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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


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.

Holy Trinity Youth Reformation Sunday Journey

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?

Upcoming Events


January 18, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 2

January 18, 2026

Adult Forum – International Ministries – 2026 Valentine Project

The International Ministries Small Group has invited Howard Good to talk with us about the 2026 Valentine Project.

January 18, 2026

Martin Luther King Memorial Service

Holy Trinity hosts the annual MLK Memorial Service which is led by the Lancaster Chapter of the NAACP. The Reception and Health Fair begins at 3:00 pm in Fondersmith Auditorium and the Commeration Service begins at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary.

January 25, 2026

Faith Talk in the library and via zoom after worship

Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 2

January 25, 2026

Adult Forum – Lancaster and the Underground Railroad Part 1

Silvia Cavenaugh and Nelson Polite (First of a two-part series on Lancaster and the Underground Railroad)

February 1, 2026

Adult Forum – Lancaster and the Underground Railroad Part 2

Silvia Cavenaugh and Nelson Polite (Second of a two-part series on Lancaster and the Underground Railroad)

February 1, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 3

February 6, 2026

Holy Trinity Lutheran First Friday Speaker Series

Join us at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke Street on Friday, February 6th for a First Friday Speaker Series. Church bells will ring at 5 pm, followed by refreshments and a short organ performance. The main speaker presentation will start at 5:30 pm with Tanya Kevorkian presenting “G.H.E. (Henry) Muhlenberg, 1753-1815, Renaissance Man in Lancaster: Botanist, Pastor, Farmer, Healer, and More.” All activities will be held in the Church Sanctuary. Parking in our lot is free.

February 8, 2026

Holy Trinity Lutheran “Soup” -er Bowl Party.

To celebrate the end of our "Soup"-er Bowl Food Drive for the Lancaster Food Hub, we will celebrate with a Soup Potluck following worship. We will also have games like soup trivia to play. It'll be a rollicking fun time, plan to attend.

February 15, 2026

Adult Forum – Lutheran Camping Opportunities for All Ages

Zach Weiss director of Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon, will share the many intergenerational offerings coming up in 2026. If you thought Lutheran Camp was just for kids, think again. Weather you're 8, 18 or 80.....Zach has a program for you.

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.

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 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