Our Story

Trinity began as a United Brethren congregation meeting, and there are still some Trinity disciples who would be happy to tell you all about it! We've celebrated our 100th, 150th, and 175th anniversaries of worshiping God and serving the Hummelstown community. Here are some highlights:
-1823 - Jacob Erb, 19, was appointed pastor of the Lancaster-Harrisburg circuit, which included Hummelstown.
-1842 - A congregation of members of the United Brethren in Christ faith organized in Hummelstown.
-1843 - A small stone house of worship was built on the site of our current church.
-1857 - A two-story brick church replaces the stone house.
-1911 - The cornerstone of our present church building is laid.
-1968 - The EUB and Methodist denominations merge to become the United Methodist denomination. Our new congregation is named  Trinity United Methodist.

No matter how far back you  go, you'll find Trinity's history is deeply rooted in serving others, including our Hummelstown neighbors. From three annual large-scale outreaches for studens from pre-K to grade 6 to our free clothing bank that serves hundreds of families each year from greater Central Pennsylvania, Trinity's heart has always been to share God's love with our community.

Under Pastor Rob's leadership, Trinity is focused on forging even deeper relationships with our community by fostering the spirit of acceptance and service to others.  We're striving to reach those most in need of hearing how very loved they are and helping them create a relationship with Jesus and our church community. We recognize each person's value as a child of God, each with different abilities and needs, and have a special heart for helping to heal those who have been turned away or hurt by churches. We hope you'll join us on this journey! Everyone is welcome here, everyone is wanted here.