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Growing in Faith and Spirit

Vacation Bible School 2025.   Once again Holy Trinity partnered with Grace Lutheran to jointly offer this opportunity.   Below are some photos from this year, with the theme being Daniel, from Jerusalem to Babylon.

        

 

     

 

 

Sunday, August 17th, all students, teachers and school staff.   Rachel Kramer had a gift bag for all students.

 

As Lutherans, the foundation of what we teach is grounded in the words of Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.

Read it here:  Luther’s Small Catechism

Children’s Learning

Children are welcome at Trinity, we want to share Jesus’ love with them, and help parents raise their children in faith. Children gather for music time at 10:45 a.m. in the Parish House Choir room. Then children go to classroom 202 (behind the Choir room) for a Bible story, a craft, and/or play a Bible Story game. In addition to Sunday morning learning, activities for families and children are held throughout the year. With questions, please contact Rachel Kramer, Director of Children and Family Ministry.  You can reach Rachel via email at [email protected] or call the church office at 717.397.4075.

 

 

Junior High Learning

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. Trinity’s confirmation program is a 3 year rotation. One year the students study the Old Testament, one year the students drive deeper into the New Testament, and one year the students hear all about Lutheran Theology. At the end of the program students get the opportunity to affirm their baptisms during worship and celebrate afterwards with a special Trinity Fellowship time.

Adult Learning

Each Sunday, learning opportunities for adults are offered after worship and are preceded by a time of coffee and lite snack fellowship.

  • The Adult Forum is topical and explores current faith and social issues.  For a list of topics by date, please reference the monthly newsletter.  Sunday, September 21, Drew Snyder will talk with us about the importance of personal safety and self awareness.   Drew is on the Borough of Columbia Police Department and is a Trinity disciple since birth.  Adult forum meets in Fondersmith Auditorium following worship.
  • Faith Talk focuses on Scripture and Theology, hosting a hearty discussion of.  The discussion is led by Doug Frazer and Tim Wentworth.  Sunday, September 21,  the study of the Sunday Lectionary continues.  Faith Talk past lessons are available at: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithTalk-HolyTrinity   Additionally, Doug has developed another valuable resource.   Check it out here:  http://www.spiritusetlogos.com
  • TWIST(Trinity Women in Study Together)  All are welcome to join whenever you can.  We begin meeting again September 16th.   We open with a video followed by a lively discussion…no previous reading required.   Our first study for the fall is Adam Hamilton’s series on Moses.  From Egypt to Mt. Sinai, the Nile to The Red Sea and ultimately 40 years in the wilderness.  The group meets Tuesday mornings  in the Trinity Cafe at 9:45am.
  • Mary and Tony Applegate are again offering a study on the C.S. Lewis Chronicales of Narnia series.   There is a lot of ‘there’ there.   You need not purchase books, they will be provided.  The class begins September 14, continuing for 10 weeks.
  • TWIST, is back….a study of Adam Hamilton’s series on Moses’s trip through the Nile.

 

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Family News


A great kickoff to the new Church School Year

Sunday, September 7th, Trinity kicked off the Church Sunday School Year with an all ages congregational Talent Show! We heard a variety of music, jokes, and a skit. A special thank you to all our performers and for those that attended, it was a great experience. For more photos, visit Trinity's FB page.

July Summer Family Prayer Time

Families made a "prayer cross." located in Trinity's narthex. You are invited to write down a prayer on the colorful slips of paper beside the cross and then roll up your prayer and stick it in the "prayer cross" as a reminder that God is the answer to all our needs.

First Friday in July at Holy Trinity Lutheran

Trinity celebrated Lancaster's First Friday July 4th with outdoor games! Our resident chess coach showed off some smart moves for the games of chess. Save the date and join us Friday, August 1st at 5:00 pm for more family fun during Lancaster's First Fridays celebrations.

Upcoming Events


September 21, 2025

Adult Forum with Drew Snyder

Columbia Borough Police Officer, Drew Snyder will talk with us about "Personal Safety and Awareness". Things you should know for your well being and that of your family and friends.

September 21, 2025

C.S. Lewis The Chronicles Of Narnia

The study of presented by Mary and Tony Appplegate on C.S. Lewis's well read series, The Chronicles of Narnia continues. The Applegates will share their study of the books, take a deep dive into themes, good vs. evil, the purpose of the writer as the tale is told. Books will be provided. For all interested, the group will meet in the cafe at start of the education hour.....approximately 11am.

September 21, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The teaching on the upcoming Sunday lectionary continues

September 28, 2025

Adult Forum with Pastor Joel

A continuing series with Pastor Joel leading a discussion...we talk and listen to one another on a topic relevant for the day.

September 28, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

No Faith Talk today. We will join the forum for Pastor Joe's presentation.

October 5, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

It being the first Sunday in the month, the study will be on Luther's Small Catechism.

October 5, 2025

Adult Forum – Habitat for Humanity

Representatives from Lancaster Habitat for Humanity will share their recent works and outlooks for the future

October 5, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

It being the first Sunday of the month, Doug will teach on Luther's Small Catechism.

October 12, 2025

Adult Forum – The Christian Church Reformation Part One

The first in a two part series where we will dig a bit deeper into the Reformation of Luther's Day. There was a lot going on in Europe and the Near East at the time. Let's be open to learning more about this critical event in the history and evolution of "The Church"

October 19, 2025

Adult Forum – The Christian Reformation Part Two

We continue with the second in a two part series. The Arts were impacted and influenced greatly during the Reformation period. We'll take a look at this along with some other historical perspectives.

October 26, 2025

Adult Forum – Konde Diocese

In August we heard from Reverend Cliff Eschbach on his most recent trip to the Konde Diocese in Tanzania. On this day, representatives from the Diocese will present to us the wonderful things happening there and the challenges they face.