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Senior Pastor Joel Petruschke

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.

Chris Prestia

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

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

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

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 Good

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.

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More Fun at Holy Trinity during Mardis Gras

Now that's what we call pumping it up.

Fun at Mardis Gras Trinity Style

Bob and Don having a great time.

Valentine’s Day Decorations and Notes to Trinity’s Home bound

John and Cristina Turney using their artistic gift creating a Valentine's Day greeting to our home bound disciples.

Upcoming Events


March 13, 2025

Special Lenten Opportunity

During Lent, we will gather Thursday evenings beginning March 13th. Beginning at 6:00pm we will share a light meal. At 7:00 Pastor Joel and Chris Prestia will lead a brief service as we observe Lent and immerse ourselves in the season. Please sign up in the Narthex or contact the church office if you plan to attend so that volunteers can prepare the proper amount of food.

March 16, 2025

Adult Forum – Pastor Joel

Pastor Joel will lead a Bible Study entitled 'Humor in the Bible"

March 16, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The Gospel of Matthew. We will be reading Chapter 17.

March 23, 2025

Adult Forum – Holy Trinity History Lesson

Lucy Ervin and Tanya Kevorkian will offer a presentation on Holy Trinity's archives and heritage. They have incredible knowledge on Trinity's history and you'll enjoy hearing and seeing what they will share.

March 23, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The study of the Gospel of Matthew continues with chapter 18.

March 30, 2025

Adult Forum – Let’s stuff some Eggs!

We will gather in Fondersmith Auditorium after worship and stuff Easter Eggs for Holy Trinity's upcoming community Easter Egg Hunt. Please take part, there is no shortage on this kind of egg.

March 30, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk - the Gospel of Matthew. We will be reading chapter 19.

April 6, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

This being the first Sunday of the month, the tradition continues.....Faith Talk – study of Luther's Small Catechism – Apostles’ Creed, Article 1.