Faith in Action
Also known as Christian Responsibility, Social Concerns or Social Justice, Jesus calls us to care about the things God cares about, and the New Testament is clear that we are called to care for the poor, the homeless, the marginalized and vulnerable. Trinity members are involved, individually, in many areas. Here are some which are taken on by our congregation.
Social Justice Activities at Trinity
The overall coordinator for this ministry area is Trinity Vice President Mary Lauver. If you have a new Social Concerns Ministry idea, great! To help us coordinate our efforts, please check with Mary first.
Social Justice Activities at Trinity Happen in a Variety of Ways
Food Donations
We have a wonderful curbside Little Free Pantry located on the top of Lybecker. Volunteers restock it many times throughout the week. Please make use of it!
There is also a shopping cart just inside the church doors for ongoing food contributions to the Little Free Pantry and local food banks.
Monday Quilters
The Monday Quilters gather in the Fellowship Hall each Monday from 1:30–3:00 p.m. to create tangible gifts of caring.
Quilts are sent worldwide through Lutheran World Relief. The quilters make an average of 120 quilts per year, with an additional 100 or so given to graduating seniors and those moving away.
Current quilters are:
Deb Nelson
Cheryl Hill
Ruth Nice
Linda Fearn
Susan Philo
Libby Walker
Julie Pomerenk
Mary Lauver
Marilyn Burch
Anne Haugen
Jim Haugen
Local Support Agencies
Each year, Trinity designates benevolence funds to support local agencies.
Annual Trinity Programs
Throughout the year, Trinity participates in a number of programs and activities. Here is a basic outline:
February — Mobile Meals
Trinity provides delivery people for one month of the year, usually February.
Coordinator: Susan Bohm
Ongoing — Diaper Drive
Women’s Ministry hosts an ongoing diaper drive benefiting the Community Action Center and Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse.
August — Palouse Pride
Trinity participates in the Palouse Pride Parade and hosts a table at East City Park in Moscow, Idaho.
September — Back-to-School Supply Drive
Youth and Family Ministries host a back-to-school supply drive.
November — Giving Tree
Trinity Youth gather toys for local Pullman children to help make Christmas special. Congregation members buy gifts from the sharing tree to give to Pullman Child Welfare recipients.
December — Reverse Advent Food Baskets
Women’s Ministry hosts the annual Reverse Advent Food Baskets, collecting food items throughout Advent to support those in need.