Topic: Whatever is on your mind/Open discussion

TheALEogy provides an opportunity for church members and friends to gather weekly at a restaurant to openly and safely discuss how faith intersects with current world topics and personal interest areas. We gather every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Mimi's Cafe off the Loop 101 and Chandler Blvd. Topics are thoughtfully suggested by attendees and discussed in the spirit of fellowship and respect. 

If there's a certain topic you'd like the Pastor's perspective on, email us for future consideration. 

Men from our church get together Tuesday mornings at 10:30 to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat.

This week meet at

Mission Coffee

2410 S Gilbert Road

All are invited to join our musical community! Both the handbells and choir rehearse on Tuesday evenings. The Handbells rehearse from 6pm to 7:15pm and the Choir rehearses from 7:15pm to 8:30pm. Learn more at www.htlutheran.com/music

This is part two of The Welcome Workshop! Join us for a crash course on what it means to be Lutheran. Learn how we read the Bible, the reasoning behind two sacraments and get the scoop on small catechism. 

Pastor Chris breaks it down. 

Sign up at the office by calling 480.963.4127 or email office@htlutheran.com. You can also sign up via the Share and Tear section in the back of Sunday's bulletin. 

Kick off your day with Bible Study and Pastor Bernie via Zoom. This session is one hour and open to everyone. We've got participants in California, Illinois, Oregon, Colorado and Montana. Which state will be next? Join us and find out.

The Bible as we know it today contains 66 books that determine our faith and life as people of God. Have you ever wondered why only these 66 writings were adopted as the only writings that are considered “Holy Scripture” while many more existed in various forms. Wonder no more. 

Beginning on Thursday, September 11 and continuing each Thursday thru October 23, Pastor Bernie will be leading a study in which he will share the process for how these 66 books were chosen while also examining some of the books that did not make the cut to be considered

“Holy Scripture”. The class will be exposed to some of the writings from the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as those discovered in the Egyptian desert at Nag Hammadi. The study will also discuss other issues such as who wrote these books and why they were not included in the Bible. Some

of the books we will study include: The War Scroll, The Temple Scroll and Manuel of Discipline from the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery and various gospels found at Nag Hammadi such as The Gospel of Thomas, The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, The Gospel of Truth, and The Gospel of Judas.

Each class session will begin at 6:30pm and be held both in-person in the CLC Youth Room and via Zoom. If you wish to be involved in this study please contact Pastor Bernie at bernie@htlutheran.com or see him at Sunday worship and let him know that you plan to be a part of this study.

Join us for our fall potluck and meeting on Saturday, October 18. We're also in giveback mode. The SISTERS charity of choice: the City of Chandler Homeless to Housed program. 

Bring your favorite fall food or dessert to share. Items needed for the Homeless to Housed wishlist include:

• papertowels

• laundry detergent

• shampoo and conditioner

• shower curtains and rings (please no clear curtains)

 Saturday, October 18 Borderlands will be at HTLC!

Borderlands Produce Rescue is a program that makes available 70 lbs. of rescued produce for a small donation of $15 to it's supporters. Holy Trinity is proud to be one of the many host locations throughout Arizona. You can participate in this special ministry several ways.

1. Volunteer to work an event - join us to sort and package the produce in preparation for our supporters starting at 4am April - October, 5 am November -March. Volunteers who serve four hours or more take home 70 lbs. of produce. To volunteer go to: I want to volunteer!

2. Stop by the day of the event, donate $15 and receive up to 70lbs. of fresh vegetables and fruit. Be sure to follow the signs for the drive through.

3. Register in advance by donating $20 and reserving your 70 lbs. fresh vegetables and fruit through the Drive Up Take Away (DUTA) option. Pick up your order in a separate line off of Flint Street. To place a DUTA order simple use this link Reserve Your DUTA box- click on the GREEN reservation link.

Take ownership of your legacy and its impact with HTLC's Legacy of Life resource fair. 

We'll have experts on hand in ONE spot to help you pre-plan everything: from navigating charitable giving to creating your last will and testament along with resources for hospice care and celebration-of-life arrangements to honor your preferences. 

If you're unsure of next steps, Legacy of Life is a starting point. Swing by and start exploring your options. 

Don't allow your legacy to get caught up in the probate court legal system. Planning now will protect your peace. 

This event takes place until 2pm. 

Hot dogs for dinner, games, prizes, treats and lots of fun! Don't miss HTLC's Trunk or Treat event, a safe space to celebrate Halloween/fall festivities. This event is free and family friendly. 

LutherFEST is basically our version of Oktoberfest SO pencil us in and gather your friends and family. Upbeat live music, mixed with games, brats for lunch and non-alcoholic beer...you can't beat that. Lots of fun and laughs guaranteed. Plus its free and who knows, Pastor Bernie might be rocking a Lederhosen. 

Our musical mastermind, Charles Zoll has one more show on tap for the 2025 Fall Concert Series. Saturday, November 8th at 7pm don't miss singer/songwriter, Peter Mayer in concert. What do you need to know? This is not the same Peter Mayer from Jimmy Buffett. Mayer's works have been included in song books, hymns and folk radio playlists across the country.