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Women’s GLOW WELCA Circle

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Welcome to 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.
WELCA GLOW meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, and we will continue to meet throughout the summer.  We’ll be planning activities for “God’s Work, Our Hands,”  We have devotions each month focused on one of the women of the Bible, and what we can learn from their stories.

GLOW is currently collecting information for future College Care Packages. All parents of college students or college students please share:  Name, School Address, Email Address, Phone Number, Allergies, Birthday and send to Andrea or Cheryl Williams via the church office (office@holytrinityleesburg.org).

Thank you for helping us put our faith into action!

Contact the church office to learn more about WELCA GLOW.  (office@holytrinityleesburg.org)

Light at the Laundromat

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What if you had to choose between these things- Toilet Paper, Clean Clothes, Food? What would you choose and why?

How would having dirty clothes affect – making friends at school, getting a job, your self-esteem?.

Please consider joining us in service!  You can sign up at our Youth Kick-off Event on September 20  or you may speak with Nancy Fox or Pastor Kirstin! 

Our next  service dates are :

Sunday, August 30

Sunday, September 27

Thoughts from one of our Light at the Laundromat participants:

There’s a simple comfort many of us don’t think twice about—doing laundry at home. It’s convenient, private, and always available. But for some families in our community, laundry isn’t a daily routine—it’s a weekly journey. They arrive with garbage bags, or huge baskets filled with dirty laundry.  Some have the family show up with children of all ages, waiting, and having to entertain their children while they wait. This is where we as Holy Trinity can make an impact, and have started. In the past 3 months, we have seen our outreach grow. We have seen some families come in again, and now acknowledge us as we help. There have been many moments that have shown us this is making an impact. But one that stands out in my mind is of a dad reading to his child, eating snacks we provided. He had food and a comforting time at the laundromat that Sunday. The smiles and their appreciation have shown our youth that this is a great service project.

“Light at the Laundromat” reminds us that even in the most ordinary places, we can reflect compassion and care. The youth and their parents have been going to a laundry mat the last Sunday of the past 3 months, and we will continue to serve here. We have been able to provide laundry detergent, and snacks as well as books for the children to take home. Looking to help this youth project grow?  There Is a laundry basket by the front door, place laundry pods there, and the youth will bag them up. Coloring  books are also needed. And if you would like to give money, please note it for “Light at the Laundromat”.

“May we be mindful of the blessings we often take for granted, and may we look for ways—big or small—to bring light, hope, and dignity to those around us.”

Gods Work. Our Hands.

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God's Work, Our Hands September 13, 2026.

Our congregation will soon engage in service work right here in our community. We are one of over 8,500 congregations participating in "God's work. Our hands." day of service. Across the country, thousands of members will work to make a positive change in our communities, build and deepen relationships and share God's love. Join us as we do God's work with our hands!

Ages 3-133 are invited!

This will also be the first day of Sunday School! Classes for Children and youth will meet and all ages will engage in service activities!

What will we be doing during the Sunday School Hour?

  • Preparing "Birthday Boxes" for Loudoun Homeless Services.
  • Making "Placemats"
  • Making Blankets and Pillows for children at the homeless shelter
  • "Light at the Laundromat" preparations

How can I Help?

  • Take a "HAND" from the board in the gathering area. Purchase the item and return it to the church by 8:15 am Sunday, August 30.
  • Come at 8:45 am Sunday, September 13 to help
  • Travel to a local Laundromat to hand out supplies and pay for people's laundry!

You can donate to "Light at the Laundromat" by

  1. Using one of the envelopes provided on the board in the gathering area and placing it in the offering plate.
  2. Using our online payment portal - click on the "Donate" tab on our website menu.

“God’ s work, our hands; working together, building a future, repairing the world,...Bless God, our hands as we work in your name, sharing the good news of your gospel!”

Blessing of the Animals

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On Sunday, October 4, the Christian Church commemorates St. Francis of Assisi.  Francis had a deep love of nature and animals. Although he was born into a wealthy family in Italy, he embraced a life of poverty, simplicity and service to God. He believed that all creation reflected God’s goodness and that humans should take care of it with humility and gratitude. On this Sunday we will meet outside to celebrate the animals who bring joy to our lives.  Pets are invited to attend worship which will include a special blessing of the animals!

(In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held inside, and the Blessing of Animals will take place outside following worship.  Watch social media for weather updates!)

Choir Start Dates

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Holy Trinity is blessed with music opportunities for ages 4-104!  In addition to the established ensembles listed below, there are seasonal opportunities for instrumental musicians and opportunities to participate in special vocal ensembles. 

Chancel Choir (Adults)

Rehearses weekly Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:45 am

September 13, First Rehearsal

Terry Sisk, Choirmaster

Youth Singers (Youth Grades 6-12)

Rehearses monthly on Sunday evenings from 5:00-6:00 pm

(Generally, on the third Sunday of the month)

September 20, First Rehearsal

Nancy Fox, Director

Joyful Noise -Sing and Ring! (Children Grades K-5)

Rehearses Weekly from November through March 

Wednesday Evenings from 6:00-6:50 pm (There is an optional family friendly dinner served at 5:30 pm for singers and their families)

November 4, First Rehearsal

Nancy Fox, Director

Descant Singers (Pre- K Children)

Rehearses Weekly from November through March 

Wednesday Evenings from 6:00-6:50 pm (There is an optional family friendly dinner served at 5:30 pm for singers and their families)

November 4, First Rehearsal

Stephanie Valentine, Director

Questions?

Contact Terry Sisk (Terrysisk@aol.com)

 

Handbell Huddles

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Handbell Huddles!

To allow more people to participate in the JOY of Handbell Ringing, we are once again offering “Handbell Huddles”! With this model, a commitment is made for a specific time period, rather than an entire year.  Throughout the 2025-26 program year, we will have five “Huddles,” allowing you to pick the rehearsal and performance time period that works for you. Beginners are welcome; however, we must limit participation to ringers in  middle school and above!  Thank you in advance, since our handbells really enhance our worship!

Fall-Winter 2026

Throughout the 2026-27 program year, we will have four “Huddles.” Below you will see the dates and times along with sign-up links for the first two huddles.  Beginners are welcome; however, we must limit participation to ringers middle school and above!  

Fall Huddle

Wednesday Rehearsals 6:00-7:00 pm

September 30, October 7 & 14

Play in Worship 10:00 am

Sunday, October 18

Advent/Christmas Huddle

Sunday Rehearsals 11:15am-12:15pm

November 8 & 15, December 6

Play in Worship 10:00 am

November 22 & December 13  

Play for Community Carol Sing 4:00 pm

December 13   

Sign up for one of our first two huddles by following the link:

https://forms.gle/8kZeQXKGE58bxHKC8

If you have any questions, please let Nancy Fox know!

Classics Senior Adult Group

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Who are the Classics?

If you are retired, you qualify to be a Classic!

We Lutheran’s like to eat, so food is always included with whatever we decide to do. Is there something or some place you think would be fun? If so, please share it with us. We really hope you will join us and become part of our ‘Classics Family’ here at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Our upcoming events:

Friday, September 11

Visit the Museum of the Shenandoah in Winchester to experience the outdoor sculpture exhibit:  Earth & Sky: Sculptures by Marguerite Elliot.

Tuesday, October 13

Experience the beauty of autumn on a scenic train ride departing from Gettysburg.  We’ll meet at First Watch in Leesburg, for some yummy breakfast before we head out. We will  stop by church prior to leaving for the train for those who would rather meet there.  Watch the bulletin for information on tickets and timing.

November

Join Terry Sisk for a guided tour of the historic Leesburg Episcopal Church.

 

If you would like to participate, please email the church office to be added to the group list - Office@HolyTrinityLeesburg.Org

The Classics visited the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley    

We met 14 towering dinosaurs and prehistoric animals made from scrap metal and found objects by Minnesota artist Dale Lewis. Each sculpture, in a uniquely imaginative way, blended art and history!  We also enjoyed seeing the gardens and museum.

 

 

Women’s Mary/Martha WELCA circle

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The Mary/Martha Circle of The Women of the ELCA (WELCA) welcomes any woman at Holy Trinity to join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Our mornings include preparing and delivering lunches for the Loudoun homeless shelter, a meeting to discuss outreach service projects, an offering, as well as a time for personal fellowship. Our time together ends with a book study. This year we will be reading Joanna Weaver’s “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World” as well as an accompanying Bible study.

The Mary/Martha circle started a new year of fellowship and service with a meeting on Tuesday, August 4th.

We were blessed to have had Linda Kimble, Director of Shelter House in Leesburg, at our August meeting. She shared with us the history, scope, and activities of the facility. We will be joining her later in the Fall at the shelter for a first hand look at what is provided for the homeless population in our area. We do know that they are always in the need for inexpensive new pillows, twin sheet sets, small (travel-size) toiletries, boxes of cereal or snacks, and laundry detergent. Please let any member of our circle know if you have any of these items to donate.

This month WELCA-Mary/Martha will be donating boxes of school needs to Frederick Douglass Elementary which will include headphones, lunchboxes, and dry erase boards, markers, and erasers. Future plans will include an October visit to Shelter House, and a November outreach, with the HTLC congregation, to Frederick Douglass of Thanksgiving food boxes and Giant gift cards.

Please include our group in your prayers for a successful year of activities and fellowship!

Blessings,

Pat Bailey, President

Blessing of the Backpacks

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Sunday, August 16 10:00 am Worship Service
Blessing of the Backpacks

Start the School Year off with a blessing! Plan to bring your Backpacks, Laptops, Devices, or anything else that you will be using to learn or teach this fall to worship!

Sunday School will start on Sept 13 at 8:45 am!