It’s been 85 years since the establishment of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – “the red church” – at 5800 Long Beach Blvd. in Brant Beach. While a big 80th anniversary celebration was out of the question back in 2020, during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, congregants past and present are invited to celebrate this year’s milestone at a 3 p.m. service on Sunday, Oct. 19.

BRANT BEACH LANDMARK: It’s easy to spot ‘the red church’ along the Boulevard.
Anyone who would like to participate in a joint choir for the service can come at 2 p.m.
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