Bend’s Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates opening of its long-awaited worship, performing arts venue

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Trinity Lutheran Church & School celebrated and held its first worship service Sunday in its long-awaited, newly completed worship and performing arts venue, The Trinity Center.

The opening of the new facility marks a milestone, as the church now has achieved permanent occupancy for its campus on NE Butler Market Road at 27th Street.

The church says the accomplishment represents the culmination of more than two decades of anticipation and investment in its future home.

The church relinquished its previous worship space on NE Greenwood Avenue 20 years ago, with the goal of relocating and investing in a new campus. With the completion of The Trinity Center, this long-held vision is now fully realized.

The Trinity Center is a state-of-the-art venue designed to accommodate more than 450 seats. It will serve as both a worship space for the church and a performing arts center for the broader Bend community.

The facility also features one of the largest permanently installed indoor LED display walls in Bend, creating a dynamic environment for various events.

The versatile space is intended for services, concerts, theatrical productions and other community events.

Prior to this achievement, Trinity Lutheran Church & School had been granted temporary occupancy for the commons and classroom portions of the building. The completion of The Trinity Center was the final step required to secure full, permanent occupancy of the entire campus.

"This facility is designed to serve its congregation, school and the greater Bend community for generations to come," the church said in its announcement.

A dedication event and community open house are planned for the weekend of May 16, where the public is invited to experience the new facility firsthand.