PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZBrian Riedy, pastor of Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church and a former chef before attending the seminary, tends to soup on the stove, while church volunteer Cheryl Kneiss, of East Allen Township, dishes out a serving of pasta during the church’s weekly Warm Up Wednesdays initiative Jan. 15. At this meal, the menu consisted of a pasta bake with meat sauce and creamy chicken with roasted red peppers and sherry soup. The free weekly event features a warm meal, games and karaoke to bring people in the community together to socialize at the 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, church.

Patricia Chiavetta, of Catasauqua, enjoys her pasta dinner while attending the Jan. 15 Warm Up Wednesday event at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua.

Attendees enjoy a pasta bake with meat sauce and creamy chicken with roasted red peppers and sherry soup during Warm Up Wednesday. The weekly event also features games, puzzles, karaoke and conversation with fellow local residents.

Jack Brubaker, of Catasauqua, performs a song during karaoke.

Terry Hahn, of North Catasauqua, enjoys a hot cup of coffee and a serving of pasta.

Church volunteer Michael Shepherd, of Allentown, sets up additional place settings to accommodate more people.

Orlanda Hughes, of Bethlehem, takes her food to go.