First Sunday in Advent Candle Lighting
The Heisey Family led the reading and lighting of the first candle Sunday, December 1st
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. Plus, a special children sermon is offered the 2nd Sunday of every month.
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. During the summer months Trinity does offer Children’s Vacation Bible School and a special Bible story time at 10:45am in Trinity’s cafe on the 2nd Sunday in June, July and August.
Children’s Vacation Bible School
You are invited to “Make Waves” with us Wednesday evenings this summer! Grace Lutheran Church at 517 N. Queen Street is teaming up with Holy Trinity Lutheran to offer an awesome Vacation Bible School! Registration Forms can be found in the Narthex of the church, or register here! Grace Lutheran will host on Wednesdays June 5th, 19th, and July 10th. Trinity will host on Wednesdays June 12th and June 26th. The evening will begin with a family dinner at 5:30 p.m. This is a family-style VBS. All ages are welcome. For questions contact Rachel at [email protected]
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.
Senior Youth Class
The Senior High Youth/College/Young Adult Sunday School Class will meet in the Parish House basement “Youth Room” at 10:45am.
Family News
More Fun at Holy Trinity
Saturday, October 26, Holy Trinity hosted the 3rd annual Reformation Day Candy Festival (a.k.a. the community Trick or Treat). All in all the event went well with 60-ish Trick or Treaters coming through the Parish House playing games, making crafts, and getting lots of candy!
Bonfire at the Petka’s
Beth and Chuck Petka graciously hosted another fall bonfire party at their home. The talented Susan Doyle shows us her "best of show" pumpkin.
Upcoming Events
December 5, 2024
Weekday Advent Worship Opportunity
You're invited to take part in Holy Trinity's Advent series December 5, 12, and 19. We'll begin with a light meal at 6:00 p.m. followed by worship in the chapel at 7:00 p.m. The theme for our Advent services is Faith, Hope, and Love. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we have the proper amount of food prepared.
December 8, 2024
Adult Forum – Advent…since when
Why and it started with......another presentation from Worship and Music Small Group
December 8, 2024
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
The series begins on Advent continues, Jesus teaches the Bible to the disciples on the Road to Emmaus Lesson 2 The Book of Psalms
December 15, 2024
Children’s Christmas Program
Holy Trinity will be entertained during the Adult Education Hour with the annual Christmas Program let by Director of Children and Family Ministry, Rachel Kramer and Organist/Choirmaster, Chris Prestia. The event begins after worship December 15th.
December 15, 2024
Faith Talk following worship in the library and via zoom
No Faith Talk class today, we will enjoy the children's Christmas Program
December 22, 2024
Adult Forum – Christmas Sing Along
We did it in July, you loved it, and we're doing it again. Bring your voice and join us in Fondersmith following worship. Organist and Choirmaster Chris Prestia will play piano(and maybe something else) as we sing along to lyrics that will be scrolling across the screen. Yep, it'll be all things Christmas/Holiday in song and celebration.
December 22, 2024
Faith Talk following worship in the library and via zoom
Advent continues as Jesus teaches the Bible to the disciples on the Road to Emmaus. Lesson 3 – The Prophets
December 24, 2024
Holy Trinity Lutheran Christmas Eve Service
Holy Trinity will host a meaningful Christmas Eve Service. Music will begin at 6:30pm with the celebration and liturgy beginning at 7:00pm. Music will feature the Holy Trinity choir along with strings and brass.
December 25, 2024
Christmas Day Service
Holy Trinity will provide a Christmas Day service beginning at 9:30am in the Chapel located in the Fisher Parish House.
December 29, 2024
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
No class today, we will enjoy the catered brunch following the lessons and carols service.
January 5, 2025
Senior Pastor Joel Installation Service
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate with an Installation Service for Pastor Joel Petruschke at 3:00pm. We will gather for light refreshments after the service in the Fondersmith Auditorium.