Reflections & Stories — Holy Trinity Falls Church

Ray and Phoebe Meyers began attending Holy Trinity over 40 years ago. The memories and connections they’ve made have endured to this day.

CommunicationsDecember 20, 2024voting, politics, religion, political unrest, church community, church history, church familyComment

Joel & Donna Cook: The Best Thing in Life

As I sit in the cozy living room, I look around and see treasures from vacations and a collection of carved eggs. Joel and Donna sit together still very much in love with one another despite Joel’s growing dementia. I am here to talk to the couple about their relationship and history with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

CommunicationsDecember 12, 2024church community, church anniversary, church family, anniversary, memoriesComment

The Rothenberg Legacy

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.

CommunicationsOctober 21, 2024church community, church history, church anniversary, church family, german, immigrantComment

Jean Strandlie: Lasting Connection

I 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.

CommunicationsOctober 7, 2024church community, church history, community, Lutheran church, virtual worshipComment

Reznik Family Update: September 2024

The 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.

CommunicationsSeptember 12, 2024reznik family, community, church community, church family, new babyComment

A Masterpiece to Celebrate 75 Years!

"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..."

CommunicationsAugust 19, 2024Art, anniversary, holy Trinity

John & Anne Kress: A Network of Faith & Support

We’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.

CommunicationsAugust 8, 2024church community, church family, Falls Church, Lutheran church, community serviceComment

Ursula Jones: The Church, My Rock

“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.”

CommunicationsJuly 25, 2024church community, church family, Lutheran church, Lutheran faith, Falls Church, foreignComment

Carl Stepp: "Come, Sit Down. Make Yourself at Home"

“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.

CommunicationsJuly 10, 2024church community, church anniversary, church history, church family, communion, welcomeComment

Judy Baker: 50 Years of Memories

It 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.

CommunicationsJune 11, 2024church community, church anniversary, church history, church family, choir, community service, new churchComment

PURSUING A MEDICAL CAREER TO HELP OTHERS

Gracia Luoma-Overstreet received her M.D. from VCU’s School of Medicine in May and has big plans for her future.

CommunicationsJune 7, 2024graduates, church community, church familyComment

Elaine Borel Foster: A Spiritual Foundation

Our 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…

CommunicationsMay 23, 2024church community, church anniversary, church history, church familyComment

Genie Davis: A Reason to Get Up in The Morning

I 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.

HTLC Hypothermia Prevention Program — 2024

Hypo 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.

Mary G. Langholz: A Story of the 1970's at Holy Trinity

I 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.

CommunicationsFebruary 12, 2024church anniversary, church community, church history, church familyComment

Liz Charron: Luther League Music & TP Parties

The 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.

CommunicationsFebruary 8, 2024church community, church family, Lutheran church, church history, Luther League, church anniversaryComment

Little Towels for Eye Care International

Holy 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.

CommunicationsOctober 24, 2023eye care international, community service, giving, generosity, service projectComment

Created in God's Image: A Memory of Matthew Shepard

Matthew’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.

CommunicationsOctober 9, 2023Pride, RIC, Reconciling in Christ, forgiveness, God