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Challenge Grant

 

The purpose of the Holy Trinity Challenge Grant fund is to support initiatives for the development of services to address social, economic or cultural needs in Lancaster County.

Above is our 2026 Challenge Grant winner is the Lancaster Food Hub.  Shown above is Pastor Joel handing off the $5000 check to Paige McFarling, Executive Director at the Food Hub.

Since 2001, the Community Outreach Ministry has awarded a $5,000 Challenge Grant annually. In 2011 the committee awarded two $5,000 grants to commemorate the Challenge Grant‘s 10th anniversary. In 2013 the Challenge Grant awarded $2,500 for existing programs, in addition to the $5,000 Grant for new projects.

For 2025, Anchor Lancaster was awarded the grant.

Priorities in selection of an organization to be awarded a Challenge Grant are:

  1. Address the needs of the most at-risk populations
  2. Provide services which help recipients to move toward living situations of self-support
  3. Empower people to be full participants in the economic, social and cultural life of the community

The process begins with a letter being mailed to all identified organizations in September with a grant request proposal. Our grant reading volunteers privately submit their assessment of each grant, ranking in order those they find the most deserving and why. The top 3-4 ranked organizations are invited to a designated day and time to be interviewed by a separate committee. From that interview process the current year organization is selected to be awarded the grant.

The grant presentation takes place on a Sunday in mid-November at the beginning of the worship service.

Past Recipients Include

Anchor Lancaster

SOWE
ASSETS Lancaster
Bridge of Hope
Clare House
COBYS Family Services
Crispus Attucks
Gaudenzia
Milagro House
The Mix at Arbor Place
Mom’s House
The Threshold Foundation
Transitional Living Center

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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.