Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
File
Title
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Date(s)
Extent
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This folder contains an informational pamphlet from the church, two booklets from the 50th anniversary, two bulletins from the service of organization, a congregational historical record, a booklet from the dedication of the building, an architect’s drawing of the church, a bulletin from the installation service of Charles J. Dion, a booklet with future plans of the church, an invitation to the service of dedication, and a 25th anniversary directory.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Physical access
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
Languages of the material
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Related descriptions
Notes element
General note
Organization of the Holy Trinity congregation was begun in April of 1947 by Rev. Theodore Foreid.The first service was held in the North Mercer Island Community Clubhouse. The congregation was formally organized with eighty members on January 11, 1948. Groundbreaking for the new church was on July 5, 1948. The first service was held there on December 5th. During Rev. Dion’s ministry the congregation experienced rapid growth to approximately 800 members.Groundbreaking for a new sanctuary was held in October of 1958 and dedication followed on November 22, 1959. The construction of the Christian Education unit began in January of 1964 and was completed the following September.