Father’s Day, Bow Tie Sunday at Trinity
In May, we invited ALL to wear their favorite hat Mother's Day. We followed up with Bow Tie Sunday for Father's Day. Men, young men, even some of the ladies adorned with their "bows" are pictured here.
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 Associate Lay Minister at Holy Trinity Church. Loren also serves as marketing and community relations director, being part of the staff in April of 2022. Loren and wife Lori worship at Holy Trinity and have two adult children, daughter Nicole, married to Christian, a grandaughter Janie, and son Marshall.
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In May, we invited ALL to wear their favorite hat Mother's Day. We followed up with Bow Tie Sunday for Father's Day. Men, young men, even some of the ladies adorned with their "bows" are pictured here.
Holy Trinity was the recognized nonprofit June 10th. Trinity's choir sang The National Anthem, and confirmation student, Hudson, threw out the 1st pitch! Between Trinity throwing the first pitch and the rousing rendition from the choir, the "Stormers" were inspired to deliver a huge comeback over their across the river rivals, The York Revs, to win 5 to 4!
Grace Lutheran Church and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church this summer are collectively bringing to downtown Lancaster the 1st Summer Science Monday: God's Wonder Lab! Our little scientists, played Bible games, made slime, art with sand, heard the Bible Story of Jesus turning water into wine, and praised God through song! Everyone is invited to join us each Monday through July 6 at 6:00 pm for Science Monday at Grace, 517 N. Queen Street.
July 12, 2026
International Ministries is collecting LWR Personal Care Kits from Sunday June 28 – August 2nd. Assembled kits can be dropped in collection bins located the church narthex on Sunday mornings or at the church office during the week. LWR Personal Care Kit instructions can be found at https://lwr.org/kits/personal-care-kits. Or, visit our International Ministry Page and click on the "here" link. Please Contact Sally Bair or Bruce Stauffer if you have any questions.
July 19, 2026
We will hear from representatives of the ad hoc small group that has been working with Solar providers to help Trinity with energy efficiency.
July 19, 2026
We will begin a new study.....the Gospel of Luke. Today, we'll kick off with Luke 1: 1-38.
July 26, 2026
Christina Seldomridge, apiarist(beekeeper) will talk with us about the importance of this small insect in God's creation. There's more to what they do than manufacture honey.
July 26, 2026
Today, we'll pick up in the first chapter of Luke where we left it...with Luke 1:39-80
August 9, 2026
Starting Sunday, August 9th to Wednesday, August 12th, Holy Trinity will be accepting donations of new or gently used men's, women's, and children's clothing; accessories, such as, shoes, purses/wallets, backpacks, hats, belts, scarves, ties, jewelry; plastic toys, board games, dolls, puzzles, toy cars; housewares, such as, pots/pans, dishes/stoneware, glassware; and, pet items.
August 15, 2026
Holy Trinity will be giving away all items collected over the past few days. We're calling it a Yard Sale, but we aren't raising money just fun! Our Yard Sale "Fun"-raiser starts at 8 am and goes until 11 am.
August 23, 2026
All students, teachers, and school administrators are invited to come forward for a special blessing during worship today. This is an annual occurrence at Holy Trinity we lift our students as well as those charged with their educational development.
September 20, 2026
On this Sunday, we'll worship in the park with Emmanuel and Christ Lutheran. The three congregations will worship together followed by a picnic beginning at 10:00am.