-50

  • August 9th, 2026 11th Sunday after Pentecost

    1 Kings 19:9-18

    Psalm 85:8-13

    Romans 10:5-15

    Matthew 14:22-33

Come Worship With Us

Hello and welcome to Trinity Lutheran Church. Our service is at 9:30am on Sundays. Please, take some time to explore the diverse ways that we serve God, each other, and the community. Trinity is a colorful community of faith located in the Sunnyslope area of Phoenix. The congregation is a member of the Grand Canyon Synod, part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. If you are looking for a new church home or just visiting, we invite you to join us. Please join us for any gatherings our congregation offers and may God bless you this day.

July 4th was Trinity's Mortgage Burning! We are mortgage free!

Pastor Karl Guhn Biography

I was born in Mt. Holly, NJ in 1956. I have one older sister and two younger sisters. As a family we had one period away from Mt. Holly, from 1966-1970. During that time, we lived on Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. For me that was quite an adventure! I graduated from High School in Mt. Holly and attended Dana College in Blair, NE. From Dana I went to Seminary at what is now Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. I was ordained in 1982.

I served two churches in my first call outside of Alexandria, MN and then two others in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 1990 I entered hospital Chaplaincy training and served in that capacity until 2004. I returned to the Parish in Billings, MT from 2004-2011. I then became the head of Pastoral Care in a senior living community until I retired in 2023.

I am married to Peg. It is the second marriage for us both. She has four grown children, and I have a son who lives in North Platte, NE. We have been married for 21 years. We moved to Arizona last year to be closer to her 9yr old granddaughter.

Pastor Ruby's Farewell Service 
August 12, 2024 
We will miss her greatly.

Trunk or Treat
October 29th, 2022

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On Sunday April 6th, 2025 Vicar Guy preformed his first Baptism on his granddaughter Brielle Nicole Hansen

About Trinity

Trinity Lutheran Church was incorporated on November 10th, 1948 and looks forward to praising God for many more years. While the good news of Jesus may stay the same, Trinity continues to grow, and we are committed to trusting God and deepening relationships with Him. We strive to be more than just members of a faith-based community, but we strive to be disciples who walk together on our life Journeys.

Our Staff
Karl Guhn Intentional Interim Pastor

Guy Ilunga Assistant Minister

Kelsey Andersen Office Administrator

Jennifer Overland Bookkeeper

Vacant Music Accompanist

Devalyn McZeal Caretaker

Don Brethauer Security Guard

Laurie Schulz Parish Nurse

Health Talk Links

alzheimersprevention.org

https://alzheimersprevention.org/alzheimers/4-pillars-of-prevention/#

The Nurses’ Corner

How can I be of service to Trinity? 

Our Parish Nurse is offering support to the Trinity community by gathering input through a Welcome Desk and short survey, visiting homebound or hospitalized members, and being available during fellowship to check blood pressure or answer general health questions (without diagnosing or providing medical advice).
She plans to hold office hours on Mondays after 11 a.m. ladies’ coffee and Thursday mornings when possible, and can be contacted at the church for meetings or calls. Health handouts and online resources will be shared through the Nurse’s Corner.
If there is interest, she hopes to organize workshops or support groups on topics like caregiving, Alzheimer’s/dementia, heart disease, and diabetes, offer CPR classes, and recruit volunteers for practice related to a therapeutic touch course she will take in the spring.

Church Council

Jeff Schultz President

Kelsey Andersen Vice-President

Noreen Baldwin Treasurer

Laurie Schulz Secretary

Susan Meintel Administrator

Marion Myers At-Large

James Tidwell At-Large

Pastor Karl Guhn Executive Officer

How To Give to support our Mission

If you have a smartphone or computer, you can give online in two ways. You can contribute to Trinity’s mission through Zelle. There are currently no fees to transfer funds with Zelle at most banks. Zelle is available at most US Banks. Instructions on how to use Zelle are available at your bank. Your Zelle donation comes to Trinity through the following email:

bookkeeper @ tlcphx.org

Of course, you may also continue to submit your offering with cash or check in an envelope.