The mission of TLS is to provide a challenging, internationally focused education within a Christian environment that nurtures the development of the whole child.
Trinity is a school founded on Lutheran tradition, centered in the love and grace of Jesus Christ, where we strive to provide an environment where students of all faiths are able to explore their connection to God through prayer, reflection, song, and community. We center ourselves around the formative call of God to love our neighbors, care for those in need, and in all things strive for peace, love, and hope. Children and staff alike are encouraged to explore and deepen their faith by asking questions, engaging with scripture, and reflecting on how God is moving in their lives.
Chapel services are held every Wednesday morning in the sanctuary. During chapel, we hear from God through scripture, song, prayer, reflection, and blessing. Every chapel we take intentional time to pray for and bless our students and staff who are celebrating birthdays during the week. Scripture is read by members of the student body, and our acolyte corps is made up of our 8th grade students, with younger students invited to volunteer throughout the year.
Family members are warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend chapel with their student.
The chapel schedule is as follows:
8:15-8:45: Upper School (Grades 3-8)
8:45-9:15: Lower School (Grades PK-3 – 2)
The first Wednesday of every month we hold a combined chapel service for the whole school beginning at 8:15 where we take time to focus on whichever Fruit of the Spirit we are reflecting on for the month.
Trinity Lutheran School welcomes students and families of all faiths.
The Acolyte Corps—consisting of the Crucifer, Torchbearers and, when the occasion warrants, the Bible Bearer—serves during Chapel and special worship services such as Lessons and Carols. The Upper School staff chooses rising eighth grade students who demonstrate reverence, respect and responsibility. These qualities are nurtured, along with leadership skills, throughout the year as the servers assist in leading the worship service. In addition, chapel servers are instructed on the fine points and significance of their historical and traditional duties, and they participate in all chapel and worship events.
Being chosen as a server is considered an honor for these students as they strive to live up to these ideals and to share them with other students, through volunteer servers chosen by the Upper School teachers and through special services such as the Lessons and Carols service at Christmas and Stations of the Cross at Easter. This tradition of community fellowship and worship is a valued and integral part of Trinity family life.
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