MORE ABOUT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 

Weather - church activity cancellation policy: if the Chambersburg area schools are canceled, or dismissed early, Trinity programs and meetings are likewise canceled for that day.

Sunday worship cancellations: listen to Mix 95, WCHA, 92.1, 103.7 FM or check on the TV on WGAL or call the church office ([717] 263-8156) for a prerecorded phone message on worship services and cancellations.

May we pray for your concerns? Trinity's "Prayer Partners" respond immediately as we become aware of your particular spiritual needs. Call the church office with your prayer requests (717) 263-8156, or e-mail: trinity@innernet.net

"Rejoice always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances,

for this is the will of Christ Jesus for you."

(1 Thessalonians 5)

 Trinity is handicapped accessible. An entry ramp brings access to the Sanctuary and Christian Education wing. Reserved, offset seating is available in the Sanctuary for wheelchairs. An elevator brings access to the lower level and second floors of the Christian Education building. Rest Rooms are handicapped accessible. Trinity has several wheelchairs at various entrances for those who might require mobility assistance, including electric mobility carts. Should you require such mobility assistance, please call ahead and such support will be waiting for you at the curb!

Trinity has RESERVED PARKING for those with Handicapped needs.

VISITOR ONLY PARKING reserved parking slots are strategically located to welcome our honored guests!

LARGE PRINT HYMNS and TODAY'S READINGS are available for all worship services. Trinity now prints the entire worship service, including hymns, within one bulletin cover for ease of use. Hymnals are available in the Pew racks for those who prefer to use a "real" book.

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated at ALL regularly scheduled Wednesday, Journey Together - Contemporary and Saturday worship services. Communion is celebrated at ONE of the two Sunday morning services - alternating every other week, 8:30 and 11:00 AM. To inquire for the Sunday morning schedule, please call the office, 717-263-8156.

All of Trinity's common areas, Sanctuary and Chapel are seasonally HEATED and most are AIR CONDITIONED for your health and comfort.

A Staffed Nursery is available for younger children during the Sunday Morning worship and Sundays School times. The children are supervised by at least two adults. Parents are requested to both "sign in" and "sign out" their children to guarantee their safety and security. Children briefly return to the Main Sanctuary during the Sunday Services at the time of the Children's Message.

Those with Allergy sensitivities may note that the Saturday, 5:00 pm Chapel service deliberately schedules no flowers or other pollen producing flora for worshipper's health requirements.

THE LUTHERAN MAGAZINE is provided free to members who care to receive a subscription.

DAILY ON-LINE E-DEVOTIONS are provided free to those who care to receive them. Just e-mail us and request daily devotions. We'll ask for the destination email address.

WEEKLY CHILDREN'S BULLETINS are provided for our younger members to use and productively employ during the worship service. There are two distinct versions for children who read and for those who do not yet read.

CHURCH TOYS are available in the main church entryway on the "toy tree" - soft toys and items that make little or no noise. Please feel free to pick up a "bag" for your children.

Trinity has its own Missionary in Mexico - Dr. Kathryn Keller, a daughter of the congregation, who continues her work among the Chontal Indians in Mexico. Kathryn's life work was the invention of a written language for the Chontal Indians, and a full translation of both the Old and New Testaments, song and prayer book. Kathryn is now semi-retired but is pleased to regularly visit and monitor her life-long work.

Trinity has sponsored its families to personally engage in Disaster Relief Work in the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina.

The Lutheran Book of Worship, "With One Voice" , and Evangelical Lutheran Worship settings are used during Trinity's regular worship services.

"Journey Together" - CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP is now held every week, 11 AM in the Social Hall featuring service video projection, less formal format and a support music ensemble (keyboard, percussion, bass, guitar and vocals). Additional musicians are welcome.

Bibles are presented to Trinity's Third graders, and to older youth who have joined with their parents, each year, or upon request at any time. Anyone who wants the Bible, receives it with our blessing!

More Bibles are available for Free! to anyone who cares to have either a LARGE PRINT version, or a handsome soft leather cover version. Bibles are available at all church entrances.

First Communion Instruction prior to Confirmation without age restriction, in dialog between child, parents, and pastors.

A "Sister Congregation" relationship is shared between Trinity and Messiah Lutheran Church, Elliottsburg, Perry County, PA.

Trinity is the designated Lutheran Campus Church for Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA.

Trinity is the meeting host for various non-profit community groups and other activities: The Franklin County Quilt Guild, The Franklin County Stamp Club, Chambersburg AAUW, three Head Start Classes, The Franklin County Science Council, The Conocheague Players, Girl Scout Banquets, Boy Scout Banquets - and many more.

Trinity is an active partner in the Lutheran Anglican Roman Catholic Covenant (LARC) of Chambersburg.

  Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 26 West Commerce Street, Chambersburg, PA  17201 (717) 263-8156