Tag: Christmas

It’s A Winter Wonderland at Trinity Altoona (updated 12/27)

Tom

Winter and Christmas are nearly a month away but we’re already in the holiday spirit at Trinity Altoona! Thanks to our generous sponsors, we will once again have Christmas Trees displayed in our sanctuary this holiday season. The trees will be purchased from J&B Tree Farms Wednesday November 27 and decorated Friday November 29 at 6PM. Sunday December 1 marks the first Sunday of Advent and we’ll be celebrating with our traditional Cookie and Coffee Hour following the 8:15AM AND 10:45AM services. Please join us for caffeine, sweets and fellowship…

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Fall O’ My Faith @ Trinity Altoona (Updated 11.13)

Tom

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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It’s Christmas 2018 at Trinity Altoona

Tom

Christmas is only 3 days away and we invite you to celebrate with us at Trinity Altoona 🙂 We will be having our three normal weekly worship services this weekend, tonight at 6:30PM and tomorrow at 8:15AM and 10:45AM. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to have your photo taken for the new Trinity Pictorial Directory! Once again, Trinity will offer you a choice of early or late worship services on Christmas Eve (Monday). The 7PM service will feature the children’s hand chime choir while the adult choir…

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It’s A Musical Weekend at Trinity

Tom

This weekend will be alive with the sound of music at Trinity Altoona! Saturday, The Evangelism Committee invites you to join them for a festive round of Christmas Caroling through our Juniata neighborhood. Caroling starts around 4PM, with refreshments served afterwards in Trinity Hall. All are welcome to participate 🙂 Sunday afternoon brings the next installment of The Sunderman Concert Series to our sanctuary. Claude Fabinyi will be performing a selection of Christmas pipe organ music beginning at 3PM. The concert is free to attend. Trinity’s Fellowship Committee will be…

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Celebrate Christmas at Trinity Altoona

Tom

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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Celebrate Christmas at Trinity

Tom

Christmas is only days away and we have a full weekend of events in store at Trinity Altoona. Tonight (Friday) is all about the kids, starting with a Pizza Bar Fundraiser Dinner in Trinity Hall from 5:30 to 6:30PM. The cost is only $5 and all monies raised go to help send our Trinity youth to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston next summer. After dinner, come up to the sanctuary for the annual Children’s Christmas program starting at 7PM. It features songs and skits from Trinity’s Sunday School classes,…

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Christmas Concert Kicks off December at Trinity

Tom

The Johnstown Brassworks will present a free holiday music concert at Trinity Altoona, Sunday December 3 at 3PM. The quintet is comprised of Joshua Brumbaugh (Tuba), Jerrod Cannistraci (French Horn), Jason June (Tuba), Eric Pfeil (Trumpet) and Rebekah Stombaugh (Trumpet). Their repertoire includes traditional hymns, classical music, jazz and contemporary songs. 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 concert.

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Share The Joy of a Toy This Christmas

Tom

Christmas is coming and Trinity Altoona is once again happy to be a part of the Toys for Tots campaign. Our mission is to help every child receive “The Joy of a Toy!” The Toys for Tots collection will continue through Sunday December 3. Please bring new, unwrapped toys for children 0-13 and place them in the boxes inside our Sixth Street entrance. Learn more about Toys for Tots by visiting their official website at ToysforTots.org

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Christmas Bazaar Coming Tomorrow

Tom

Ready to start your Christmas shopping? The Trinity Stitchers sewing group is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar tomorrow, Saturday November 4, from 9AM to 3PM in Trinity Hall. Choose from a variety of unique handmade gifts, including change purses, soup bowl cozies and table runners. They’ll also be serving lunch and a selection of baked goods for dessert.

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Help Wanted!

Tom

The holidays are over and we’re looking for some Trinity family volunteers to help undecorate our church this Friday, January 6 at 6PM. We’ll be putting away all the Christmas decorations and will need extra help to take down the large Christmas tree and move it back up to the attic. Any and all help is appreciated!

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