Annual Holiday Auction Hosted by Women of the ELCA

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Hanberry Hall

12:30 pm - Appetizers to Share

1pm - Auction bidding begins

Oktoberfest Highlights!

Click on the link to see highlights of this year's Oktoberfest event. What a wonderful way to serve and interact with one another and the community.

Stewardship Intents for 2027

We give thanks to God by giving thanks to you for your ongoing support of sharing the gospel at Trinity and to the community. Through your generosity, God continues to use God's people at Trinity to do the work of God's kingdom! You may use the link below to complete your intentions for how you will support the ministry and mission of Trinity by sharing your time, talent and financial resources. You may also bring your form on Sunday and place in the baskets during offering.

All Saints Sunday

For Lutherans, All Saints resonates with the conviction that in Christ every saint is a sinner and every sinner a saint, "simul justus et peccator." Lutherans especially remember on this feast that it is God’s grace, apart from our works, that makes us saints. We find lasting rest only in the mercy of God.

Name Submission for Morning Worship:

Please send names of loved ones who have died within the last year that you would like recognized at our November 1st All Saints service to Kristy at kristy.perkins@tlc-lilburn.org by Thursday, October 29th at 3:00pm. Any Trinity members that have died in the last year will be automatically added to the list.

We Love Our Wednesday Night Dinner Team!

Thank you to all of the groups who have prepared or will prepare dinners for Wednesday nights this school year! So far, the following groups have joined our dinner team: Formation Team/John Parson, Green Team, Adult Sunday School, Stephen Ministry, Ava Bush & Family, Miriam Circle, Leadership Team, Trinity Choirs, Trinity Staff, WELCA, Oktoberfest Committee, Men's Breakfast/Doug Shockley, Vicki Thiemann, and Children's Sunday School. We appreciate all of these groups for their delicious dinners!!

Would you and your small group like to join our team? We have one open slot for the fall - December 16th. We also have several slots available for the winter and spring. We'd love to fill those slots before the end of this year! If your group would like to be a part of these fun Wednesday night dinners at Trinity, please click the button to sign up!

We usually have 25 to 35 people in attendance for dinner which is served from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

We love this midweek fellowship at Trinity! If you have any questions, please contact Laura McHan via phone (404.993.6331) or email (laurabmchan@gmail.com).

Share Table for the Holidays

The share table is back up in Hanberry Hall. It is all things holidays from Fall-Christmas. Bring items for the table if you would like to share them and feel free to take items as desired.

Reformation Concert Series

Friday, October 30, 2026 7:30 pm



Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 731 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta will host Echoing Air, an Indianapolis-based vocal ensemble with Baroque instruments. “A Mighty Fortress” is an inspiring concert of music showcasing the music of 16th to early 18th century Lutheran composers. This program vividly portrays the Lutheran ideals of forging a personal connection with God and the growing prominence of the German vernacular language in sacred music. Join us as we bring to life the works of Heinrich Schütz, Johannn Schein, Dieterich Buxtehude, Vincert Lübeck, Johann Rosenmüller, Johann Fischer and Dietrich Becker in a harmonious celebration of this rich musical tradition. Admission and parking are free, and a reception will follow the concert.

Check Out What's Happening in Our Youth and Children's Ministry!

There’s always something exciting going on with our kids and youth! From Sunday School to SWAG, Wednesday gatherings to special events and service projects, we’re growing in faith and having fun along the way. Be sure to check out the latest news and upcoming events—don’t miss out on what’s ahead!

Ways to Give

Given the issues with the USPS recently, we wanted to touch on ways to give to the church online. If you prefer to give to the church via check, please bring it on Sunday and place in the offering plate, or drop off in the church office during business hours.

• Online: Give Now

• Use Simply Giving, an automated giving program. Download enrollment form and return to the office.

• Send money via Zelle. Add recipient Trinity Lutheran Church with the email ap@tlc-lilburn.org. Use the memo line to indicate what/why you are giving to the church.

Please contact Kristy Perkins at kristy.perkins@tlc-lilburn.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Adult Sunday School: Scarcity vs. Abundance

We often worry that things are in short supply – money, food, jobs and other resources. A “scarcity” mindset can lead to competition, hoarding and anxiety. Biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann helps us see the Bible’s message of abundance – that God provides us everything we need. How can we move from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance?

Join us for a new class beginning Nov. 1 loosely based on Brueggemann’s book “Grace Abounds: God’s Abundance Against the Fear of Scarcity.”

Adult Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor and online via Zoom.

Men's Breakfast for October & November - Saturday October 31st

Hello men of Trinity. I want to notify you of the plan for men’s breakfast for October and November. We have been postponed because of Oktoberfest and no power at the church last Saturday. November’s regular date for men’s breakfast is the men’s retreat weekend. So, Pastor Scott and I have decided to have one men’s breakfast for October and November on Saturday October 31st at 8:30 AM. Please put this on your calendar and hope to see ya there.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Trinity's Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets in person in the parlor B-104 and via Zoom on the second Friday of each month at 12:30 PM. Our next meeting will be Friday, November 13th.

Details for our virtual participants below:

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 820 1638 6802

Passcode: 664096

ADHD Parents Support Group - Online Only

The ADHD Parents Support Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00pm -7:00pm. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 17th. The meeting will be online via Zoom. Please feel free to reach out to Pastor Katie at pastorkatie@tlc-lilburn.org for more info.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 822 8245 7163

Passcode: 270788

Grief Support Group

The Grief Support Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 19th. The meeting will be hybrid. Folks are welcome to join us in person in B-104 or via Zoom. At the beginning of the group, we will have a brief educational time. Then there will be time available for those who would like to share. Please feel free to reach out to Pastor Katie at pastorkatie@tlc-lilburn.org for more info.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 826 6957 1543

Passcode: 565501

Nextrex Recycling Update



The recycling container at the front entrance to the church collecting plastic bags, ziploc bags and other recyclables will no longer be available after November 8. Please take your plastic recycle bags to the containers at Kroger, Walmart or Publix for your recycling efforts.

Tidbits From the Green Team



It is that time of the year when birds do their migrations. However, they face a number of challenges, including humans. Please click on the link to see how you might help with their migrations!

Home of Hope Meals Needed!



Big thanks to Wine & Word I for organizing Trinity’s monthly dinner donations to the Home of Hope in September. The Home of Hope is a life-changing place for its residents, and I’m proud that Trinity has been contributing to their ministry for over ten years.

Our gratitude also goes out to the groups who have volunteered to organize the upcoming donations!

October - Wine & Word 3 & 5

November - Open

December - Open

If you would like to help one of the groups above or coordinate the donation in 2026, please click here or contact Doug Doblar at 770-870-0766 or dougdoblar@yahoo.com.

Lilburn Co-op **Thanksgiving Food Drive Extended!**

We will continue our Thanksgiving Food Drive through November 15th. Any excess food not used for Thanksgiving will go toward Christmas! See your weekly emails or the information tables at church for the list of items needed. If you make a monetary donation after October 31, please designate it as going to the Lilburn Co-op and not the Monthly Love Offering.



2026 Holiday Shopping List (please only bring these items!)



• Stuffing Mix
• Cranberry Sauce
• Canned Yams
• Collard Greens
• Muffin Mixes
• Jiffy Corn Bread Mix
• Dried Onions (for casserole toppings)

Many thanks to the JUST Club for making the food collection containers and spearheading this drive!

Love Offering For November - Lutheran Community Food Ministry at Redeemer Lutheran Church

The Lutheran Community Food Ministry (LCFM) at Redeemer Lutheran Church serves our Midtown neighbors experiencing food insecurity and/or confronting unstable housing options. We provide a hot meal in a safe and friendly environment to anyone in need.

Over our almost four decades of service, most every Lutheran church in Metro Atlanta has had some involvement with the LCFM. Several churches have sent volunteers every month for our entire history. The LCFM values our relationships with our partner churches as their members make up a large segment of our monthly volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tom Pressley at TWP8888@msn.com.

Traditionally, the LCFM focused on providing a hot lunch each weekday to our unsheltered neighbors in need. In the last several years, we have expanded our ministry to include a “Market Day” with donated groceries from the Midtown Atlanta Whole Foods for our senior neighbors next door at Lutheran Towers. During the COVID-19 crisis, we have begun delivering 50 meals per day to Lutheran Towers. Additionally, the LCFM provides donated groceries

to the Students’ Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR) Services at Georgia Tech.

For more information, please visit: https://www.redeemer.org/serve/lutheran-community-foodministry/

Updated List for Good Samaritan Ministries



Thank you for the generosity of continuing to provide needed items to our brothers and sisters of Good Samaritan Church. They are truly appreciated. 

If you have any questions please reach out to Bob and Michele Davis 770-815-1609 or Pastor Scott or Pastor Katie.

1. Bags of rice

2. Dry beans

3. Cleaning Supplies

4. Gift Cards (Kroger or Walmart)

5. Salt

6. Sugar

7. Feminine hygiene supplies

8 Paper Towels

9 Children's Books

10 Vegetable Oil

11 Toothpaste

12 Body Lotion

13 Diapers (any size)

Setting Up Zoom Meetings for Your Group

Trinity has a licensed Zoom account and we can assist you in setting up a meeting for your group to meet. Members will join the meeting online using a laptop, a tablet or smart phone. John Parson will be coordinating Zoom meetings for our congregation. Please contact John at john.parson@tlc-lilburn.org or Kristy at kristy.perkins@tlc-lilburn.org for scheduling your meeting and assistance getting started.