Trinity happenings

Christmas Eve worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St.: 6 p.m. worship with family message from Vicar Sarah, Holy Communion with Pastor Moore presiding, and music provided by the praise band; 9 p.m. traditional candlelight worship with Pastor Moore presiding at Holy Communion, Vicar Sarah assists. The bread wafer and juice are presealed as a safe way to observe the sacrament. Masks are no longer required, however, all adults and children not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask over the nose and mouth for your own protection and safety.

Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Livestream audio is available at tlclehighton.com. Video with audio rebroadcasts available on www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton later on Sunday mornings. Church phone: 610-377-4303.

In the event of inclement weather leading to cancellations, please check announcements on WFMZ-TV (Channel 69), BRC TV Channel 13, or Trinity’s Facebook page. Within two hours of worship time, a message will be recorded on the office phone number.

Sunday Church School classes for students ages 3 through sixth grade, and confirmation classes for students in seventh and eighth grades resume Jan. 2.

Trinity Youth Group for students grades 7-12 are held each Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy some food, and participate in seasonal activities with Vicar Sarah Moore, leader of the youth group for 2021-22. RSVP at smoore@uls.edu in advance. Include any food allergies or dietary restrictions in order to prepare an adequate amount and type of food. Check them out on Instagram: TELCYOUTHGROUP. Please enter and exit at the door on the parking lot side marked “Youth Room.” Volunteer opportunities are available for completing a weekly schedule for adult chaperone.

Sacrament of Holy Baptism instructional session is Dec. 26 at 10:45 a.m. Parents/guardians of a child desiring to arrange a baptismal date, please contact the church office to register, in advance of the session.

The Trinity Thrift Store is open for business without reservations. Shopping and drop-off hours are Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Donation drop-offs are accepted during store hours, limited to five bags or boxes. All sales receipts support the food pantry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitythriftstore.

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 and precautionary measures in place. 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 pickup. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

The church office will be closed Dec. 27 and 31.

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