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
August 7, 2026
First Friday Event
Join Trinity Lutheran Church for a Trinity First Friday Speaker Series event. Randy Harris of LancasterHistory.org, will present “Uncovering & Preserving Our Underground Railroad Heritage: Stories of People and Places Across the Commonwealth.” The evening begins at 5 pm with the playing of the Church bells and a short organ demonstration. The speaker presentation will start at 5:30 pm followed by sanctuary tours and refreshments. All activities will be held in the Church Sanctuary at the corner of Duke and Mifflin Streets. Free parking is provided.
August 9, 2026
Holy Trinity Fun Raiser Collection of Donations
Starting Sunday, August 9th to Wednesday, August 12th, Holy Trinity will be accepting donations of new or gently used men's, women's, and children's clothing; accessories, such as, shoes, purses/wallets, backpacks, hats, belts, scarves, ties, jewelry; plastic toys, board games, dolls, puzzles, toy cars; housewares, such as, pots/pans, dishes/stoneware, glassware; and, pet items.
August 9, 2026
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
Faith Talk continues the study of the Gospel of Luke. Chapter 2:41–52 and Chapter 3:1–22.
August 9, 2026
Adult Forum – The Old Testament
We'll take a dive into the Old Testament. Presentation led by Loren Good.
August 15, 2026
Holy Trinity Fun Raiser Event
Holy Trinity will be giving away all items collected over the past few days. We're calling it a Yard Sale, but we aren't raising money just fun! Our Yard Sale "Fun"-raiser starts at 8 am and goes until 11 am.
August 16, 2026
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
Faith Talk continues with the exploration of the Gospel of Luke, the 3rd chapter.
August 16, 2026
Adult Forum – Pastor Joel
Pastor Joel will lead a conversation, part of a continuing series....Let's Listen, Let's Talk.
August 23, 2026
Back to School Blessing
All students, teachers, and school administrators are invited to come forward for a special blessing during worship today. This is an annual occurrence at Holy Trinity we lift our students as well as those charged with their educational development.
August 23, 2026
Back to School Offering
Trinity will collect a special offering to benefit the Families In Transition Program or FIT. The FIT program helps remove barriers keeping students from education who are experiencing homelessness by supplying them with school supplies, transportation, personal care items, and some clothing. These special offerings will be collected August 23rd, August 30th, and September 6th. Please write "FIT" in the memo section of your checks! If you wish to give cash, please, put the money in an envelope marked "FIT".
August 23, 2026
Adult Forum – Cliff Eshbach – Tanzania update
Reverend Cliff Eshbach will share what was seen, heard, and experienced by a group of missionaries just having returned from Tanzania.
August 23, 2026
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
Doug Frazer continues with the study of Luke with chapter 4 verses 31-44.
August 30, 2026
Adult Forum – Worship and Music…the 2nd part
Organist and Choirmaster Chris Prestia will talk with us about music at Holy Trinity. What we sing and hear. Why. The relevance of music in our worship.
August 30, 2026
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
Doug Frazer continues with the study of Luke Chapter 5 verses 1-39
September 6, 2026
Lemonade on the Lawn
Our final lawn event for the summer. If the weather is inclement, we'll move inside.
September 13, 2026
God’s Work Our Hands
God's Work, Our Hands Sunday - Christian Education Classes for children and youth will start up on Sunday, September 13 for God's Work, Our Hands Sunday.
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.