Despite the high turnover rate at Trinity, some traditions have survived for a surprisingly long time:
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2012 was the 40th anniversary of the establishment of a choir at Trinity.
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2012 was the 40th anniversary of having vicars/interns at Trinity.
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2017 was the 60th anniversary of Trinity's founding.
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Easter breakfast and an annual outdoor worship service with picnic are long standing traditions which are even older than 40 years. (If you are a former member of Trinity and know when they started, please let us know!)
Events which generally occur in the course of every year:
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Easter breakfast before service on Easter Sunday
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Outdoor worship service with picnic on third Sunday in June
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Tour of Luther sites in Germany (one of the older traditions)
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Remembrance of those who died within the past year on All Saints Sunday
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Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday before the first Sunday of Advent
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Wreath-making on last Sunday of church year
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Trinity Sanctuary Choir and Ringers Vespers Service at the Alte Nikolaikirche on the evening before the 3rd Sunday of Advent
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Christmas Caroling at the Bürgerhospital
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Service of Lessons and Carols on the 3rd Sunday of Advent
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Carols & Cookies - Singing Christmas Carols in English and German at Trinity on the Saturday before the fourth Sunday of Advent
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Christmas Eve Service