Join Us This Sunday

When Worshiping with Us

What’s it like?

The Service

Sunday morning worship at Holy Trinity Church is traditional. Music is led by Chris Prestia, Organist and Choirmaster.  Trinity has a talented choir, providing an anthem most Sundays and on occasion instrumental ensembles such as brass and strings are included.  Worshipers sing three hymns as well.  Senior Pastor Joel Petruschke oversees the liturgy(work of the people) and a sermon.   Lay readers share the Bible lessons for the day.

While the physical space of the sanctuary may appear formal with the colonial architecture, stained glass and pews with doors…you will feel welcome here.  There are times for congregational participation through singing of hymns and songs, as well as other spoken parts.  The printed program you receive when entering will guide you through the service. There will also be times for silent reflection as well.

 

Who will I meet first?

When you first enter the church, you will be greeted both by other worshipers and by ushers. Greeters will welcome you and ushers will  walk with you to a seat, help with the latch on the pew and provide you with a program for the service.

   

 

What about the seats/pews?

One of the first things you will notice when going to your seat, is that there are doors on the ends of each row of seats. We call the seats pews. These doors date back to a time when there was no central heating in our building. Those coming to worship would warm a brick in their fireplace at home and bring the brick with them to worship. They would place the warmed brick at their feet. The doors are in place to keep the heat from escaping. On the inside of each door is a small latch. The latch will need to be turned in order for the door to open. We have also discovered that seats with doors are welcomed by families with toddlers. .

 

May I take communion?

Yes. Any person that is baptized–no matter the denomination or tradition–is welcome to receive Holy Communion during worship. 

 

How should I dress?

We encourage everyone to be comfortable and to wear what they want to worship.  You’ll see a variety from suits and dresses to jeans and t-shirts, even shorts and flip flops in the summer.  

Directions & Parking

Get directions and learn where to park when visiting.

Get Directions

Join Our Community

Interested in learning more about joining Holy Trinity Church?

Learn More

Grow in Faith & Spirit

Learn about our different learning programs while being a member.

Learn More

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


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.