About Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church located at 500 CONCORD AVENUE, Wilmington, DE, 19802. You can reach Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at +13026555790.
Holy Trinity Church (Old Swedes)
Holy Trinity Church, also known as Old Swedes, is a historic church at East 7th and Church Street in Wilmington, Delaware. It was consecrated on Trinity Sunday, June 4, 1699, by a predominantly Swedish congregation formerly of the colony of New Sweden. The church is among the few surviving public buildings that reflect the Swedish colonial effort. It remains open for tours and religious activities. The church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961 and became part of First State National Historical Park in 2013. The church appears on the obverse of the 1937 Delaware Tercentenary half dollar.
Where is Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located?
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 500 CONCORD AVENUE, Wilmington, DE, 19802. The building sits at coordinates 39.75797, -75.54187, placing it in Wilmington, DE 19802.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
The ZIP code 19802 area around Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is home to 26,065 residents with a median household income of $53,907 and a median age of 37.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Lutheran services hold to the historic liturgy Luther preserved, with deep hymn tradition and clear preaching.
- About an hour long. Order includes confession, absolution, hymns, Scripture, sermon, creed, and the Eucharist.
- Communion practice varies by synod — some "close communion" to baptized Lutherans, others welcome all Christians.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
- What denomination is Holy Trinity Lutheran Church?
- This church is part of the Lutheran tradition.
- Where is Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located?
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 500 CONCORD AVENUE, Wilmington, DE, 19802.
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