Trinity happenings

Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, Sunday worship 9:30 a.m., in the parking lot situated behind the building. Attendees are requested to remain in their vehicles. The sound is broadcast over FM 87.9. For those who choose to bring a lawn chair and sit on the lawn, ushers will provide assistance designated for social distancing. Please wear a face mask for your safety and for those around you. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Joshua Krenz assists.

Since there are limited parking spaces and lawn size, a reservation is required on a weekly basis by the end of business hours each Thursday at 610-377-4303 or telc1872@ptd.net. Worship bulletins will be printed according to the number of reservations received, and distributed upon entering the parking lot. A basket to receive offerings is provided. A restroom in Luther Hall is accessible during the worship time; mask is required upon entering the building.

The Sunday morning worship will be posted on facebook.com/TrinityLehighton after the live session has concluded.

The ministries of Trinity church have not closed. The in-person indoor church activities are paused due to continued concerns regarding COVID-19 safety. The Thrift Store shall remain closed until the staff can safely open the store under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Donations of household items are not being accepted at this time. Plans for a safe opening are underway.

Sunday school sessions will commence Sept. 13 at 10:45 a.m., with Rally Day activities for students age 3 though sixth grade in the outdoor parking lot. The tradition continues as fourth-graders will each receive a Bible.

The food pantry continues to be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays (and third Tues 5:30-7 p.m.) with a drive-up setting and precautionary measures in place. Residents in need who reside in the Lehighton School District are eligible to receive prepackaged supplemental food items. Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pickup. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

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