Posts by Rev. Olaf Baumann
Mission Partners
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church supports local Mission Partners. In our attempt to be good and generous stewards of the resources we have received from God, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church supports many local mission partners with funds and volunteer hours. Compassion Clallam County Interfaith Community of Clallam County United Way of Clallam County Faith Action Network – A partnership for the Common Good Habitat for Humanity Clallam County Port Angeles Foodbank Boys and Girls Club Clallam County Port Angeles School District…
Little Food Pantry
He answered, “Whoever has two shirts must share with the one who has none, and whoever has food must do the same.” Luke 3:11 Holy Trinity has a little Food Pantry in our parking lot so that those who need food can get some here. It is accessible 24/7. If you need food, come and take it. If you can give food, put some non-perishable items into the pantry. Please do NOT leave trash, moldy produce, or anything you wouldn’t…
Right Relations
Right Relations The name of the group is aspirational. We hope to grow in humility and courage and to find ways to work towards right relations with our neighbors through repentance, reparations, and relationships. We widen our knowledge in regard to the history and reality of racism, and support efforts of our Native American neighbors to restore usual and accustomed places for fishing, hunting, and gathering according to article 4 of the Treaty of Point No Point, 1855. Rev. Kristin-Luana Baumann, also…
Fair Trade
Fair Trade We sell a fantastic selection of Equal Exchange coffees, chocolate bars, cocoa and baking cocoa. Items are available in the church office which is open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The Fair Trade Ministry at Holy Trinity started in 1997. Purchases made through us, support farmers and their families. Our profits are returned to Lutheran World Relief Small Farmers Fund. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is in the top 5% for sales in faith-based groups.
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir Holy Trinity’s Chancel Choir rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm and leads the congregation in song at Sunday morning services September-June each year. The Chancel Choir sings as an intentional unit with a goal of achieving the most musical expression possible, singing choral music of all genres and styles from Distler to Fauré. All ages are welcome as this is an intergenerational ministry, and choir members are dedicated to rehearsal in pursuit of our highest capability.
Hymn Choosing Team
Hymn Choosing Team Holy Trinity’s Hymn Choosing Team helps plan the music for worship. The Team meets before liturgical seasons to research readings and devise a meaningful path through the singing year. With the guidance and wisdom of the pastors and music director in attendance at each meeting, individuals present which hymns and special singing they find meaningful and appropriate to the team, resulting in the creation of a thematic and musical arc to each service and throughout the season.
World Class Instruments
Bond Organ & Steinway Grand Piano Featured prominently in our space is the rebuild of a Balcom & Vaughan organ. It’s one of the most substantial organs on the peninsula, with 30 stops and 24 ranks (link to organ specs: http://www.bondorgans.com/holy-trinity-lutheran-church ). This bold instrument accompanies our congregation in song every Sunday and is a resource for several organ students on the Olympic Peninsula. Additionally, Holy Trinity houses a harpsichord belonging to the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra, as well as a Steinway…
Resident Chorale
Resident Chorale: North West Women’s Chorale Our resident choir is the North West Women’s Chorale, an auditioned chorale located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, directed by Joy Lingerfelt. The NWWC performs throughout the Pacific Northwest and sings in services at Holy Trinity several times per year. For more information check out their website: http://www.nwwomenschorale.org
Hand Bell Choir
Hand Bell Choir Holy Trinity’s Handbell Choir is a rotating group of individuals who meet to rehearse handbell choir music. Handbell ensembles require a strong dedication to attendance and teamwork, which results in a sense of camaraderie and reaffirmed social bonds. This group has premiered new handbell compositions and accepts all ages of players.
Farm Church
Farm Church Holy Trinity’s Farm Church ministry meets on local farms during the warmer months of the year. At Farm Church, our goal is to learn about being good stewards of God’s creation, to work with the earth with our hands, and to worship. Farm Church presents great opportunities for community singing and the sharing of songs. We meet on Wild Edge Farm. Check out their website: https://www.wildedgefarm.com