We believe that every person has value. Unfortunately, life circumstances can become a stumbling block to a person living out the fullness of their lives. We follow Jesus' example of caring for those in need. This includes serving hands-on such as providing a hot breakfast each week. It can include building relationships between groups such as between police officers and children and youth who have a loved one in the criminal justice system. It includes being a vocal advocate for those whose voices don't get heard.
To participate in our learning opportunities is to take part in a robust conversation about faith and life. The opportunities include study of the Bible, of Christian Thought, and of practical ways to live out one's faith life. These opportunities also allow room to uplift and encourage one another as we grow in our faith lives.
Holy Trinity Church is a historical church that is still making history. At the heart of our congregation is the act of gathering together as God's people and hearing of God's presence in our lives. Our church has been that place where we have gathered since before the Revolutionary War and have heard God's promises to us.
Lutheran Theology is rooted in God's love for each of us. It speaks of a God that offers us grace and is with us in our daily lives.
Welcome to historic Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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 HereTrinity celebrated the Rite of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. It was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on two young ladies who promised to do their personal best to follow the teachings of Jesus by acting in Love." Congratulations to Natalie and Penelope.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church's Hunger Planter Ministry is back! Trinity is offering free fresh and healthy vegetables to our downtown Lancaster neighbors. We are looking for volunteers to water and prune our Hunger Planters this summer so they will grow and help feed our community.
Sunday, April 26th Holy Trinity's Vestry delivered their annual report. Following worship, we gathered in Fondersmith Auditorium for lunch followed by the presentation.
June 4, 2026
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 5, 2026
Jim Gerhart, Local History Researcher, presents New Insights into the Development of Lancaster in the 18th Century. Free Parking, no admission. Festivities begin at 5:00pm with a ringing of our bells. Refreshments served.
June 7, 2026
Matt Johnson from Church World Services will talk with us about current immigration and refugee challenges.
June 7, 2026
Our study continues in the book of Romans. We'll start the month with chapter 11.
June 8, 2026
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
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.
June 14, 2026
Pastor Joel and Loren Good will share some of the what, why and how we act out or worship services.
June 14, 2026
We will look to complete the study of Romans Chapter 11.
June 21, 2026
Tanya Kevorkian and Tim Slaugh
June 21, 2026
On Sunday, June 21st, Father's Day, Holy Trinity is celebrating our very first ever Bow Tie Sunday. This tradition of wearing bows to church came from a vision St. Jerome had of Jesus leading him through a rocky place with a rope tied around his waist. His vision is commemorated annually by having parishioners wear bows to church in their hair, on their clothes, or around their necks as an elegant bow tie. Looking forward to seeing you all " bowed up".
June 21, 2026
We will begin to take a look at Romans Chapter 12.
June 28, 2026
Peace and Justice in the Bible and at Holy Trinity today
June 28, 2026
We will conclude our study of the 12th chapter of Romans
July 5, 2026
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our country, Holy Trinity's worship service will be tailored to the occasion. A pipe and drum prelude processional followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The sermon that day will explore a message relevant to the celebration.
July 8, 2026
At 12 noon July 8th, several downtown church communities will gather at Lancaster's Penn Square and deliver a reading of the Declaration of Independence. It was on this day in 1776, the the Declaration was first heard in Lancaster.
