Bishop Robert Alan Rimbo Congratulates Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on its $1.5 M Extension Parish Hall and Ground Breaking

Manhattan, June 11, 2015 – Bishop Robert Alan Rimbo, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Metropolitan New York Synod, is pleased to announce a $1.5 M extension at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. A public ground-breaking ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2015 on the lawn near the front doors of Witzmann Hall at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church , (716 Route 25A) in Rocky Point, NY.

Bishop Rimbo stated, “Pastor Kolbo and the congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rocky Point have done an outstanding job and have made a $1.5 M vision into reality”

Added Pastor Jeffrey Kolbo, “This is an historic day in the life of Trinity Lutheran Church that will allow us to better serve our congregation and the surrounding community.”

With the addition of its new parish hall Trinity Lutheran will offer: large flexible spaces that may be sub-divided; alternate space for small meetings; a large space with high ceilings to be used for indoor play and congregational activities; an entrance to the building that will eliminate congestion at the point of egress; an improved kitchen and food pantry facility; and an exterior compatible with the existing annex and church.

As the unique design of the church building appears to many as a large fish, in the Rocky Point community Trinity is known as “The Fish Church.” In reality however, the church is in the shape of an equilateral triangle, a Christian symbol of the Trinity.

The existing building is 6,658 sq. ft. The new addition will add 2,211 sq. ft (approx. 1/3rd) and a complete replacement of 3,247 sq. ft. Overall, 5,458 sq. ft., or 83%, will be new construction.

The main room will be approx. 3,000 sq. ft. and seat 200 people at tables. The project also includes a new roof and energy efficient windows.

The ceremony will be hosted by Trinity Pastor Jeffrey Kolbo and is expected to include local, state and federal dignitaries.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. We are located in Rocky Point, New York--a community approximately sixty miles east of New York City on Long Island’s beautiful North Shore.

Metropolitan New York Synod

Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands,” the Metropolitan New York Synod (MNYS) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) covers 200 congregations in all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley. The church emphasizes faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. Its roots are in the writings of the German church reformer, Martin Luther.

To learn more about the church visit: www.mnys.org or www.facebook.com/mnyselca.