Trinity Highlights

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 email 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 required upon entering the building.

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

Weekly Sunday school sessions start 10:45 a.m. for students age 3 though grade 6 in the outdoor parking lot. The delayed-since-May Rite of Confirmation will be Oct. 25. Drive-thru classes to complete the confirmands’ instructions also begin at 10:45 a.m.

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. Donations of household items are not being accepted at this time. An announcement of plans for a safe opening are being finalized.

“Harvest Home” has traditionally been set aside to honor farmers following their harvests and appreciate the abundance of their labors. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Trinity Pantry is not accepting any food donations at this time. If you are able, please consider making a monetary donation using your Harvest Home envelope that is included in your September/October packet of contribution envelopes. If you do not have a designated envelope, you may place a donation in a plain envelope and mark it “Harvest Home.”

The Food Pantry continues to be open Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.) with a drive-up setting and precautionary measures in place. Residents in need who reside in the Lehighton Area 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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