Serving in Christ's Love and Sharing the Good News

Trinity Lutheran Church - Eau Claire, WI

Our Staff

The pastors at Trinity Lutheran believe the church is a faith community that excels in bringing the good news of God's unconditional love alive in people's lives.

Kurt Jacobson

Pastor Kurt grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and has been on staff at Trinity since 1988. He graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, and Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Pastor Kurt has a passion for making faith real in the daily lives of people and is committed to the relevance and effectiveness of the local church in making this happen.

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Jim Page

Pastor Jim is a native of Eau Claire and a graduate of UWEC. After graduating from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN., he served as the pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Balsam Lake, WI. Pastor Jim believes in the practicality of God’s word in the lives of people both young and old. This conviction leads him as he oversees the evangelism and social ministries of Trinity while sharing in general pastoral responsibilities.

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Heather Wigdahl

Pastor Heather grew up in central Minnesota and served as a pastor in both the Twin Cities and in northern Minnesota. Pastor Heather believes our faith in God through Christ leads us to lives of service. She is passionate in her call to oversee many aspects of Trinity's ministry with youth and adults in addition to serving as part of Trinity's pastoral team.

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Ministry Directors

 


Mary B. Schoenknecht, Children's Ministries Director

 

 

 


Jeanne Cooper, Noah's Ark Preschool Director

 

 

 


Shirley Sands, Worship and Music Director

 

 

Health and Caring Ministries



Marti Hofer, Parish Nurse

 

 

 


Pat Garber, Director of Visitation Ministries

 

Youth Ministry Team

Lisa Goetz, Youth Ministry Administrator
Anne Josephson, Youth Ministry
Cassie Brenden, Youth Ministry
Heather Wigdahl, Pastor

Noah’s Ark Pre-School Teachers and Day Camp Leaders

Jeanne Cooper, Director
Ginny Lien
Jill Kasmarek
Marlee Knickerbocker

Choir Directors

Gary Rambo, Senior Choir Director
Jeanne Cooper, God's Little Singers Director
Ryan Poquette, Trinity Tollers Director
Shirley Sands, Children's Choir, Totally Joyous Christians, and
Harmony In Spirit Director

Congregational President

Kirk Myhre

Ministry Support

Amber Moltzau, Office Administrator
Cindy Beck, IT Director and Ministry Assistant
Gail Brian, Financial Ministry Assistant
Suzanne Becker, Ministry Assistant/Food Pantry Coordinator

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Don Peterson, Facilities Director
Melissa Buchli

Nursery Attendant

Kayla Stagliano

Mission Partners

Maranatha Church in Kingston, Jamaica
Blantyre Lutheran Parish in Malawi, Africa
Patrick and Jacqueline Bencke, Kumamoto-she, Japan

 

Join Us for Worship.

Sunday Worship:
8:15 A.M. (Traditional)
9:45 A.M. (Contemporary)
10:30 A.M. (Casual in the Chapel)

Wednesday Worship: 6:30 P.M.


Lenten Worship

Ash Wednesday: February 22 at 12:15 and 6:30 p.m.
• February 22: Bear One Another's Burdens
• February 29: Forgive One Another

Coming in March:

• Speak Truthfully to One Another
• Do Not Envy One Another
• Accept One Another and more!

Latest News

Minnesota State University Moorhead Concert Choir performs at Trinity

CVASing Concert Benefits Feed My People

Communication from Missionaries dated 2/12

Read other latest news articles.

 

Upcoming Events

Trinity Serves at the Community Table, Friday February 24

CVASing Concert, Sunday, March 4, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Feed My People Empty Bowls, Thursday, March 8, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

View our online calendar.