Trinity Happenings

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton begins at 9:30 a.m. Communion is served by continuous line with wafer placed in your open hand, and wine or grape juice in a small cup. Gluten free wafers are available to those with allergy issues.

Masks are no longer required, however, if you are not fully vaccinated, you are encouraged to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth for your own protection and safety. In addition, wear a mask if you feel uneasy about being in a group setting. The Rev. Nancy L. Moore presides. Coffeehouse fellowship follows in Luther Hall.

Livestream audio is available at the church website (tlclehighton.com). Video with audio rebroadcasts available on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton) later on Sunday mornings. Church phone: 610-377-4303.

Sunday Church School classes for students ages 3 through grade 6 begin at 10:45 a.m. Confirmation class for 7th and 8th grade students is at the same time.

Trinity is observing its 150th anniversary in the community. The special April event is Sunday at 11:15 a.m. Join organist Alex Haggerty for a concert of famous cinema music. The concert will be in two parts: First, a trivia style game of guess-that-tune with music from movies through the decades. Prizes will be awarded to the audience members with the most correct movie themes. The second half will include the live accompaniment of Buster Keaton’s 1920 silent film “One Week,” a comedy that is still as relevant today as it was over 100 years ago. Free event. All are invited to attend.

For those desiring to schedule a baptism or desiring to seek membership at Trinity, please preregister by calling the church office. Pastor Moore will meet with parents for baptismal instructions on Sunday at 1 p.m. New member class guidelines are by appointment.

The Food Pantry continues to be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (and third Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.) with an outdoor drive-up setting. 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 pick up. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

The Trinity Thrift Store hours are Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donation drop-offs are accepted during store hours on Wednesdays, limited to five bags or boxes. Sales receipts support the food pantry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

Registrations are being accepted for the 2023-24 term at Jack & Jill Preschool. Phone the preschool at 610-377-6562 for information.

Trinity’s 150th Anniversary events are winding down. Joint proclamations from local, county & state officials for Zion UCC & Trinity’s 150th anniversaries at 6 p.m. May 20 at the corner of Second and Iron streets, followed by a neighborhood “Faith Walk,” and family movie “Jonah” May 20 at 7 p.m. Anniversary festival worship on June 4 at 3 p.m. followed by a catered meal. RSVP for the meal by contacting the church office by May 21. Anniversary T-shirts are available for purchase through April by contacting the church office. The next planning meeting is April 30 at 12:15 p.m.

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