| Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized on
October 16, 1924. Thirty Three members made up the
fledgling congregation which worshiped in the local YWCA
for four years. We were able to move into our first
sanctuary (on Lee and Elizabeth Streets) in 1928. |
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Trinity
has long played an active role in its community -
working with other local churches - Lutheran,
Presbyterian, Episcopal, Methodist - in joint ministries
and activities on the "East End" of
Charleston.
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Building
at Lee and Elizabeth St. |
| Trinity
has also enjoyed working with other Lutherans in the
state. Over the years, three of Trinity's seven pastors
have served as presidents of the synod. And members of
Trinity have often served on synod councils and
committees. Trinity played a large role in founding Camp
Luther in 1945. And every year, Trinity not only sends a
lot of campers to camp; it also provides a large part of
the camp staff.
Trinity
enjoys serving God through music.
We have had a handbell choir
since 1976. In 1993 we installed a 27 rank Holtkamp
pipe organ. We have two
adult choirs and a children's
chime and voice choir.
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| Pastors
serving at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church: |
 The
Rev. Herbert Finch, September 1, 1925 to October
31, 1928 |
 The
Rev. A.B. Leamer, DD., February 1, 1929 to January
31, 1934 |
 The
Rev. William P. Cline, D.D., February 1, 1934 to
February 8, 1942 |
 The
Rev. George W. Schillinger, D.D., July 12, 1942 to
January 31, 1953 |
 The
Rev. Robert L. Meister, August 1, 1954 to December
31, 1966 |
 The
Rev. John F. Torrence, August 1, 1967 to December
31, 1993 |
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The
Rev. Reinold (Ron) Schlak, November 13, 1994 to
present |
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