Mahoning tax collector

The Mahoning Township Tax Collector’s office will be closed from Oct. 20-27 and will reopen on Oct. 28.

Trinity Happenings

Sunday worship at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, begins at 9:30 a.m. Licensed Lay Minister Kathy Long presides.

Livestream Sunday worship available on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton) or on the church website (tlclehighton.com). Church phone: 610-377-4303.

Sunday Church School for students ages 3 through grade 6 plus confirmation classes for those in grades 7-8 will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Carbon County CROP Walk is Sunday, starting at 2 p.m., at 600 Riverview Road (West Bowmans). The walk will start at Riverview Park, East Penn Township, head south along the D&L Trail. Walkers will have a choice of returning along the same loop or using connecting paths to complete a loop.

Register at https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/event/lehightonpa.

Church initiatives:

The Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays (and third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m.) with an outdoor drive-up setting. Residents who reside in the Lehighton Area School District are eligible to receive supplemental food. Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pick up. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

The Trinity Thrift Store hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Household goods and clothing donations will be accepted during store hours. There is a five bag limit. Use door 2 to bring clothing inside.

Looking ahead:

• October fundraiser at Trinity’s Jack and Jill Preschool is a Dine & Donate from Alfies Pizza, Lehighton. Every Friday in October, order food from Alfies and mention Jack & Jill for the school to receive 10% of the orders. That include dine in, takeout and delivery.

• All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and basket raffle will be held Nov. 15. This is a youth fundraiser. Advance ticket sales only. More information to follow.

BECC

Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 222 North St., Lehighton, will host Sunday Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Christian Education will be held at 9:30 a.m. for all ages.

Coffee and snack is held at 10:15 a.m.

• Tuesday: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

• Thursday: Men’s Bible Study, 5 a.m.; Second Blessing Free Clothing Ministry, 6-7:30 p.m.

• Oct. 19: The church will celebrate its 130th anniversary with a special service at 10:45 a.m. and a luncheon to follow. All are invited.

Stay informed by visiting www.facebook.com/BethanyECLehighton, becc.churchtrac.com. Church office: 610-377-0724.

The church pastor is the Rev. Dale Oplinger, 610-730-7212.

St. John’s

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Dr. W., Lehighton, will hold a worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary.

Fundraising committee: The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Dinner and discussion: 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16. Contact Cheryl Kistler at 610-533-5723 for more information.

Dinkey Memorial

Sunday worship at Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1742 Dinkey Road, Lehighton begins at 9 a.m.

Pastor Tony hosts Morning Prayer on Zoom, meeting ID 187 911 224 on Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Bible Study on Zoom, meeting ID 376 540 617 on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

Fundraisers:

• Carbon County CROP Walk, 2 p.m. Oct. 12 starting at Riverview Park.

• Election Day spaghetti dinner, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 4.

• Filling and pumpkin roll orders due Nov. 3. Pickup Nov. 24 from 2-5 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 4-6 p.m. Call Linda at 484-464-3705 or Karen 610-390-1125 to order.

Community Cupboard: Dinkey Memorial has a food cupboard available to those in need who are members of Dinkey Memorial and St. John’s or residents of East Penn Township. The distribution is the third Thursday of every month from 3:30-5 p.m. in Dinkey’s Social Room. For more information, speak with Pastor Tony.

175th anniversary: The 175th anniversary of Dinkey is in April. Planning has started on the celebration.

Ben Salem UCC

Ben Salem UCC, 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton, will hold worship services at 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School, 9 a.m. for children from nursery age to new post Confirmation class.

• Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., Senior Choir practice.

• Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Handbell Choir practice; 6-9 p.m. Men’s Bible study, open to men age 18 and up.

Fundraisers:

• Spaghetti dinner: 4-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 11.

• Blessing of the animals will be held at the 10:15 a.m. service on Oct. 12. There will only be one service that day.

• Homemade Christmas candy sale: Orders due Nov. 23. Pickup is Dec. 13.

Visit www.bensalemucc.com or Facebook for more information or call the office at 570-386-3870.

Christ Evangelical

Christ Evangelical Free Church, 2420 Blakeslee Blvd., Dr., West in Lehighton holds worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Sunday School for children and youth is held every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Christ Evangelical is hosting its annual fall harvest festival for kids ages 3 years old through 6th grade on Oct. 22. The fair is held at 6:30 p.m. There will be games and snacks. The community is invited to attend.