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.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church held its final confirmation class for the 2025/2026 year. Below is a photo of our proud confirmands, each holding up their fingers representing how many years of confirmation he or she has completed. Sunday, May 17th Natalie Dommel and Penelope Kramer presented a topic they have learned during their years in Confirmation. Then, as of Sunday, May 24th they are formally confirmed disciples of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
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
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 Class
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.
Family News
Holy Trinity at the Lancaster Barnstormers
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!
Bible School Science Mondays
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.
Upcoming Events
September 20, 2026
Worship and Picnic in the Park
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.
September 27, 2026
Faith Talk in the Library following worship and via zoom
We continue the study of Luke with Chapter 7 verses 1-50
October 4, 2026
Adult Forum Challenging Scriptures
For sure there are some challenging scriptures in the Bible. Loren Good will lead us through a few of these as we discern the who, what, and the why of author intended.
October 4, 2026
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
The Study of Luke continues. This week, chapter 8.
October 11, 2026
Annual Trinity Bonfire
Fall Fellowship Bonfire The evening will get started at 5pm, with Potluck style dinner. The church will supply hot dogs and the fixings for s'mores. Please bring a side dish to share. We'll have corn hole boards set up and Fall crafts to make. If you are able, please bring an extra lawn chair or two with you.
October 11, 2026
Adult Forum – Water Street Rescue Mission
Maria Schaszberger from the Water Street Rescue Mission will share the latest with this great organization so vital to our community.
October 18, 2026
Lancaster Crop Walk
Holy Trinity is a registered team for the Lancaster Crop Hunger Walk. If you wish to join the team or make a donation, please see Rachel Kramer. No one in this world should be hungry. That's why the CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a gathering of people in a place. It's part of a movement, taking steps and raising funds together to provide meals for those in our own community who need them - and supporting programs that create greater food security in communities all around the world.
October 25, 2026
Adult Forum – The Reformation
Pastor Joel will share thoughts on Martin Luther's lead up to The Reformation.