FAQ’s

Membership
1.  What must I do to become a member?
If you would like to become a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, please contact the church office and schedule a visit from the pastor.
2.How does Trinity define a member in-good-standing?

Membership in good standing is defined as one who regularly contributes, attends, and communes.
 
Marriage
1.  We are interested in having our wedding at Trinity.  What do we need to do?
Couples (one man and one woman) wanting to plan a wedding at Trinity United Church of Christ need to contact the church office to request an application form and fee schedule. The Consistory (governing body) makes decisions regarding Christian marriage at Trinity.
 
Baptism
1.  What must I do to have my child baptized at Trinity?
The UCC recognizes both adult and infant baptism. Please contact the pastor if you are interested in arranging a service of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.

Christian Education
1.  How can I enroll in any of the various Christian education classes?
Christian education classes are available for all age groups. Three adult classes are available. To enroll in any class or to discover what each class offers, please contact the Christian Education Commission via the church office.

Communion
1.  Who may take communion?
Holy Communion is extended to all who are baptized and confirmed members of a Christian church.
2.  How often do you celebrate communion?
The schedule for communion in 2009 is as follows: Ash Wednesday, February 25, 7:30 PM, Maundy Thursday, April 9, 7:30 PM, Easter Sunday, April 12, 9:00 AM, Pentecost, May 31, 9:00 AM, Sunday, August 2, 9:00 AM, World Communion Sunday, October 4, 9:00 AM, First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 9:00 AM, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 10:30 PM.  Home communion is offered to homebound persons.
 
Use of Facilities
1.  How can I request use of Trinity’s facilities?
The Consistory makes all decisions regarding building usage. Please click on the following links to view and/or print the Facility Usage Policy and Application.  To request the use of Trinity’s facilities, please print the Facility Usage Application, complete and fax to us at 717-838-1085.  If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Facility Policy

Facility Usage Application

About the UCC
1.  What is the United Church of Christ?
The United Church of Christ is a uniting and united church. Formed in 1957 from a merger of the Congregational Christian and Evangelical Reformed churches, this denomination has been on the cutting edge of working for justice, including justice for women and minorities. For more information, contact the UCC link available on the home page of this website.  UCC HOME PAGE
  
Counseling
1.  How can I request personal counseling or pastoral visitation?
You may mail or call the church office to arrange a meeting with the pastor either in his study or at your home.

Other
1.  How can I post information to the Trinity website?
The church secretary is in charge of maintaining the website, which includes the posting of information. Contact her in the church office between the hours of      8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
2.  How can I obtain general information about Trinity?
You can find out more information about Trinity and its ministries by visiting worship on Sunday morning at 8:00 AM or 10:15 AM and Christian education classes on Sundays at 9:00 AM. Please feel free to contact the church office if you’ve any questions or concerns.