Souper Bowl of Caring 2026

Super Bowl Sunday is coming on February 8th and that means it’s also time for the Souper Bowl of Caring! We will have young people at the doors of the church that Sunday with Soup Pots to collect for the Souper Bowl of Caring, which will go toward the Atlanta Hunger Walk! So please get those bills and change together so we can Tackle Hunger in our community!

Mark Your Calendars! Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off February 8th

It is that time again! Time to pull out the old chili recipe or find a new one that you can bring to the Trinity Annual Chili cook-off! Mike Hilyard won last year and will be gunning for two in a row. I know you all can knock him off and become the Champion! Practice those chilis and bring them on Sunday, February 8th at 6:00 PM. Not only will we have chili we will also be watching the big game! We hope to see you all and have some wonderful chili!

Sign up below to bring chili, fixings, or to help out!

A Suggestion from the Green Team

When you come to the Chili Cook Off on Sunday evening, bring your own muffin tin. Why? So you can put the samples of the chili in each well of your tin. You will then not have to use all of the little paper cups in order to sample the chilis. Once you have used each well in your tin, you can easily rinse your muffin tin in the usher’s room and reuse it. This idea came from another church, and we think it would be a wonderful thing for all of us to adopt. Hope to see you with your muffin tin in hand on Sunday evening!

Appassionato Choir in Concert - February 14, 2026

Where Love Abides

This Valentine’s weekend, Appassionato Choir invites audiences to experience Where Love Abides, a moving choral concert series that explores love in its many forms—romantic, communal, and enduring—through richly expressive music.

The program features choral works spanning centuries and styles, including music by Johannes Brahms, Eric Whitacre, Elaine Hagenberg, Ola Gjeilo, and other composers whose music reflects themes of devotion, hope, and human connection. Together, these works create an intimate musical experience especially fitting for the Valentine’s season.

In keeping with Appassionato Choir’s mission of service, both performances will collect donations benefiting the Lumpkin County Middle School Choral Program. Contributions will help support student travel scholarships and the purchase of a new classroom sound system, strengthening music education for young singers in our community.

Performance Details

Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church

1826 Killian Hill Rd SW

Lilburn, GA

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

Coming Soon - Hunger Walk 2026!

The Atlanta Hunger Walk is on March 15, 2026.

Through the months of February and March, we will be hosting ways to raise money to help alleviate hunger in our area. Please click on the video to find out this year's theme and how you can get involved!

2026 Southeastern Synod Assembly

Thursday, May 28th - Saturday, May 30th

The Southeastern Synod will gather for Assembly in Columbus, GA, at the Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center.

The 2026 Southeastern Synod Assembly theme is “Revive Us, God: Church for the Life of the World” - The Church is called to be: A Vessel of Grace, A Voice of truth, A body moved by love, Alive with the Spirit, for the life of the world.

If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Pastor Scott.

Scout Sunday - February 8, 2026

All Scouts and Scouters involved with any Scouting groups are invited to wear their Scouting uniforms to worship at the 11:00 service on February 8, 2026. We will have some special moments in the service which lift up the positive impact of Scouting on youth, families and our community.  If you're interested in participating in the service, please reach out to Ranate Patrick (ranatep@gmail.com). Please join Scouting America (formerly BSA) Troop and Pack 504 in celebrating the relationship between Trinity and Scouts.

JUST Club - Friday, February 13, 2026

On Friday, February 13, at 6:30 pm, all seniors are invited to join the JUST Club in Hanberry Hall for a catered dinner featuring Beef Medallions and Chicken Cordon Bleu. We’ll have a speaker from the American Heart Association and a special music performance. Cost is $20 per person. You may pay at the door but make your reservations with Carol Thompson so we can plan accordingly. Guests and newcomers are always welcome.

Women of the ELCA (WELCA) Sunday on February 15

This Sunday we will celebrate the ministry of the women of Trinity during worship and the Friendship Luncheon following. As a part of this celebration, we will also accept a Thank Offering to help support the wider mission of WELCA. Please click on the link to find out more about the Thankoffering and the work of the Women of the ELCA of which Trinity is a partner

Trinity Women's Friendship Luncheon

Celebrating Katie Luther's 527th Birthday

All Trinity women and their friends are invited to a festive luncheon on February 1st in celebration of Katie Luther’s 527th birthday! We’ll gather together to honor her remarkable legacy as a faithful woman, devoted wife, and influential figure in church history. Come learn about Katie Luther’s courageous decision to leave her life in the convent and marry Martin Luther, a former monk.

Whether you know a lot about Katie Luther’s story or are just learning about her this is a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate our heritage. We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring Katie Luther’s inspiring legacy!

Lunch will be provided by Trinity’s Women of WELCA.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
• Time: 12:30pm
• Location: Hanberry Hall

There will be an optional offering collected to support the SALT Appeal that will be sent to the churchwide WELCA organization to close last year’s $250,000 funding gap. SALT stands for Sharing, Abundance, Love, and Thanks.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper!

On Tuesday, February 17, Trinity will have a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and is a traditional day to eat to “get rid of the fats” in the house in preparation for the Lenten fast. The dinner will start at 5:30 PM and go until 7:00 PM. 

​In addition to great food, there will also be live entertainment from some of our musically gifted members!

Ash Wednesday Worship

Trinity will be celebrating Ash Wednesday on February 18 in the following ways:

Drive Thru Ashes - 7am - 9am (in the front loop of the church)

12pm & 7pm worship including imposition of ashes and Holy Communion

Please plan to join us as we begin another Lenten season of reflection, repentance and renewal!

Ash Wednesday Dinner

Please plan to join us for dinner before the 7:00pm Ash Wednesday service (and all lent services). Dinner on February 18th will be provided by JUST Club (Jesus Uses Seniors Too!) and is Creamed Chicken and Biscuits, salad & cookies.

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.

Lent Devotionals Available

Lent begins on February 18 with Ash Wednesday. Devotional booklets and activities are available for individuals, teens, children and families in the gathering area outside of the sanctuary. Please take one for your faith journey during Lent!

Thrivent Choice Supports Trinity Lutheran Church!

Good news! In 2025 Thrivent members - through their Thrivent Choice Dollars member benefit - directed to Trinity Lutheran over $1000 more than in 2024!

Thrivent is improving this benefit for ALL Thrivent members beginning in April 2026. To find out more, come talk with Thrivent Financial Advisor Jeff Huenniger after each service on March 1st.

Jeff will be in Hanberry Hall to share what is being improved and answer your questions.

We thank you for your continued generosity and support of the mission and ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church!

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, February 7th

Hello all! Men’s breakfast will be on Saturday, February 7 at 8:30 AM. It is held in Shepherds Hall. We would love to see ya there. As always, we will have a great breakfast & fellowship followed by our continued studies on the 10 Commandments. The whole thing wraps up around 9:30 AM, so see if ya can make it to enjoy breakfast and some great fellowship before starting your remaining Saturday activities.

Just an FYI - At the breakfast, I will have a sign up sheet for set up/tear down help, bacon cookers, servers, and pancake cookers for Shrove Tuesday on February 17. SO, please be prepared to sign up to help. Definitely need some help! The pancake supper is a lot of fun! Hope to see ya at that event on the 17th.

New Adult Sunday School Class

Starting February 8: Praying through the Psalms

Pastor and author Eugene Peterson teaches us how to relate to God as we pray through different emotions and states of being, showing us how to respond to God in praise. Through studying the Psalms, we'll explore who we are and what God means to us as we encounter topics like salvation, fear, hate, praise, creation, and more.

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, February 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, February 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, February 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

Lilburn Co-Op Run the Reagan Opportunity

Our former Board President and long-time volunteer, Melvin Everson has had serious health challenges this past year. He is currently recovering at the Shepherd Center. Melvin has done so much for the LCM and many of our volunteers have asked how we can show our respect and support.

Melvin has been our liaison with the Run the Reagan event for many, many years. This year to honor him we are asking you to register for the one mile Fun Run and Walk a Mile for Melvin. Stop in the day of the race at the refreshment table and get your Mile for Melvin ribbon. After the walk, we will meet back at the refreshment table and say a prayer for his healing and well-being.

Join us on February 21st. The start time is 10:30. Register at www.RuntheReagan.net.

Children's Sunday School Soup Jar Project

Our Children’s Ministry will be assembling Soup Jars for the Lilburn Co-op on Sunday, February 15th, during the Sunday School hour. This has always been a fun and meaningful event for our kids, and it’s a great way to support our community by providing a hearty soup mix for the colder months. We’re collecting the following ingredients to put the jars together: long grain white rice, rotini pasta, lentils (red or green), split peas, and barley. Please drop off your items in the bin located in Hanberry Hall by Friday, February 13th. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Love Offering For February - Inspiritus

Inspiritus guides individuals and families on a path from surviving to thriving. We empower those whose lives have been disrupted to discover their strengths and resilience, accompanying them as they grow into vibrant contributors to their community.

Inspiritus is based in downtown Atlanta. In addition to providing oversight for the Inspiritus statewide network, our Atlanta office primarily serves the metro Atlanta counties, and is conveniently located near several major hospitals, from which we receive many referrals, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) Scottish Rite, CHOA Egleston, Dekalb Medical, and Grady Hospital. Our Atlanta Refugee Services also serves the city of Clarkston, which has one of the largest refugee populations in the country. Because of our location, we are able to reach a wide number of families and individuals, helping them transform their lives by bringing families together, keeping families together, and helping those in need build new lives.

For more information, please visit: https://weinspirit.org/atlanta

Home of Hope 2026 Sign-Ups Needed!

Big thanks to Men's Breakfast for organizing Trinity’s monthly dinner donation to the Home of Hope in January.  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!

February - Trinity Staff

March - Open

April - Barbara Boldt-Brown

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

Updated List for Good Samaritan Ministries and Worship Invitation



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

Bob & Michele Davis plan to visit and worship with Pastor Crispin and the members of Good Samaritan on Sunday February 8th at 1:00pm at Faith and Grace Lutheran Church (4664 Covington Hwy, Decatur GA 30035).

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)

14 Adult Coats & Jackets (Small & Medium sizes)

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.