Ministries

 

Jump to: Outreach · Christian Education · Fellowship · Liturgical · Service

Ministries A-to-Z:  Altar Servers · Altar Society · Bookstore · Cantors/Readers · Chapel of the Holy Spirit ·
Choir · Coffee Hour · Greeters · Grounds Maintenance · Homeless Ministry · Lending Library · Junior Orthodox Youth Association · Matthew 25 · Orthodox Christian Fellowship ·
Orthodox Youth Association · Orthodoxy 101 · Orthodoxy 2.0 · Parish Council · Rides to Church · Snyder County Outreach · Sunday School · TLC · TLC-2 · Vacation Bible School · Young Adult Fellowship

To join or receive more information on any of these ministries, contact us using this form.

Outreach

Merely preserving apostolic teachings is not sufficient to be the Church; our foundation of Faith is solid only if it is put into action. We aspire to serve our Lord Jesus Christ by carrying out His commission through apostleship and by ministering to the least of His brethren.

  • Holy Trinity’s Snyder County Outreach provides liturgical, logistical, and spiritual guidance to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, a growing Orthodox church community in Beavertown.Ministry News
    Sundays, 10 a.m.; first, third, and fifth Saturdays, 6 p.m., 145 North Kern Street in Beavertown. Call (570) 541-8895 or visit the Chapel Web site for details.
  • Greeters work to create a welcoming atmosphere for those who come through the doors of our church.
  • The Homeless Ministry commits to provide and share a home-cooked meal with the residents of Centre House, a local area homeless shelter run by Housing Transitions.Ministry News
    Second Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 217 E. Nittany Ave. in State College.
  • Matthew 25 reaches out and helps disadvantaged persons outside our parish according to the Gospel of Saint Matthew, which reminds us to minister to the hungry, naked, homeless, and imprisoned. Parish-wide drives occur during Lent, September, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Ministries at Holy Trinity will also plan individual events to support the efforts of Matthew 25Ministry News

Christian Education

Deepen your knowledge of Orthodoxy and spiritually grow through some of the opportunities we provide for mutual support and edification. We believe in the importance of discipleship and offer several ways for you to learn more about Christ and His Church.

  • The Parish Bookstore offers books, icons, CDs, and more as a source of edification for the faithful of Holy Trinity and is a helpful resource for those in the community who wish to learn more about the Orthodox Faith. Ministry News Visit the Bookstore Homepage
    Open after the Divine Liturgy on Sundays, and by appointment.
  • The Lending Library is a cooperative exchange of pre-owned books that parishioners offer to be circulated among fellow members and friends of Holy Trinity. Books are loaned out for six weeks at a time and can be renewed up to three times. View the Current Catalog
  • Orthodoxy 101 is perfect for all inquirers of the Orthodox Faith: its history, doctrine, and worship.
    Wednesdays at 7pm starting September 20th (open enrollment); church tours and one-on-one introductions to Orthodoxy are also available by appointment. Please click here for the full list of topics and schedule to learn more.
  • Orthodoxy 2.0 is designed for catechumens who are preparing to be received into the Church at Pascha. Classes are based upon the catechetical lectures of St. Cyril of Jerusalem. Ministry News
    Classes begin each Lent and continue through Bright Friday.
  • Sunday School is a comprehensive five-tier education program for children in grades K-12. Ministry News
    Sundays, 9 a.m. (September through May), in Trinity House and the Nursery (all classes begin in the Parish Hall).
  • Vacation Bible School is an enriching and fun weeklong summer program for all area children entering pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. Learn More Register Online

Fellowship

In the Book of Acts (2:42), early Christians devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship (koinonia, or “common life”). Among the groups that regularly meet for Christian fellowship at Holy Trinity are:

  • The Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) strives to foster a strong, lifelong commitment to Christ among students through a supportive community that witnesses the Gospel to the campus. Ministry News
    Thursdays, 7 p.m., for Dinner and Discussion, at 124 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on campus.
  • The Young Adult Fellowship meets regularly for fellowship, prayer, and discussion.Ministry News 
    Typically third Mondays, 6 p.m., locations vary; see calendar for schedule and locations.
  • The Orthodox Youth Association (OYA, grades 9-12) and the Junior Orthodox Youth Association (JrOYA, grades 5-8) hold monthly activities and service projects for teens and preteens to build strong, Christ-centered relationships.Ministry News Full Year Permission Slip One-Time Activity Form
    Typically first Sundays, 6 p.m., activities begin and end in the Parish Hall; see calendar for schedule.

Liturgical

Several groups help lead the congregation in worship, including: Altar Servers (for boys ages 8 and up), Altar Society (decorates the church on Feast Days), Cantors/Readers (chants parts of services), and the Choir (for all members, including catechumens, ages seventh grade and up).

The Choir rehearses on select Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., and at other times as warranted by the liturgical season, in the Nave. Readers meet regularly for fellowship and informal practices in the Nave. See the calendar for exact dates and times.

Service

Holy Trinity members can also put their Faith into action by supporting parish operations and witness the love of Christ to our parishioners and visitors alike. Examples of possible service include:

  • The Parish Council assists the Rector in the administration of the parish. 
    Second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., in the Parish Hall.
  • Coffee Hour builds up our community by supplying refreshments after the Divine Liturgy on Sundays.Ministry News
  • Holy Trinity partners with Uber to offer Rides to Church for students and others before every Sunday Divine Liturgy. Email rides@holytrinity-oca.org for more information or to submit your taxi fare for reimbursement.
  • TLC (Tender Loving Care) offers care, visitation, and help to those in need. A companion ministry, TLC-2, serves meals and offers support to mothers with newborns.Ministry News
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