Trinity is involved in many community outreach projects. Some of these projects are--THE MANGER PROJECT: An annual event in which members and friends of Trinity have the opportunity to give Christmas gifts to people from our community who are in need. Gifts of clothing and toys for children and youth, gift certificates for groceries, money gifts and Christmas visits are among the needs of the community.
LIVING BEYOND: Members conduct a work week for other members and the community.
BLANKETS FOR LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF: A group of women meet each Tuesday morning from 10:00 to 12:00 to sew and knot comforters that are sent each fall to the Church World Service Center in New Windsor, MD and are then sent to many different countries to be used for warmth, shelter, and sometimes as a means to carry belongings. During the past year, the group made 108 comforters.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK PROJECT: In conjunction with community churches, members collect backpacks and school supplies for local students.
WARM SOLES SOCK PROJECT: Members collect socks to be distributed to local children & adults by the ELANCO Ministerium.
KNITTED AND CROCHETED HATS, GLOVES, AND SCARVES: The knitting group meets every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 to knit and crochet these items to be distributed locally. Other members also participate from home.
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL: Members make donations to purchase animals to send overseas. See separate section for more information.
COMMUNITY CLEAN SWEEP: Trinity's Environmental Committee hosts a yearly event to collect various items to be re-used or disposed of in a proper fashion. Items that have been collected in the past are: old sneakers for playground surfaces, denim for building insulation, suitcases for women's and children's shelters, DVDs & CDs, cell phones, metals, and styrofoam.
VETERANS AT LEBANON AND COATESVILLE VA HOSPITAL: Members donate toiletries and clothing to veterans.
CROP WALK: Members walk or ride bicycles or sponsor walkers and bikers for local and world hunger.
FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY: Trinity supports adults with disabilities through the rental of church-owned apartments.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Members assist in building homes in Lancaster County.
LOVE, INC.: Members provide transportation for doctor appointments and treatments.
