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About Holy Trinity Church

Who are the people of Holy Trinity Church?

Nina Sgro running the tech booth for a Sunday worship service.  Just kidding, Doug Pennington is always looking to train worshipers to help….any age.

Our Mission Statement:

We are By God’s Grace a Community Connecting with Christ’s Love for the World.

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.

 

      

Holy Trinity hosts the annual MLK Scholarship Awards program in our Sanctuary.

For 2024, nearly $300,000 in scholarship money was awarded to 50 McCaskey High School seniors.   Giving them a financial boost for their ongoing education.

 

History

Read about the storied history of our Church, our windows and the artists responsible for them.

Learn about the history of Holy Trinity Church

Staff of Holy Trinity Church

Learn about the staff that continue to steward our mission forward.

Learn about our staff

Steeple and Maintenance

Learn about the deep history of our church.

Learn about our church

Make a Gift to Support Our Mission

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)

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Family News


The Annual Holy Trinity Soup-er Bowl Party

After worship we gathered in Fondersmith Auditorium to sample 14 different soup recipes prepared by Trinity Disciples. We played some Super Bowl Trivia and gathered non-perishable food items for the Food Hub.

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


March 19, 2026

Mid Week Lenten Series

Holy Trinity is offering a series of Lenten studies to be held each Thursday. 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.

March 22, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

We dontinue with the Book of Romans, chapter 9.

March 22, 2026

Adult Forum – Galations Part I

Dr. Greg Carey joins us for a two part series on Paul's Epistle.

March 29, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

We continue with the Book of Romans, chapter 10.

March 29, 2026

Adult Forum – Galatians Part II

Dr. Greg Carey completes the two part series on Galatians.

April 2, 2026

Maundy Thursday

We will worship in Fondersmith at 7:00pm, communion is served.

April 3, 2026

Good Friday

We will have two services. At 12 noon in the chapel. At 7:00pm, a Tenebrae service in the Sanctuary.

April 4, 2026

Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt

Festivities begin in Fondersmith at 10:00am. Bring an Easter Basket to collect your eggs.

April 5, 2026

Adult Forum

Easter Sunday, no adult forum scheduled.

April 12, 2026

Adult Forum – What is Low Sunday?

So we had Easter, now what? A presentation by Loren Good.

April 19, 2026

Adult Forum – Breakfast Fellowship Updates

Cathy Dobish, Tim Wentworth, Doug Frazer will share the continuing growth of this ministry

April 26, 2026

Adult Forum – Report from the Vestry

After worship we will gather in Fondersmith for a meal followed by the annual report from the vestry to the congregation.

May 3, 2026

Adult Forum – Dementia

Dawn Hippensteel, Clinical Nurse Specialist- Gerontology at UPMC Pinnacle will share with us the signs of dementia, caregiving for people living with dementia, and types of dementia.

May 17, 2026

Adult Forum – confirmation lessons

Our confirmands will talk with us about their classes, what it's meant to them. Pastor Joel will share some thoughts as well.

May 24, 2026

Lemonade on the Lawn

Celbrating Confirmation Sunday, we will gather on the lawn after worship for Lemonade, lite food and conversation. If it rains, we'll go inside and crumble cookies on the carpet(HA)

May 30, 2026

Lancaster British Brass Band

You are all in for a treat. Well known, and well loved, the 31 person Lancaster British Brass Band will fill Holy Trinity's Sanctuary with musical art. A truly inspiring and "goosebumpy" experience. The concert begins at 4:00pm.