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Trinity Happenings
Sunday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., begins at 9 a.m. The church is air-conditioned.The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Coffeehouse fellowship follows.Eight teens and four adults are in Detroit participating in the ELCA Youth Gathering through Sunday to live out their baptismal calls. The theme is "Rise Up Together."There are over 20,000 attending from throughout the nation plus international participants.The events are taking place at Ford Field, Cobo Center and on the streets of Detroit.You are invited to follow along through Sunday morning: elca.org/youthgathering; on "Twitter" @elcagathering; on "Facebook" ELCA Youth Gathering.Volunteers will gather at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home today at 6:30 p.m. for "Christmas Continued." Santa Claus will visit, seasonal songs will be sung and presents will be handed out. Volunteer visitors are welcome.Free yoga sessions are available 2-3 p.m. Fridays. Enter at the Third Street office door to go to the youth room. Bring your own mat and water. No baby-sitting service is available.As of July 1, Rev. Nancy Moore is contracted to serve as Trinity's pastor for a two-year term.A special reception will be held following the July 26 worship service to officially welcome her to the congregation. Later in the day, 3 p.m., is Trinity's organ dedication.Bethany ECThis week at Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 22 North St., Lehighton.Sunday worship, the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor, 10:45 a.m.Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class.Tuesday: Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m., New Men's Ministry, 7 p.m.Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study & Play Group, 9 a.m.Upcoming Events: Bethany EC Sunday school and church picnic, 11 a.m. Aug. 1 at Phifer's Ice Dam Park. Fun, food and fellowship for the whole family.Lehighton Bethany EC is online at