Chili entries should arrive not later than 9:30 am, if possible.
Help bring beautiful music to our Sunday Worship. Chancel Choir (adults) rehearses Sunday mornings at 8:45 in the choir room, then sings for the 10:00 am worship service. We are a small but mighty group, and would love to have more singers join us. Can’t make a regular commitment? No problem – join us on the Sundays when you are able. No audition necessary.
Questions?
Contact Terry Sisk (Terrysisk@aol.com)
Greetings friends!
Financial Check In (Monthly Budget = $36,000)
Offerings received to date for January: $25,098
Additional funds needed to make monthly budget: $10,902
Snow Day Request: Please consider sending your offering a different way – with our online worship and snow removal costs, we will need offerings to help with our remaining monthly expenses. Please either mail (check only) offerings to HTLC, 605 W. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 OR use our online VANCO payment Portal: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZP7Y/home Our Vanco portal accepts both one time and scheduled giving.
Raise the Roof Progress – Thank you for your generosity!
As of January 15, 2026 we have 15 Pledges for $143,890, and have collected $97,017.84 in donations! Once we have collected $125,000, the Raise the Roof & Property Committees will work on getting updated estimates for Phase I. Learn more: https://holytrinityleesburg.org/raise-the-roof/
Light at the Laundromat
CANCELLED FOR JANUARY DUE TO SNOW. Watch for information about our February event!
Handbell Huddles for Epiphany/Lent and Easter
PRACTICE CANCELLED FOR JAN 25. Interested in Handbell Ringing? Join a “Handbell Huddle” for a specific time period rather than an entire year. 2026 sign-up is ready to go! https://holytrinityleesburg.org/handbell-huddles/
Support Little Blessings Preschool
Take a night off of cooking and help raise funds for painting the preschool. Dine at Paisano’s in Leesburg: Thursday, January 29, beginning at 5pm. Are you a Thrivent Member? Sponsor a preschool activity! Learn more: https://holytrinityleesburg.org/support-our-preschool/
Wednesday Night, LIVE!
In case of inclement weather or school closings, watch your email for a message from Ms. Fox regarding our schedule! Regular schedule: 4:30pm- Confirmation Class, 5:30pm- Dinner, 6:00pm- Joyful Noise Choir. Learn More: https://holytrinityleesburg.org/joyful-noise-sing-ring/
Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
Help us refill the pantries of the homeless and host families at Frederick Douglass Elementary. DATE EXTENDED: Please return your Giant gift cards by Sunday February 1. Coming soon on 2/22: $10 for 10 Chicks Lenten Fundraiser for ELCA overseas appeal. Learn More: https://holytrinityleesburg.org/welca/
Women of the ELCA (WELCA) NEW Evening Group!
Are you interested in getting involved with WELCA, but can’t do daytime meetings? We’re starting a WELCA “offshoot” group that will meet on Wednesday Evenings. Join us for our Organizational Meeting: Wednesday, January 28th, 6 pm in the Commons.
Mowing Team
Help continue the cost savings our volunteer mowers provide. Volunteer for the 2026 season. Learn more: https://holytrinityleesburg.org/mowing-season/
Volunteer to help in Worship
Can you help with reading, counting or greeting? Sign up or learn more: https://holytrinityleesburg.org/worship-volunteers/
The Classics
If you are retired, you qualify to be a Classic! Learn more: https://holytrinityleesburg.org/classics-group/
Church Council
Council Retreat Saturday, January 31, 9am-3pm
Coming In February… The Annual Chili Cook Off!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 8, and watch for more details to come soon!
Men’s Breakfast
Meet us for the most important meal of the day… Breakfast! Meet at Leesburg IHOP the second Tuesday of each month! Next breakfast: Tuesday, February 10, 9:00 am!
Wednesday, February 18 is Ash Wednesday Join us for Worship:
12:00 NOON Worship (followed by soup & salad lunch)
5:30 pm Soup & Salad dinner 6:30 pm Worship
Office Note
Our office administrator, Andrea, had an accident and will be working from both home and the church office. If you need assistance, please communicate via email: Office@HolyTrinityLeesburg.org. Please join us in praying for a speedy recovery for Andrea.
Peep-le Get Ready!
Donate 10 Chicks for $10… support the ELCA sustainable aid program to help families in need.
WELCA will be collecting orders to purchase chicks to make a difference in families and communities in over 88 countries.
Help a family spread their wings. When chicks grow up to become chickens, their eggs not only provide an ongoing supply of protein-rich meals — they can also help start a small business and generate a steady source of income.
$10 per order will purchase 10 chicks. 10 for 10!
ORDERS WILL BE COLLECTED STARTING 2/22/2026.
What’s on the schedule for the next WELCA meeting?
Pat Bailey, President
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will follow the lead of Loudoun County Public Schools regarding closures due to inclement weather. If the schools are closed, all church activities will be cancelled: Wednesday Night, LIVE!, Choir Rehearsals, Confirmation activities, Little Blessings Preschool, Team/Committee meetings, and outside group meetings will all be cancelled. The church office will also follow the Loudoun County school closures.
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!
2026 Handbell “Huddle” sign-up is ready to go – We cannot wait to hear the bells ringing again!!
Click the link to sign up: Handbell Huddles Epiphany/Lent/Easter 2026
If you have any questions, please let Nancy Fox know!
A HUGE thank you to our volunteers for the 2026 season!
To volunteer, contact
Thanks again for considering this important program. Jim Truxel
Help Serve in Christmas Eve Worship! With 3 services, we need lots of volunteers to help the evening run smoothly. There are many roles where you can assist:
Sign up at https://tr.ee/tGtGg2 Scroll to the correct Christmas eve service time and preferred role.
If you need help signing up, e-mail the church office at office@holytrinityleesburg.org.
To see who has already signed up, please go to: https://tr.ee/zsigxr
*If a role is not on the page, it has been filled. Or if the December 24th date is X out on the calendar, it has been filled.
Bake the Roof — Raise the Roof!
