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Breakfast Fellowship
The Sunday Morning Breakfast Fellowship begins with coffee and conversation at 7:00 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 2023, 9,690 meals were served at Breakfast Fellowship. This number includes hot breakfast and lunches, averaging 70 lunches and 118 breakfasts per week.
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 and supported financially by the Breakfast Fellowship.
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Easter Egg Stuffing Party
A Fish Fry, featuring cod tenderloin, seared boneless chicken breast, and potato au gratin were served(just kidding....fish sticks, chicken nuggets and fries) before the annual "egg stuffing" party began. All in preparation for Holy Trinity's Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Holy Trinity Journey Through Holy Week
After our education hour Palm Sunday, Rachel Kramer, Director of Children and Family Ministry, led an interactive event taking our youngest disciples on a Holy Week journey beginning with Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his death on the cross. Here, Judy Kitsock is coordinating a prayer box activity.
Hudson Heisey Playing the Postlude
Hudson once again shared his talent with the Trinity faithful. This time, playing the Postlude Sunday, March 17th.
Upcoming Events
March 28, 2024
Maundy Thursday
Worship in Fondersmith Auditorium with Holy Communion beginning at 7:00pm
March 29, 2024
Good Friday
Service with St. Mark Passion Reading at Noon, in the Chapel. Tenebrae Service beginning at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
March 30, 2024
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will hold the annual community Easter Egg Saturday,March 30th beginning at 10:00 a.m. This event will be rain or shine! Tell your friends and neighbors! (and, if you wish, bring your own basket)
March 31, 2024
Faith Talk in the library and via zoom beginning at 10:45am
John 21:1-19 A Miraculous Catch of Fish, Jesus restores Simon Peter
March 31, 2024
Easter Sunday Coffee Fellowship
While there will be no adult forum presentation, we will gather in the auditorium after worship for fellowship.
March 31, 2024
Easter Sunday
Celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. Easter Worship service beginning at 9:30am in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion.
April 4, 2024
Quest for Learning (Spring classes begin)
Spring 2024 Quest for Learning begin April 4th. Classes are held in the Parish House and Sanctuary. You can get more details at https://www.questlancaster.org/
April 5, 2024
Silent Movie Night with Don Kinnier showing Buster Keaton “College”
Don Kinnier will bring a silent movie to life when he returns to Holy Trinity for this special event. The 1927 Buster Keaton film, "College" will be on the big screen. Keaton stars as Ronald, an idealistic freshman who attends Clayton College for a higher education but soon finds himself fighting for the heart of his beloved coed, Mary(Anne Cornwall) . The film is a rousing, hilarious spoof on campus life. Please join us in the sanctuary for this special evening. The show begins at 7:00pm
April 7, 2024
Adult Forum – International Ministry at Holy Trinity
Loren Good lead a panel discussion with members of the International Ministry Committee. We'll learn about their work and mission.
April 7, 2024
Faith Talk in the library and via zoom beginning at 10:45am
John 21:20-25 We have completed the Gospel of John – Review and Reflection – Next week we will start a new series, Basically Lutheran.
April 14, 2024
Faith Talk in the library and via zoom beginning at 10:45am
New Series – Basically Lutheran. The Five Solas of the Reformation
April 21, 2024
Adult Forum – The ELCA – Young Adults in Mission(YAGM)
Quentin Bernhard – an alum of this mission who was part of the cohort in Senegal will share his experience about this wonderful ministry.
April 27, 2024
African American Historical Society Annual Tea at Trinity
The South Central, PA chapter will hold their Annual Tea event Saturday, April 27th at Holy Trinity.
April 28, 2024
Annual report to the congregation from the Vestry
In lieu of adult forum we will gather in the auditorium after worship for fellowship and a meal followed by an annual report from vestry. Please plan to attend. Another opportunity to listen and ask questions.
May 5, 2024
Adult Forum – We’re having a baby shower!!!
The Easter season commemorates the time that Jesus spent with his disciples following the resurrection, prior to his ascension. To mark this special time in our church calendar, we are celebrating with a Baby Shower for Bethany Christian Services! A crib will appear in the narthex April 7th through May 5th. Please drop a Baby Shower gift of diapers before or after worship. Then, join the party Sunday, May 5th following worship during the Forum in Fondersmith Auditorium for special refreshments and Baby Shower games!
May 17, 2024
MLK Scholarship Event
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church hosts the 43rd annual MLK Scholarship Event. Scholarships are awarded to JP McCaskey seniors. In 2023 more than $250,000 was given.
July 12, 2024
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold their annual convention in Lancaster, July of 2024. They have chosen Holy Trinity Lutheran Church to host the memorial service. Our historic and beautiful sanctuary is a fitting venue for such an occasion.