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International Ministry
The International Ministries Committee is committed to helping raise awareness that Holy Trinity is a member of Christ’s global church, sharing the message of love and grace with our international brothers and sisters in Christ.
The intent of the ministry is to fulfill Christ’s commandment to go into all the world and spread the gospel, to learn about the challenges Christians confront practicing their faith under sometimes difficult circumstances, to respond to suffering caused by natural and manmade disasters, and to be enriched by learning how other cultures celebrate and express their Christian faith.
Holy Trinity’s international ministries projects have included:
- refugee resettlement
- support for a Valentine Appeal each year dedicated to a specific need around the world
- working to help distribute clothing and other supplies through Lutheran World Relief
- hosting visitors to discuss their experiences.
The committee helps to support financially a variety of entities like
- the Arusha Lutheran Medical Center
- MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School in Tanzania
- the Nazareth Hospital School of Nursing in Israel
- the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program, and other worthwhile organizations.
Opportunities to Help
- Travel to the World Relief East Coast Distribution Center to volunteer in in New Windsor, MD, to deliver donated supplies and to volunteer in their warehouse for a day.
- Contribute to the Annual Valentine Appeal to raise funds for an international project.
- Donate supplies to assemble LWR health and/or school kits.
- Serve on the International Ministries committee.
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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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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.