Historic Trinity Lutheran Church - Reading, PA
Dynamic Ministry in the Heart of the City
Rachel Gambone, Parish Secretary
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.
Jazz Mass March 3: Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 3 when we will feature Jazz Missa Brevis by Will Todd with piano, string bass and drums as part of our worship service.
Martin Luther died on Feb. 18, 1546. He launched the Protestant Reformation that created new Christian theology and Bible scholarship. His "Small catechism" explains the foundations of Christian faith.
Seriously? – Women and Ministry in the ELCA: It’s been almost 50 years since women have been ordained to the ministry of Word and Sacrament in the ELCA. This Sunday at 9:30 AM we will be viewing and discussing a provocative short video produced by the North Carolina Synod.
“The Wailing Woman” - February 16, 7:30 PM at Immanuel UCC in Shillington and February 17, 3:00 PM at Lincoln University in Oxford, PA In celebration of Black History Month, Vox Philia and Berks Sinfonietta invite you to hear “The Wailing Woman” by William Grant Still and Symphony in E minor by Florence Price. Adults $15, $5 child/student; available at berkssinfonietta.org/tickets.
Upcoming Concert - Berks Sinfonietta
berkssinfonietta.org
Berks Sinfonietta was established in 2014 as a group made up of local musicians, dedicated to exploring the vast repertoire of all periods.“The Magic of Broadway” - Sunday, February 17 at 4:00 PM in the Trinity sanctuary: Reading Choral Society invites you to come and hear your favorite Broadway tunes, including selections from “Oklahoma,” “Les Misérables,” and “South Pacific.” General admission advance tickets are $15 for adults ($20 at the door), $10 for students; also available at www.readingchoral.org or the office at (610) 898-1939.
“The Wailing Woman” - February 16, 7:30 PM at Immanuel UCC in Shillington and February 17, 3:00 PM at Lincoln University in Oxford, PA In celebration of Black History Month, Vox Philia and Berks Sinfonietta invite you to hear “The Wailing Woman” by William Grant Still and Symphony in E minor by Florence Price. Adults $15, $5 child/student; available at berkssinfonietta.org/tickets.
Upcoming Concert - Berks Sinfonietta
berkssinfonietta.org
Berks Sinfonietta was established in 2014 as a group made up of local musicians, dedicated to exploring the vast repertoire of all periods.Two great choral concerts this weekend celebrate Broadway music and Black History Month:
“The Magic of Broadway” - Sunday, February 17 at 4:00 PM in the Trinity nave Reading Choral Society invites you to come and hear your favorite Broadway tunes, including selections from “Oklahoma,” “Les Misérables,” and “South Pacific.” General admission advance tickets are $15 for adults ($20 at the door), $10 for students. Purchase your advance tickets from RCS singers Pat McMahon, Darryl Jeffries, Matthew Hayes, Rachel Gambone or Fred Opalinski; also available through the RCS website at www.readingchoral.org or the office at (610) 898-1939.
The Gifts of Near-Death Experiences:
You Don’t Have to Die to Experience Your True Home
With authors Dennis, Sheila & Matt Linn, April 5-6, 2019
at Alvernia University and Christ Church, Reading
Near-death experiences are common, well-documented and universal, often resulting in spiritual growth and healing. Topics will include healing of stress, healing relationships with the living and the deceased, forgiveness, discerning the purpose of our life, listening for guidance in everyday decisions, physical healing and accompanying those who are dying or who have lost a loved one. Speak to Deaconess Deborah for more information. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $70.00. Register by calling Christ Church at 610-374-6108 or email conniefegley@yahoo.com.
Sunday Forum to discuss U.S. border issues February 10:
Our conversation will be based on the article A Church Uncontained on pages 23-25 in the January issue of Sojourners Magazine. Sojourners approaches issues from a liberal perspective, which is appreciated by many of our participants. Still, we are committed to establishing a respectful dialogue with those who see these issues in a different way. We gather in the Auditorium for introductory conversation and then we most likely will divide into smaller discussion groups.
Interfaith Beer & Hymns: Mark your calendars for Sunday afternoon, February 10 at 1:45 PM, when Trinity will join our brothers and sisters from Christ Episcopal Church and from Congregation Oheb Sholom in our first inter-faith Beer and Hymns. Invite your friends to join us at Tino’s (State Hill Road in Wyomissing) for pizza, beer and songs of faith. (Space is limited, so arrive early to ensure seating.)
