Author Archive: Leesa Bell

Holy Week & Easter Services

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You are invited to join us for Holy Week & Easter services at our church.  Experience the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus through song, prayer and reflection.
Palm Sunday: March 29, 2026
  • 10:00 am Worship
  • Holy Communion & Palm Processional

Maundy Thursday: April 2, 2026

  • 7:00 pm Worship
  • Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday: April 3, 2026

  • 12:00 pm Worship
  • 7:00 pm Worship

Easter Sunday: April 5, 2026

  • All Services with Holy Communion
  • 6:45 am Outdoor Sunrise Service (Dress for the weather)
  • 8:45 am The Resurrection of Our Lord Worship
  • 10:30 am Egg Hunt
  • 11:00 am The Resurrection of Our Lord Worship
  • Easter Breakfast – Served between 7:15 am – 10:30 am

Raise the Roof Campaign

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Raise the Roof  

Our Mission:  Together in God's Love, We Care, We Grow, We Serve.

In order to fulfill our mission, we must raise funds for major maintenance projects including replacing our aging roof, windows and HVAC. 

Why Give?

  • Our church roof is in critical condition. After years of wear, storm damage, and patchwork fixes, it can no longer protect our congregation and ministries. Leaks are now threatening not just the building, but our ability to gather, worship, and serve.
  • We need to raise funds to replace the roof and ensure a safe, welcoming home for worship, service projects, and community events.
  • This building is more than bricks and shingles. It is...
    • A home for worship, learning, & growing
    • A hub for meals, outreach, and support
    • A community gathering place

Your gift helps us keep the doors open and the Spirit moving.

How to Donate

  • Vanco online giving - Choose the "Property Needs / Building Improvements" tab.
  • Cash or Check offering on Sunday or mail Checks to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA  20176. 
  • Stocks/IRA gifts:  Different ways to support htlc 
  • Contact our Parish Administrator for additional options or questions. (703) 777-4912
  • Complete this electronic pledge card to let us know of your intentions and help with our planning
  • We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizatio“Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign Progress

    As of March 15, 2026, we have collected $129,231.73, enough to initiate the process of soliciting updated bids for Phase I, the replacement of the flat roof. We extend our sincere thanks to all contributors on this remarkable advancement in the Raise the Roof Campaign.

Background (From July 2025 Property Report)

Addition Roof (New Building) - 2006

Flat roof replaced - 2007

  • EPDM (rubber/flat) roof from Versico Roofing Systems. 
  • Warranty issued 12/3/2007 that expired 12/2/2017
  • The roof replacement we are currently evaluating will meet or exceed 20 Years.

As of 9/23/24, Our insurance has enacted a $10,000.00 deductible for water damage on our policy.

Windows

Many of our windows are single pane glass. Windows with only one pane of glass are very poor insulators. Being near them when either very warm or cold is uncomfortable. This is energy inefficiency and it contributes to higher costs to heat and cool the building.

Loudoun Hunger Relief

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LOUDOUN HUNGER RELIEF

Although it may be hard to believe, there are about 16,000 people in LOUDOUN COUNTY, the richest county in the nation, who struggle with food insecurity! We continue to collect food items and paper goods.  Collection boxes are located in the Gathering Area near the Church office, and in the Narthex by the main sanctuary doors.

Any items are welcomed, but the following months have themed foods:

  • March : Canned/Box pasta and/or rice
  • April : Canned Veggies
  • May : Cereal
  • June : Canned Fruit

We also need extra hands to help collect and deliver the donations. If you can assist, contact Kim Mills or the church office. (office@holytrinityleesburg.org)

Always needed:  

  • Dry beans
  • Whole grain pasta, rice
  • Whole grain cereal
  • Canned meats (tuna or chicken)
  • Olive Oil
  • Peanut Butter
  • Low Sodium soups (under 350mg per serving)

Women’s GLOW WELCA Circle

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February 25, 2026 Update
We voted on the new name of our group–we will be the WELCA – GLOW circle. GLOW stands for “Grace Lights Our Way”. We liked this based on our meeting time in the evening, as well as the meaning behind the name.
We have also decided to have 2 service leads to help with some projects:
  1. Betsy will lead our efforts outside the church, and will reach out to groups outside our church to see where we may be able to help.
  2. Pam will lead efforts to help lead “God’s Work, Our Hands” this year.
Please reach out to them if you’d like to be involved or have ideas for either of those items.
Finally, we have decided to forego a book, and instead do devotions each month focused on one of the women of the Bible, and what we can learn from their stories. Petra volunteered to lead our first devotion next month, and we will be looking at Rachel and her story.
Our next meeting will be the last Wednesday in March, 3/25, at 6 pm. Please join us if you are able!
Thanks!
Ann

Vacation Bible School

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VBS at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church!

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Leesburg, Virginia, invites you to participate in our 2026 Vacation Bible School

At the Table! 

Our week of VBS will be July 6-10, 2026 and will run from 9:00 AM - Noon.
The week will culminate with a Sunday Worship Celebration on July 12 at 10:00 AM!
  • Our WeeBS track is designed for preschool children who will turn 3 by September 1, 2026. 
  • Students who will be turning 4 by September 30, 2026 through rising fifth graders are welcome to join as Campers.
  • Students who are rising Sixth Graders are invited to join as Junior Crew.  Junior Crew is a wonderful place to have fun and learn some leadership skills to prepare for volunteer opportunities in the future.
  • Rising Seventh Graders through adults are invited to be part of our volunteer team!

Space is limited!  Registration is open until we reach capacity.  

Participant Form  (Use this link for WeeBS, Grades Preschool-5 and Junior Crew/Rising 6th graders)
Payment Portal:  A registration fee of $35 per child ($45 after June 1) will be collected to cover the purchasing of materials and can be sent via mail or electronically through this online giving portal: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZP7Y/home
Volunteer Registration  (Use this link for Rising 7th graders - Adults)

 

WeeBS

Children who are turning 3 by September 1, 2026

Campers:  Rising Pre-K thru 5th graders

We will explore our Bible stories through art, movement, drama and music.  And of course there will be time for snack and recreation!( Pre-K students must be 4 by September 30, 2026.) 

Junior Crew   

A special program for rising 6th graders:

  • Includes opportunities to learn leadership skills.
  • Provides hands on experience volunteering in different aspects of Vacation Bible School.
  • Incorporates Bible learning and age appropriate crafts.

Youth and Adult Volunteers

Choose from a variety of volunteer positions including Craft Leader / Assistant, Story Teller / Assistant, Snack Leader / Assistant, Recreation Assistant, Crew Leader / Assistant, Nursery, or Office Assistant. 

 

Men’s Breakfast

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Second Tuesday of Every Month

9:00 am

IHOP – 980 Edwards Ferry Road, NE Leesburg

Join friends in a great conversation and fellowship over *arguably* the best meal of the day – Breakfast!

Pre-Lenten Fair

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Sunday, February 15. 8:45-9:45 am. Get ready for Lent by joining us for a pre-Lenten pancake breakfast and an opportunity to collect materials that will help you along your lenten journey! There will be food for all and materials & activities for adults, children and youth!! Please plan to join us!!

Youth Singers & Youth Group

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See the Full Schedule for 2025-26 HERE

YOUTH SINGERS is a vocal group that rehearses once a month on Sunday evenings before Youth group and sings for worship approximately once a month! We have a lot of fun and all Middle and High School students are invited to join us!! No previous experience is necessary!

YOUTH GROUP meets once a month on Sunday evenings and for other scheduled activities. All Middle and High School Youth are invited to join us for fun, games, God talk and prayer!

Confirmation Class

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SUNDAYS at 8:45 AM and WEDNESDAYS at 4:30 PM

Our Confirmation program:

  • Confirmation Class SUNDAYS at 8:45 AM and WEDNESDAYS at 4:30 PM
  • 6th-8th Grades
  • 2 year program
  • This year we are studying the Bible – God’s word.

 At Holy Trinity we are very excited for a new year of Confirmation Ministry. Confirmation is a two-year program that is geared to students in their Middle School years. Students are asked to participate for two consecutive years: grades 6-7, grades 7-8 or grades 8-9. During these years youth are developing in so many ways. They are learning about who they are and how they fit into the world. It is a wonderful time to explore their faith and grow spiritually, as well.

It is our hope that students attend class on both Sundays and Wednesdays, however, we understand that this is not always possible. The expectation is that students attend at least one confirmation class each week.

For more information contact Pastor Kristin.

 

Chili Cook-Off

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Yee-Haw! Howdy, partner 🤠 Time to saddle-up and dust off those chili-making skills! Our annual Chili Cook-Off is all set for Sunday, February 8 following worship. We will have 3 prize categories: Best Overall, Spiciest, and Most Unique.
Join us for Chili eatin’ even if you aren’t Chili Makin

Chili entries should arrive not later than 9:30 am, if possible.

This is a free event; free will offering accepted 😁
We hope to see you there!
Blessing and peace,
Congregational Life