Welcome to Circle of Faith Parish


Circle of Faith Parish and our partner congregation Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, along with two other ministries, were featured in the ELCA’s 2014 video “We Are Church Together”, narrated by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. The video highlights a few of many special areas of outreach the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is doing in Christ’s name through it’s congregations and special ministries. This video was shared at all 65 ELCA Synod Assemblies in 2014.

We invite you to come to a Circle of Faith Parish congregation to learn about God’s work here, and how you can be a part of reaching out to include others in the circle of Christ’s love!


New to Circle of Faith Parish?

The congregations of Circle of Faith Parish welcome you!

God’s amazing, saving grace is a free gift to all. Come and see what this grace is all about. Join us for worship, fellowship, friendship, and service to our world.

Check us out on this website, our Facebook page, or in person. You are always welcome here!


Mission Statement

Saved by grace, gathered in faith and nurtured by Word and Sacrament, we commit ourselves to share a hope for the future, to use our resources and talents as guided by the Holy Spirit, and to work together to grow our ministry, welcome our neighbors, serve others, and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.


Who is Circle of Faith?

We are four independent congregations who have joined together to grow our mission and ministry by joining together to share pastoral staff, and parish leadership. We are:

St. Peter Lutheran Church – Ceylon, Minnesota

Trinity Lutheran Church – Welcome, Minnesota

Waverly Lutheran Church – rural Trimont, Minnesota

First Lutheran Church – Trimont, Minnesota

We would love to get to know you, whether you are a curious newcomer, a familiar, long term neighbor, or someone just passing through who needs an oasis in a faith filled community. No matter where you are in your faith journey, Circle of Faith Parish wants to walk along side you.

For more information about Circle of Faith Parish and any of our congregations, please contact the church office (see the sidebar for contact information) and ask to speak to one of the pastors.