NOTE: The following information was abstracted and condensed from the Golden Anniversary booklet (1933 to 1983) of Trinity Lutheran Church, Schuyler, Nebraska

While the moving was in progress, a number of members from the north side protested as to the site that had been chosen and threatened to withdraw entirely unless the church was moved into the northern section of town. The building was left to remain in the street overnight. In the meantime the lots were purchased on the southwest corner of 15th and Colfax and moved there the following day.

The Trinity Lutheran congregation was not organized until November 12, 1933, but the work of the Missouri Lutheran church in Schuyler actually began in 1890, when the Reverend W.F.V. Baeder conducted the first service at the old North Side Church on the fourth Sunday after Easter. Pastor Baeder had been called earlier that year to serve Immanuel congregation located northwest of Schuyler, but he stayed at a rooming house in Schuyler. He began preaching in Schuyler a few weeks later at the request of a Schuyler man. A congregation was soon organized, and then a Christian Day school. He served the congregation until 1899. His successor was Rev. H. Meyer, who was pastor from 1899 to 1900.

In May of 1914, Alfred Bergt was called to serve both congregations in the Schuyler area. Services were conducted in the former Presbyterian Church, located at 15th and Colfax. In December of 1914, the rural Immanuel congregation voted to conduct all services in the English language. This was the first Missouri Lutheran Church in Nebraska to do so. Meanwhile all services in Schuyler were conducted in the German language. Those people desiring English, who lived in Schuyler, went to church at Immanuel. The Schuyler membership grew smaller as the members passed away, and the congregation was disbanded on May 6, 1917. For a time from 1916 to 1920 Sunday evening services were conducted in the English language.

The white frame church, built in 1871, stood vacant from 1917 until 1931.

North Side Church remained closed until May 3, 1931. A Sunday School was opened at that time with 23 pupils in attendance. The Northern Nebraska District Mission Board and pastors of the Columbus Circuit helped Pastor Alfred Bergt of Immanel, Schuyler, conduct a survey of Schuyler. The results of this survey were so encouraging that the old church and the grounds were renovated for the Sunday School. This mission project expanded very rapidly under the leadership of Pastor Bergt with many other supports willing to share in the work: Frank Folken, Joseph Brumm, Elmer Folken, Adolph Ernst, August Stier, Clara Dunker, Harry DeBower, Julia DeBower, and Ed Kroeger.

The following persons appeared in a 1932 photo with Pastor A. Bergt at a special baptismal service at the Janecek Opera House: John Bohac, Donald Bryant, Iris Bryant, Wilma Bryant, _____ Daniels, Billie Jean Daniels, Lawrence Dunker, Mrs. William Dunker and Gordon, Dale Fleming, Mrs. Oscar Fleming and Glen, Mrs. Ed Hashberger and Billy, Donald Johnk, Dorothy Johnk, Willard Koliha, Andrew Lambrecht, Carol Lambrecht, Esther Lambrecht, Ethel Lambrecht, James Lambrecht, Marie Lambrecht, Victor Lambrecht, Willis Lambrecht, Hans Little, Peggy McCann, Earl Schlangen, Erma Mae Truax, Evagene Truax, James Truax, Betty Vogt, Drusilla Wagner, George Wagner, Kenneth Wagner, Charles White, Clara White, Clarence White, Harold White, Helen White, Pearl White, Walter White, and Wilfred White

Twenty people were confirmed on May 21, 1933. On June 4, 1933, the second anniversary of the Schuyler Mission, in another special baptismal service at the Schuyler Opera House located at 12th and C Streets, 40 souls were added to the church by baptism.

Worship services in the Mission Church continued, and on November 12, 1933, one congregation was organized under the name of "Trinity Lutheran Church." There were 45 communicant members. Herbert Dunker served as the first president; Harold Little was treasurer. George Malzahn was elected delegate,and Rollin White, alternate, to represent Trinity at the convention of the Northern Nebraska District, held at Arlington from August 20-25, 1934. Ten members signed the first constitution: Joseph Brumm, Herbert Dunker, Henry Dunker, William Dunker, Harold Little, George Malzahn, Fred White, John Fleming, Rollin White and Willis Lambrecht.

On May 27, 1934, 31 persons were baptized at the Community Pavilion in North Park where the Schuyler Memorial Hospital is now located at 17th and Colfax Streets. On June 3, 1934, 29 were confirmed in the church.

In the Spring of 1934, the District Pastoral Conference encouraged the erection of a new school building at 14th and Colfax Streets. Building operations began soon thereafter, with the cornerstone being laid on August 12, 1934. The new building of cement block and pressed brick construction with two school rooms and a basement for chruch services was dedicated on October 21, 1934. The Ladies' Aid was also organized in 1934. The old church remained at 15th and Colfax until the new combination church-school was built; then the building was moved to Walthill, Nebraska to be used as a chapel.

In 1939 there were 197 baptized members, 92 communicants, 14 voters, and 44 children enrolled in the day school and 67 in the Sunday School. The average Sunday attendance was 77.

Many events in the 1950's heralded a new era in the history of Trinity. The mortgage on the church was paid in full and the congregation became self-supporting in 1958. The 25th anniversary was celebrated on November 30, 1958. At that time there were 252 baptized souls, 166 communicant members, 33 voting members, 49 young people as members of the Walther League, and 39 Ladies' Aid members. There were 55 pupils enrolled in the Sunday School and 27 in the Christian Day School.

It was apparent for some time that a larger church was needed. In 1958, the property for the site of the present church was purchased with ground breaking taking place on May 10, 1959. The cornerstone was laid September 13, 1959, and the church dedicated on September 25, 1960.

The 50th anniversary celebration was held October 30, 1983. At that time there were 395 soul members, 376 communicant members and 32 active members of the Ladies' Aid (and 8 honorary members).