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Penelope delivers an engaging children’s sermon Youth Sunday at Holy Trinity November 16, 2025

 

Nina Sgro “learning” the tech booth!

 

   

Holy Trinity Youth took part in the Lower Susquehanna Synod’s annual retreat for Middle Schoolers, Alive. More than 100 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from Lutheran churches all across the Synod met as one to enjoy the weekend theme “Better Together” – inspired from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s concept of ‘beloved community’ and the premise that EVERY human being has value. Special scripture that we heard this weekend included: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:43-47, and Ephesians 4:1-6.

 

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, December 28, we will gather in Fondersmith following worship for what is now our annual Christmas Brunch.  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, December 28, more to the Christmas Story.  
     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 are back in session and meet Tuesday mornings beginning in the cafe at 9:45am.  Currently we are studying  Walking the Bible, A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses, based on the book by Bruce Feiler.
  • Mary and Tony Applegate continue with 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 continues into late December.

 

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Family News


Christmas Tree Decorating Party

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.

Holy Trinity Youth Reformation Sunday Journey

Trinity Youth took part in a special Reformation journey Sunday, October 26th. Trinity's children and youth had to make a document printing press style, nailed their own 95 Thesis to the castle door, built their own "Mighty Fortress", played 9 pins, and decorated luminaries for All Saints Day! How cool is that?

Fall Foliage Day at Camp Kirchenwald

Disciples from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church joined Grace Lutheran Church and others from around the Lower Susquehanna Synod to attend Fall Foliage Day hosted by Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon, PA. God's creation is so beautiful! Here is a gathering in a pavilion.

Upcoming Events


December 24, 2025

Christmas Eve at Holy Trinity Lutheran

The celebration begins in the Sanctuary with music and carols at 6:30pm. Then at 7:00 we begin the Candelight Service, building to a darkening of the Sanctuary as we sing Silent Night, then following a moment of contemplation a resounding singing of Hark The Herald Angels Sing. For a truly memorable Christmas Eve worship experience, you are encouraged to participate in this Holy Night at Trinity Lutheran. Plenty of FREE parking is availale.

December 25, 2025

Christmas Day at Holy Trinity

We gather in the Chapel to celebrate the birth of the Christ child at 9:30am . Communion is served.

December 28, 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.

December 28, 2025

Holiday Congregation Brunch

Following our service of Lessons and Carols, we will meet in Fondersmith for a celebratory brunch. Please sign up by December 22nd so that we know how much food to prepare and how to set the tables. Food to be prepared by Trinity disciple, Brandon Clouser, a caterer.

December 28, 2025

Faith Talk in the library and via zoom after worship

During Advent, we will use one of Doug Frazer's books, Advent - From Darkness to Light: Devotions for the Season. Fourth Sunday of Advent: From New Life to Final Hope

December 28, 2025

Service of Lessons and Carols

For decades Trinity has celebrated Christmas with this service, the first Sunday after Christmas Day. It is rich with music and readings. A fine way to celebrate together.