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Community Outreach

Click the + to the right to learn more about the community outreach programs offered

  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Bethany United Church of Christ, and First United Methodist Church serve on a rotating basis as the site for the Community Meal Program. Each Thursday a free hot dinner is prepared for Ephrata area residents in need, and meals are served at 6 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

    The current Community Meals hosting schedule is:

    Holy Trinity Lutheran                                     167 East Main Street

    March, June, September, December

    Bethany UCC                                                 140 East Main Street

    January, April, July, October

    First United Methodist                                   68 North Church Street

    February, May, August, November

  • Trini Mini started in 2009 with an idea that Holy Trinity could fill a need in the lives of a growing number of elementary age children by providing a safe and structured after school program. Receiving help with homework, participating with recreational activities with other children, making crafts, listening to a children’s story read aloud and eating a snack – these are some of the activities at no cost that the children enjoy.

    We have grown from one child on that first day in 2009 to an average of 25 children of elementary school age. Volunteers include retired classroom and physical education teachers, as well as other adults who believe in putting children first. All volunteers have the required background clearances.

    During the school year Trini Mini meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 – 5:30. For more information, please call the church office at 717-733-4134.

  • Why Church Camp?

    Did you know that adults who attended church camp as a youth are more than 3 times as likely to remain affiliated with a religious community than those who never attended camp? 

     

    Lutheran Camping Corporation offers the very best in outdoor ministry programs at Kirchenwald and Nawakwa:

    • Campers practice living a faithful life in a non-threatening environment.

    • Campers have opportunities to develop self-confidence and independence.

    • Campers learn how to be leaders and serve others.  

    • Campers develop enthusiasm for their church and bring it back with them.

    All this while having a fun time in the great outdoors.

     

    Check it out: https://www.lutherancamping.org/  

    Camp brochures are now available for 2023 and can be found on the table in the back of the narthex. Over $135 of discounts available. Full payment discount camp registration must be recived at camp by April 2, 2023.

    Holy Trinity is committed to finding funds for EVERY child who wants to attend church camp.  Lack of funds should NOT be the reason for a child not attending camp.  Resources are available so please talk to Pastor Mark, Donna Nace or call the church office. 

    Contact Lisa Garrett if you have any questions: lrgacd@yahoo.com or 717-490-1927

  • Holy Trinity has been a longtime partner with EASS through financial support and much needed item donations. Holy Trinity is always accepting donations to give to EASS, with donation bins in the back of the sanctuary and a “donation well” downstairs. With the rising price of food and basic necessities, it is getting difficult for some of our local families to access much needed food and personal items. Items accepted as donations include: beverage products (drink mixes, teas, coffee, canned juices), canned and box-mix non-perishables, toiletries, cleaning products, and pet food.”

  • Excentia provides therapeutic and educational services for children with developmental needs. Holy Trinity has served as the Ephrata location for Excentia for over 30 years.