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Trinity celebrated the Rite of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. It was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on two young ladies who promised  to do their personal best to follow the teachings of Jesus by acting in Love.”  Congratulations to Natalie and Penelope.

 

 

Holy Trinity’s confirmands in 2026 delivered a fine presentation on their confirmation education experience.   Natalie Dommel and Penelope Kramer offered wonderful insights on what it meant to each of them.

 

 

 

A BIG THANK YOU to Joyce Gundrum and to Trinity’s children and youth for sharing their musical talents with us this past Mother’s Day! If you missed their special anthem, you can watch the worship service on our Facebook Page or go to trinitylancaster.org and click on the worship tab to view past services.

 

Register now for God’s Wonder Lab, Science Mondays VBS. This is a collaborative ministry between Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. The dates are: June 8th, June 15th, June 22nd, June 29th, and July 6th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603 will host our VBS. Registration forms can be found in the church Narthex. For questions please see Rachel Kramer, rachel@trinitylancaster.org.

2026 VBS Registration Form

 

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’s learning school and confirmation classes have concluded for the current church school year.  We will return September 13th.   In the meantime, please contact Rachel Kramer, Director of Children and Family Ministry with any questions.  You can reach Rachel via email at rachel@trinitylancaster.org 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, June 7th, Matt Johnson from Church World Services will present on the latest in immigration and refugee status.  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, June 7th, the group will study the book of Romans, the 11th chapter.  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)  TWIST will be back in session in the fall after a summertime hiatus.

 

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Family News


Celebrating Trinity’s New Confirmands

Trinity celebrated the Rite of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. It was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on two young ladies who promised to do their personal best to follow the teachings of Jesus by acting in Love." Congratulations to Natalie and Penelope.

Our Hunger Planters are Back for 2026

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church's Hunger Planter Ministry is back! Trinity is offering free fresh and healthy vegetables to our downtown Lancaster neighbors. We are looking for volunteers to water and prune our Hunger Planters this summer so they will grow and help feed our community.

Annual Vestry Report to the Congregation

Sunday, April 26th Holy Trinity's Vestry delivered their annual report. Following worship, we gathered in Fondersmith Auditorium for lunch followed by the presentation.

Upcoming Events


June 4, 2026

Urban Air Fundraiser

Trinity's Youth Ministry is hosting an Urban Air "Spirit Night!" Anyone is allowed to attend so please invite your friends and neighbors to join you at Urban Air Adventure Park. Mention Holy Trinity Lutheran Church when you purchase your tickets to get a discount on Platinum Passes! For more information contact Rachel, rachel@trinitylancaster.org.

June 5, 2026

First Friday at Holy Trinity

Jim Gerhart, Local History Researcher, presents New Insights into the Development of Lancaster in the 18th Century. Free Parking, no admission. Festivities begin at 5:00pm with a ringing of our bells. Refreshments served.

June 7, 2026

Adult Forum – Immigration and Refugees

Matt Johnson from Church World Services will talk with us about current immigration and refugee challenges.

June 7, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Our study continues in the book of Romans. We'll start the month with chapter 11.

June 8, 2026

Science Mondays Vacation Bible School!

Register now for God's Wonder Lab, Science Mondays VBS. This is a collaborative ministry between Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. The dates are: June 8th, June 15th, June 22nd, June 29th, and July 6th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603 will host our VBS. Registration forms can be found in the church Narthex. For questions please see Rachel Kramer, rachel@trinitylancaster.org.

June 10, 2026

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Trinity is the Nonprofit of the Night at the Lancaster Stormers on Wednesday, June 10th. The gates open at 5:45 pm. Our choir will kick things off with the singing of the National Anthem at the Baseball game! The first pitch, which will be thrown by one of our confirmation students, Hudson, will happen at 6:45 pm. Tickets can be purchased via a check in the offering plate, writing Stormers in the memo.

June 14, 2026

Adult Forum – Why We Do What We Do in Worship

Pastor Joel and Loren Good will share some of the what, why and how we act out or worship services.

June 14, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

We will look to complete the study of Romans Chapter 11.

June 21, 2026

Adult Forum – Young Henry Muhlenberg

Tanya Kevorkian - Young Henry Muhlenberg Jr.'s School Discipline Issues.

June 21, 2026

Bow Tie Sunday

On Sunday, June 21st, Father's Day, Holy Trinity is celebrating our very first ever Bow Tie Sunday. This tradition of wearing bows to church came from a vision St. Jerome had of Jesus leading him through a rocky place with a rope tied around his waist. His vision is commemorated annually by having parishioners wear bows to church in their hair, on their clothes, or around their necks as an elegant bow tie. Looking forward to seeing you all " bowed up".

June 21, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

We will begin to take a look at Romans Chapter 12.

June 28, 2026

Adult Forum – Peace and Justice

Peace and Justice in the Bible and at Holy Trinity today

June 28, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

We will conclude our study of the 12th chapter of Romans

July 5, 2026

Worship July 4th weekend at Holy Trinity

In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our country, Holy Trinity's worship service will be tailored to the occasion. A pipe and drum prelude processional followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The sermon that day will explore a message relevant to the celebration.

July 8, 2026

Declaration of Independence Reading

At 12 noon July 8th, several downtown church communities will gather at Lancaster's Penn Square and deliver a reading of the Declaration of Independence. It was on this day in 1776, the the Declaration was first heard in Lancaster.