After “paws”ing last year due to a scheduling issue, Trinity Altoona’s Blessing of the Animals returned yesterday to an enthusiastic crowd of our four-legged friends and their two-legged families. Pastor Eli led the service with a brief reading, following by the blessing of each animal in attendance and a blanket blessing for those unable to attend “in person.” Photos courtesy Lori Matta-Rhode and T. Settle.
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Halloween is coming and we’ve got lots of spooky treats in store at Trinity Altoona! Trinity Youth Troop will be holding their Halloween Party this Friday from 6 to 7:30PM in Trinity Hall. The group and event is open to all elementary school-aged children. The Triniteens youth group is bringing back it’s successful Haunted House fundraiser this Saturday from 8-10:30PM. Admission is $1 or donation of a non-perishable item to our Caring Cupboard. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be available for purchase. The group also welcomes donations of cookies and…
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Due to growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), your church council voted last evening to close our church for all worship services and activities at least through the end of the month. The church office will remain open and Pastor Hess will be available as usual as we work together to deal with this crisis. We are planning to live stream a worship service on Facebook this Sunday morning at 9:30AM. Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates. As always, you can support…
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Mark your calendars for Trinity’s Souper Bowl Sunday, kicking off after the 10:45AM service January 26 in Trinity Hall. You’re invited to bring your favorite soup (and recipe) to share. A donation of $1 lets you sample as many soups as you like, with all monies raised going toward the annual Ladies’ Retreat at Camp Sequanota. For more information, please contact Angela Counterman at 312-8036 or angejsol@hotmail.com. The Triniteens youth group will be going Roller Skating, Friday February 7 from 6-8PM at Morrison’s Cove Memorial Park. The group will meet…
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Summer’s over, colorful leaves and cooler days are on the way. It’s time to “Fall O’ My Faith” at Trinity Altoona! The next installment of the Sunderman Memorial Concert Series is coming to Trinity Altoona Sunday October 13 at 3PM. Classical guitarist William Feasley will be performing “Echoes of Goya” live in our sanctuary. Funding for the concert is being provided by the Dr. William Sunderman Endowment, so there is no charge for admission. Sunderman is a deceased member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Light refreshments will be served after the…
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Mark your calendars and set a reminder on your smartphone. The next installment of the Sunderman Memorial Concert Series is coming to Trinity Altoona Sunday October 13 at 3PM. Classical guitarist William Feasley will be performing “Echoes of Goya” live in our sanctuary. The Albuquerque Journal says his music features “delicious inflections of rhythm and sound color.” He’s been called a “world-class performer” and one of America’s “Top Classical Guitarists.” Funding for the concert is being provided by the Dr. William Sunderman Endowment, so there is no charge for admission.…
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As summer winds down, we are gearing up for A September to Remember at Trinity Altoona! Starting this coming weekend August 31-September 1, we return to our “trinity” of worship services: 6:30PM Saturdays, 8:15AM Sundays and 10:45AM Sundays. Our new chalice has arrived and will be officially dedicated this weekend. The chalice was purchased by Mark Criste and Jolinda Reighard as a memorial gift from longtime Trinity member Del Woodring. Sunday School and Confirmation Classes kick off the following Sunday, September 8 at 9:30AM. We will have classes for ALL…
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Here’s what’s happening at Trinity: The Trinity Teens (Triniteens) Lock-In is coming up Friday July 26, going from 8PM Friday to 8AM Saturday. There will be food, games and lots of fun. Teens are invited to bring a friend and snacks to share with the group. This year’s Vacation Bible School is truly out of this world! The theme is “To Mars and Beyond”…taking off Sunday August 4 and landing Thursday August 8. Call the church office to sign up. Trinity’s annual Church Picnic is approaching rapidly. It’s scheduled for…
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We are halfway through November and the Christmas season is quickly approaching. It’s going to be a Delightful December at Trinity Altoona: Kick off the season by helping decorate the Christmas trees at Trinity, Friday November 30 at 6PM. Contact Debbie at 944-5706 if you are able to help. Sunday December 2 is your last chance to order Christmas poinsettias for $6.75 each. Order envelopes are available in the back of the church. Share some relaxing fellowship at our Cookies & Coffee Hour, following the 10:45AM service every Sunday during…
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Fall is here and the Trinity calendar is full of fun and worthwhile activities: October is Pastor Appreciation Month and we’re helping Pastor Eli help two of her favorite charities: The Central Pennsylvania Humane Society and Mending Hearts Animal Rescue. We’re looking for cat and dog food, treats, kitty litter, cleaning supplies and more to help fill Pastor’s truck! The Trinity Junior-Senior High Lock-In is coming up Saturday October 20. All junior and senior high students are invited and encouraged to bring a friend. Pizza and drinks will be provided.…
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