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Support Joseph

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Greetings All,

My name is Joseph Dubsky, I am the son of Pastor Kristin, and I have been called through my faith to be a missionary in the Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program for 2026-2027. This is a program through the ELCA that sends young adults to various countries with a focus on accompaniment and intentional service with global companions. I will be serving for a year in Cambodia. I will find out my specific location later this year. 

There are two primary global companions in Cambodia, the Lutheran Church of Cambodia and the Lutheran Hope Cambodia Organization. I do not yet know what exactly I will be doing, but in previous years young adults in the program have served with: feeding programs, rural development, youth Bible classes, pastoral care, nongovernmental organization support, human rights trainings, and teaching. 

I am very excited for this opportunity, but it will not be possible without the prayer and financial support of people who want to be part of my journey. I need to raise $10,000 to help support my mission and the service that I will be doing. I will provide updates in the form of newsletters every other month so that people know what I am doing.

I will be at Holy Trinity on Sunday, May 17th to share more about my upcoming year of service.

If you’d like to donate, follow this link to give.elca.org Please make sure to choose “Joseph Dubsky” in the drop down menu.

Thank you for your prayer and financial support. 

Women’s Mary/Martha WELCA circle

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The Mary/Martha Circle of The Women of the ELCA (WELCA) meet every month on the First Tuesday, at 10:00 am in the commons.  At our meeting we do outreach activities, book studies, and planning for future activities.  And of course we enjoy the fellowship of being together.

WELCA Mary/ Martha Circle will conclude our year with a meeting on Tuesday, June 12th at 10 a.m. in the Commons area. 

What a great year it’s been! In the Spring of 2023 we finished our year with 4 members – Spring of 2026 finds our roster has grown to 15 women from the HTLC congregation. What a blessing!

Our year was highlighted by providing monthly lunches to the Loudoun Homeless Shelter and the book study of Joan Chittester’s The Gift of Years. In addition, we reached outside of our circle to the Holy Trinity congregation, the Leesburg community, and the needs of the international scene.

September: In honor of the passing of WELCA founding member Betty Schafer, WELCA made a donation to the HTLC roofing fund. We also funded a restocking of the“accident” clothes for Frederick Douglass Elementary. 

October: a very successful sub sale with all monies designated to be used for the roofing fund.

November: The congregation joined us by generously providing Thanksgiving food bags and grocery gift cards for families at Frederick Douglass. 

December: WELCA sponsored four children from the Angel Tree. 

February: found us collecting Giant gift cards to provide pantry restocks for families designated as homeless at Douglass.

March: During the 2026 Lenten season, WELCA sponsored the third annual “10 CHICKS for $10” outreach. We were delighted to have Holy Trinity and Little Blessings preschool donate $1420 which was sent to the international ELCA Good Gifts program. 

April: our circle funded a Spring restocking of clothes for the children at Frederick Douglass – over 60 pair of underwear, shorts, and sweatpants were delivered.

WELCA Mary/Martha will complete our year with a (very) delayed Christmas luncheon on June 12th at Travinia’s. Before we adjourn for a restful summer, we will be donating funds to the Youth group for their Lights at the Laundromat project. Our circle is extremely proud of our congregation’s youth in taking this wonderful step into community outreach!

We welcome any woman interested to join us in the Fall!

Blessings,

Pat Bailey, President

Lawn Mowing

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For the first time in several years we have 5 mowing teams consisting of 3 Father/Sons, 2 Families as well as our regular volunteers. Mowing starts March 30 and ends mid Oct.

I am setting up a standby roster to fill in if needed. If interested please contact me.

Each mowing team will be contacted before their scheduled cycle to insure all information is current.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered for our 16th year of mowing .
Jim Truxel
jimtruxel@comcast.net

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

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)

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.