Trinity UCC
Biddleborn IL
62257-3224
Who we are
“You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world."
[Matthew 5:13-16]
These are Jesus' words to the disciples that we hear from the Gospel of Matthew 5:13-16.
As children of God we are all called to be the salt and light of the earth. Both salt and light have transformative properties. They can be life-giving when we use these elements (traits) in ways that are pleasing to God as the hands and feet of Jesus the Christ on earth. Are ya feeling salty? Are you longing for more life-giving flavor in your life? Are you looking for a faith community to shine your light with?
Have you been journeying through this world in the shadows of darkness?
If you answered yes to ANY of these questions...please consider joining us! ALL are welcome:)
[Matthew 5:13-16]
These are Jesus' words to the disciples that we hear from the Gospel of Matthew 5:13-16.
As children of God we are all called to be the salt and light of the earth. Both salt and light have transformative properties. They can be life-giving when we use these elements (traits) in ways that are pleasing to God as the hands and feet of Jesus the Christ on earth. Are ya feeling salty? Are you longing for more life-giving flavor in your life? Are you looking for a faith community to shine your light with?
Have you been journeying through this world in the shadows of darkness?
If you answered yes to ANY of these questions...please consider joining us! ALL are welcome:)
Location of worship
Church Pastor
Pastor
5698 Biddleborn Rd
Biddleborn,
IL
62257-3224
United States
Phone: (618) 475-2958
Click here to contact Rev. Tarrah Vaupel
Church Website
Trinity UCC on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Tarrah Vaupel
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Tarrah Vaupel
Leader Bio:
On April 1st, 2022, we called a new pastor to serve our congregations.
Reverend Tarrah Vaupel is an Ordained Minister with full standing in the Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Vaupel received her Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary in May 2020. She and her husband, Jasen Vaupel, have 3 adult children (Cassandra, Gracelynn, Branden) and 2 younger children (Dalton, Quinton). They reside in Shiloh, IL in the family farmhouse that her grandfather built in 1946.
Ministry passions: Disability Ministry, Mental Health Ministry, Veteran's Ministry, Hospice, Music & Children's Ministries
Hometown: Shiloh, IL
Hobbies: Singing, reading, crafting, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Scriptures: Micah 6:8, Psalm 139, Psalm 37:4
Reverend Tarrah Vaupel is an Ordained Minister with full standing in the Illinois South Conference of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Vaupel received her Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary in May 2020. She and her husband, Jasen Vaupel, have 3 adult children (Cassandra, Gracelynn, Branden) and 2 younger children (Dalton, Quinton). They reside in Shiloh, IL in the family farmhouse that her grandfather built in 1946.
Ministry passions: Disability Ministry, Mental Health Ministry, Veteran's Ministry, Hospice, Music & Children's Ministries
Hometown: Shiloh, IL
Hobbies: Singing, reading, crafting, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Scriptures: Micah 6:8, Psalm 139, Psalm 37:4
Rev. Tarrah Vaupel on Social Media:
Trinity UCC Service Times
Sunday Services:
We worship together every Sunday at 9:00 am at one of our two church buildings.
On the first two Sunday's of the month, worship is held at our Trinity UCC Biddleborn location: 5698 Biddleborn Road, Marissa, IL 62257.
On the third, fourth and fifth Sunday's of the month, worship is held at our Holy Ghost UCC Darmstadt location: 2806 Weilmuenster Rd, Lenzburg, IL.
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We worship together every Sunday at 9:00 am at one of our two church buildings.
On the first two Sunday's of the month, worship is held at our Trinity UCC Biddleborn location: 5698 Biddleborn Road, Marissa, IL 62257.
On the third, fourth and fifth Sunday's of the month, worship is held at our Holy Ghost UCC Darmstadt location: 2806 Weilmuenster Rd, Lenzburg, IL.
It's been more than a year since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Trinity UCC History
Did you know that Holy Ghost UCC and Trinity UCC have been serving their local and surrounding communities since as early as 1843?!?
In the Fall of 1843, a group a German settlers came together to form the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Darmstadt, Illinois. This was the only German church for many miles and settlers came from far and wide to gather and worship. About 35 years later, in 1878, Biddleborn Evangelical Protestant Church was established in Biddleborn, Illinois. Some of those that had been attending the church in Darmstadt began attending at Biddleborn because it was closer to their homes. Four miles to walk or ride a horse was a lengthy commute in the mid-late 1800's. Especially will little ones in tow. As decades passed, and both churches continued to thrive, new means of transportation were invented which cut commute times greatly. In February 1953, the decision was made within these congregations to become yoked; creating an alliance between them for the greater good and forward thinking.
Although both of these churches now have new names (Holy Ghost, Darmstadt; Trinity, Biddleborn), the commitment to God, to each other, and to neighbor has only strengthened and grown for almost 180 years! The mission and ministries of Holy Ghost and Trinity United Churches of Christ works from a place of deep faith, hope and love. "The greatest of these is love." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:13
In the Fall of 1843, a group a German settlers came together to form the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Darmstadt, Illinois. This was the only German church for many miles and settlers came from far and wide to gather and worship. About 35 years later, in 1878, Biddleborn Evangelical Protestant Church was established in Biddleborn, Illinois. Some of those that had been attending the church in Darmstadt began attending at Biddleborn because it was closer to their homes. Four miles to walk or ride a horse was a lengthy commute in the mid-late 1800's. Especially will little ones in tow. As decades passed, and both churches continued to thrive, new means of transportation were invented which cut commute times greatly. In February 1953, the decision was made within these congregations to become yoked; creating an alliance between them for the greater good and forward thinking.
Although both of these churches now have new names (Holy Ghost, Darmstadt; Trinity, Biddleborn), the commitment to God, to each other, and to neighbor has only strengthened and grown for almost 180 years! The mission and ministries of Holy Ghost and Trinity United Churches of Christ works from a place of deep faith, hope and love. "The greatest of these is love." ~ 1 Corinthians 13:13
"The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him".John Climacus
Trinity UCC listing was last updated on the 20th of September, 2022
