Trinity Slates October Concert

The Sunderman Memorial Concert Series returns to Trinity Altoona Tuesday October 17th at 7PM. Bruce Vantine’s Cornerstone Chorale and Brass are a nationally auditioned professional ensemble of 20 singers, 6 instrumentalists and narrator. They team up to present more than a concert, it’s words of inspiration in a rich musical setting. 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. Refreshments will be available after the concert. Please join us…

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Trinity Church Picnic Two Weeks Away

Trinity Altoona’s annual Church Picnic returns two weeks from today and you’re invited! We’ll be getting together Sunday August 27 at 11AM at the Legion Park Kitchen Pavilion in Hollidaysburg. Meats and beverages will be provided. We invite everyone to bring a hot or cold covered dish to share. Donations of bottled water and canned soda (regular and diet) are still welcomed and may be dropped off anytime in Trinity Hall. We will have our regular Saturday evening worship service but there will be no worship services at the church…

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Vacation Bible School Returns This Month

Trinity Altoona’s annual Vacation Bible School is back starting Sunday July 30. This year’s theme is “Hero Hotline” featuring Mike the Meerkat (pictured). Young heroes learn to strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up as we’re taught in Romans 14:19. Class will be held Sunday through Thursday evenings (July 30-August 3) from 6-8PM. There will be story time, 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).…

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Trinity Sets 2023 Lenten Schedule

Lent officially begins 2 weeks from Wednesday and Trinity Altoona will be providing our traditional expanded services during this most solemn season: Lenten Schedule This Year’s Theme: “Daily Readings and Meditation” Ash Wednesday February 22: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday March 1: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday March 8: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday March 15: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday March 22: 12 Noon and 6:30PM Wednesday March 29: 12 Noon and 6:30PM   Holy Week Schedule Sunday April 2 8:15AM Palm Sunday Worship Service 10:45AM Palm Sunday Worship…

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Celebrate Christmas 2022 at Trinity!

Christmas is just one week away and we’re celebrating with 3 Christmas Eve candlelight worship services next Saturday at 5PM, 7PM and 10PM. You can also join us for our traditional pajama-friendly 9AM Christmas Day service 🙂 Come share the joy of Christmas at Trinity Altoona! To get you in the Christmas spirit, enjoy this special episode of our YouTube series Out To Pastor, where Pastor Eli tells us about the Christmas Candle (with a little help from her dog Kensington).  

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Sunderman Concerts Return to Trinity

For the first time since 2019, the Sunderman Memorial Concert Series returns to Trinity Altoona this Sunday December 11 at 3PM. This special event will feature the Wopsononock Winds and advanced piano students of our own Cindy Finnegan performing a variety of Christmas 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 concert. Please join us for this special live music…

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Trinity Debuts New Daily Web Series Today

Can’t get enough of Pastor Eli? You hear her inspiring sermons every weekend in church and now you can enjoy your recommended daily allowance of Pastor Monday thru Friday online 🙂 Introducing Out to Pastor, Trinity Altoona’s quick (2-3 minutes on average) new daily series that we hope will inspire you and put a smile on your face to start each day. Please bookmark or subscribe to our YouTube channel so you won’t miss a single episode. In today’s debut episode, we go out on the farm to meets Pastor…

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Halloween Events at Trinity Altoona

Halloween is coming and we’ve got lots of spooky treats in store at Trinity Altoona! Trinity’s annual Treats from Trunks returns this Thursday! You can donate bagged candy or other snacks to be handed out on Altoona’s Trick-or-Treat Night, Thursday October 27 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. The Triniteens youth group is bringing back it’s successful Haunted House fundraiser Saturday November 5 from 8-11PM. Admission…

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Trinity’s Annual Blessing of the Animals Gets Two Paws Up

After “paws”ing last year due to a scheduling issue, Trinity Altoona’s Blessing of the Animals returned yesterday to an enthusiastic crowd of our four-legged friends and their two-legged families. Pastor Eli led the service with a brief reading, following by the blessing of each animal in attendance and a blanket blessing for those unable to attend “in person.” Photos courtesy Lori Matta-Rhode and T. Settle.

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