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. The Sunday bulletin can be downloaded here and the children's bulletin is available here.

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

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Trinity's Youth Group is sponsoring a Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle on Saturday, November 15, from 4-7 p.m. in Luther Hall. You will have your choice of sauce (red, alfredo, and garlic and butter) and protein (meatballs and salmon), along with bread, salad, assorted desserts, and beverages. Tickets can be purchased at the church office or in the narthex before and after worship.

Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 16, is Trinity's annual Congregational Meeting, held in Luther Hall immediately after the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Among the actions to be taken are the election of new Council members and approval of the 2026 preliminary budget. All voting members are encouraged to attend.

Thrift Store Christmas Sale
Trinity's Thrift Store will be holding their always-popular Christmas Sale on Friday, November 28, Saturday, November 29, Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Luther Hall. Some of the featured items include indoor and outdoor decorations, jewelry, candles, angels, new all-season clothing, baby equipment, toys, books, small appliances, and vintage items. If you'd like to get a head start on your holiday shopping, this is the place to be! (As a reminder, this is a cash-only sale.)

Pantry Item for November
The pantry item for November is MAC AND CHEESE. Please place your donation in the basket by the church entrance or bring it to the church office. A total of 64 cans of tuna were donated to the pantry in September. Your support for those among us with food insecurity is greatly appreciated!

• Noted that the Memorial Fund has now been converted into a Thrivent money market fund.
• The 2026 preliminary budget was reviewed; however, a few updates will be made at the November meeting.
• Approved the recommendation from the Special Gifts Fund Committee to distribute donations totaling $14,028 to various benevolent organizations.
• Noted that the new flooring has been installed in the kitchen, and the refurbishment is now complete.
• Approved requests for two additional benches for the Third Street side of the church.
• Approved a request from Dylan and Gavin's Rainbow ministry to have their annual remembrance dinner in Luther Hall on December 14.

• First Saturday Quiet Communion at
  4:00 p.m.
• Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.
• Sunday School at 10:45 a.m.

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.

Registrations
Registrations are still being accepted for the 2025/2026 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. For the month of November, they could use copy paper and card stock. 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.