Sunday worship with lessons and carols at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. 3rd. St., Lehighton, begins at 9:30 a.m. Communion is served by continuous line with wafer placed in your open hand, and wine or grape juice in a small cup. Gluten free wafers are available to those with allergy issues.

Masks are no longer required, however, if you are not fully vaccinated, you are encouraged to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth for your own protection and safety.

In addition, wear a mask if you feel uneasy about being in a group setting. Rev. Nancy Moore presides.

In the event of inclement weather impacting worship, please check the church’s Facebook page, WFMZ-TV (Channel 69), or listen to a recorded message on the church office phone number within two hours of the worship service.

Livestream audio is available at the church website (tlclehighton.com). Video with audio rebroadcasts available on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton) later on Sunday mornings. Church phone: 610-377-4303.

• Sunday school classes for students ages 3 through grade 6 and confirmation class will resume Jan. 8 at 10:45 a.m.

• First Tuesday Quiet Communion worship is Jan. 3 at 11 a.m.

For those desiring to schedule a baptism, preregister by calling the church office in advance of the 1 p.m. Jan. 15 information session with Pastor Moore. For those desiring to seek membership at Trinity, call the church office to set up an appointment with Pastor Moore.

• The food pantry continues to be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.) with an outdoor drive-up setting.

Residents in need who reside in the Lehighton Area School District are eligible to receive prepackaged supplemental food items.

Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pick up. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

• The Trinity Thrift Store resumes the weekly schedule Jan. 4. Shopping hours are Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donation drop-offs are accepted during store hours on Wednesdays, limited to five bags or boxes. Sales receipts support the food pantry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

• Looking ahead as events continue in 2023 to observe Trinity’s 150th anniversary: family style covered dish dinner w/entertainment by “The Amazing Magi” Feb. 4 afternoon, youth-featured worship March 26 at 9:30 a.m., concert April 16 at 11:15 a.m., anniversary festival worship June 4 at 3 p.m., followed by a catered meal.

The next planning meeting is Jan. 15 at 12:15 p.m. following the annual congregational meeting for anyone desiring to participate. 150th Anniversary booklets are available in the narthex or the church office for pick up.