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To accomplish our purpose of building a thriving community, Holy Trinity Church partners with these organizations and ministries.

 

Internationally

Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre of Tanzania
http://www.almc.or.tz/

The Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre is a Christian Hospital providing accessible, affordable, and excellent specialized health care in the region. The Centre proclaims the love of Jesus Christ by serving the whole person through provision of specialized care, training and research.

 

Operation Bootstrap Africa.
https://bootstrapafrica.org/

Founded in 1965, Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA) is a non-profit organization that partners with communities in Tanzania, Kenya, and Madagascar. Grounded in a “self-help” philosophy, Bootstrap works in partnership with local groups, uses local resources, and follows local priorities.

 

The Nazareth Project
https://nazarethproject.org/

Nazareth Project (NPI) was founded in 1990 to strengthen the healing and educational ministries of Nazareth Hospital and the School of Nursing in Nazareth, Israel.

 

 Sirua Aulo Water Project
https://siruaaulo.wedid.it/

Founded by Holy Trinity member Eric Slaugh, the goal of the Sirua Aulo Water Project is to provide reliable drinking water to the students, staff, and surrounding community of the Sirua Aulo Academy in Kenya.

 

Regionally

Interfaith Partnership for the Chesapeake
https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/

Our mission is to ignite the power of faith communities in the Chesapeake region to honor all of Creation by working together to protect and restore our shared watershed. There are over *19,000 congregations in the Chesapeake watershed.

 

Lower Susquehanna Synod of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
https://www.lss-elca.org/

Lower Susquehanna Synod is where the hungry are fed as we have been fed by Christ. We welcome all because God welcomes all.

 

Locally

Crispus Attucks Community Center
https://caplanc.org/our-programs/safety-empowerment/crispus-attucks-community-center/

Crispus Attucks Community Center strives to improve the quality of life for youth and families in Lancaster by providing services that promote community prosperity, physical and mental health; and by offering programs and cultural events which preserve the African American heritage.

 

Lancaster Downtown Investment District
http://lancastercityalliance.org/community-resources/lancaster-downtown-investment-district-authority-did/

The Lancaster Downtown Investment District is located in the heart of Lancaster City. Property owners in the DID pay for the services and amenities that help to support a vibrant downtown. Since its creation in 1992, the DID has undergone two boundary expansions at the request of property owners and seen enormous growth as a result of the valuable services it provides. The DID has an executive director and an 11-member Board of Directors consisting of City residents, business owners, and stakeholders. The Lancaster City Alliance manages the Downtown Investment District.

 

Historic Woodward Hill Cemetery
http://www.woodwardhillcemetery.com/

Founded in 1852 by Trinity Lutheran Church, Woodward Hill Cemetery is one of Lancaster’s significant historic sites. The cemetery was the largest and most elaborate of the new “rural” cemeteries established in the mid- nineteenth century, designed as vital open space, allowing for recreation as well as veneration of the dead. The final resting place of many notable clergy, veterans, education, civic and business leaders, Woodward Hill’s best known grave site belongs to James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States. The cemetery occupies 32 acres and contains approximately 13,750 graves. In 2005 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places

 

Lancaster City Merchant Committee
http://lancastercityalliance.org/

The Merchant Committee is an outreach of the Lancaster City Alliance (LCA). The Lancaster City Alliance is a non-profit that cultivates partnerships with business, local communities, the arts, education, non-profits, and government to ensure Lancaster is a clean, safe, and vibrant City for all.

 

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service through Bethany Christian Services
https://www.lirs.org/

For over 80 years, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service has been a champion for refugees and migrants from around the globe. Our legacy of compassionate service has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who have found safety and hope in America’s communities. Our history reflects American Lutherans’ deep immigrant roots and passionate commitment to welcoming newcomers, especially those who are most in need. Through the Long Welcome, we help ensure that refugees and migrants are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities.

 

Parish Resource Center
https://parishresourcecenter.org/

Parish Resource Center, a 501(c)3, was founded 42 years ago in Lancaster. We exist to help organizations which, although diverse in size, mission, and geographical location, seek to serve the common good in their community. Our approach is practical. We share resources and ideas by providing programming to churches and nonprofits. Our aim is to increase the capacity of organizations’ staff, volunteers, and boards so that they can more effectively deliver their goals and mission.

 

Samaritan Counseling Center
https://scclanc.org/

Samaritan Counseling Center fosters hope and healing for the emotional, mental, and relational health of all people.  We recognize that injustice and inequity exist in our community—and at some level, within all of our hearts.  We support health and equality for persons of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, family structures, socioeconomic backgrounds, disabilities, and orientations to spirituality.  We are committed to recognizing and acknowledging our own shortcomings and blinders, to identifying how we may better cultivate diversity and inclusion, and to making our building both literally and figuratively accessible.  At this time and always, we desire to serve while being mindful of the needs for social justice, kindness, caring, humility, and humanity in all that we do.

 

Lancaster County Food Hub
https://lancasterfoodhub.org/

Helping our neighbors thrive through sharing the resources they need most: food, clothing, & shelter all with faith & compassion!

 

Lancaster Chapter of the NAACP (Silver Life Member
https://naacp.org/

The Mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of right of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
https://www.mlkjrfund.org/

The mission of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is to provide scholarships for J.P. McCaskey High School graduating seniors who have been accepted to an accredited higher education program and have demonstrated financial need. Funds will be raised by the Board of Directors and awarded to accomplished students who reflect Dr. King’s ideals of commitment to school, community, family, and faith.

 

Bridge of Hope
https://bridgeofhopeinc.org/

Their mission is to engage Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.  Whether ​you ​are ​an ​individual, ​Christian ​agency ​or ​faith ​community, ​you ​can ​make ​a difference ​in ​ending ​family ​homelessness. ​Start ​making ​an ​impact ​and ​get ​involved.

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)

Consider Giving Here

Family News


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.

More Fun at Trinity Sunday School

Children's Sunday School meets every Sunday Morning at 10:45 a.m. starting in Trinity's Choir room for music time, then the kids will go to classroom 202 (located on the second floor of the Parish House in the corner, behind the choir room) for a Bible Story and Lesson. New faces are always welcome!

Upcoming Events


November 9, 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.

November 9, 2025

Adult Forum – Henry Muhlenburg Jr. with Tanya Kevorkian

Tanya will share with us who was Henry Muhlenberg Jr. (the one who was pastor at Trinity)? Muhlenberg as a Lancaster Renaissance man. Should be very intersting.

November 9, 2025

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Pastor Joel joins faith talk will be joining faith talk, a continuing conversation on Luther's Small Catechism - specifically The Lord's Supper.

November 16, 2025

Adult Forum – The Core Values of Holy Trinity

We have a new Mission Statement. Now it's onto establishing our core values. We will share and ask you for input. Please plan to attend.

November 23, 2025

Adult Forum – Gulliver’s Travels

Well not quite Gulliver's but rather the travels of our nomadic Trinity worshipers. We have many in our flock that have traveled near and far. We'll see how many countries, states, provinces we collectively have visited and maybe hear some tales(mostly true)

November 30, 2025

Advent – The Beginning of a Significant Journey

Pastor Joel and the Worship and Music Small Group will set the table so that you can enjoy the Advent Season. It's more than just parties and concerts. A daily devotional, a weekly service, all in preparation for the coming of the Christ Child.

December 4, 2025

Advent Series

Beginning Thursday December 4th and continuting December 11 and 18, Holy Trinity will host an Advent Series focusing on three groups of characters from the Nativity story. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke alone recorded what we know of the Christ Child's birth. We'll talk about the Wise Men, The Angels, The Innkeeper and look to unravel the mystery a bit. We will meet in Fondersmith for a BYOD(bring your own dinner) and then at 7:00, begin worship. You are encouraged to take part and make this Advent Season an opportunity to grow in your faith and understanding.

December 7, 2025

Adult Forum – Pastor Joel Continuing Series

We will meet in the chapel for forum December 7th with another presentation from Pastor Joel, Let's Listen and Let's Talk.

December 14, 2025

Children and Youth Christmas Program

Trinity's children and youth will take to the stage and present the annual Christmas Pageant. Please plan to attend. We'll enjoy a cookie exchange during coffee fellowship that day as well.

December 21, 2025

Christmas Sing Along

Back by very popular demand........what has become a tradition of sorts, we'll gather after worship for a good ole time singalong of Christmas and Holiday favorites. Maybe you have a request? If so, contact Loren Good and we may be able to work it in amongst the selections. Bring yourselves and your hearty voice. No previous professional singing experience required.

December 28, 2025

Holiday Congretation 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.