Declaration of Religious Mission and Purpose:
We the People of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in joyful response to all that are gracious to God and what he does for us through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, dedicate ourselves in these ways: 1) Be rooted in Christ 2) Be strengthened in Faith 3) Be overflowing with thanks.
History:
Trinity Lutheran Church of Burlington, Colorado was organized on February 11, 1923, with seven families attending. Until that time, worship services were held in their homes with visiting pastors from Flagler, Stratton and other near-by places conducting the services. Those opening their homes for these services were the H.D. Klinkers, J. Luekens and Victor Olsens of Burlington and W.J. Sellmans of Kanorado, Kansas.
When the congregation became too large to meet in the homes, services were held in various places in Burlington; Odd Fellow Hall, basement of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Christian Church, Nazarene Church and the basement of The Bank of Burlington. A permanent church home was acquired when a building from southwest of Burlington was purchased and moved to 12th and Donelan. November 26, 1944, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was dedicated to the Glory of God.
In 1948 the congregation, numbering 135, celebrated their 25th anniversary with Rev. C.E. Kleber, pastor.
By 1963 it became apparent that we had outgrown the present church so the "Voter's Assembly" decided to build a new church. The property at 7th and Senter was purchased and the ground breaking services were held in May of 1964. Trinity's new house of worship was dedicated on November 29, 1964. Rev. A.L. Schubkegel was pastor at that time.
The old parsonage at 10th and Lowell was sold and a new parsonage on 9th Street was completed in August of 1972.
Our mother church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stratton, Colorado, was organized many years before Trinity. The two parishes shared a pastor for fifty-seven years until 1980 when St. Paul's ceased to have church services due to such a small congregation. Five families transferred to Trinity. When they disbanded, the bell from the tower of their church was given to Trinity and was dedicated September 19, 1982.
By 1991 the congregation felt the need for more room. A new addition was built with the help of the Laborers for Christ and the congregation members. The new addition was dedicated July 19, 1992. Lots South of Trinity have since been purchased for expanded parking. Part of the lots have been paved and the rest seeded to native grasses.
In 1998 we celebrated Trinity's 75th Anniversary with 385 baptized and 293 communicant members.
In February of 2020 the country shut down due to the COVID and church was shut down to congregants. Pastor Bill Viergutz adjusted well to preaching in an empty church to online viewers through social media platforms of Facebook and YouTube. A website was also established just prior to this shut down as well as an online giving platform and app. Communication through phone, email, the website, YouTube and Facebook was used at this time. We continue to this day offering those options. The following year the church was able to resume services in person. At which time if you had any signs of illness, you were to stay at home. Those that weren't ill could attend, but they had to wear masks and keep within 6 feet of other people within the building and in the church pews. Sanitization stands were available at all entrances.
2022 brought upgrades to the church for plans of the 100th Anniversary. This included painting of the entire church, carpets cleaned, wood oiled, new blinds in the fellowship hall and kitchen and LED lights were installed. In a couple months we will be installing two LED screens at the front of the church to add to our church services.
2022 was Pastor William Viergutz 25th Anniversary with Trinity Lutheran Church. Kathy van Maarth also celebrates 50 years as the organist.
We have now celebrated our 100th Anniversary! May God be praised!
Pastors of Trinity Lutheran:
Reverend F.W. Bierwag 1920-1921; 1924
Reverend Edmund C. Weber 1922-1923
Reverend C. Adam 1923-1925
Reverend W. Wilk 1925-1927
Reverend Ray H. Beins 1927-1933
Reverend E.C. Schmidt 1933-1941
Reverend C.E. Kieber 1941-1948
Reverend Walter G. Malinsky 1948-1951
Reverend Walter J. Bartling 1951-1953
Reverend Dale Schultz 1954-1957
Reverend Ronald Leach 1958-1961
Reverend Alfred Schubkegel, Sr. 1962-1966
Reverend Carl Cunningham 1966-1971
Reverend John D. Chovan 1972-1975
Reverend Douglas Lenser 1976-1979
Reverend Robert Graul 1980-1985
Reverend David J. Ahlman 1986-1922
Reverend Karl Wright 1993-1996
Reverend William Veirgutz 1997- Current
We the People of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in joyful response to all that are gracious to God and what he does for us through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, dedicate ourselves in these ways: 1) Be rooted in Christ 2) Be strengthened in Faith 3) Be overflowing with thanks.
History:
Trinity Lutheran Church of Burlington, Colorado was organized on February 11, 1923, with seven families attending. Until that time, worship services were held in their homes with visiting pastors from Flagler, Stratton and other near-by places conducting the services. Those opening their homes for these services were the H.D. Klinkers, J. Luekens and Victor Olsens of Burlington and W.J. Sellmans of Kanorado, Kansas.
When the congregation became too large to meet in the homes, services were held in various places in Burlington; Odd Fellow Hall, basement of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Christian Church, Nazarene Church and the basement of The Bank of Burlington. A permanent church home was acquired when a building from southwest of Burlington was purchased and moved to 12th and Donelan. November 26, 1944, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was dedicated to the Glory of God.
In 1948 the congregation, numbering 135, celebrated their 25th anniversary with Rev. C.E. Kleber, pastor.
By 1963 it became apparent that we had outgrown the present church so the "Voter's Assembly" decided to build a new church. The property at 7th and Senter was purchased and the ground breaking services were held in May of 1964. Trinity's new house of worship was dedicated on November 29, 1964. Rev. A.L. Schubkegel was pastor at that time.
The old parsonage at 10th and Lowell was sold and a new parsonage on 9th Street was completed in August of 1972.
Our mother church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Stratton, Colorado, was organized many years before Trinity. The two parishes shared a pastor for fifty-seven years until 1980 when St. Paul's ceased to have church services due to such a small congregation. Five families transferred to Trinity. When they disbanded, the bell from the tower of their church was given to Trinity and was dedicated September 19, 1982.
By 1991 the congregation felt the need for more room. A new addition was built with the help of the Laborers for Christ and the congregation members. The new addition was dedicated July 19, 1992. Lots South of Trinity have since been purchased for expanded parking. Part of the lots have been paved and the rest seeded to native grasses.
In 1998 we celebrated Trinity's 75th Anniversary with 385 baptized and 293 communicant members.
In February of 2020 the country shut down due to the COVID and church was shut down to congregants. Pastor Bill Viergutz adjusted well to preaching in an empty church to online viewers through social media platforms of Facebook and YouTube. A website was also established just prior to this shut down as well as an online giving platform and app. Communication through phone, email, the website, YouTube and Facebook was used at this time. We continue to this day offering those options. The following year the church was able to resume services in person. At which time if you had any signs of illness, you were to stay at home. Those that weren't ill could attend, but they had to wear masks and keep within 6 feet of other people within the building and in the church pews. Sanitization stands were available at all entrances.
2022 brought upgrades to the church for plans of the 100th Anniversary. This included painting of the entire church, carpets cleaned, wood oiled, new blinds in the fellowship hall and kitchen and LED lights were installed. In a couple months we will be installing two LED screens at the front of the church to add to our church services.
2022 was Pastor William Viergutz 25th Anniversary with Trinity Lutheran Church. Kathy van Maarth also celebrates 50 years as the organist.
We have now celebrated our 100th Anniversary! May God be praised!
Pastors of Trinity Lutheran:
Reverend F.W. Bierwag 1920-1921; 1924
Reverend Edmund C. Weber 1922-1923
Reverend C. Adam 1923-1925
Reverend W. Wilk 1925-1927
Reverend Ray H. Beins 1927-1933
Reverend E.C. Schmidt 1933-1941
Reverend C.E. Kieber 1941-1948
Reverend Walter G. Malinsky 1948-1951
Reverend Walter J. Bartling 1951-1953
Reverend Dale Schultz 1954-1957
Reverend Ronald Leach 1958-1961
Reverend Alfred Schubkegel, Sr. 1962-1966
Reverend Carl Cunningham 1966-1971
Reverend John D. Chovan 1972-1975
Reverend Douglas Lenser 1976-1979
Reverend Robert Graul 1980-1985
Reverend David J. Ahlman 1986-1922
Reverend Karl Wright 1993-1996
Reverend William Veirgutz 1997- Current