Author: Tom

Trinity Announces Free Holiday Kickoff Concert

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The Sunderman Memorial Concert Series returns to Trinity Altoona next Sunday November 24 at 3PM. The concert will feature a string trio (Diane Albert, Stephanie Everett, Jennifer Pappal), harpist Rachel Wachter, advanced piano students of our own Cindy Finnegan (Ava Steinbugl, Josh Warmath), plus Trinity’s Jillian Pierannunzio performing several vocal selections. Funding for the concert is being provided by the Dr. William Sunderman Endowment, so there is no charge for admission. Sunderman is a deceased member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Cookies and refreshments will be available after the performance. Please…

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Treats from Trunks Just Days Away

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Trinity Altoona’s annual Halloween event, Treats from Trunks, is happening this Thursday. You can donate bagged candy or other snacks to be handed out on Altoona’s Trick-or-Treat Night, Thursday October 31 from 6 to 8PM. If you’d like to help out at the event, please park near the church by 5:45PM. Feel free to wear a costume and/or decorate your vehicle.

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Trinity’s Annual Picnic Returns

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Trinity Altoona’s Church Picnic returns two weeks from today and you’re invited! We’ll be getting together Sunday August 25 at 11AM at the Legion Park Kitchen Pavilion in Hollidaysburg. Hot dogs, baked beans and beverages will be provided. We invite everyone to bring a hot or cold covered dish to share. Donations of bottled water, iced tea and canned soda (regular and diet) are always appreciated and may be dropped off anytime in Trinity Hall. We will have our regular Saturday evening worship service but there will be no worship…

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VBS 2024 Just A Week Away

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Trinity Altoona’s annual Vacation Bible School returns next Sunday August 4. “Camp Firelight” is this year’s theme. Class will be held Sunday through Thursday evenings (August 4-8) from 6-8PM. There will be storytime, crafts, music, science, activities and (of course) some wonderful snacks! VBS is open to all children ages 5 to 12 (pre-K to 6th grade). If you know of any children who would like to attend (or if you would like to volunteer to help) please contact Pastor Eli or the church office. Here’s a flashback to 2020’s…

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Celebrate Easter at Trinity Altoona!

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Lent is nearing the finish line and Trinity Altoona is once again providing our traditional expanded services during this most solemn season: Holy Week Schedule Wednesday March 27 12 Noon Lenten Worship Service 6:30PM Lenten Worship Service Thursday March 28 12 Noon Maundy Thursday Worship Service 6:30PM Maundy Thursday Worship Service Friday March 29 12 Noon Good Friday Worship Service 6:30PM Good Friday Worship Service Saturday March 30 6:30PM Holy Saturday Worship Service   Easter Schedule Sunday March 31 6:30AM Easter Sunrise Worship Service 8:00AM Easter Breakfast 10:45AM Easter Worship…

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Trinity Unveils Schedule for Lent 2024

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Lent is just 10 days away and Trinity Altoona will once again be providing our traditional expanded services during this most solemn season Lenten Schedule Tuesday February 13 5-7PM Pancake Supper in Trinity Hall This Year’s Theme: “Stations of the Cross” Ash Wednesday February 14: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday February 21: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday February 28: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday March 6: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday March 13: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday March 20: 12 Noon and 6:30PM   Holy Week Schedule Sunday March…

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Happy New Year!

Tom

Welcome to 2024! We pray this year will be filled with peace, love, joy and prosperity. In today’s episode of “Out To Pastor,” Pastor Eli continues her look at the Christian meaning behind “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, we’re up to Day 11: Please bookmark or subscribe to our YouTube channel so you won’t miss a single episode of Out To Pastor.  

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Merry Christmas from Trinity Altoona!

Tom

The big day has arrived…we wish you a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special day and the greatest gift we shall ever receive: our savior Jesus Christ. In today’s episode of “Out To Pastor,” Pastor Eli continues her look at the Christian meaning behind “The Twelve Days of Christmas”: Please bookmark or subscribe to our YouTube channel so you won’t miss a single episode of Out To Pastor.  

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Trinity Unwraps Christmas Schedule

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Christmas is three weeks away and we invite you to celebrate the season at Trinity Altoona! As Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year, we will be adjusting our worship schedule. We will have one combined Sunday morning service at 9:30AM, followed by our final “Coffee and Cookies” on December 24th, the 4th Sunday of Advent. Our beloved Christmas Eve candlelight worship services return at 7PM and 10PM. You can also join us for our traditional pajama-friendly service at 9AM on Christmas Day. Please come share the joy of…

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Trinity Slates Holiday Concert

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The Sunderman Memorial Concert Series returns to Trinity Altoona next Sunday December 3 at 3PM. This special concert event will feature a quintet from the Altoona Brass Collective and advanced piano students (Josh Bueno, Ava Steinbugl, Melayna Steward, Josh Warmath) of our own Cindy Finnegan, performing a variety of Christmas and seasonal selections. Funding for the concert is being provided by the Dr. William Sunderman Endowment, so there is no charge for admission. Sunderman is a deceased member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Cookies and refreshments will be available after the…

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