Trinity Tidings | April 24th Edition

Written By Matthew Mellen

Sunday Worship

Last Sunday. . .

Pastor Hans preached on how the breaking of bread opens our eyes, and sends us out with the news about where Jesus can be made known.

This Sunday. . .

Pastor Hans preaches on John 10 alongside an Iranian painting of seven locked doors—and asks whether we are the one fleeing through them, or the one who built the locks. Jesus’ answer is the sharpest relief the gospel has to offer: there is one Gate, and his name is Jesus Christ.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Trinity Together Sunday Forum
Pr. Hans presents the Draft Strategic Plan

Join Pastor Hans for the first of three forums on Trinity's proposed 2026–2031 Strategic Plan. We will explore what brought us to this moment and the three-part vision for Trinity's next generation.

New Steeple Notes
May-June 2026

Just a few highlights from this issue:

Journey to Guatemala
Building Trinity, Together
275th Anniversary Update

Click on the cover image to read!

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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