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International Ministry

The International Ministries Committee is committed to helping raise awareness that Holy Trinity is a member of Christ’s global church, sharing the message of love and grace with our international brothers and sisters in Christ.

The intent of the ministry is to fulfill Christ’s commandment to go into all the world and spread the gospel, to learn about the challenges Christians confront practicing their faith under sometimes difficult circumstances, to respond to suffering caused by natural and manmade disasters, and to be enriched by learning how other cultures celebrate and express their Christian faith.

Holy Trinity’s international ministries projects have included:

  • refugee resettlement
  • support for a Valentine Appeal each year dedicated to a specific need around the world
  • working to help distribute clothing and other supplies through Lutheran World Relief
  • hosting visitors to discuss their experiences.

The committee helps to support financially a variety of entities like

  • the Arusha Lutheran Medical Center
  • MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School in Tanzania
  • the Nazareth Hospital School of Nursing in Israel
  • the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program, and other worthwhile organizations.

 

Opportunities to Help

  • Travel to the World Relief East Coast Distribution Center to volunteer in in New Windsor, MD, to deliver donated supplies and to volunteer in their warehouse for a day.
  • Contribute to the Annual Valentine Appeal to raise funds for an international project.
  • Donate supplies to assemble LWR health and/or school kits.
  • Serve on the International Ministries committee.

 

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Make a Gift to Support Our Mission

At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, we believe and teach that all we have is a Gift from God. As good stewards of these gifts, we share as we are able with sacrifice and gratitude.Through our generosity we can express our Love, Faith and Thanksgiving. As the Psalmist writes: “The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” (Psalms 24.1)

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Family News

Christmas Eve 2026

Organist and Choirmaster Chris Prestia singing "O Holy Night" accompanied by Joyce Gundrum

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?

Upcoming Events

January 18, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 2

January 18, 2026

Adult Forum – International Ministries – 2026 Valentine Project

The International Ministries Small Group has invited Howard Good to talk with us about the 2026 Valentine Project.

January 18, 2026

Martin Luther King Memorial Service

Holy Trinity hosts the annual MLK Memorial Service which is led by the Lancaster Chapter of the NAACP. The Reception and Health Fair begins at 3:00 pm in Fondersmith Auditorium and the Commeration Service begins at 5:00pm in the Sanctuary.

January 25, 2026

Faith Talk in the library and via zoom after worship

Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 2

January 25, 2026

Adult Forum – Lancaster and the Underground Railroad Part 1

Silvia Cavenaugh and Nelson Polite (First of a two-part series on Lancaster and the Underground Railroad)

February 1, 2026

Adult Forum – Lancaster and the Underground Railroad Part 2

Silvia Cavenaugh and Nelson Polite (Second of a two-part series on Lancaster and the Underground Railroad)

February 1, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 3

February 6, 2026

Holy Trinity Lutheran First Friday Speaker Series

Join us at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke Street on Friday, February 6th for a First Friday Speaker Series. Church bells will ring at 5 pm, followed by refreshments and a short organ performance. The main speaker presentation will start at 5:30 pm with Tanya Kevorkian presenting “G.H.E. (Henry) Muhlenberg, 1753-1815, Renaissance Man in Lancaster: Botanist, Pastor, Farmer, Healer, and More.” All activities will be held in the Church Sanctuary. Parking in our lot is free.

February 8, 2026

Holy Trinity Lutheran “Soup” -er Bowl Party.

To celebrate the end of our "Soup"-er Bowl Food Drive for the Lancaster Food Hub, we will celebrate with a Soup Potluck following worship. We will also have games like soup trivia to play. It'll be a rollicking fun time, plan to attend.

February 15, 2026

Adult Forum – Lutheran Camping Opportunities for All Ages

Zach Weiss director of Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon, will share the many intergenerational offerings coming up in 2026. If you thought Lutheran Camp was just for kids, think again. Weather you're 8, 18 or 80.....Zach has a program for you.

February 22, 2026

Adult Forum – Let’s Talk About the Season of Lent

The meaning, significance, tradtions, history of the Lenten Season presented by Loren Good.

March 8, 2026

Adult Forum – Ukraine/Russia Conflict Part I

“Divided at the Heart: Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of the Russia / Ukraine Conflict”. With Pen Hoover Part I.

March 15, 2026

Adult Forum – The Ukraine/Russia Conflict Part II

“Divided at the Heart: Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of the Russia / Ukraine Conflict”. With Pen Hoover Part II