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Challenge Grant

 

The purpose of the Holy Trinity Challenge Grant fund is to support initiatives for the development of services to address social, economic or cultural needs in Lancaster County.

Above is our 2026 Challenge Grant winner is the Lancaster Food Hub.  Shown above is Pastor Joel handing off the $5000 check to Paige McFarling, Executive Director at the Food Hub.

Since 2001, the Community Outreach Ministry has awarded a $5,000 Challenge Grant annually. In 2011 the committee awarded two $5,000 grants to commemorate the Challenge Grant‘s 10th anniversary. In 2013 the Challenge Grant awarded $2,500 for existing programs, in addition to the $5,000 Grant for new projects.

For 2025, Anchor Lancaster was awarded the grant.

Priorities in selection of an organization to be awarded a Challenge Grant are:

  1. Address the needs of the most at-risk populations
  2. Provide services which help recipients to move toward living situations of self-support
  3. Empower people to be full participants in the economic, social and cultural life of the community

The process begins with a letter being mailed to all identified organizations in September with a grant request proposal. Our grant reading volunteers privately submit their assessment of each grant, ranking in order those they find the most deserving and why. The top 3-4 ranked organizations are invited to a designated day and time to be interviewed by a separate committee. From that interview process the current year organization is selected to be awarded the grant.

The grant presentation takes place on a Sunday in mid-November at the beginning of the worship service.

Past Recipients Include

Anchor Lancaster

SOWE
ASSETS Lancaster
Bridge of Hope
Clare House
COBYS Family Services
Crispus Attucks
Gaudenzia
Milagro House
The Mix at Arbor Place
Mom’s House
The Threshold Foundation
Transitional Living Center

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Family News

Holy Trinity Soup er bowl party

Sunday, February 8th after worship, the Trinity faithful gathered in Fondersmith Auditorium for a SOUP 'r bowl festivity. 14 volunteers prepared marvelous soup dishes, non-pershishable goods were collected for donation to the Lancaster Food Hub. Here, some volunteers right before "kickoff".

Christmas Eve 2026

Organist and Choirmaster Chris Prestia singing "O Holy Night" accompanied by Joyce Gundrum

Christmas Tree Decorating Party

Trinity is now selling ELCA Good Gifts. Make your Christmas shopping special by giving a gift that fights hunger and poverty around the globe! Check out our ELCA Good Gift trees to see what we’re selling. The trees were decorated by some of Trinity’s Sunday School and Confirmation kids.

Upcoming Events

February 18, 2026

Ash Wednesday Service

We will hold an Ash Wednesday service in the Sanctuary beginning at 7:00pm Impositon of ashes and Holy Communion.

February 22, 2026

Adult Forum – Let’s Talk About the Season of Lent

The meaning, significance, tradtions, history of the Lenten Season presented by Loren Good.

February 22, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 5 part two.

February 26, 2026

Mid Week Lenten Series

Holy Trinity is offering a series of Advent studies beginning Thursday, February 26 and continuing through Thursday, March 26. For this year, Pastor Joel and Loren Good will teach on five different chapters from the Book of Psalms. We will begin with a meal at 6:00 followed by worship at 7:00. You are encouraged to attend as you are able. All activities will take place in Fondersmith Auditorium.

February 28, 2026

NAACP Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service

The day begins with a health fair at 12 noon in the Fondersmith Auditorium followed by the service in the main Nave beginning at 2:00pm.

March 1, 2026

Adult Forum – Let’s Listen, Let’s Talk

Pastor Joel continues with his series, Let's Listen, Let's Talk Pastor will choose a topic, speak to it, and we engage in discussion on that topic.

March 1, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The study of Romans continues with Chapter 6.

March 6, 2026

First Friday March 6, 2026 at Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity First Friday Speaker Series continues. Sylvia Cavenaugh, tour coordinator for the African American Historical Society will talk with us about Black Women's History. The event begins with ringing of the bells at 5:00, a short concert at 5:15 followed by Sylvia's presentation at 5:30. Following the speaker, church tours are offered along with refreshments beginning at 6:00. No fee is charged and plenty of free parking.

March 8, 2026

Adult Forum – Ukraine/Russia Conflict Part I

“Divided at the Heart: Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of the Russia / Ukraine Conflict”. With Pen Hoover Part I.

March 8, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The study of Romans continues, Chapter 7.

March 15, 2026

Adult Forum – The Ukraine/Russia Conflict Part II

“Divided at the Heart: Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of the Russia / Ukraine Conflict”. With Pen Hoover Part II

March 15, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The study of Romans continues, Chapter 8.

March 22, 2026

Adult Forum Greg Carey Part I

Greg Carey, Trinity's former Resident Biblical Scholar, will present the first of a two part series on Paul's Epistle to the Galatians.

March 29, 2026

Adult Forum Greg Carey Part II

Greg Carey, Trinity's former Resident Biblical Scholar, will present on the second of a two part series on Paul's Epistle to the Galatians.

March 29, 2026

Easter Egg Stuffing Party

Following the education hour, we will gather in Fondersmith Auditorium to stuff Easter eggs for the hunt Saturday, April 4th

April 4, 2026

Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt

Please mark it on your calendar, the annual community Easter Egg hunt on the lawn in front of the Fisher Parish House. The fun begins inside at 10:00am. Bring your basket, we'll have plenty of eggs, along with some treats and games.

April 5, 2026

Adult Forum Easter Sunday

Adult Forum will not meet Easter Sunday

April 12, 2026

Adult Forum – We Celebrated Easter, now what?

We celebrated the Resurrection of Our Lord last week. What's next? The church year has a lot to recount in the weeks and months ahead. Presented by Loren Good.

April 19, 2026

Adult Forum – Breakfast Fellowship Ministry

It's time for an update from the Breakfast Fellowship Ministry Committee.

April 26, 2026

Annual Report to the congregation from the vestry

Following worship on this day, we will gather in Fondersmith Auditorium enjoy a congregational brunch followed by a report from the vestry. Please plan to attend.