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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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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Christmas is only 3 days away and we invite you to celebrate with us at Trinity Altoona 🙂 We will be having our three normal weekly worship services this weekend, tonight at 6:30PM and tomorrow at 8:15AM and 10:45AM. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to have your photo taken for the new Trinity Pictorial Directory! Once again, Trinity will offer you a choice of early or late worship services on Christmas Eve (Monday). The 7PM service will feature the children’s hand chime choir while the adult choir…
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This weekend will be alive with the sound of music at Trinity Altoona! Saturday, The Evangelism Committee invites you to join them for a festive round of Christmas Caroling through our Juniata neighborhood. Caroling starts around 4PM, with refreshments served afterwards in Trinity Hall. All are welcome to participate 🙂 Sunday afternoon brings the next installment of The Sunderman Concert Series to our sanctuary. Claude Fabinyi will be performing a selection of Christmas pipe organ music beginning at 3PM. The concert is free to attend. Trinity’s Fellowship Committee will be…
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We are halfway through November and the Christmas season is quickly approaching. It’s going to be a Delightful December at Trinity Altoona: Kick off the season by helping decorate the Christmas trees at Trinity, Friday November 30 at 6PM. Contact Debbie at 944-5706 if you are able to help. Sunday December 2 is your last chance to order Christmas poinsettias for $6.75 each. Order envelopes are available in the back of the church. Share some relaxing fellowship at our Cookies & Coffee Hour, following the 10:45AM service every Sunday during…
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Christmas is only days away and we have a full weekend of events in store at Trinity Altoona. Tonight (Friday) is all about the kids, starting with a Pizza Bar Fundraiser Dinner in Trinity Hall from 5:30 to 6:30PM. The cost is only $5 and all monies raised go to help send our Trinity youth to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston next summer. After dinner, come up to the sanctuary for the annual Children’s Christmas program starting at 7PM. It features songs and skits from Trinity’s Sunday School classes,…
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Trinity Altoona will be holding a special combined Sunday morning worship service and 2 evening services on Christmas Eve, which falls on a Sunday this year. Here is the schedule for December 23-25: Saturday December 23 4-6PM Christmas Caroling Trinity’s Evangelism Committee invites the Trinity congregation, their families and friends to go Christmas caroling in our Juniata neighborhood, followed by refreshments in Trinity Hall 6:30PM Worship Service Sunday December 24 9:30AM Combined Worship Service (there will be no 8:15 or 10:45 service this day) 7PM Christmas Eve Early Service 10PM…
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The Johnstown Brassworks will present a free holiday music concert at Trinity Altoona, Sunday December 3 at 3PM. The quintet is comprised of Joshua Brumbaugh (Tuba), Jerrod Cannistraci (French Horn), Jason June (Tuba), Eric Pfeil (Trumpet) and Rebekah Stombaugh (Trumpet). Their repertoire includes traditional hymns, classical music, jazz and contemporary songs. 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. Light refreshments will be served after the concert.
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Christmas is coming and Trinity Altoona is once again happy to be a part of the Toys for Tots campaign. Our mission is to help every child receive “The Joy of a Toy!” The Toys for Tots collection will continue through Sunday December 3. Please bring new, unwrapped toys for children 0-13 and place them in the boxes inside our Sixth Street entrance. Learn more about Toys for Tots by visiting their official website at ToysforTots.org
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Ready to start your Christmas shopping? The Trinity Stitchers sewing group is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar tomorrow, Saturday November 4, from 9AM to 3PM in Trinity Hall. Choose from a variety of unique handmade gifts, including change purses, soup bowl cozies and table runners. They’ll also be serving lunch and a selection of baked goods for dessert.
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