Vestry Annual Report to the Congregation
After worship April 28th, the congregation enjoyed a fine time of fellowship with a served brunch followed by the annual vestry report.
Our Mission Statement:
Under constraint of the Gospel, guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity is to bear witness to the crucified and risen Christ as his disciples.
What We Believe:
At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, God makes us who we are. God loves all of creation. God loves all people. God loves us. God loves you.
What does it mean to be Lutheran? A good place to start is to read Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.
At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Christ has called us to ministry in this place. Our first baptisms were performed in 1730, making our church older than America itself. Through the centuries, no matter the conflict or strife, we have found solace, hope and peace by practicing our faith in the Crucified and Risen Lord.
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The Apostles’ Creed
We have been made God’s people through our Baptism into Christ. Living
together in trust and hope, we confess our faith:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the
right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen.
To learn more about Lutheran Theology read The Augsburg Confession.
What We Do:
At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, our tradition is to be committed to the community. This commitment inspires the work we do. We are passionate about breaking barriers and helping people like you make real, life-changing connections.
To learn more about our ministries and how to get involved, check out the ways Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Serves.
At Holy Trinity we believe we can create change in the place we live, by sharing our talents, generosity, and time.
At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, we see each day as a chance to bridge communication gaps and build relationships with the people in our community. Every day holds the potential to touch lives.
To see more of what we do, take a look at our photos here.
Read about the storied history of our Church, our windows and the artists responsible for them.
Learn about the staff that continue to steward our mission forward.
At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, we believe and teach that all we have is a Gift from God. As good stewards of these gifts, we share as we are able with sacrifice and gratitude.Through our generosity we can express our Love, Faith and Thanksgiving. As the Psalmist writes: “The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” (Psalms 24.1)
Consider Giving HereAfter worship April 28th, the congregation enjoyed a fine time of fellowship with a served brunch followed by the annual vestry report.
A Fish Fry, featuring cod tenderloin, seared boneless chicken breast, and potato au gratin were served(just kidding....fish sticks, chicken nuggets and fries) before the annual "egg stuffing" party began. All in preparation for Holy Trinity's Community Easter Egg Hunt.
After our education hour Palm Sunday, Rachel Kramer, Director of Children and Family Ministry, led an interactive event taking our youngest disciples on a Holy Week journey beginning with Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his death on the cross. Here, Judy Kitsock is coordinating a prayer box activity.
May 5, 2024
The Easter season commemorates the time that Jesus spent with his disciples following the resurrection, prior to his ascension. To mark this special time in our church calendar, we are celebrating with a Baby Shower for Bethany Christian Services! A crib will appear in the narthex April 7th through May 5th. Please drop a Baby Shower gift of diapers before or after worship. Then, join the party Sunday, May 5th following worship during the Forum in Fondersmith Auditorium for special refreshments and Baby Shower games!
May 5, 2024
Basically Lutheran The Two Natures of Christ
May 12, 2024
Meet and Greet with Holy Trinity's new organist and choirmaster.
May 12, 2024
Basically Lutheran Law and Gospel
May 15, 2024
Holy Trinity Lutheran is hosting an event for young career minded professionals. The event will begin at 6:00pm in the cafe of The Fisher Parish House, 31 South Duke Street in downtown Lancaster. Plenty of free parking is available in our two lots that you can access from the alley off of Duke Street. After refreshments and light snacks, we'll walk down the hall to our chapel to hear from our guest speaker, Deborah Brandt of Fig Industries. A sign up on Eventbrite will be live so you can register and we can then properly prepare. We look forward to hosting you!
May 17, 2024
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church hosts the 43rd annual MLK Scholarship Event. Scholarships are awarded to JP McCaskey seniors. In 2023 more than $250,000 was given.
May 19, 2024
Amos Stoltzfus and the SOWE team will share an update on progress with their Challenge Grant initiative, and the work they do in the community
May 19, 2024
Basically Lutheran Free Will and Good Works
May 26, 2024
No forum today, we will enjoy lemonade and other delights on the front lawn after worship.
June 2, 2024
A presentation from representatives from PA Schools Work, the non partisan advocacy group working hard to ensure Fair Funding Pennsylvania school budgets.
June 9, 2024
Holy Trinity's Property Small Group Committee will share the latest on projects recently completed, what is soon to be done and future projects that will be needed to maintain our beautiful spaces.
July 12, 2024
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold their annual convention in Lancaster, July of 2024. They have chosen Holy Trinity Lutheran Church to host the memorial service. Our historic and beautiful sanctuary is a fitting venue for such an occasion.