"Bridging the gap to help our neighbors meet their physical, 
relational, and spiritual needs, in concert with the Synod's mission: 
"Where the hungry are fed as we have been fed by Christ."  
~Bridging the Gap Ministry Team purpose statement

Trinity’s Closet on Main

Continuing the 2^nd Saturday of each month, except for January, we will be providing a clothing closet for our neighbors on the Second Saturday of each month. The clothing closet will have basic clothing appropriate for the season – shorts and pants, shirts and sweaters – in a variety of sizes for our neighbors to choose from. The next opportunity is Saturday, December 13.

Blessing Box

The Blessing Box provides non-perishable food and personal care items for our neighbors who may not be able to access other resources. The community is invited to add donations to the box at their convenience. A list of items needed for the blessing box is located here.

Community Dinners

The downtown churches of the Mechanicsburg Pastors Network are working together to host dinners for our downtown neighbors. These dinners provide an opportunity for us to connect with our neighbors over a shared meal. The next community dinner is planned for February 2025.

Pastor Karen shares about how the Bridging the Gap ministries help our community and how we have been transformed with Pastor Matthew Best from St. Stephen Lutheran Church in New Kingstown.

Have other ideas?

Please feel free to share any ideas that you may have about how we can be in relationship with our community and neighbors. If you are comfortable, please feel free to provide your contact information below.