Message, News and Events

Sunday, July 12: 7th Sunday After Pentecost—Scholarship Sunday

For anyone unable to attend in person, the worship service, led by Kathy Long, Licensed Lay Minister, is streamed live at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday on Trinity's Facebook page and website. The Sunday bulletin can be downloaded here and the children's bulletin is available here.


A New Hope

The decisions you make on a daily basis could have far-reaching consequences for your life. Spend some time in God's presence today and seek His will. This will lay a solid foundation for a life built on trust in the living Christ.


Activities

Women of the ELCA
July 9: Prayer Vigil for Peace in the Middle East

USA 250 Mural Project: July 7 & 20
The Lehighton Downtown Initiative welcomes our congregation to participate in the Semiquincentennial Mural Project on July 7 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m) and July 20 (1-7 p.m.) at the Lehighton Recreation Center on South 8th Street. Each kit comes with everything you need to paint a tile that will become part of the mural that the borough will display. If you're interested, email them at ldilehighton@gmail.com

Vacation Bible School: July 27-31
Children age 3 through grade 6 are invited to attend this year's Vacation Bible School: "Road Trip: On the Go With God" July 27-31 from 6-8 p.m. Registration forms are available in the church office, in the narthex, on the bulletin board by the church library, or online. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up in the narthex or call the church office (610-377-4303).

SAVE THE DATE: Faith Night at the Iron Pigs: August 28
The Iron Pigs' annual Faith Night will be held on Friday, August 28, when they will be hosting the Syracuse Mets. Game time is at 6:45 p.m., with main gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The cost is only $13 per person, which includes $2 in ballpark credit. The seats are located in section 104 near the main gates. FIREWORKS will be held following the game! If you would like to purchase tickets, call the church office (610-377-4303) or sign up in the narthex.

Pantry Item for July
The pantry item for July is PASTA. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 59 boxes of cereal were donated to the pantry in May. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!


Council Highlights—June 2026

  • Approved the repair and replacement of the floor in the Thrift Store. The cost will be split equally between the Thrift Store and the church.
  • Noted several children will be attending Bear Creek Camp, with Trinity paying their camping fee.
  • Discussed the possibility of purchasing a robocall system that can be used to deliver pre-recorded messages to our members about our upcoming events, service cancellations, etc.

Service Times
  • First Saturday Quiet Communion at
    4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.
  • Sunday School at 10:45 a.m.
    (There is no Sunday School during the summer months.)
Church News

Best Wishes, Graduates!

The following graduates were recognized on Sunday, June 14:
High School:
Talin Fairchild
Lindsey Kuntz
Sadie Monk
Cameron Scaturro
Ever Schaeffer
Delyla Scilipoti-Ahner
Morgan Shaffer
Brady Stubits
Bree Tertel
Jon Troutman
College: Ian Werner


Youth Group News

Trinity's Youth Group for grades 7 through 12 meets the last Sunday of the month at 10:45 in the Youth Room. Come enjoy some learning, fun, and activities with Alex! As always, feel free to bring a friend. Adult chaperones are always needed, so if you would like to help, please contact the church office or speak with Alex.
NOTE: The Youth Group does not meet during the summer months.


Jack & Jill Preschool

Registrations
Registrations are still open for the 2026/2027 school term. You do not have to be a member of Trinity or live in the Lehighton Area School District to have your child attend the preschool. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to schedule an appointment to tour the preschool. Scholarships are available to help families defray some or all of the cost. If you would like to learn more about Trinity's preschool program, please call Jane Howells, preschool director, at 610-377-6562, email her at jackandjillpreschool@yahoo.com, or visit their website.

Ink Cartridge Recycling
Please drop your used ink cartridges in the containers in the church office or narthex. You can also drop them in the blue tote on the side porch at the preschool. Recycling ink cartridges results in needed funding for the preschool ... and it's good for the environment!

Amazon Wish List
The preschool has created a wish list on Amazon, with many great items that they could use for the classroom. Click here to make a purchase. If you prefer to buy locally, your donations can be placed in the basket in the church narthex, in the blue bin on the side porch at the preschool, or they can be left with Bev in the church office.

Monetary & Gift Card Donations
Monetary donations are always appreciated by the preschool. Please make your check payable to "Jack and Jill Preschool" and note that it's a "General Donation" in the memo line of your check. Gift cards from Walmart, Amazon, and Giant are also accepted.


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