Our Celebration of Service Banquet is on Saturday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood. This is a wonderful occasion to enjoy fellowship, hear inspiring student stories, and an opportunity to honor outstanding models of service. At the culmination of the dinner, we will move into the sanctuary where there will be a special concert led by nationally-known choral conductor Weston Noble, comprised of the Trinity choir and invited guests.

A limited number of places are available. To reserve your seat, contact Lance Georgeson, Associate Director of Development, at 425.249.4752.

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Alumni Award
Ruben Duran

Pastor Duran’s life and ministry boldly embodies Jesus’ Great Commission to “make disciples of all nations.” Born in Lima, Peru, and educated at the Lutheran Bible Institute of Seattle (now Trinity Lutheran College) and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Ruben and his wife, the Rev. Jean Duran, have passionately served Christ’s church by encouraging it to reflect the rainbow of colors in our diverse society. Ruben serves as Director of New Congregations in the Congregational and Synodical Mission of the ELCA. Trinity is proud to present Ruben Duran with its Alumni Service Award, which recognizes “one of its own” for exemplary servant leadership on behalf of all God’s people.

Kairos Award
John and Eleanor Yackel

Eleanor and John Yackel live the Prophet Micah’s answer to the question, “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Their commitment to service is exemplified in the company John co-founded, American Guidance Service, which publishes materials for students with special education needs, and by Eleanor’s service working with people and groups to promote justice and peace. Through the Yackel Foundation, they fund programs that “promote peace and justice through cross-cultural education and conflict resolution” as well as programs promoting sustainable agriculture. Trinity is proud to present John and Eleanor Yackel with the Kairos Award, established to recognize lives committed to and actively seeking God’s justice and mercy in the world.

Vocatio Award
Weston Noble

Best known for his 57-year tenure as conductor of the Nordic Choir at Luther College, Weston’s vocation has led him to the heights of sacred choral music directing in concert halls in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Moscow, and Vienna. Weston has also guest directed over 950 music festivals. He has received the St. Olav Medal from King Harald of Norway, the Robert Lawson Citation from the American Choral Directors Association, the LDS Distinguished Service Award (the only non-Mormon to receive it), and is the namesake for the American Choral Directors Association’s honor for lifetime achievement. Trinity is proud to present Weston Noble with its inaugural Vocatio Award to recognize a lifetime of service through the “spirituality of conducting.”

The Celebration of Service Choral Concert on Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m., features the Invitational Chorus, including the Trinity Lutheran College Concert Choir, led by renowned guest conductor Weston Noble. The concert is free, and open to the public. An invitation to support the college will be extended.

The concert will be located at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, 6215 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA 98036. Click here for directions.

Join us to celebrate a life of outstanding service with iconic choral director, Weston Noble. We are thrilled to extend the opportunity to participate in the Celebration of Service Invitational Chorus to choral professionals and talented community members in our area. Noble will be the guest conductor at the concert. Chorus members will have the opportunity to participate in Noble's Masterclass "Spirituality and the Choral Experience" free of charge.

At the same time, we hope to use this opportunity to invite new students to Trinity’s exciting music program. Therefore, we strongly encourage each chorus member to ask a prospective student to join them in the chorus. Click here to view the rehearsal schedule and apply.

Join the Invitational Chorus

Weston Noble's Masterclass “Spirituality and the Choral Experience” will take place on April 20. Priority admission will be given to members of the Celebration of Service Invitational Chorus, however, limited additional spaces are available for a fee of $20. Click here to register.