Martin Luther was exuberant when he described the freedom of “a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that believers would stake their lives on it a thousand times.” He once wrote, “Oh, it is a living, busy, active, mighty thing, this faith. It is impossible for it not to be doing good things unceasingly.” - 

Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. 

When Lutherans talk about faith, we are talking about the relationship God’s Holy Spirit creates with us. It’s a relationship where God’s promise of steadfast love and mercy in Jesus opens us to a life of bold trust in God and joyful, generous service to everyone we know and meet in daily life. 



Lutherans believe: 

• God's love is unconditionally guaranteed—a promise for life!
• The Bible is God's Word for us—our guide for living in the world today.
• We are all both saints and sinners—imperfect, but forgiven.
• The gospel is unchanging—God's Word revealed in Jesus Christ.
• The church is ever reforming—responding to a changing world.
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ELCA facts 

As of 2012, there were 3,950,924 baptized members in the ELCA. There were 9,533 congregations organized in 65 synods in nine geographic regions. 

The ELCA is a diverse church body, becoming more so every day. This church is committed to growing in diversity and strengthening its global, ecumenical and interfaith relationships around the world. 

ELCA congregations are led by gifted men and women who have been called by God to serve their community. The ELCA calls both women and men to serve as pastors and lay rostered leaders. Here are some facts about ELCA leaders: 

As of Oct. 22, 2012, there were 18,010 leaders on the ELCA roster including 998 associates in ministry, 64 deaconesses, 175 diaconal ministers and 16,773 ordained clergy. In 2012, 23 percent of clergy on the ELCA roster were women. In the ELCA’s eight seminaries, the numbers of women and men preparing for ministry are about equal. 

About 86 percent of ordained women and 83 percent of ordained men are actively serving in congregations. 

The ELCA offers opportunities for Lutheran education at every level and considers education as an important part of our calling. We offer quality education at every level through our institutions. In addition to the eight ELCA seminaries and two seminary extension centers, there are 26 colleges and universities, 50 or more lifelong learning programs, 14 high schools, 296 elementary schools, 1,573 early childhood programs, 145 camp and retreat centers serving 450,000 annually. 

The ELCA is committed to making the world a more just and peaceful place to live. Through programs, ministries and partnerships ELCA congregations, synods and the churchwide organization work every day to address inequities in political, economic and social systems and to end conflict and violence all over the world. We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together. This is Christ’s church. There is a place for you here.              Like a good insult to start the day? Go to   Luther Insulter ergofabulous.org/luther



Who We Are 

Responding to the desire to conduct worship using the English language, the English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity of Catasauqua, Lehigh County was founded in 1873. The first house of worship was built in 1873 at the corner of Bridge and Third streets, Catasauqua. The present house of worship (pictured) was built in 1924 at the corner of Pine and Fourth streets, Catasauqua. It was built by three sisters, Mrs. Winifred Emmanuel, Mrs. Grace Harding, and Mrs.Jessica Mattice in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Willimas. Since 1924 it has been fondly known as Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church.