Historic Trinity Lutheran Church - Reading, PA
Sharing God's love with all people
Pastor Alan has been Senior Pastor at Trinity since August, 2015. Previously, he served with his wife, Phyllis, at congregations in Florida (1999-2015), Iowa (1991-1999) and North Dakota (1986-1991). He was drawn to Trinity by the congregation's commitment to urban ministry, its rich worship and … Read More
Deaconess Deborah Matern Graf has served with the people of Trinity since June, 1999. Called to the ministry areas of Learning Ministries, Youth Ministry, Mission and Service, Worship leadership, and ‘other duties as assigned,’ Deborah truly finds deep joy in the day-to-day life of congregational … Read More
Karen S. Eddinger joined the Trinity staff as Minister of Music in August 2011. She had previously served as Trinity’s Music Intern and Assistant Director of Music from 1981-1989, during which time she began the church’s handbell program. Immediately prior to rejoining the staff at Trinity, Karen … Read More
Dee and her family have been members of Trinity since 1971. Her involvement in Trinity Deaf and Hard of Hearing ministries began in 1984 when she was on a church committee to call a part-time pastor fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to serve the greater Reading area. She took sign language … Read More
Matthew has been a member of Trinity's staff since 1992! In that time he has produced countless programs that have been broadcast to the Reading community. Matthew wears may "hats" at Trinity that include documenting worship life through photography and video, producing the visual content for this … Read More
Diane Derr is new to Trinity Lutheran Church of Reading City as the Church Administrator. She was born and grew up in Lewisburg Pennsylvania (go Green Dragons!!) and still has two sisters with their families residing there. Her only brother lives in Littleton, Colorado (yes, Columbine). She … Read More
Rachel Gambone helps run the church office and leads Trinity’s communications and publications. She prepares more than 200 digital and print publications each year, including worship bulletins, newsletters, music recital programs and ecards. … Read More
Dave Troche has been serving as Trinity’s Sexton since October 2013. Behind the scenes, he ensures the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Dave is very much a people person. He enjoys interacting with the congregation and assisting members and guests alike as they attend our worship services … Read More
Karen Nein spent the last 13 years at Berks Women in Crisis as Administrative Assistant in the Education and Community Outreach Department, doubling as their Volunteer Coordinator. She hails from Shillington though she spent 10 years in California after serving four years in the Air Force Security … Read More
The Rev. Tom Scornavacchi is pastor of Common Ground Recovery Ministry in Wyomissing. As a person in long-term recovery, Pastor Tom works with individuals and families affected by the disease of addiction. In his work he combines the wisdom and practice of the 12-steps with the forgiveness and grace … Read More
I was born and raised near Sao Paulo, Brazil. My family lives in Brazil. I have a beautiful niece and nephew. I came to Common Ground to work and be mentored by Pastor Tom Scornavacchi. I am excited to be part of Common Ground and learn about recovery ministry. As I see recovery ministry as a vital … Read More
Learn about the life of Jesus: In this Season of Pentecost (from now through October) our weekly scripture readings focus on Jesus' life. Join us each week to learn from Jesus' example.
Water of Life gifts doubled: For this spring's Lenten mission & service project, Trinity collected $3,251.05, enough to provide a clean drinking water well for a community in need. The Water of Life program is administered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, which doubled the gift.
Doing God's work with our hands: This spring the Trinity congregation gave $1,114.63 to the World Hunger appeal. Many thanks to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America who matched these gifts dollar for dollar, doubling our gift.
Connect with friends old and new: Coffee's on each Sunday, both before and after 9:30 worship, coffee and hot water are on in the Hintz Room for you to enjoy as you visit with other members and guests. On Sundays when a volunteer has offered them, there will be light refreshments as well.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and patrons, Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading is honored to present to the Reading Musical Foundation the proceeds from our free will offering at the March 24 Wolfe Series Concert, which featured the wonderful Bucks County Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Trinity has a long history of offering excellent musical programs and of supporting community organizations who enhance the arts in the Greater Reading Area. Partnering with RMF will benefit their work of providing music scholarships to young area musicians. Taking part in the ceremony, from left, David Swartz, Chair of Reading Musical Foundation, Keri Shultz, President of RMF, Benjamin Delp Watts, Vice-Chair of Programs, RMF, Karen Kniss Eddinger, Minister of Music, Trinity Lutheran Church.
This is wonderful and truly appreciated. When you give to the RMF you can actually see your money at work and you don't have to be concerned that your donation is paying over the top, fatcat salaries. Bravo and thank you Trinity Lutheran Church.
Thank you Trinity! It was such an honor to be included in this program, and brought back fond memories of Randel!
Throughout this summer, Luke's Gospel shows us again and again how Jesus reached out to those who are marginalized and enveloped them with compassion and concern. Who are the "outsiders" in your community? How can we as disciples become more aware of them and listen to their stories? How can we promote healing?
Trinity Lutheran Church is recognized by Reconciling Works as a "Reconciling in Christ" Congregation which welcomes all LGBT+ persons into all facets of congregational life. Learn more at www.reconcilingworks.org/ric/
Join us this Wednesday at our Courtyard Cafe as we feed our neighbors in the City of Reading a free picnic lunch. Many of the people we serve are struggling financially and appreciate this opportunity for food and fellowship. Help us set up at 11 AM, serve food at noon, or clean up at 1:30 PM.
This Sunday we observe the Holy Trinity, remembering our one God as three-in-one: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In our life of faith, "we have peace with God through Jesus, and our hope for the future is grounded in the love of God that we experience through Christ's Holy Spirit." {Sundays and Seasons 2019 Year C , Augsburg Fortress 2018: 213.)
