Our Missions ~ In Our Community

Letting people know about God takes two things: being yourself and giving yourself away. 
Telling people about God’s love takes more than handing out pamphlets...it takes relationship.
You won’t find us standing on street corners. Instead we’ll be with our friends, being friends, being ourselves,
and “giving ourselves away” by sharing time and talents for the sake of others and our community.
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Neighbors in Need (NIN) - is a ministry that seeks to understand and address the issues of poverty in our neighborhood. We are intentional about walking with our neighbors in need through caring relationships that inspire hope. Clothing and travel size toiletry donations are always needed. Your monetary gifts are always welcome and are used to purchase needed items. Thank you all for your caring support.
Contact: Joan Jolly, joan.jolly@gmail.com ~ Visit the Neighbors in Need website

View video of a typical Saturday morning!
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Neighbors in Need ~ Saturday Morning

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Neighbors in Need Saturday Morning has seen a tremendous increase in attendance over the last several years. This is due to economics in our area and by word of mouth that Trinity and our partner congregations are a caring community. Our volunteers typically serve more than 100 guests.
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Saturday morning is a place where people can:
Come as they are
Gather to talk or simply rest
Grab a cup of coffee and breakfast
Browse through clothing donations
Share a prayer request
Receive food donations
Review our social service resource list
Relax in a family dedicated play space
Neighbors in Need Saturday Morning meets:
Saturday, 8:30-10:30 AM, Trinity
Contact: Joan Jolly, joan.jolly@gmail.com
Visit the Saturday Morning Neighbors in Need website
View the Neighbors in Need Saturday Morning brochure

Neighbors in Need ~
Neighborhood Youth Alliance

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Neighborhood Youth Alliance (NYA) provides a safe environment for 10 to 25 homeless and low income school-age children, one third of which are not in school, to help build basic education and life skills, while their families engage in support services. Neighborhood Youth Alliance (NYA) serves families who are unsheltered and low income youth ages 6 to 16.
We rely on volunteers from our congregation and the community to staff this outreach program.  Prepare yourself for a heartwarming experience with our children in need.
Neighborhood Youth Alliance meets:
Saturday, 8:00-10:00 AM, Trinity
​Marilyn Hall, marilynlovesrocks@yahoo.com
View the Neighborhood Youth Alliance brochure
View the Neighborhood Youth Alliance School Supply with list
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Feeding the Hungry

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Local Food Banks
A collection box is available 7 days a week at Trinity for the Lynnwood Food Bank.  We encourage your donations to your local food bank.
Lynnwood Food Bank
5320 176th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037
425-745-1635
 
View the South Snohomish County Food Bank
and Hot Meal Programs information flyer.

Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LyNC)
[formerly The Well]

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LyNC is the vision for a community center for youth, families, and seniors. See the latest HERE. Trinity's LyNC Team consists of Denny Derickson, David Eckberg, David Greenlee, Sandy Schneider, and Mike Schultz.
Contact: David Greenlee, Minister of Faith Formation,
david@trinitylutheranchurch.com, 425-778-2150, ext. 2231

Neighbors in Need ~ Cold Weather Shelter

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The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter was started by two Neighbors in Need volunteers who were shocked by the reality that a couple of winters ago, our Saturday morning guests were arriving with blue hands and frozen bodies. They simply made the statement “We need to do something about this!”
From this conviction the Emergency Cold Weather Shelter for South Snohomish County was born.  
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Your Help is Needed! Consider what you can do…
People in our area are struggling to find housing – many are living in cars and on the streets.  Trinity Lutheran Church has seen a dramatic rise in numbers at the Neighbors in Need program on Saturday mornings.  The need for shelter in cold weather is also growing. The Cold Weather Shelter averaged 12 people/night in 2008 and 25 in 2015. November 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017, when temperatures fall to freezing, volunteers will open the Cold Weather Shelter and provide men, women and children with:
 - A welcoming, warm and safe place overnight
 - Dinner, breakfast and a sack lunch to go
HOW   CAN   YOU  MAKE   A   DIFFERENCE?
Could you help 4-6 times this winter?  We need men & women volunteers:
- Shelter Hosts (evening & overnight shifts)      
- Meal Prep (dinner, breakfast, sack lunches)
- Transportation (driving the shelter van)          
- Guest Check-in and Security Screening
The shelter opens:
When the forecasted temperature will fall below 34 degrees F for four or more hours overnight.  
For more information or to volunteer, contact Mark Waldin, 425-419-7938, mwaldin@weallbelong.org.
Visit www.weallbelong.org - to view the list of resources available to our homeless neighbors including free community meals, food banks, shelter, healthcare, hygiene, and employment services.
Call 206-743-9843 for the latest updates. Updates are also posted at the Lynnwood Library.
Trinity is a partner congregation of FAN, a statewide interfaith advocacy 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization through which thousands of people and over 100 faith communities across Washington State partner for the common good. Contact our Faith Community Liaison, Ted Haase, for more information or how to get involved, thaase362@gmail.com.

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