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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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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Trinity Youth Journey Through Holy Week
Sunday School children heard the stories of Palm Sunday, Jesus Cleansing the Temple, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday with crafts and activities that supported each story!
Holy Trinity Lutheran Children
For the third Sunday in Lent, Trinity enjoyed a special prelude to our service performed by youth under the direction of Joyce Gundrum
Easter Egg Stuffing Party
After worship March 30th, we gathered in Fondersmith Auditorium to stuff eggs for the upcoming community Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19th.
Upcoming Events
May 16, 2025
MLK Scholarship Program
Holy Trinity will host the annual MLK Scholarship Awards program again in 2025. It is expected that Lancaster School District graduates will collectively receive more than $300,000 in scholarship funds for continuing education.
May 18, 2025
Church School coming to a close for the season….not really
Summer Family Prayer Time. Trinity's Last Day of Sunday School and Confirmation for the program year is Sunday, May 18th. However, over the summer Trinity Families are invited to join Rachel in the cafe at 11:00 am for Summer Family Prayer Time on the 2nd Sunday of the summer months: June 8th, July 13th, and August 10th. We'll be studying the Lord's Prayer - why do we say it every Sunday and what does it mean?
May 18, 2025
Adult Forum – TBD(see below)
TBD....no, not to be determined. Our presentation today challenges you To Be A Disciple. TBD.....from the worship and music small group.
May 18, 2025
Faith Talk in the library and via zoom following worship
The Study of The Gospel of Matthew continues with Chapters 21 and 22.
May 25, 2025
Adult Forum – Lemonade on the Lawn
We will have our first of the season Lemonade on the Lawn event in lieu of forum(if inclement weather, we'll change the theme to "crumbled cookies on the carpet" in Fondersmith) Please plan to join us after worship in front of the Parish House.
May 25, 2025
Faith Talk in the library and via zoom following worship
The study of Matthew's Gospel continues.
June 1, 2025
Faith Talk in the library and via zoom following worship
It being the first Sunday of the month, Faith Talk teaching is Luther’s Small Catechism – this month, The Apostle's Creed – Article III
June 1, 2025
Adult Forum
A very special presentation from author Beth Oberholtzer on her recently published book: "Amish Weddings, from Courtship to Celebration".
June 6, 2025
Family Fun at Holy Trinity First Friday in June
"Everyone is welcome to the Holy Trinity Lutheran corn hole tournament Friday, June 6th. Please arrive at 5:00 pm to sign up your team for this casual family game. The tournament will get underway at 5:15 pm. There will also be some other kid friendly entertainment (i.e. sidewalk chalk, bubbles, maybe water balloons). Around 6:00 pm, please join us for refreshments! Bring your friends, neighbors, and a lawn chair!"
June 8, 2025
Adult Forum
Recognition and getting to know our new vestry members elected by the congregation.
June 10, 2025
Summer 2025 Vacation Bible School
Tuesday evenings beginning June 10th from 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm join Holy Trinity and Grace Lutheran as we travel to Babylon during Bible-times. We'll explore what life was like for a man named Daniel and his friends as captives in a strange land. You'll make cool crafts, laugh while you play Bible-time games, hear epic stories, and eat some interesting snacks! Holy Trinity will host the adventure on Tuesday, June 10th, June 24th, and July 8th. Grace Lutheran will host on Tuesday, June 17th, July 1st, and July 15th. Parking is available in the parking lot of Trinity Lutheran Church at 31 South Duke Street, Lancaster. On the night's Grace Lutheran host's a shuttle bus will pick up Babylon travelers at 5:30 pm in Trinity's Parking lot. For more information please reference our "children's" page located under the Learn taskbar.
June 22, 2025
Adult Forum
Let's listen and talk with one Another. The first of what is intended to be a series. Pastor Joel will address a topic, and then we'll have dialogue on that topic.
June 29, 2025
Adult Forum
A good ole sing along. After worship we'll gather in the auditorium and share our gift of song and laughter. For those with theater ready voice, or those that are better off whistling, plan to be part of this experience led by Chris Prestia.