Holy Trinity Church

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We are confident that you will find at Holy Trinity what so many others have found - the Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ - and the grace, the joy, the hope, the love that comes from living in that Presence.

Holy Trinity is, by Episcopal Church standards, a parish of very diverse members and perspectives. We are able to offer a variety of ministries that will enrich and challenge your life. But we also have a small community "feel" - we worship in a beautiful, "cozy" setting, and we care about one another, and about our surrounding community, deeply. We would like you to find a home here. We encourage you to visit and worship with us!

Holy Trinity is a Church with a great vision. It is a place to find not only belonging, but purpose and meaning. The fact is, we need you! We want to help you find and live out God's purpose for you as we work together to fulfill God's purpose for our world.

Holy Trinity is also a place to have fun! It is filled with the laughter and the music of children and adults alike. God delights in you, and wants your life to be filled with happiness and joy. So join our celebrations, and experience firsthand the love of God through the love of this Church family!

Nursery Should you desire, or should you need to leave with a small child, a staffed nursery is provided behind the kitchen, at the rear of the building and up the stairs. An infant changing/nursing room is also located up the stairs across from the chapel, before the kitchen. An usher will be happy to meet and accompany you.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE: We hold one Sunday service held at 10:00 a.m.

Interested in becoming a CHALICE BEARER? Or how about a WORSHIP HOSPITALITY MINISTER? We need folks to help make and keep Holy Trinity a warm and friendly place.

Sunday School: Sunday School for children in grades 1-6 will be held at 10:00 am on the first and third Sunday of the month in the downstairs Sunday School classroom.

Saturday, December 4th, we will be watching Prince Caspian in preparation for a Sunday School discussion on the 5th. The movie will start at 6:00pm and be over at 8:30pm. Feel free to leave your kids and go Christmas shopping. We will have babysitting available so all ages are welcome.
Questions? See Staci Klemmer.

Adult Study Group: The Holy Trinity Adult Study Group meets Monday evenings, 7:30-8:30 pm in the Office Library area.

A Brief History of The Church of the Holy Trinity: Pat Brownback has written a brief history of the Church (see below). We are incorporating this information into our Worship Booklets as well.

January 5, 1885: The first service is held in Freeds Hall, Main Street, Lansdale, conducted by a deacon from The Church of the Messiah, Gwynedd.
1890: The present church building is erected at Fourth and Broad Streets, built by Philadelphia architect, Samuel Milligan, using plans adapted by Mr. Weems, an English architect from St. Giles, the parish of Stoke Poges. St. Giles was built in 1222 and is the final resting place of the Penn family, founders of Pennsylvania. St. Giles was made famous by Thomas Greys Elegy Written in a Country Church Yard.
1903: The rectory is constructed.
1930: The parish hall (St. Margarets Hall) is built.
1946: Holy Trinity is granted parish status by the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
1957: The parish house is enlarged and an educational wing is added.
1965: The church building is extended and the altar is moved away from the wall, enabling the celebrant to face the congregation during the Eucharist. The linear communion rail becomes semi-circular and the choir is moved to behind the altar. A modern stained glass window depicting a descending dove is installed behind the baptismal font. The dark wood in the nave is replaced by light wood. In recent years, chairs have replaced the pews.
1990: The former Guild Room, located between the narthex and St. Margarets Hall is transformed into a chapel. Later in the 1990s two new stained glass windows are added to the nave and the rose window is replaced.

The sermon on November 21st will be by our lay preacher, Dr. Deborah Darlington. Text: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Canticle 16; Colossians 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43.

The sermon on November 28th will be by our supply priest, Rev. Christina Nord. Text: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14 and Matthew 24:36-44.

Parish Coffee Hour: Parish Coffee Hour will be held after the 10:00 am Sunday service.