Church profile
Trinity Lutheran Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America · Detroit Lakes, MN
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Detroit Lakes
Researched profile · official sources below
About this church
Trinity Lutheran Church gathers at 1401 Madison Avenue in Detroit Lakes. Sunday sanctuary worship begins at 9:00 a.m. and is streamed live on YouTube, where the recording remains available afterward. A seasonal Wednesday service starts at 6:10 p.m.; the church describes this shorter, thirty-to-forty-minute gathering as interactive and open to leadership from those present. Because the Wednesday schedule changes with the ministry year, visitors should verify its current start date on the homepage or calendar.
This ELCA congregation says it grows through worship, education, service, and fellowship. Sunday worship is rhythmic and liturgical, but people of different ages and abilities take active roles, giving the service a participatory character rather than a formal distance. Children are treated as an important part of the church family and learn through hands-on creativity, service, play, and relationships. Youth ministry similarly emphasizes belonging, discipleship, and engagement in the wider congregation. Weekly, monthly, and annual opportunities also connect adults and families through learning, music, mission, and service. A first-time visitor can preview the sanctuary service online, attend the 9:00 Sunday gathering for the fullest weekly rhythm, or use the Wednesday option when it is in season and a briefer, more interactive format is preferable.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sunday and seasonal Wednesday schedule and full address · Official visitor page, liturgical style, participation, and Wednesday format · Official watch page, livestream and archived Sunday services · Official children’s ministry approach
Service times
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Ministries and visitor notes
- Children, youth, adult, music, and service ministries: check the current calendar
Location
Other churches in Detroit Lakes
39410 MN-34, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Sunday evening gathering: 6:00 PM
Researched profile912 Lake Ave
Summer Sunday traditional worship at 8:30 a.m.
Researched profile24263 N Melissa Dr
Summer Sunday worship — 10:45 a.m., approximately mid-June through late August
Researched profile829 Lake Ave
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