Trinity happenings

Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, Sunday worship with Holy Communion, 9:30 a.m., in the parking lot situated behind the building. The bread wafer and communion container are pre-sealed as a safe way to celebrate the sacrament. Attendees are requested to remain in their vehicles. The sound is broadcast over FM 87.9. For those who choose to bring a lawn chair and sit on the lawn, ushers will provide assistance designated for social distancing. Please wear a face mask for your safety and for those around you. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. Vicar Joshua Krenz assists.

Since there are limited parking spaces and lawn size, a reservation is required on a weekly basis by the end of business hours each Thursday. The phone number: 610-377-4303. Email: telc1872@ptd.net. Worship bulletins will be printed according to the number of reservations received, and distributed upon entering the parking lot. A basket to receive offerings is provided A restroom in Luther Hall is accessible during the worship time; mask required upon entering the building.

The Sunday morning worship will be posted on facebook.com/TrinityLehighton after the live session has concluded.

Weekly Sunday school sessions start 10:45 a.m. for students age 3 though sixth grade along Iron Street.

Indoor worship resumes Oct. 25 with safety guidelines. Letters will be sent to members with information.

The Thrift Store has reopened for business. There are some changes: Shopping and donation drop-offs will be by appointment only. Please call 610-377-4471 on Mondays from 9-5 p.m. to schedule an appointment. The store will be open for shoppers with an appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 1-6 p.m. Drop-offs can be scheduled on Thursdays by appointment only. Masks and social distancing will be required. Due to limited space, no children under the age of 12 will be allowed. Further guidelines will be addressed. Your patience is appreciated.

The Food Pantry continues to be open Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.) with a 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 NEPA Synod Assembly with the theme “We Are Church Together” begins online this week. Pastor Moore, Vicar Krenz and two congregational members as delegates are joining representatives from over 200 congregations in this timely manner. Reports from various ministries, business of the synod to be discussed, ordination anniversaries to be observed, and the election of bishop will occur. Current Bishop, the Rev. Samuel Zeiser, a Jim Thorpe native, is completing his second six-year term and is not eligible for re-election.

Due to the technology needed, the assembly agenda is spread out over two weekends on four days. Any person is invited to view the livestream at no cost available during the plenary (general) sessions. The website is nepasynod.org. Click on to the “Watch Assembly Live” icon at the following dates and times: Friday, Oct. 16 worship 6-6:45 p.m., plenary session 7-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2-4:30 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 23, 7-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, 1:30-4 p.m.

The worship service for the Bishop-elect is Dec. 5, 10 a.m., via livestream facebook.com/nepsynod. ELCA Bishop Rev. Elizabeth Eaton will preside.

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