300 S. Ardmore Ave. Villa Park, IL 60181

Worship Times

Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 8:00 am & 10:30 am Christian Education Sunday - 9:15 am

Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his saints.

Psalm 116:15

Pastor Rob Rogers was born in Seattle Washington. He has a B.A. in Communication from Concordia University, Austin, TX and a Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO. READ MORE >>

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Music Kick Off Party

September 2nd - 7PM

Bring a dish to pass

 

Wednesday, September 8th

10:00 am Bible Study

5:30 pm Instruments of Praise--1st rehearsal

6:00 pm - Big House

 

Thursday,

September 9th

7 pm Bell rehearsals begin

8 pm Choir rehearsals begin

9 pm Voices of Praise--informational meeting

 

Sunday,

September 12th

Sunday School Rally Day

9:15 - 10:15 am

 

Youth Thank You

Breakfast

 

Parent Meeting

Dessert - 7:00 pm

September 15th

 

LWML Zone Rally

Saturday, September 25th

 

Confirmation Begins

September 29th - 4PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are opportunities at Trinity for anyone to sing or play instruments, whether as a soloist or in an ensemble. Two new groups will begin meeting this fall -- Instruments of Praise and Voices of Praise (see details below). For more information, please contact Mary Stahlke at 708-771-7842.


ADULTS


Jubilate Choir
Rehearses every Thursday (8:00 - 9:00pm) in the Music Room. This choir leads the congregation in worship and helps them learn new music. They sing approximately every other week and for many of the major feast days of the church year. An ability to read music is not necessary. Rehearsals begin Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010.


Voices of Praise
NEW!
This group will rehearse in the sanctuary on Thursdays (9:00 - 9:30pm), although the time may change depending on the needs of the group. This ensemble will include female singers in their teens, 20s and 30s. Rehearsals begin Thurs Sept 9.


Bells of Praise
Rehearses every Thursday (7:00 - 8:00pm) in the balcony of the sanctuary. This hand bell ensemble plays approximately once a month and for many major feast days of the church year. If you can count to four, you can play hand bells! Rehearsals begin Thursday, Sept. 9.


String Ensemble
Erik Grant leads a group of instrumentalists (guitar, violin, etc.) that meets in the Music Room on Sundays (12:00 - 1:00pm). Rehearsals begin Sunday, Sept. 12. For further information, telephone Erik at 630-670-8472.


Instruments of Praise
NEW!
Rehearses every Wednesday (5:30 - 6:00pm) in the Music Room. This group will accompany liturgy and hymns, starting with Taize music and the Schubert liturgy. Any instrumentalist is welcome to attend. Rehearsals begin Wed., Sept. 8.


Soloists
Singers and instrumentalists can perform as soloists or with a small ensemble, with rehearsals scheduled on an individual basis.
Please contact Mary Stahlke at 708-771-7842.


YOUTH


Hand Chime
Ensemble A portion of the confirmation training on Wednesdays for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders is devoted to worship and music, including instruction in hand chimes. The Hand Chime Ensemble participates in worship services approximately four times per year. Confirmation-age students also worship each Sunday morning at the Sunday School opening in the chapel at 9:15am.


Voices of Praise
NEW! This group will rehearse in the sanctuary on Thursdays (9:00 - 9:30pm), although the time may change depending on the needs of the group. This ensemble will include female singers in their teens, 20s and 30s. Rehearsals begin Thurs Sept 9.


String Ensemble
Erik Grant leads a group of instrumentalists (guitar, violin, etc.) that meets in the Music Room on Sundays (12:00 - 1:00pm). Rehearsals begin Sunday, Sept. 12. For further information, telephone Erik at 630-670-8472.


Instruments of Praise
NEW! Rehearses every Wednesday (5:30 - 6:00pm) in the Music Room. This group will accompany liturgy and hymns, starting with Taize music and the Schubert liturgy. Any instrumentalist is welcome to attend. Rehearsals begin Wed. Sept 8.


Soloists
Any singer or instrumentalist from 6th to 12th grade can perform as a soloist or in a small ensemble. Rehearsals are scheduled on an individual basis. Please contact Mary Stahlke at 708-771-7842.


SUNDAY SCHOOL


Children's Choir
This ensemble of elementary-school-age children rehearses on Sundays in the music room during the Sunday School hour. Children from second to fifth grades are welcome, and they sing for worship services approximately four times per year.


Cherub Choir
This choir for our youngest singers rehearses during the Sunday School hour in the meeting area outside the pre-K classroom. They sing in worship services approximately four times per year.