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1744 – By that year or earlier, George Kraft built an organ for the original stone church which stood across Mifflin Street. This small instrument was moved into the present building when it was opened in 1766.

1774 – David Tannenberg of Lititz, Pennsylvania, built an organ of 2 manuals and pedals containing 20 stops. The case was built to Tannenberg’s specifications by Peter Frick, a Lancaster joiner. The original part of the case includes the two large towers and everything between. It is one of the most magnificent American organ cases to survive from the 18th century. It was also the largest and most expensive piece of American furniture when built.

1854 – Henry Knauff of Philadelphia built a new organ, retaining the Tannenberg case and many of the pipes.

1887 – Hilborne Roosevelt of Philadelphia installed a new organ of 2 manuals and pedals, having 26 ranks. He also retained the case and many of the former pipes.

1893 – Bernard Mudler of Philadelphia re-arranged the Roosevelt Organ in an enlarged case (8 pipes were added on both sides of the large towers). This enlargement allowed for better egress of sound.

1923 – The firm of Casavant Frères, St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, installed an organ of 4 manuals and pedals, with 42 ranks of pipes. 16 of these ranks were retained from the former instruments, with all of the pipes being contained inside the case.

1962 – M. P. Moller, Inc. of Hagerstown, Maryland, installed a completely new instrument of 4 manuals and pedals..  All the pipe work, mechanism and console were newly installed inside the historic case of David Tannenberg, and outside in two divisions between the case and the walls. The S.D.G. Organ Service Co. of Millersville, Pennsylvania, built the new console, installed the new control mechanisms, and added two sets of pipes to the organ. James R. McFarland took over the care of Holy Trinity’s organ in 1974 following the Moller Factory service. During this time, many improvements and refinements were made to the instrument. The Walker Technical Co. of Zionsville, Pennsylvania, founded by Robert Walker, installed the digitally synthesized pipe ranks, with many samples taken from Aeolian-Skinner Organs. Their “state of the art” technology made it possible to “fill in the gaps” where pipe ranks were lacking in Holy Trinity’s organ because of space constraints. They provide “color” and fundamental (lower) sounds that the organ did not possess.

2001 – The S.D.G. Organ Service Company of Millersville, Pennsylvania, built a new console within the old shell and completely replaced the old relays and combination action with a computerized solid-state system. Thousands of electrical wires going from the console to the relays in the tower were replaced by a single cable about the size of a lamp chord. Three new sets of pipes were also added. The Walker Technical Company of Zionsville, Pennsylvania added digitally synthesized pipe ranks to the instrument. The organ now has the equivalent of 99 ranks, 55 pipe and 44 digital.

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Family News


First Sunday in Advent Candle Lighting

The Heisey Family led the reading and lighting of the first candle Sunday, December 1st

More Fun at Holy Trinity

Saturday, October 26, Holy Trinity hosted the 3rd annual Reformation Day Candy Festival (a.k.a. the community Trick or Treat). All in all the event went well with 60-ish Trick or Treaters coming through the Parish House playing games, making crafts, and getting lots of candy!

Bonfire at the Petka’s

Beth and Chuck Petka graciously hosted another fall bonfire party at their home. The talented Susan Doyle shows us her "best of show" pumpkin.

Upcoming Events


December 5, 2024

Weekday Advent Worship Opportunity

You're invited to take part in Holy Trinity's Advent series December 5, 12, and 19. We'll begin with a light meal at 6:00 p.m. followed by worship in the chapel at 7:00 p.m. The theme for our Advent services is Faith, Hope, and Love. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we have the proper amount of food prepared.

December 8, 2024

Adult Forum – Advent…since when

Why and it started with......another presentation from Worship and Music Small Group

December 8, 2024

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The series begins on Advent continues, Jesus teaches the Bible to the disciples on the Road to Emmaus Lesson 2 The Book of Psalms

December 15, 2024

Children’s Christmas Program

Holy Trinity will be entertained during the Adult Education Hour with the annual Christmas Program let by Director of Children and Family Ministry, Rachel Kramer and Organist/Choirmaster, Chris Prestia. The event begins after worship December 15th.

December 15, 2024

Faith Talk following worship in the library and via zoom

No Faith Talk class today, we will enjoy the children's Christmas Program

December 22, 2024

Adult Forum – Christmas Sing Along

We did it in July, you loved it, and we're doing it again. Bring your voice and join us in Fondersmith following worship. Organist and Choirmaster Chris Prestia will play piano(and maybe something else) as we sing along to lyrics that will be scrolling across the screen. Yep, it'll be all things Christmas/Holiday in song and celebration.

December 22, 2024

Faith Talk following worship in the library and via zoom

Advent continues as Jesus teaches the Bible to the disciples on the Road to Emmaus. Lesson 3 – The Prophets

December 24, 2024

Holy Trinity Lutheran Christmas Eve Service

Holy Trinity will host a meaningful Christmas Eve Service. Music will begin at 6:30pm with the celebration and liturgy beginning at 7:00pm. Music will feature the Holy Trinity choir along with strings and brass.

December 25, 2024

Christmas Day Service

Holy Trinity will provide a Christmas Day service beginning at 9:30am in the Chapel located in the Fisher Parish House.

December 29, 2024

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

No class today, we will enjoy the catered brunch following the lessons and carols service.

January 5, 2025

Senior Pastor Joel Installation Service

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate with an Installation Service for Pastor Joel Petruschke at 3:00pm. We will gather for light refreshments after the service in the Fondersmith Auditorium.