Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, announces events:

• First Saturday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, begins at 5 p.m. Holy 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.

• Sunday worship with Holy Communion begins 9:30 a.m. 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. Rev. Nancy L. Moore presides.

• The church office and building will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.

• 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.

First Tuesday worship Quiet Communion without musical accompaniment is Sep. 6, at 11 AM.

• The Trinity Thrift Store is open without reservations. Shopping and drop-off 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, 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 pick up. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

• For those desiring to schedule a baptism or seek membership at Trinity, please contact the church office to register for the instruction sessions. Baptismal class will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 18. Overview for prospective new members is held at 1 p.m. Sept. 25 with Pastor Moore.

• Sunday Church School for students ages 3 though sixth grade begins with Rally Day activities Sept. 11 at 10:45 a.m.

• Former Trinity Vicar Richard Bergen (2017-19) accepted a call and is serving St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 470 Church Hill Road, Ferndale, Southeastern Pennsylvania synod. The Rite of Ordination is Sept. 10 at 10 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale. Bishop Patricia Davenport presides. There is ample parking. Transportation is on your own. However, if you do plan to go, please RSVP in advance at Trinity, Lehighton, for the host church to be aware of the number of people planning to attend.

• Trinity Lutheran Church was built in 1873. A series of events are forming to celebrate this milestone throughout 2023. You are invited to contribute ideas at a planning meeting 12:15 p.m. on Sept. 18.

Call the church at 610-377-4303 for more information.