Trinity Tidings | April 17th Edition

Written By Matthew Mellen

Sunday Worship

Last Sunday. . .

Dcs Deborah helped us wonder about faith along with (Doubting) Thomas.

This Sunday. . .

Pastor Hans returns to our pulpit. Our gospel reading begins with two disciples walking to Emmaus, overcome with sadness, loss, and disappointment. They had hoped Jesus, who was crucified, would be the one to redeem Israel! Yet the risen Christ walks with them and then opens their eyes in the breaking of the bread.

Trinity Together Sunday Forum
Journey to Guatemala

Deaconess Deborah will continue to share about her journey and invite us to explore our values. Experiences include: Lenten processions around Antigua, miniscule bees making honey by Lake Atitlan, and learning about the process of making coffee at Chica Bean, a woman’s co-op.

New Music From Trinity
Ben Smalls, saxophone

Just released on YouTube and Facebook.

Join junior Benjamin Small (Eastman School of Music) for a program exploring the versatility and range of the classical saxophone. A native of Reading and a student of Professors Chien-Kwan Lin, William Marvin, Matthew Brown, and Matthew Curlee, Benjamin balances a heavy performance schedule with a deep interest in music theory and contemporary avant-garde works. Click on the photo to watch!

Trinity in the Reading Eagle

Special thanks to Bill Uhrich from the Reading Eagle for climbing our steeple to get this shot!

Steeplejack Lee Diirner of Denver, Lancaster County, paints the exterior of the steeple at Trinity Lutheran Church in the 500 block of Washington Street.
BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE

Who’s ready to climb our steeple - how about May 31?

REFRESH BERKS
Raise the Roof Fundraiser

Join REFRESH BERKS on Friday, April 17 from 7 to 10 PM at the WCR Center for the Arts in Reading for a night of dancing, delicious appetizers and dessert, a photo booth, auction items, raffle prizes, and so much fun.

All proceeds will support garage construction for their mobile shower unit so they can continue restoring hope and dignity to our housing insecure neighbors right here in Berks County.

Learn more here.

Music From Trinity
Upcoming Events

Featured
Kutztown University Choir
Apr 26
Kutztown University Choir

The Kutztown University Choir will present a spring concert under the direction of Dr. Derrick Thompson. The choir is composed of students across majors and has performed across the east coast and premiered new works. We will be partnering with the Thomas Ford campus of Reading School District to provide our most vulnerable students with needed support.

Before & After Summer
Apr 29
Before & After Summer

From the stages of Philadelphia to the heart of Berks County, join us for a special performance by baritone Jonathan Mortensen.

Experience the profound beauty of Thomas Hardy’s poetry set to music by Gerald Finzi. Baritone Jonathan Mortensen (AGMA, Philadelphia Symphonic Choir) performs the song cycle "Before and After Summer" —a moving exploration of memory, nature, and the passage of time.

Our Hope for Years to Come
May 31
Our Hope for Years to Come

Dr. Wentz begins our year long celebration of Trinity’s 275th anniversary with an organ recital featuring a wide variety of works from across the European and American landscape written by composers from the renaissance era to the 21st. century.

Christ Church's 200th Anniversary
Saturday, May 9th from 2-5 PM

Our Covenant Partner is celebrating their 200th Anniversary of Christ Church’s consecration. Dignitaries from around Berks County are due to attend, with brief remarks expected from Mayor Eddie Moran and the Rt. Rev Gutiérrez, Bishop of Pennsylvania.

They will also remove a time capsule placed in 1863, that was interred when the tower and spire, designed by famed architect Edward T. Potter, were erected.

Following the ceremony, the Berks Youth Chorus will welcome guests into the church for a reception with music by Dave Cullen and desserts provided by Sweet Street. Historical displays and building tours will be available during this time.

Click on the photo to learn more and let Christ Church know you’re joining them.

Matthew Mellen
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