Year in Review: Trinity Church

Save our sanctuary.

An update on the restoration of Trinity Community Lutheran Church:

2021 has been a year marked by life challenges for so many. But also marking this year of hurdles, has been the selfless generosity of so many.

Trinity Community Lutheran Church is grateful to our heroes – those whose donations have raised $125,000 toward our goal of $200,000 for the Save Our Sanctuary restoration project.

Early in 2021, a structural engineer confirmed that the west wall of the sanctuary was bowing outward; the movement of the west wall resulting from the gravity load of the roof above. Phase one – bringing the southwest corner of the church back to level – is well underway. Seven steel cables have been installed, spanning the ceiling of the sanctuary, stabilizing the structure. With the completion of the placement of these cross cables, Trinity will welcome people back into the sanctuary on Sunday, December 19 for the 11 a.m. service. No greater gift could we have hoped for.

The remaining $75,000 needed to complete the restoration will cover phase two. This work will commence in the new year and will result in a foundation being poured under the existing structure as well as the restoration of the front entry, which is pulling away from the sanctuary due to the destabilization of the building.

The fundraising team will continue to reach out – with gratitude – for donations to complete the project and restore Point Roberts’ oldest landmark: Trinity Community Lutheran Church. Though her name is that of a church, this venerable landmark serves the community in many other meaningful ways. Our only concert hall, a food bank partner, an emergency shelter, a meeting place; Trinity is here for all of us. Thank you for your generosity and your loyalty in preserving this 100-year-old treasure for generations to come.

– Margot Griffiths