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.
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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!
A great kickoff to the new Church School Year
Sunday, September 7th, Trinity kicked off the Church Sunday School Year with an all ages congregational Talent Show! We heard a variety of music, jokes, and a skit. A special thank you to all our performers and for those that attended, it was a great experience. For more photos, visit Trinity's FB page.
July Summer Family Prayer Time
Families made a "prayer cross." located in Trinity's narthex. You are invited to write down a prayer on the colorful slips of paper beside the cross and then roll up your prayer and stick it in the "prayer cross" as a reminder that God is the answer to all our needs.
Upcoming Events
October 16, 2025
Lancaster Shakespeare Theater
The Lancaster Shakespeare Theater Group will be presenting Streamers by David Rabe in Fondersmith Auditorium through October 26. Please visit https://lancastershakespeare.org/shows/ for tickets and other information about show dates and times.
October 19, 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.
October 19, 2025
Adult Forum – The Christian Reformation Part Two
We continue with the second in a two part series. The Arts were impacted and influenced greatly during the Reformation period. We'll take a look at this along with some other historical perspectives.
October 19, 2025
Annual Holy Trinity Bonfire Event
Again this year, Chuck and Beth Petka are hosting a fall bonfire at their home. We'll enjoy a potluck dinner, fellowship, games, and a pumpkin decorating contest with a prize being awarded to the "best of show". If interested in attending(and hope you are), reach out to Rachel Kramer for details, [email protected]
October 19, 2025
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
Faith Talk will continue our Lectionary Texts study – the worship texts for October 26, 2025
October 26, 2025
Adult Forum – Konde Diocese
In August we heard from Reverend Cliff Eschbach on his most recent trip to the Konde Diocese in Tanzania. On this day, representatives from the Diocese will present to us the wonderful things happening there and the challenges they face.
October 26, 2025
Lutheran Camping Fall Foliage Day!
Summer is in the review mirror but the fun and outdoor minstry continues at Camp Kirkenwald with a celebration of Fall. If interested in being a part of a group from Trinity to attend this event please contact Rachel Kramer at [email protected] Activities include hiking, pumpkin painting, canoeing, hayrides, outdoor worship, and a picnic supper. There is a $15.00 charge to cover the cost of the evening meal.
October 26, 2025
Faith Talk After worship in the library and via zoom
Faith Talk will continue our Lectionary Texts study – the worship texts for November 2, 2025
November 2, 2025
Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom
Faith Talk will continue our Lectionary Texts study – the worship texts for November 9, 2025
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.