Holy Trinity
Evangelical Lutheran Church
525 Main Street, Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-5014
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Welcome to Holy Trinity
At Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, the emphasis is on unconditional love and acceptance for members of the congregation and for members of the community. Visit us and discover boundless opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, along with meaningful ways to make a real difference in your community. You'll be greeted with genuine warmth and embraced by a supportive extended family.
You are invited to discover the community of faith nourished here at Holy Trinity. We are an historic congregation founded in 1777, proud of our heritage and anxious to share the faith handed down to new generations. Through vibrant music, fellowship and an enriching offering of Christian education with Sunday School and Alpha, we reach out in care and love for all.
New Alpha Series Begins September 23
The next Alpha Offering Pastor John believes to be of critical importance in this time for our life together. This is a confusing time to be a Christian. Christianity exists in a world of varied and often conflicting beliefs. We are offered choices of action and commitments everyday that are often in conflict with each other and our deepest beliefs as Christians. In the Christian church today there is also a variety of action and commitments that are potentially at least in conflict with each other and these same strategic beliefs. To help us make decisions and take actions in these confusing times Pastor John will be offering and leading discussions of what it means to be a Christian. The basis for this discussion will be a video presentation on the Apostle’s Creed. As the back of the DVD case states this Creed is a living link that takes us on centuries to the Body of Christ. It’s a bond that unites believers today from diverse cultures and traditions. It’s a concise summary of biblical faith taught to new believers in the early church. The program is taught by leading biblical scholars from across the Christian spectrum attempting to explain this historic Christian faith formula. Pastor John invites you to join other members of this parish and other faith traditions as we explore why we believe.
All sessions begin at 7:00 PM and will include refreshments.
October 14
4) Conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; How can God be man?
Suffered under Pontius Pilate
Where is Jesus in my suffering?
October 21
5) Crucified
Why Jesus had to die?
Died, buried, descended to hell, on third day rose from the dead.
The one thing I must believe?
OCTOBER 28
6) Ascended into heaven, sits at God’s right hand.
Where is Jesus now?
Coming to judge the living and the dead.
When he comes again, where do I stand?
NOVEMBER 4
7) The Holy Spirit
How is God in all of us?
The Holy Catholic Church
What does it mean to be in the body of Christ?
The Communion of Saints
The Faith Through The Ages
NOVEMBER 11
8) Forgiveness of sins
How dare I approach God?
Resurrection of the Body
More Than just a ghost
The life everlasting
What does it mean to live forever?
Annual Altar Guild Meeting Scheduled For October 19
Holy Trinity’s Altar Guild will hold their annual planning meeting on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00 PM. We hope you can make it for the meeting!
All Saints Sunday
November 7
On Sunday, Nov. 7, a part of the liturgy will be directed to remembering those faithful departed who have served Christ in special, often sacrificial ways. Join us as we express our gratitude to God for those devoted and devout souls who have set worthy examples for us.
Thanksgiving Worship Service
November 21
The Berlin area churches will hold a Community Thanksgiving service at Trinity UCC, 600 Main Street in Berlin at 7:00 PM on November 21.
Annual Meeting Scheduled For November 21st.
With the arrival of fall, we begin our preparations for our annual meeting of the congregation, which will be held Nov. 21 after the 10:40 a.m. service. Please note we will only have ONE service at 10:40.
An important part of the meeting is the Ministry Review, which recaps what our different committees have accomplished over the past year. We ask that everyone submit their reports in writing to the Church Office by Monday, Nov. 1. Submissions can also be e-mailed to htelc@verizon.net.
Advent Supper
November 28
Holy Trinity will begin the Advent season with a dinner on November 28 at 6 p.m.
Please bring a dish to share and place settings. Pastor will again have a program on Advent and Christmas traditions. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend.
At a special meeting
of the
congregation Sunday, Feb. 21, the congregation
voted on a resolution to join Lutheran
Coalition for Renewal (CORE)
in addition to our continued membership in the ELCA.
The resolution passed, with 87 votes in favor and 9 against.
Copies of the CORE Constitution and Confession of
Faith,
along with corresponding pages for the ELCA Constitution,
are available for you to review.
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