History

German immigrants, who organized the first congregation, met in 1904 in the old Mutti Hotel in Abita Springs, Louisiana.  The first Lutheran service was held there on 23 October 1904, and was conducted by Rev. Arthur H. Kaub who became Trinity’s first pastor.  He preached on John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. Worshippers built and based Trinity upon that promise. The tradition continues.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was established on 16 April 1905, which was the date of the first official service. The founders purchased the current lot in 1906. The church, affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod at that time, conducted services primarily in English.

The present church building was completed in 1906 while Rev. Kaub was pastor.  The building committee was composed of H. Michaelis, President, and the following members whose names are on the church cornerstone: E Schmalz, John P. Rausch, H. Strubbe, F. Nagel, Carl Rausch and C. Strubbe.

In 1917 the building on the north side of Trinity was originally built as the parsonage. The building was later named “The Brown-Leveson Hall” and today is used by the congregation for Sunday School and Fellowship.

In 1920 the church received a parcel of land from Mr. Will Morgan. The donated land became the Lutheran Cemetery. Later, the church donated the cemetery to the Town of Abita Springs. Presently, this beautiful and peaceful landscape serves as the Abita Springs Cemetery near St. Joseph Street. During this period, lightning struck the church building. Dorothy Schwartz, a mere seven year old, held a penny party that raised $7.45 for purchasing the lightning rods that protect the church to this day.

In 1926 Rev. A. Klamt became the pastor of Trinity and remained so for some thirty years.  Rev. Klamt also served congregations in Mandeville, Covington, Ponchatoula, Fluker, and Clinton, Louisiana, while he was pastor at Trinity.

In 1955 Trinity celebrated its Golden Anniversary.  Rev. Dittman was the guest speaker.

In 1970 Trinity joined the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and presently maintains this affiliation.

In 1980 Trinity celebrated its 75th Anniversary.  The Theme was Living Waters at WELS in Abita Springs.

The current parsonage, located on Pine Street, was constructed in the 1980s. 

In 2005 Trinity celebrated its Centennial Anniversary.