History of Trinity Lutheran Church in Oregon City, Oregon

Trinity Lutheran Church started in 1921 at 12th and JQ Adams streets in downtown Oregon City. Stable pastorates (Messerli 1921-1968, Ruthenbeck 1968-1988, Halvorson 1988-1998, Kasting 1999-present). A parochial school was in operation until 1968.

Old church building

Breaking ground at new TLC site.
TLC moved to the present site in the summer of 2001. The initial construction phase ($2.3 million) was funded by “Faith in Action” gifts. Our current building has allowed Trinity to restart its school which has grown from a preschool into an elementary school.

The current size of TLC is about 640 baptized and 510 communicant members. We are a congregation with strengths in worship, music, education (including a preschool and summer Vacation Bible School/VBS), church planting and other forms of service to our community.

Our staff includes a Senior Pastor, an Associate Pastor, a Director of Christian Education, a Preschool Teacher and Assistant, Kindergarten teacher, 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher, a school Principal, a Secretary, and a Book Keeper.