Trinity Highlights

Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, Sunday worship with Holy Communion, 9:30 a.m., in the parking lot situated behind the building. The bread wafer and communion container are presealed as a safe way to celebrate the sacrament.

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. Vicar Joshua Krenz presides during worship. The Rev. John Hazel presides at Holy Communion.

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 required upon entering the building.

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

Trinity Lehighton’s in-person indoor church activities continue to be 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.

The Food Pantry continues to be open Tuesdays from 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 and wear a mask at time of pick up. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

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