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{{short description|Historic church in Michigan, United States}}
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The '''Historic Trinity Lutheran Church''' is a church located in downtown [[Detroit, Michigan|Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. It occupies the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church complex, located at 1345 Gratiot Avenue. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1981<ref name="state"/> and listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983.<ref name="nris"/>
The '''Historic Trinity Lutheran Church''' is a church located in downtown [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]]. It occupies the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church complex, located at 1345 Gratiot Avenue. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1981 and listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983.<ref name="nris"/> Its current pastor is Rev. Darryl L. Andrzejewski.<ref name="eberhard"/><ref name="who">{{cite web |url=http://historictrinity.org/whoweare.html |title=Who We Are |publisher=Historic Trinity Lutheran Church |access-date=May 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name="state" />


== History ==
==History==
The Trinity congregation was formed in 1850, when members of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, a German-speaking congregation, broke away from the main body following the excommunication of another member.<ref name="trihist">{{cite web| title=Our History| url=http://www.historictrinity.org/trinhist.html| date=| author=Dau Church History Library| publisher=HistoricTrinity.org| accessdate=2011-04-21}}</ref> Services were first held in the chapel of [[Christ Church Detroit|Christ Episcopal Church]], located at the corner of Jefferson and Hastings.<ref name="trihist"/> Soon, the congregation bought the chapel of the [[Mariners' Church|Western Seaman's Friend Society]] of Woodbridge Street, and moved it to Rivard and Larned. This building soon proved too small, the congregation built a new brick church at Gratiot and Rivard in 1866.<ref name="trihist"/> This area, surrounding [[Eastern Market Historic District|Eastern Market]], was at the time home to a large German population and a natural fit for Trinity.<ref name="trihist"/>
The Trinity congregation was formed in 1850, when members of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, a German-speaking congregation, broke from the main body following the excommunication of another member.<ref name="trihist">{{cite web| title=Our History| url=http://www.historictrinity.org/trinhist.html| publisher=HistoricTrinity.org| access-date=2011-04-21}}</ref> Services were first held in the chapel of [[Christ Church Detroit|Christ Episcopal Church]], located at the corner of Jefferson and Hastings.<ref name="trihist"/> Soon, the congregation bought the chapel of the [[Mariners' Church|Western Seaman's Friend Society]] of Woodbridge Street, and moved it to Rivard and Larned. This building quickly proved too small, so the congregation built a new brick church at Gratiot and Rivard in 1866.<ref name="trihist"/> This area, surrounding [[Eastern Market Historic District|Eastern Market]], was at the time home to a large German population and a natural fit for Trinity.<ref name="trihist"/>


Around this time, many schools, missions, and other congregations were begun by Trinity throughout the region. In total, 132 Lutheran parishes in southeast Michigan can be traced to Trinity.<ref name = "trihist"/> In 1905, a new school and social hall were built near the church. However, the community around Trinity soon changed as families left the downtown area, and the flow of new German immigrants stopped.<ref name="trihist"/> Trinity began offering English services in addition to those in German.<ref name="det">{{cite web| title=Trinity Lutheran Church Historic District| date=| accessdate=2011-04-21| url=http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/historic/districts/trinity_lutheran.pdf| publisher=City of Detroit Planning and Development Department}}</ref>
Around this time, many schools, missions, and other congregations were begun by Trinity throughout the region. In total, 132 Lutheran parishes in south-east Michigan can be traced to Trinity.<ref name="trihist"/>


In 1905, the congregation built a new school and social hall near the church. However, the community around Trinity soon changed as families left the downtown area, and the flow of new German immigrants stopped.<ref name="trihist"/> Trinity began offering English services in addition to those in German.<ref name="det">{{cite web| title=Trinity Lutheran Church Historic District| access-date=2011-04-21| url=http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/historic/districts/trinity_lutheran.pdf| publisher=City of Detroit Planning and Development Department| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927235013/http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/historic/districts/trinity_lutheran.pdf| archive-date=2011-09-27| url-status=dead}}</ref>
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In the late 1920s, Trinity began considering renovation of their 1866 structure.<ref name="det"/> However, congregant Charles Gauss stepped forward and offered to finance the building of a new church.<ref name="trihist"/> The old church was demolished, and the cornerstone of the new church, which is the current home of the congregation, was laid in 1929.<ref name="time"/> The church was dedicated on February 15, 1931.<ref name="time"/>


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In the late 1920s, Trinity began considering renovation of its 1866 structure.<ref name="det"/> However, congregant Charles Gauss stepped forward and offered to finance the building of a new church.<ref name="trihist"/> The old church was demolished, and the cornerstone of the current church was laid in 1929 with the dedication held on February 15, 1931.<ref name="time"/>
After [[World War II]], the population of downtown Detroit began moving in droves to the suburbs, and many Detroit churches, including Trinity, lost membership. However, then-pastor Gilbert Theodore Otte remained firm in keeping the church in the downtown area.<ref name="trihist"/> The 1931 church structure was recognized for its historical significance by the city of Detroit in 1979,<ref name="time">{{cite web| title=Historic Trinity Historical Timeline| url=http://www.historictrinity.org/timeline.html| publisher=HistoricTrinity.org| year=2010| accessdate=2011-04-21}}</ref> by the state of Michigan in 1982, and was placed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983.<ref name="det"/>


After [[World War II]], the population of downtown Detroit began moving in droves to the suburbs, and many Detroit churches, including Trinity, lost membership. However, then-pastor Gilbert Theodore Otte remained firm in keeping the church in the downtown area.<ref name="trihist"/>
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Membership, however, declined, with only 112 church members in 1981.<ref name="time"/> Additional programs were instituted, and membership more than tripled in five years.<ref name="time"/> The church continues to be a gathering place for Detroit Lutherans, with over 2100 members in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012304080004|title=Detroit's historic churches still thriving, helping city|last=Warikoo|first=Niraj|date=April 8, 2012|work=Detroit Free Press|publisher=Gannett|accessdate=2 May 2012}}</ref> Today the parish operates under the Historic Trinity name under the umbrella of the [[Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod]].<ref name="triweb">{{cite web| title=Welcome to Historic Trinity| date=| url=http://www.historictrinity.org| publisher=HistoricTrinity.org| accessdate=2011-04-21}}</ref>


The city of Detroit recognized the 1931 church structure for its historical significance in 1979, as did the state of Michigan in 1982. It was placed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983.<ref name="time">{{cite web| title=Historic Trinity Historical Timeline| url=http://www.historictrinity.org/timeline.html| publisher=HistoricTrinity.org| year=2010| access-date=2011-04-21}}</ref><ref name="det"/>
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.historictrinity.org/ Historic Trinity Lutheran Church parish website]


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Membership, however, declined, with only 112 church members in 1981.<ref name="time"/> In 1983, Rev. David Eberhard became pastor, a post he would hold until 2015, and instituted additional programs that tripled membership in five years.<ref name="eberhard">{{cite web |url=https://historictrinity.org/debiography.html |title=Rev. Dr. David Eberhard 1934-2016 |publisher=Historic Trinity Lutheran Church |access-date=May 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name="time"/> The church continues to be a gathering place for Detroit Lutherans, with over 2100 members in 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012304080004| title=Detroit's historic churches still thriving, helping city| last=Warikoo| first=Niraj| date=April 8, 2012| work=Detroit Free Press| access-date=2 May 2012}}</ref> The parish operates under the Historic Trinity name and is a member of the [[Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod]].<ref name="triweb">{{cite web| title=Welcome to Historic Trinity| url=http://www.historictrinity.org| publisher=HistoricTrinity.org| access-date=2011-04-21}}</ref>
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== References ==

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*[http://www.historictrinity.org/ Historic Trinity Lutheran Church parish website]


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Latest revision as of 04:34, 31 January 2024

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Complex
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Michigan
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church is located in the United States
Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
Location1345 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Coordinates42°20′34″N 83°2′23″W / 42.34278°N 83.03972°W / 42.34278; -83.03972
Built1927
ArchitectBernard C. Wetzel,
W. E. N. Hunter
Architectural styleGothic Revival, Tudor Revival[2]
NRHP reference No.83000897[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 10, 1983
Designated MSHSApril 24, 1981[3]

The Historic Trinity Lutheran Church is a church located in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It occupies the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church complex, located at 1345 Gratiot Avenue. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1981 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1] Its current pastor is Rev. Darryl L. Andrzejewski.[4][5][3]

History[edit]

The Trinity congregation was formed in 1850, when members of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, a German-speaking congregation, broke from the main body following the excommunication of another member.[6] Services were first held in the chapel of Christ Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Jefferson and Hastings.[6] Soon, the congregation bought the chapel of the Western Seaman's Friend Society of Woodbridge Street, and moved it to Rivard and Larned. This building quickly proved too small, so the congregation built a new brick church at Gratiot and Rivard in 1866.[6] This area, surrounding Eastern Market, was at the time home to a large German population and a natural fit for Trinity.[6]

Around this time, many schools, missions, and other congregations were begun by Trinity throughout the region. In total, 132 Lutheran parishes in south-east Michigan can be traced to Trinity.[6]

In 1905, the congregation built a new school and social hall near the church. However, the community around Trinity soon changed as families left the downtown area, and the flow of new German immigrants stopped.[6] Trinity began offering English services in addition to those in German.[7]

In the late 1920s, Trinity began considering renovation of its 1866 structure.[7] However, congregant Charles Gauss stepped forward and offered to finance the building of a new church.[6] The old church was demolished, and the cornerstone of the current church was laid in 1929 with the dedication held on February 15, 1931.[8]

After World War II, the population of downtown Detroit began moving in droves to the suburbs, and many Detroit churches, including Trinity, lost membership. However, then-pastor Gilbert Theodore Otte remained firm in keeping the church in the downtown area.[6]

The city of Detroit recognized the 1931 church structure for its historical significance in 1979, as did the state of Michigan in 1982. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[8][7]

Membership, however, declined, with only 112 church members in 1981.[8] In 1983, Rev. David Eberhard became pastor, a post he would hold until 2015, and instituted additional programs that tripled membership in five years.[4][8] The church continues to be a gathering place for Detroit Lutherans, with over 2100 members in 2012.[9] The parish operates under the Historic Trinity name and is a member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ Hill, Eric J.; Gallagher, John (2003). AIA Detroit: The American Institute of Architects Guide to Detroit Architecture. Detroit: Wayne State University Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0814331200. trinity lutheran.
  3. ^ a b "Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Complex". Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Archived from the original on 2012-05-17. Retrieved 2010-09-02.
  4. ^ a b "Rev. Dr. David Eberhard 1934-2016". Historic Trinity Lutheran Church. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  5. ^ "Who We Are". Historic Trinity Lutheran Church. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h "Our History". HistoricTrinity.org. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
  7. ^ a b c "Trinity Lutheran Church Historic District" (PDF). City of Detroit Planning and Development Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
  8. ^ a b c d "Historic Trinity Historical Timeline". HistoricTrinity.org. 2010. Retrieved 2011-04-21.
  9. ^ Warikoo, Niraj (April 8, 2012). "Detroit's historic churches still thriving, helping city". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  10. ^ "Welcome to Historic Trinity". HistoricTrinity.org. Retrieved 2011-04-21.

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