Women of the ELCA

Trinity Lutheran Church will host the 27th annual convention of the NEPA Synod of the Women of the ELCA on Saturday. "Molded by the Master" is the theme for the day when women from nine districts will gather for inspiration and learning. Workshops on the theme and elections of board members will take place. Gathering and registration begins at 8 a.m. for the one-day event.Trinity happeningsSunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., is at 9:30 a.m. Music will be provided by the Trinity Praise Band. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 10:30 a.m.Vicar Lauren Heywood begins her year of ministerial service at the congregationSunday. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and enrolled at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. A meet-and-greet brunch in her honor will take place next week.Trinity's Community Vacation Bible School "Cave Quest" is July 11-15, for children age 3 through grade six. The daily schedule is 6:30-8:30 p.m. The sessions are aimed to assist children to follow their faith by exploring who Jesus is: the light of the world. The free registration information is available in the narthex. A parent or guardian may also call the church office at 610-377-4303 with information. Volunteer opportunities are also available.For those interested in church membership, baptism, or wedding, appointments with the pastor are available by contacting the church office with your request.Bethany EC ChurchBethany EC Church, 222 North St. holds Sunday worship with the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor.Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class, morning worship at 10:45 a.m., preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.Tuesday: Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study, 5:15 a.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study and Play Group, 9 a.m., Wrapped in Prayer Ministry, 7 p.m.Looking ahead: "Festival of Faith" church service will be 9 a.m. June 26 to accommodate plans for the Lehighton Sesquicentennial celebration. No Sunday school. Bethany EC will have open house from noon-4 p.m. with refreshments and special music.Lehighton Bethany EC is online at

wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email:

Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724 or follow Bethany on Facebook.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.