The first lesson from 2 Kings and the Gospel passage from Luke create an exciting pairing. Both passages challenge us to reflect on what it means to follow a divine calling with full commitment. Whether it’s Elisha stepping into Elijah’s role or Jesus’ disciples choosing to follow Him without hesitation, the message is clear: true discipleship requires courage, sacrifice, and a heart fully dedicated to the journey ahead. This challenge confronts us in 2025. However, just as Elisha and the disciples were not alone, God is with us as we walk. God is the paraclete, “the one who comes alongside” to accompany us on our faith journey.

Until Sunday, blessings. 

Sunday, June 29, 2025 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services: christchurchithan.org/live

The Church office is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. 



In the case of a pastoral emergency, Father Karl Krueger may be reached at 610-209-6193 (cellphone).

Last week we had a wonderful visit from St. James School, a tuition-free, private Episcopal middle school located in North Philadelphia. Individual parishioners have supported St. James over the years, and our vestry has earmarked contributions as part of our commitment to outreach.

This link will take you to the school website: stjamesphila.org.

St. James relies on the generous support of friends, especially from Episcopal churches, to remove obstacles and add resources, enabling each student to become a successful learner and have access to a quality education.

St. James offesr a unique opportunity to redirect your personal PA state tax liability directly to St. James, converting it into scholarships. You can follow these QR codes to check your eligibility or learn more about this unique opportunity to provide full-tuition scholarships to 94 students. 

This week is about 3 wonderful European cities: Vienna, Prague, and Munich. So many beautiful churches and other structures. So much musical history, and of course the famous beer gardens and beer halls in Munich. Once again, my photos do not do these places justice. Still staying connected via the CCI livestream.

A memorial service for parishioner Anne Churchman will take place on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.at Christ Church Ithan. Please click this link to view an obituary for Anne in The Philadelphia Inquirer.