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Trinity Lutheran Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (New England Synod) · New Haven, CT
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (New England Synod) in New Haven
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About this church
Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, worships on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. at 292 Orange Street, at the corner of Orange and Wall Streets, a few blocks from the Green and Yale University. The congregation belongs to the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is the oldest Lutheran congregation in Connecticut. Its High Victorian Gothic building dates to 1870 and is a registered New Haven landmark. Services are streamed live on Facebook, and Sunday bulletins are posted on the website. Occasional special services, such as sung evening Vespers, are listed on the events page.
The site describes a mix of long-time families and newcomers, including students from nearby universities. Beyond Sunday worship, the church hosts concerts, a pipe organ music program, community outreach events, and the Trinity Lutheran Downtown Pantry, which provides free groceries to seniors, persons with disabilities, and people with special dietary needs. A monthly newsletter called The Trinity Window shares news and the church calendar. Free street parking is available on Sundays on Wall and Orange Streets, along with a free lot at the corner of Wall and State Streets. Confirm times on the website, especially around holidays.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Service time, news, and events · Contact, address, and parking · Who we are: history, ELCA, beliefs · Events calendar and pantry
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Location
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230 Temple St
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