Tag: Fellowship

Trinity Closed Through March

Tom

Due to growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), your church council voted last evening to close our church for all worship services and activities at least through the end of the month. The church office will remain open and Pastor Hess will be available as usual as we work together to deal with this crisis. We are planning to live stream a worship service on Facebook this Sunday morning at 9:30AM. Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates. As always, you can support…

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It’s A Winter Wonderland at Trinity Altoona (updated 12/27)

Tom

Winter and Christmas are nearly a month away but we’re already in the holiday spirit at Trinity Altoona! Thanks to our generous sponsors, we will once again have Christmas Trees displayed in our sanctuary this holiday season. The trees will be purchased from J&B Tree Farms Wednesday November 27 and decorated Friday November 29 at 6PM. Sunday December 1 marks the first Sunday of Advent and we’ll be celebrating with our traditional Cookie and Coffee Hour following the 8:15AM AND 10:45AM services. Please join us for caffeine, sweets and fellowship…

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Fall O’ My Faith @ Trinity Altoona (Updated 11.13)

Tom

Summer’s over, colorful leaves and cooler days are on the way. It’s time to “Fall O’ My Faith” at Trinity Altoona! The next installment of the Sunderman Memorial Concert Series is coming to Trinity Altoona Sunday October 13 at 3PM. Classical guitarist William Feasley will be performing “Echoes of Goya” live in our sanctuary. 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…

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Trinity’s September to Remember

Tom

As summer winds down, we are gearing up for A September to Remember at Trinity Altoona! Starting this coming weekend August 31-September 1, we return to our “trinity” of worship services: 6:30PM Saturdays, 8:15AM Sundays and 10:45AM Sundays. Our new chalice has arrived and will be officially dedicated this weekend. The chalice was purchased by Mark Criste and Jolinda Reighard as a memorial gift from longtime Trinity member Del Woodring. Sunday School and Confirmation Classes kick off the following Sunday, September 8 at 9:30AM. We will have classes for ALL…

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Summer Update from Trinity Altoona

Tom

Here’s what’s happening at Trinity: The Trinity Teens (Triniteens) Lock-In is coming up Friday July 26, going from 8PM Friday to 8AM Saturday. There will be food, games and lots of fun. Teens are invited to bring a friend and snacks to share with the group. This year’s Vacation Bible School is truly out of this world! The theme is “To Mars and Beyond”…taking off Sunday August 4 and landing Thursday August 8. Call the church office to sign up. Trinity’s annual Church Picnic is approaching rapidly. It’s scheduled for…

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Trinity Summer Worship Schedule Starts This Weekend

Tom

Trinity Altoona will once again be holding combined Sunday morning worship services this summer. The benefits of our Trinity 9:30AM service: A combined service gives a little break to church staff Having one service helps your church save money on cooling, electricity and printing costs The opportunity for Trinity members to meet new faces from the 8:15AM and 10:45AM services, people you may normally only see at Christmas, Easter and the church picnic We invite you to join us for our special Sunday 9:30AM communion service, starting this Sunday June…

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Trinity Opens New Caring Cupboard

Tom

Inspired by similar efforts in the Harrisburg area, Trinity Altoona has launched a new free pantry for our Juniata neighborhood. The Caring Cupboard was suggested and built by church council member Adam Counterman. It is affixed to the N. 6th Street side of our church. Please consider donating canned/dry/boxed food, ready-to-prepare cups/pouches and personal care items. No glass items please. Feel free to stop by anytime 24/7 to place something in or take something out of The Caring Cupboard. Thanks for helping make a positive difference in our community!  

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It’s Christmas 2018 at Trinity Altoona

Tom

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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Get Stuffed at Trinity’s Fall Banquet

Tom

Trinity Altoona’s annual Family Fall Banquet is coming up Sunday October 14, featuring a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Ticket prices are $7 for persons 13+ and $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under age 5 eat for free. For tickets, see fellowship committee members Sharon Kutz, Joanna Lewis, Ted Williams or Harry Yeager. Tickets are also available at the church office. The last day to purchase tickets is Sunday October 7. Trinity’s Family Fall Banquet is a wonderful opportunity to get together with your Trinity family to…

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Trinity Summer Worship Schedule Returns

Tom

Following a successful test in 2017, Trinity Altoona will once again be holding combined Sunday morning worship services this summer. The benefits of our Trinity 9:30AM service: A combined service gives a little break to church staff Having one service helps your church save money on cooling, electricity and printing costs The opportunity for Trinity members to meet new faces from the 8:15AM and 10:45AM services, people you may normally only see at Christmas, Easter and the church picnic We invite you to join us for our special Sunday 9:30AM…

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