Trinity happenings

First Saturday worship with Holy Communion and baptism at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., is at 5 p.m.Sunday worship with Holy Communion is at 9:30 a.m. Gluten-free wafers are available for those with allergy issues. Included during this time will be installation of Vicar Richard Bergen, as he begins his two year ministerial service at the congregation. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. A meet-and-greet brunch in honor of Vicar Rich begins at 10:30 a.m.First Tuesday quiet communion is at 10 a.m. Sept. 5.Weekly Sunday Church School for students ages 3 through sixth grade resumes at 10:45 a.m. Sept. 10 with Rally Day activities. One of the special activities is a presentation from the youth group of the summertime mission trip to Broad Street Ministries, Philadelphia.Bethany EC ChurchBethany EC Church, 222 North St. holds Sunday worship with the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor.Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class, fellowship time 10:15-10:45 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 a.m., preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.Tuesday: Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m.Wednesday: prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study at McDonald's, 5:15 a.m.Looking ahead: Kids Club will begin in October, details to follow.Lehighton Bethany EC is online at

wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email:

Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724 or follow Bethany on Facebook.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.