Our Ministries

Sunday Worship:
9:00 AM at Messiah
10:00 AM at Trinity & First English
11:00 AM at Good Shepherd

Want to know more about one of our ministries? Reach out to the church or churches that it is affiliated with to learn more. We would love to have you join us.

Bible Studies

We recently wrapped up a 16 week overview of the Bible. We will have new studies beginning in the new year. Check back later to see what is coming next!

Co-op Young Adult Group

The young adults of the co-op are beginning a new young adult group for those in their 20's-30's.

Sunday School

Do your kids want to learn more about the Bible? Each Sunday, we have a Sunday School Program that takes place during part of our worship time. All kids are welcome to dive into the Bible with our excellent Sunday School Teachers each week.

Trinity and First English Lutheran Church Women

Women of the ELCA (WELCA)

Men's Group

Messiah's Men's Group meets the first Thursday of each month at Mugshots Coffee Shop in Moundsville from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. We spend time learning about stories from the Bible and in fellowship with one another

Trinity and First English Men's Group: We are just getting started, and are excited to gather as men of the church for times of fellowship.

Vespers

Throughout time and among many people and faiths, the end of the day has been a special time of prayer. This time of evening prayer is called Vespers. For Christians, Vespers has it background in Jewish times of prayer in the synagogues. This pattern formed the bases of what is known as the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office with the different “hours” prayed seven times each day.

Vespers is one of these hours which helps us to acknowledge God’s sovereignty over every part of our day. In Psalm 119, David speaks of praising God "seven times a day," And in Luke 18, we hear Jesus teaching us to pray always.

Engaging in the practice of Vespers also helps us grow spiritually. It serves as a daily check-in where one can reflect on their actions, thoughts, and feelings of the day in the presence of God. This reflection is not meant to be a burdensome ritual but a liberating encounter that refreshes and realigns the believer’s focus towards God. Also, when we gather and pray together it strengthens our bonds with one another, fostering a tangible sense of authentic community which is essential for us to flourish.

The practice of Vespers can also be a powerful antidote to the modern fragmented life. In a world where time is often experienced as a commodity to be maximized, Vespers offers a different vision: time as a gift to be offered back to God. This perspective can transform how one understands and interacts with the pressures and demands of daily life.

Vespers is a treasure of Christian life that extends beyond mere ritual. It is a profound engagement with God through scripture, prayer, and song that marks the day's end. As the sun begins to ebb and the busy day comes to a close, Vespers calls the faithful to remember that God holds all time in His hands. It is an invitation to end each day with gratitude, to lay down the burdens of the day, and to rest in the assurance of God’s unfailing presence and love.

If your heart and soul yearn for community, if you would welcome a sacred peace in your busy life, if you would like to grow more deeply through prayer and in faith, come join us for Vespers.