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 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 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 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 MoreThe Reznik family checks in from their extended stay abroad as they prepare for their new son.
Read MoreHoly Trinity offered a mini yoga retreat for a reflection and renewal activity!
Read MoreA Holy Trinity family practiced rest and renewal by renting a vacation house on the Potomac to celebrate their health and give God thanks for their well-being.
Read MoreA surprise baby basket from a member in our Holy Trinity family was an unexpected expression of care and concern, a reminder that we were not alone and have an entire congregation we can lean on for support.
Read MoreDuring a time of grieving, the messages, virtual hugs and emails that we received from members of our congregation broke into one member's isolation and helped them feel less alone.
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