Historic Trinity Lutheran Church - Reading, PA
Sharing God's love with all people
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 about Deaconess Deborah Graf
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 about Karen S. Eddinger, Minister of Music
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 about Matthew Mellen, Media Director
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 about Rachel Gambone, Parish Secretary
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 about David Troche, Sexton
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 about Pastor Tom Scornavacchi, Mission Developer, Common Ground Ministry
Sunday was joy-filled as we gave thanks for the gifts of music and pastoral ministry. The Sunday Forum was led by Pastor Emeritus Elton Richards who reflected on his 54 years of ordained ministry. In worship we celebrated Music Ministry Sunday, recognizing not only the offerings of the choir and musicians who recorded throughout the pandemic, but also three ladies who retired from the choir: Bernadette Ilgen, Nancy Souders-Negri, and Darlyn Unger. How fitting that the day's guest pastor, Kristian Kohler, shared gifts of both ministries with us as he led our worship service.
Nice! So glad they could do this for you. Hope you are saying fit and well! Do you know we both had Covid last week? We are still recovering.
Celebrating music ministry today! Look at all these gifted people who have shared time and talents over the past years! 70 people!
Easter initiates a new day. It anticipates a new heaven and a new earth. The risen Christ is making all things new. In the mystery of holy baptism God has made new people of us. Today Jesus invites us to see everyone in a new light—through the lens of love.
Follow along with our worship bulletin: trinityreading.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/5.15.22-Easter-5.pdf
In May, 1968, 54 years ago Elton Richards was called as Senior Pastor of Trinity. Join him for a trip down memory lane – the coming and the leaving, the good times and the bad times, the successes and the failures. Even as the congregation focuses on what lies ahead, it is good to recall where we have been.
How many of you knew Pastor Richards when he was the pastor at Trinity?
Yes, I can hear him.
Thanks, Pastor O. Glad you can join us remotely
Hopefully you can hear Pastor Elton Richards
Small world--I was offered a call at Kuntze Memorial in Omaha!
Hi Kathrine! Thanks for joining us
The fastest hour imaginable! What an amazing guy!!!
Hello from England!
Watching from Florida
Sound is great.
Good morning!!!
Doris watching
The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those “who have come out of the great ordeal” in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever
Follow along with our worship bulletin: trinityreading.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/5.8.22-Easter-4.pdf
This outstanding program by Maria Damore and Lars Potteiger was the first in a series of Music from Trinity programs recorded during Covid time. If you missed this the first time, you’ll want to see it. If you saw it the first time, you know you want to watch it again! Enjoy!
Two of Berks County’s most talented musicians, vocalist Maria Damore and pianist Lars Potteiger, join forces to present a delightful and unforgettable half hour of music including several Broadway classics.
Program includes:
Till There Was You at 0:22
Hello, Young Lovers at 3:37
Bein' Green at 7:27
Sway at 12:12
It Never Was You at 16:32
It Might as Well Be Spring at 20:34
The disciples make a big splash and eat breakfast with the risen Jesus. Wading in the water (remembering baptism) and eating with Jesus (celebrating holy communion) is our weekly encounter with the risen Christ. Jesus asks us again and again: Do you love me? And Jesus invites us, again and again, to follow him, bringing the Easter life to others.
Follow along with our worship bulletin: trinityreading.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5.01.2022-Easter-3.pdf
I like this Paster; can we call him?
In spite of all we have heard and all we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus’ victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the risen Jesus will return to us again and again in the mystery of holy communion, inviting us to touch and taste his presence, and offering us
his peace.
Follow along with our worship bulletin: trinityreading.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/04.24.22-Easter-2.pdf
Good Morning! Thanks for going live a minute or two early!
Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
Celebrating the gift of new life together with joyous worship, fabulous music, discovered surprises, and sharing the love of God. A Blessed Easter to you all!
“The last enemy to be destroyed is death,” Paul writes. Today Christ is risen,
and we gather together with astonishment and joy. Christ is risen, and we have been set free from the bonds of death. Christ is risen, and we are forgiven. Christ is risen, and with Mary Magdalene, we are amazed. Let us rejoice: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Follow along with our worship bulletin: trinityreading.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4.17.22-Easter-Sunday.pdf
Jesus is living, alleluia!!! Let us sing praise to him with endless joy!!!
Happy Easter! Surely would be nice if this site went live a few minutes early so the beginning and the announcements aren’t missed by those of us who tune in to the live broadcast.
It was wonderful worshiping with you from afar. Christ is risen indeed, alleluia!!!
Wonderful music, fantastic sermon, great celebration together