Christmas Eve Services

6:30 PM - Revive Worship with Worship Team
Advent wreath lighting, Children’s Talk, Christmas sermon by Pastor Arun, and Candle Lighting
10:30 PM - Sanctuary Worship
Special Music, Chancel Choir, Christmas sermon by Pastor Arun, and Candle Lighting

Christmas Decorating at Trinity
November 30 @ 9 AM

Kristin Jensen is coordinating the decorating and will be happy for any decorating hands that can join in the fun! Many hands make the work light!

2024 Christmas Musicale

Choirs & Carols
December 19 @ 7:00 PM
December 22 @ 9:15 AM

2024 Advent and Christmas Bible Readings - Click Here

Downtown Daily Bread
December 3, 10, 31 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Needs: December 3 - brownies, December 10 - Christmas cookies; December 31 - you choose
All baked goods must kindly be at the church by 11 o'clock each Tuesday.  We leave the church at 11:30 sharp and return no later than 1:15. Beginning November 1, DDB's night shelter will now be open year round. They also have begun serving 3 meals a day!

Starfish Ministries
December 8 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Items Needed: travel size shave cream, cough drops, hand/toe warmers!, thermal underwear, men's belts, foot powder. The Dollar Tree is a great resource for many things we need. Donations may be left on the Starfish table on the 1st floor.  Please use our Partner Number 50218 when donating to Community Aid! Starfish Ministries and team wish to thank Trinity Church from the bottom of our hearts for all of the support received this past year. We couldn't do it without you.

Grandparent's in Prayer
December 9 & 16 from 10:45 to 12:00 in the St. John’s Room

For the 2024-25 season we will use the resource book, The Power of a Praying Grandparent by Stormie Omatrian. Contact Beth Sider, phone or text at 717-802-2812 if you wish to have a book reserved for you.

Sunnier Side of Sixty
December 10

Join us for the Seniors/ Homebound Christmas Luncheon and service on December 10th. Lunch will be at 12 noon with the service following in the sanctuary. Preaching will be the Rev. Dr. Dilip Abayasekara and music will be by Trinity’s Eight Hand Pianos.

Church Conference

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Mt. Olivet Room
A time to celebrate God’s goodness at Trinity and receive our annual reports as usual. Also, to consider our draft bylaws for a vote.

Pray & Go
December 16 @ 2:30 PM

Weather permitting. If that date/time does not work for you and you want to walk with a partner(s) at another time, so as not to duplicate houses, please contact Sharon Sheffer 717-774-3137 ( ) for where to Pray & Go. Once you walk, please e-mail Sharon Sheffer with street and house numbers you covered. 

Secret Sister's
December 21 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

It's been a wonderful year and we have come to the end of 2024. Time to find out your Secret Sister!! Catered meal from Olive Garden with pastas, meatballs, chicken and sausage with all their sauces salad and breadsticks. Dessert, coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your completed Secret Sister's sheet for the December meeting. Please welcome your friends, neighbors and family to join our ministry, they do not have to be a member to attend. Vicky 717-623-6568 if any questions.

Sunday Times

8:15 - Adult Sunday School
9:15 - Traditional Worship
10:30 - Coffee Fellowship
11:00 - Revive Worship and Children Sunday School

Trustees Requests

Need help from our trustees?
Please send e-mails to This will reach all our trustees.

Gift Card Reminder

This is just a reminder that you can purchase Giant, Weis and Karns gift cards from the church office to give as gifts or for your own use. We have them in $100, $50 and $25 denominations. The building fund of Trinity Church benefits by receiving 10% of the proceeds for each Giant card you purchase and 5% for each Weis and Karns card. We would be happy to receive your order by phone, letter or email in the church office. We will mail them to you and you can pay for them by check through the mail if you are not able or comfortable coming to the office during the week. We thank each of you for the many generous ways in which you support the Lord’s ministry at Trinity.  

Nursery Attendants

We need Safe Sanctuary Volunteers (men and women) for both services each Sunday morning.  CLICK HERE to sign up or sign up at church across from the mailboxes.

Altar Flowers

Would you like to sponsor two fresh altar flower arrangements in memory of a loved one, or for an anniversary, birthday, or special occasion? Phone the church office in advance to arrange. The price is $45 for matching arrangements.

Give Online

There is a new way to give to Trinity! Online giving is quick, safe, and secure. You can also set up automatic online giving, allowing you the flexibility to give any dollar amount from your bank account or credit/debit card on any schedule you prefer. The amount and frequency of withdrawal can be edited at any time from your account. This option helps families and individuals remain faithful in their giving even when they are unable to attend a Sunday worship service. Just click the GIVE button in the navigation bar of Trinity’s website and follow the steps to give either by credit card or ACH bank account. Please contact Carol Wilson with any questions at     

Text to Give

Another way you can give to Trinity is by texting “GIVE NOW” to 717-415-5400. Click on the link to follow the setup to give either by credit card or ACH bank account. Please contact Carol Wilson with any questions at     

Sermon by phone 

Those who don’t use the internet can hear short sermons from Trinity by telephone. Dial 717-774-0108. Please share this information with those not using the internet and be interested in listening.

New Hope Ministry