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Staff of Holy Trinity Church

Senior Pastor Joel Petruschke

Pastor Joel Petruschke serves as the Senior Pastor at Holy Trinity.  He has been serving as a pastor in the Lower Susquehanna Synod of  Evangelical Lutheran Church in America since his ordination in 1998.  He attended The Theological Seminary at Gettysburg for his Master of Divinity.  In addition to his MDiv, he earned a Master of Sacred Theology  from LTSG and a Doctorate of Theology from the Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown.  His wife Kathy is also a Lutheran Pastor in the Lower Susquehanna Synod.  They have two children—Mary and Jonah.  In their free time, Pastor Joel and his wife enjoy Scottish Country Dancing.

Chris Prestia

Christopher Prestia serves as Organist and Choirmaster at Holy Trinity.    Chris has an extensive music background and education in music and music ministry.  Chris is a graduate of Marywood University and holds an MM degree in organ performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.   He is also the owner, director, and instructor in piano, violin and cello at The Columbia School of Music.

Andrea Collins

Andrea Collins has held the position of Executive Assistant since 2002. This position involves all the administrative work you’d expect (and many other things that you might not) but that’s all part of life in the Holy Trinity Parish House. Andrea has a BA from Millersville University and lives with her husband and their adorable cat.

Anna Marie Snyder

Anna Marie Snyder is the Receptionist and Financial Secretary at Holy Trinity Church. She has been on staff since March 2012. Anna Marie graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, PA. She and her family like to vacation in the Outer Banks. Her husband’s name is Terry. Her son Paul is married to Jessica. Anna Marie has 2 grand-daughters—Gigi and Savvy.  Anna Marie and Terry have an adorable Goldendoodle named Cooper.

Rachel Kramer

Rachel Kramer is the Director of Children’s and Family Ministry at Holy Trinity. She has oversight for children’s learning, family ministry activities, Children’s Christmas Program, and Vacation Bible School She has worked as a Parish Administrator. Rachel has a daughter, Penelope and son, Ronald.

Loren Good

Loren serves as Associate Lay Minister at Holy Trinity Church.   Loren also serves as marketing and community relations director, being part of the staff in April of 2022. Loren and wife Lori worship at Holy Trinity and have two adult children, daughter Nicole, married to Christian, a grandaughter Janie, and son Marshall.

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Family News


Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, August 4th Trinity hosted an Easter Egg Hunt. Festivities began in Fondersmith Auditorium with games, snacks, a story by Rachel Kramer relating a dozen eggs to Jesus's life. Then, the 1000 egg scramble.

March 31st, after the education hour, we enjoyed lunch together

After the education hour, we enjoyed lunch together and stuffed 1000 eggs for the upcoming community Easter Egg Hunt, April 4th.

The Annual Holy Trinity Soup-er Bowl Party

After worship we gathered in Fondersmith Auditorium to sample 14 different soup recipes prepared by Trinity Disciples. We played some Super Bowl Trivia and gathered non-perishable food items for the Food Hub.

Upcoming Events


April 26, 2026

Adult Forum – Report from the Vestry

After worship we will gather in Fondersmith for a meal followed by the annual report from the vestry to the congregation.

April 26, 2026

Faith Talk

No Faith Talk today, we will join the adult forum for the annual report to the congregation from the vestry.

May 3, 2026

Adult Forum – Dementia

Dawn Hippensteel, Clinical Nurse Specialist- Gerontology at UPMC Pinnacle will share with us the signs of dementia, caregiving for people living with dementia, and types of dementia.

May 10, 2026

Mother’s Day/Hat Day at Holy Trinity

The Sunday School and Confirmation Youth will sing a special anthem during worship and the ladies and gents are invited to wear special hats to church. The hats signify "crowns" to represent faith, elegance, and community. All "hatters" please come to front of the church for a group photo.

May 17, 2026

Adult Forum – confirmation lessons

Our confirmands will talk with us about their classes, what it's meant to them. Pastor Joel will share some thoughts as well.

May 24, 2026

Lemonade on the Lawn

Celbrating Confirmation Sunday, we will gather on the lawn after worship for Lemonade, lite food and conversation. If it rains, we'll go inside and crumble cookies on the carpet(HA)

May 30, 2026

Lancaster British Brass Band

You are all in for a treat. Well known, and well loved, the 31 person Lancaster British Brass Band will fill Holy Trinity's Sanctuary with musical art. A truly inspiring and "goosebumpy" experience. The concert begins at 4:00pm.

May 31, 2026

Adult Forum – Pastor Joel

Pastor Joel presents to us on "Death and the Life After".

June 4, 2026

Urban Air Fundraiser

Trinity's Youth Ministry is hosting an Urban Air "Spirit Night!" Anyone is allowed to attend so please invite your friends and neighbors to join you at Urban Air Adventure Park. Mention Holy Trinity Lutheran Church when you purchase your tickets to get a discount on Platinum Passes! For more information contact Rachel, rachel@trinitylancaster.org.

June 8, 2026

Science Mondays Vacation Bible School!

Register now for God's Wonder Lab, Science Mondays VBS. This is a collaborative ministry between Grace Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. The dates are: June 8th, June 15th, June 22nd, June 29th, and July 6th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603 will host our VBS. Registration forms can be found in the church Narthex. For questions please see Rachel Kramer, rachel@trinitylancaster.org.

June 10, 2026

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Trinity is the Nonprofit of the Night at the Lancaster Stormers on Wednesday, June 10th. The gates open at 5:45 pm. Our choir will kick things off with the singing of the National Anthem at the Baseball game! The first pitch, which will be thrown by one of our confirmation students, Hudson, will happen at 6:45 pm. Tickets can be purchased via a check in the offering plate, writing Stormers in the memo.