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Breakfast Fellowship
Cathy Dobish Preparing Holy Trinity French Toast for our early worshipers.
Trinity Choir Sings during Breakfast Fellowship Sunday October 12, 2025
The Sunday Morning Breakfast Fellowship begins with coffee and conversation at 7:15 a.m in The Fondersmith Auditorium. At 7:45am we serve a hot breakfast and at 8:15am, an informal worship service is offered with communion once per month. This weekly ministry wraps up by 8:45. All are invited We welcome all women, men, and children who are homeless and/or living under very difficult financial circumstances. In November of 2025, a new monthly record was set with 1,380 meals served at Breakfast Fellowship. This number includes hot breakfast and lunches.
View the 30th Anniversary of our ministry here:
Our volunteers aid in picking up donated food, preparing the meal, serving, cleaning, and then setting up our auditorium for the weekly Sunday Forum.
The emphasis is on providing a cooked, nutritious breakfast supplemented with fruit, cereal, baked goods and pastries, and beverages. There have been many people uplifted spiritually by the Breakfast Fellowship.
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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 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
June 23, 2026
Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits
International Ministries is collecting LWR Personal Care Kits from Sunday June 28 – August 2nd. Assembled kits can be dropped in collection bins located the church narthex on Sunday mornings or at the church office during the week. LWR Personal Care Kit instructions can be found at https://lwr.org/kits/personal-care-kits. Or, visit our International Ministry Page and click on the "here" link. Please Contact Sally Bair or Bruce Stauffer if you have any questions.
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
June 29, 2026
Science Mondays Vacation Bible School!
Summer Vacation Bible School continues on Monday evenings through July 6th beginning at 6:00pm, concluding at 8:00pm. This year's theme is God's Wonder Lab, Science Monday. A collaborative ministry between Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. Grace Lutheran Church is hosting each week at 517 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603. For questions please contact Rachel Kramer, rachel@trinitylancaster.org.
July 3, 2026
Holy Trinity First Friday
Holy Trinity hosts a timely presentation Friday, July 3rd. Tim Slaugh will talk about the role Holy Trinity played in the Revolutionary War. It was a prominent role to be sure. The evening begins with a ringing of the bells at 5:00 followed by a short organ performance. The presentation begins at 5:30 and concludes by 6:00 with historical tours offered afterwards for those interested.
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 5, 2026
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
Our journey through the book of Romans continues with Chapter 14.
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.
July 12, 2026
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
We will continue studying Paul's teaching in the Book Of Romans, chapter 15.
July 12, 2026
Adult Forum, Let’s Listen Let’s Talk with Pastor Joel
An ongoing series with Pastor Joel where he will address a particular topic and we'll have a conversation around that.
July 19, 2026
Adult Forum – Holy Trinity Going Solar, In Part
We will hear from representatives of the ad hoc small group that has been working with Solar providers to help Trinity with energy efficiency.
July 26, 2026
Adult Forum – it’s all about the Bees, Honey that is
Christina Seldomridge, apiarist(beekeeper) will talk with us about the importance of this small insect in God's creation. There's more to what they do than manufacture honey.