The winter weather certainly did not put a freeze on our annual Christmas Program! It was a beautiful show full of carols with audience participation, instrument solos and collaborations, and the story telling of Jesus’ birth by Trinity’s children and confirmation youth. Sunday School and Confirmation is now on a winter break. Class will start up again on Sunday, January 4th, 2026! Come join us.
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. For questions contact rachel@trinitylancaster.org.
Penelope Kramer delivers the Children’s Sermon Youth Sunday at Holy Trinity November 16, 2025
Children are welcome at Holy Trinity! Our littlest disciples are welcome to worship with us on Sunday Mornings. There are children’s bulletins and children worship activity bags available in the Narthex of the sanctuary.
Children’s Sunday School meets at 10:45am starting in Trinity’s Chapel for music time, then the kids will go to room 202 (located on the second floor of the Parish House in the corner behind the choir room) for a Bible story and lesson. Sunday School begins after Labor Day weekend in September and continues through the weekend before Memorial Day.
Please contact Rachel Kramer with questions at rachel@trinitylancaster.org
Confirmation age kids, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will join the Sunday School for music time at 10:45am starting in Trinity’s Chapel. Afterwards, will go to room 205(across the hall from the choir room on the 2nd floor of the Parish House) for a lesson.
Vacation Bible School
Holy Trinity and Grace Lutheran jointly offered VBS in the Summers of 2024 and 2025.
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.
Organist and Choirmaster Chris Prestia singing "O Holy Night" accompanied by Joyce Gundrum
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.
March 19, 2026
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
We dontinue with the Book of Romans, chapter 9.
March 22, 2026
Dr. Greg Carey joins us for a two part series on Paul's Epistle.
March 29, 2026
We continue with the Book of Romans, chapter 10.
March 29, 2026
Dr. Greg Carey completes the two part series on Galatians.
April 2, 2026
We will worship in Fondersmith at 7:00pm, communion is served.
April 3, 2026
We will have two services. At 12 noon in the chapel. At 7:00pm, a Tenebrae service in the Sanctuary.
April 4, 2026
Festivities begin in Fondersmith at 10:00am. Bring an Easter Basket to collect your eggs.
April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday, no adult forum scheduled.
April 12, 2026
So we had Easter, now what? A presentation by Loren Good.
April 19, 2026
Cathy Dobish, Tim Wentworth, Doug Frazer will share the continuing growth of this ministry
April 26, 2026
After worship we will gather in Fondersmith for a meal followed by the annual report from the vestry to the congregation.
May 3, 2026
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
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
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
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.
