Lutheran Church

The Rev. Dr. David Eberhard, Pastor
Dr. Kieth Gerberding ~ Rev. James Gruetzner ~ Rev. Ronald Guettler
Rev. Gary Headapohl ~ Dr. John Heins ~ Dr. John Herzog ~ Rev. Donald Neiswender
Mr. Karl Osterland, MSM, Director of Music & Organist

Who We Are

This page introduces you to the beliefs of the Lutheran Church as well as to the various arms of Historic Trinity . Follow the links to see the depth of our ministry and find out "Who We Are."

What we Believe introduces you to the beliefs of the Lutheran Church.

Message from our Pastor is a monthly message from our Pastor, The Rev. Dr. David Eberhard.

Our Location explains where we are located as well as restaurants and other places of interest nearby.

Uniqueness of Historic Trinity shows you what makes Historic Trinity so unique, a one-of-its-kind of church and ministry.

The Pastors Serving the Historic Trinity Cathedral Ministry introduces you to our pastors and shows you their outstanding background and wide range of experience.

Meet the Staff introduces you to each Historic Trinity staff member and provides a description of his/her duties.

Officers and Vestry Members introduces you to each Historic Trinity officer and vestry member.

Demographics shows where our members live.

History describes our history as a the Mother Church of Detroit Lutheranism.

Historic Trinity Organization Chart visually demonstrates the many faceted programs of Historic Trinity.

Historic Trinity Lutheran Church details the many opportunities for worship, education, fellowship, and service at our cathedral.

Historic Trinity, Inc. is an extension of the programs and ministry of Historic Trinity Lutheran Church. Follow this link and see the vast extent of its role. Click here to visit Historic Trinity, Inc.'s web site.

Historic Trinity's Cathedral Ministry. Follow this link to gain an insight on what a Cathedral Ministry is and how it works at Historic Trinity.

Cathedral Camera Club has undertaken a large-scale project and meets periodically to discuss its progress. Follow this link for additional details.

Cathedral Needleworkers meet periodically to plan items they will make for the Cathedral. Follow this link for additional details.

Lutheran Attorneys in Witness (Lutheran Attorneys in Witness) offers a pro-bono response team service to Lutheran parishes, schools, agencies, and district or circuit officials of all synods. Follow this link for additional information about this committee's activit

Lutheran Financial Professionals are a networking group of financial professionals willing to work with individuals and parishes on a pro-bono basis. Follow this link for more about their activities.

Lutheran Military Service Personnel meets several times a year and sponsors a Memorial Day Dinner and Christmas get together. Follow this link for more details about their activities.

Parish Nurses are available the second and fourth Sunday of each month at Historic Trinity. See the helpful information they provide.

Lutheran Skilled Trades consists of carpenters, electricians, pipe fitters, mechanics, steel workers, boiler operators, equipment operators, truckers who meet periodically to share common concerns.

Lutheran Red and Blue Line consists of Lutheran law enforcement officers, police officers, sheriffs, federal agents, emergency response persons, and fire fighters finding different ways we can all support one another.

Lutheran Educators The Cathedral Ministry Lutheran Educators is a coalition of present and retired educational administrators, teachers, and assistants.

Historic Trinity Senior Citizens Outreach. Follow this link to see how Historic Trinity takes care of Seniors, not only within the parish, but throughout the Detroit community.

Your Support of Historic Trinity is Welcomed explains how you, too, can help support Historic Trinity.

Historic Trinity Endowment Fund. Follow this link to see the types and purpose of the Endowment funds at Historic Trinity.

Downtown Historic Churches Association. Follow this link to learn about this group meeting regularly to provide opportunities for us to see and preserve the downtown historic churches.

Historic Trinity's Chapel of the Resurrection is a place where you can assure a perpetual memory of loved ones. Follow this link for information.

Architecture describes the exterior and interior architecture of Historic Trinity and gives you an opportunity for a virtual tour - including the Eberhard Room.

The Messenger is a quarterly newsletter detailing activities at the Cathedral and letting you know how you can be part of them.


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Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
1345 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48207
Phone: (800) 268-3058 (Michigan Only) or (313) 567-3100
Fax: (313) 567-3209
Email: Historic Trinity



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