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About Holy Trinity Church

Who are the people of Holy Trinity Church?

Nina Sgro running the tech booth for a Sunday worship service.  Just kidding, Doug Pennington is always looking to train worshipers to help….any age.

Our Mission Statement:

We are By God’s Grace a Community Connecting with Christ’s Love for the World.

What We Believe:

At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, God makes us who we are. God loves all of creation. God loves all people. God loves us. God loves you.

What does it mean to be Lutheran?  A good place to start is to read Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.

At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Christ has called us to ministry in this place.  Our first baptisms were performed in 1730, making our church older than America itself.  Through the centuries, no matter the conflict or strife, we have found solace, hope and peace by practicing our faith in the Crucified and Risen Lord.

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The Apostles’ Creed

We have been made God’s people through our Baptism into Christ.  Living
together in trust and hope, we confess our faith:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the
Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was
crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the
right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen.

To learn more about Lutheran Theology read The Augsburg Confession.

What We Do:

At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, our tradition is to be committed to the community. This commitment inspires the work we do. We are passionate about breaking barriers and helping people like you make real, life-changing connections.

To learn more about our ministries and how to get involved, check out the ways Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Serves.

At Holy Trinity we believe we can create change in the place we live, by sharing our talents, generosity, and time.

At Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, we see each day as a chance to bridge communication gaps and build relationships with the people in our community. Every day holds the potential to touch lives.

To see more of what we do, take a look at our photos here.

 

      

Holy Trinity hosts the annual MLK Scholarship Awards program in our Sanctuary.

For 2024, nearly $300,000 in scholarship money was awarded to 50 McCaskey High School seniors.   Giving them a financial boost for their ongoing education.

 

History

Read about the storied history of our Church, our windows and the artists responsible for them.

Learn about the history of Holy Trinity Church

Staff of Holy Trinity Church

Learn about the staff that continue to steward our mission forward.

Learn about our staff

Steeple and Maintenance

Learn about the deep history of our church.

Learn about our church

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)

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Family News


Holy Trinity Soup er bowl party

Sunday, February 8th after worship, the Trinity faithful gathered in Fondersmith Auditorium for a SOUP 'r bowl festivity. 14 volunteers prepared marvelous soup dishes, non-pershishable goods were collected for donation to the Lancaster Food Hub. Here, some volunteers right before "kickoff".

Christmas Eve 2026

Organist and Choirmaster Chris Prestia singing "O Holy Night" accompanied by Joyce Gundrum

Christmas Tree Decorating Party

Trinity is now selling ELCA Good Gifts. Make your Christmas shopping special by giving a gift that fights hunger and poverty around the globe! Check out our ELCA Good Gift trees to see what we’re selling. The trees were decorated by some of Trinity’s Sunday School and Confirmation kids.

Upcoming Events


February 18, 2026

Ash Wednesday Service

We will hold an Ash Wednesday service in the Sanctuary beginning at 7:00pm Impositon of ashes and Holy Communion.

February 22, 2026

Adult Forum – Let’s Talk About the Season of Lent

The meaning, significance, tradtions, history of the Lenten Season presented by Loren Good.

February 22, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

Faith Talk continues reading Paul’s Epistle to the Romans – Chapter 5 part two.

February 26, 2026

Mid Week Lenten Series

Holy Trinity is offering a series of Advent studies beginning Thursday, February 26 and continuing through Thursday, March 26. For this year, Pastor Joel and Loren Good will teach on five different chapters from the Book of Psalms. We will begin with a meal at 6:00 followed by worship at 7:00. You are encouraged to attend as you are able. All activities will take place in Fondersmith Auditorium.

February 28, 2026

NAACP Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service

The day begins with a health fair at 12 noon in the Fondersmith Auditorium followed by the service in the main Nave beginning at 2:00pm.

March 1, 2026

Adult Forum – Let’s Listen, Let’s Talk

Pastor Joel continues with his series, Let's Listen, Let's Talk Pastor will choose a topic, speak to it, and we engage in discussion on that topic.

March 1, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The study of Romans continues with Chapter 6.

March 6, 2026

First Friday March 6, 2026 at Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity First Friday Speaker Series continues. Sylvia Cavenaugh, tour coordinator for the African American Historical Society will talk with us about Black Women's History. The event begins with ringing of the bells at 5:00, a short concert at 5:15 followed by Sylvia's presentation at 5:30. Following the speaker, church tours are offered along with refreshments beginning at 6:00. No fee is charged and plenty of free parking.

March 8, 2026

Adult Forum – Ukraine/Russia Conflict Part I

“Divided at the Heart: Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of the Russia / Ukraine Conflict”. With Pen Hoover Part I.

March 8, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The study of Romans continues, Chapter 7.

March 15, 2026

Adult Forum – The Ukraine/Russia Conflict Part II

“Divided at the Heart: Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of the Russia / Ukraine Conflict”. With Pen Hoover Part II

March 15, 2026

Faith Talk after worship in the library and via zoom

The study of Romans continues, Chapter 8.

March 22, 2026

Adult Forum Greg Carey Part I

Greg Carey, Trinity's former Resident Biblical Scholar, will present the first of a two part series on Paul's Epistle to the Galatians.

March 29, 2026

Adult Forum Greg Carey Part II

Greg Carey, Trinity's former Resident Biblical Scholar, will present on the second of a two part series on Paul's Epistle to the Galatians.

March 29, 2026

Easter Egg Stuffing Party

Following the education hour, we will gather in Fondersmith Auditorium to stuff Easter eggs for the hunt Saturday, April 4th

April 4, 2026

Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt

Please mark it on your calendar, the annual community Easter Egg hunt on the lawn in front of the Fisher Parish House. The fun begins inside at 10:00am. Bring your basket, we'll have plenty of eggs, along with some treats and games.

April 5, 2026

Adult Forum Easter Sunday

Adult Forum will not meet Easter Sunday

April 12, 2026

Adult Forum – We Celebrated Easter, now what?

We celebrated the Resurrection of Our Lord last week. What's next? The church year has a lot to recount in the weeks and months ahead. Presented by Loren Good.

April 19, 2026

Adult Forum – Breakfast Fellowship Ministry

It's time for an update from the Breakfast Fellowship Ministry Committee.

April 26, 2026

Annual Report to the congregation from the vestry

Following worship on this day, we will gather in Fondersmith Auditorium enjoy a congregational brunch followed by a report from the vestry. Please plan to attend.