brick oven ministry
vision
breaking bread. building community.
GOAL: outdoor brick oven with multi-use pavilion
complete surveybenefits
Congregational Engagement
Community Engagement
New Visitors to Trinity
Youth & Family Retention
Volunteer Opportunities
Fundraising Opportunities
Community Partners
Trinity Ministries
vision history
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Exploring since Jan 2025: Trinity's Outreach Team has been developing the brick oven idea as a ministry asset.
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Researched and tested: A small team met regularly, learned from experts, and visited churches with outdoor brick ovens.
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Early approval + momentum: Church council approved continued exploration; the idea was shared at SHIFT in Sept.
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Purpose-driven outreach: The oven would support community connection, service, and hospitality—"breaking bread together."
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Growing support: Members are already interested in helping with brick oven ministry, construction, use, and financing of the oven.
5 year plan– Trinity First
2026
Summer – congregational input
Sept/Oct – council approval
Oct-Dec – fundraise
2027
Jan-March – plans/materials sourced
April-June – build/train
July-Dec – 3x usage
congregational input through planned events
- See the oven in action.
- Get a chance to taste, learn and connect.
- Collect feedback via surveys.
- Present findings and final budget to Council on September 10, 2026.
final thoughts
LOW COST
Less than $30,000 which includes masonry, wood-fired brick oven + 10 x 20 ft covered pavilion
CONFIDENCE IN BUILD
Working with professionals experienced in brick oven builds, and usage
DONOR ASSISTANCE
Trinity Member has agreed (anonymously) to cover 50% of total cost of project, including pavilion
what do you think?
We want your feedback, ideas, and questions–
take a moment to fill out the survey and let's talk.
If you have questions,
please contact Jill Cornell, 952.473.8577 ext 134.