The Rothenberg family were German immigrants, sponsored by Holy Trinity to relocate to the United States in 1952. In 1958, after years of study, they became citizens and integrally woven into the American fabric. Mr. and Mrs. Rothenberg continued to work at multiple jobs. The children worked their way through public school into careers and eventual families of their own.
Read MoreI started attending Holy Trinity because my daughter and son-in-law were members of the church. I don’t remember my first visit but I know that this church has always been friendly. I found much to do at Holy Trinity over the past 22 years and it continues to be part of my life.
Read MoreThe Reznik family addresses Holy Trinity in a short card, in which they thank the congregation for sending a new baby care package and talk about upcoming travel plans.
Read More"I was so honored to have the opportunity to work on this painting as a gift to Holy Trinity to celebrate the 75th anniversary! For this piece, I went back into the church archives, and took some photos of..."
Read MoreWe’ve always found Holy Trinity’s congregation has been very nurturing for us. We’ve always been comfortable in their company. By words and example, they remind us that Christ is with us through the good times and the bad times. We always feel His presence. Being at Holy Trinity is a way to have that human support in addition to the support of the Holy Spirit.
Read More“In 1962, my husband, son, and I came to the United States and remained here permanently. I was quite nervous about moving so far from my family and the country where I was raised. Luckily, Holy Trinity has become a second home for me…I was so happy to meet other people who spoke German! It was such a gift.”
Read More“Of course, there are truly several reasons why we decided that Holy Trinity was the best fit. When I first came to a service at Holy Trinity, I felt that it was the friendliest, warmest, and most welcoming church that I had ever visited.” Read more from the memories of Carl Stepp.
Read MoreIt was by coincidence that my husband Arnold and I first moved to Northern Virginia…I had a strong connection to Lutheranism through my parents and had been baptized in a Lutheran church. Arnold and I decided to search the phone book and we found three nearby churches that seemed like they could be a good fit. In the end, it was Holy Trinity that impressed us with the friendliness of the congregation and the sanctuary itself.
Read MoreGracia Luoma-Overstreet received her M.D. from VCU’s School of Medicine in May and has big plans for her future.
Read MoreOur parents were very active and supportive members of the church and all of the children were expected to attend every Sunday as well. Pastor Edward Yost was the minister while I was a member. I remember him visiting our home quite often. He would sit in the booth at our kitchen table and chat with mother as she cooked…
Read MoreI have been part of Holy Trinity’s congregation since 1964. When I first began attending Holy Trinity, I had just welcomed my fifth child into the world and was grappling with raising my children in a big city… I immediately felt that Holy Trinity was a vibrant place with delightful and interesting people, and great music. I declared then that it fit the bill and now I can attest that it has always felt like home.
Read MoreHypo 2024 seemed to be a bit more on the active side than previous years – every night Holy Trinity hosted right around 50 guests (sometimes a few more, sometimes a few less). There was great food, great music, sewing projects, games, fellowship, and lots of community care shown during the busy week thanks to our volunteers and donations.
Read MoreI wish Doug was still here to write his own HT memories as he was such a great, witty writer and would have shared many wonderful memories. Sadly, he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in January 2000 and died on October 24, 2002, at age 59. So, I will try my best on his behalf.
Read MoreThe group was called the Luther League, made up of teens like myself…. We prayed together, we studied together, we worshipped, and we worked hard to learn a lot of great music…but our favorite thing was our regular “Tee Pee” parties.
Read MoreHoly Trinity knitters spent many hours knitting toallitas that are going to be used on the next ECI mission in March, 2024 in Santa Rosa de Lima in eastern El Salvador.
Read MoreMatthew’s life was taken from him. Statistically, queer youth, adults, and especially trans women of color are some of the most at-risk populations. Remember, the Spirit assures us that we are never abandoned, even in the midst of the loss, pain, and sorrow that are part of life in this broken world. Queer people have always existed and have been made and created with God’s image.
Read MoreThe Reznik family checks in from their extended stay abroad as they prepare for their new son.
Read MoreHoly Trinity hosted a blood drive on June 23rd, with coordination from an amazing Red Cross team
Read MoreAs one of our Mission Endowment Fund recipients, Graham Road Elementary School received 450 books - one for every student!
Read MoreLove is the central ingredient of all relationships. But if God loves us for who we are, why do we tend to be our worst critics? In order to be in a loving relationship with others, we need to love ourselves first.
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