Pastor Joel Petruschke serves as the Senior Pastor at Holy Trinity. He has been serving as a pastor in the Lower Susquehanna Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since his ordination in 1998. He attended The Theological Seminary at Gettysburg for his Master of Divinity. In addition to his MDiv, he earned a Master of Sacred Theology from LTSG and a Doctorate of Theology from the Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown. His wife Kathy is also a Lutheran Pastor in the Lower Susquehanna Synod. They have two children—Mary and Jonah. In their free time, Pastor Joel and his wife enjoy Scottish Country Dancing.
Christopher Prestia serves as Organist and Choirmaster at Holy Trinity. Chris has an extensive music background and education in music and music ministry. Chris is a graduate of Marywood University and holds an MM degree in organ performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is also the owner, director, and instructor in piano, violin and cello at The Columbia School of Music.
Andrea Collins has held the position of Executive Assistant since 2002. This position involves all the administrative work you’d expect (and many other things that you might not) but that’s all part of life in the Holy Trinity Parish House. Andrea has a BA from Millersville University and lives with her husband and their adorable cat.
Anna Marie Snyder is the Receptionist and Financial Secretary at Holy Trinity Church. She has been on staff since March 2012. Anna Marie graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, PA. She and her family like to vacation in the Outer Banks. Her husband’s name is Terry. Her son Paul is married to Jessica. Anna Marie has 2 grand-daughters—Gigi and Savvy. Anna Marie and Terry have an adorable Goldendoodle named Cooper.
Rachel Kramer is the Director of Children’s and Family Ministry at Holy Trinity. She has oversight for children’s learning, family ministry activities, Children’s Christmas Program, and Vacation Bible School She has worked as a Parish Administrator. Rachel has a daughter, Penelope and son, Ronald.
Loren serves as the Director of Marketing at Holy Trinity Church. He has a forty plus year background in advertising, positioning, branding and marketing and joined the staff in April of 2022. Loren and wife Lori worship at Holy Trinity and have two adult children, daughter Nicole, married to Christian, and son Marshall.
Read about the storied history of our Church, our windows and the artists responsible for them.
Trinity Youth took part in a special Reformation journey Sunday, October 26th. Trinity's children and youth had to make a document printing press style, nailed their own 95 Thesis to the castle door, built their own "Mighty Fortress", played 9 pins, and decorated luminaries for All Saints Day! How cool is that?
Disciples from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church joined Grace Lutheran Church and others from around the Lower Susquehanna Synod to attend Fall Foliage Day hosted by Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon, PA. God's creation is so beautiful! Here is a gathering in a pavilion.
Children's Sunday School meets every Sunday Morning at 10:45 a.m. starting in Trinity's Choir room for music time, then the kids will go to classroom 202 (located on the second floor of the Parish House in the corner, behind the choir room) for a Bible Story and Lesson. New faces are always welcome!
November 9, 2025
The study of presented by Mary and Tony Appplegate on C.S. Lewis's well read series, The Chronicles of Narnia continues. The Applegates will share their study of the books, take a deep dive into themes, good vs. evil, the purpose of the writer as the tale is told. Books will be provided. For all interested, the group will meet in the cafe at start of the education hour.....approximately 11am.
November 9, 2025
Tanya will share with us who was Henry Muhlenberg Jr. (the one who was pastor at Trinity)? Muhlenberg as a Lancaster Renaissance man. Should be very intersting.
November 9, 2025
Pastor Joel joins faith talk will be joining faith talk, a continuing conversation on Luther's Small Catechism - specifically The Lord's Supper.
November 16, 2025
We have a new Mission Statement. Now it's onto establishing our core values. We will share and ask you for input. Please plan to attend.
November 23, 2025
Well not quite Gulliver's but rather the travels of our nomadic Trinity worshipers. We have many in our flock that have traveled near and far. We'll see how many countries, states, provinces we collectively have visited and maybe hear some tales(mostly true)
November 30, 2025
Pastor Joel and the Worship and Music Small Group will set the table so that you can enjoy the Advent Season. It's more than just parties and concerts. A daily devotional, a weekly service, all in preparation for the coming of the Christ Child.
December 4, 2025
Beginning Thursday December 4th and continuting December 11 and 18, Holy Trinity will host an Advent Series focusing on three groups of characters from the Nativity story. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke alone recorded what we know of the Christ Child's birth. We'll talk about the Wise Men, The Angels, The Innkeeper and look to unravel the mystery a bit. We will meet in Fondersmith for a BYOD(bring your own dinner) and then at 7:00, begin worship. You are encouraged to take part and make this Advent Season an opportunity to grow in your faith and understanding.
December 7, 2025
We will meet in the chapel for forum December 7th with another presentation from Pastor Joel, Let's Listen and Let's Talk.
December 14, 2025
Trinity's children and youth will take to the stage and present the annual Christmas Pageant. Please plan to attend. We'll enjoy a cookie exchange during coffee fellowship that day as well.
December 21, 2025
Back by very popular demand........what has become a tradition of sorts, we'll gather after worship for a good ole time singalong of Christmas and Holiday favorites. Maybe you have a request? If so, contact Loren Good and we may be able to work it in amongst the selections. Bring yourselves and your hearty voice. No previous professional singing experience required.
December 28, 2025
Following our service of Lessons and Carols, we will meet in Fondersmith for a celebratory brunch. Please sign up by December 22nd so that we know how much food to prepare and how to set the tables. Food to be prepared by Trinity disciple, Brandon Clouser, a caterer.
