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Message From Father Karl

Our bishop has asked that we celebrate this coming Sunday by reading the Episcopal Church's appointed lessons for Independence Day. While we will be surrounded by the familiar sounds of fireworks that shake the sky and concerts that build toward triumphant finales, the texts we will hear on Sunday measure greatness differently.


In Deuteronomy, God reminds Israel that strength is shown in mercy toward the stranger; The author of Hebrews speaks of people of faith who lived as wanderers; Psalm 145 is a song to the God whose generosity is for all. In the gospel reading, Jesus calls us to a radical hospitality by loving those we don’t understand.


We love the spectacles of July 4th. Fireworks and parades. Celebrations. And the readings for this Sunday to practice a quieter kind of greatness. They remind us to continue the courageous work of hospitality, welcome, and kindness.

See you Sunday, Father Karl

Office Information

Upcoming Events/Dates

Vestry Meetings

3rd Thursday of the month

  • August 20th
  • September 24th

Sunday, July 12th

Brunch honoring Chris Herring

(See below for details)

Christ Church Office

The church office is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm.


For pastoral emergency, Father Karl Krueger may be reached at 610-209-6193 (cell).

This Week's Schedule

Sunday, July 5th, 2026

6th Sunday after Pentecost

9:15 am Holy Communion

Link for all livestream services:

christchurchithan.org/live

How Our Gardens Grow

What a great response we received from people willing to share photos of their flowers, vegetables, gardens, and even wildlife. We'll start with Pierce Eckhardt's July 4th centric pots (below) and Dorothy Maddock's lavender along with a description of her gardening challenge. Much more to follow.






All Decked Out in Aston

A sample of the flowers that Maureen has planted or grown.



When we left our big garden and learned that our HOA restricted us to only 10 feet around the perimeter of our house to garden, I decided to see if I could plant strategically to get blooms every week of the year. Depending on the weather I succeed almost every year. 


This week’s favorite:

Phenomenal Lavender

lavandula × intermedia 'Phenomenal’

Highland Homes Food Pantry Needs

As summer approaches, Highland Home could us a boost of the following items for their pantry:


  • Canned tuna fish and/or chicken
  • Rice - Any variety
  • Canned carrots, green beans or peas
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Canned soup - any kind
  • Breakfast cereal - any kind
  • Packets and/or Cup of noodles
  • Toilet tissues
  • Paper Towels


Please leave in our church vestibule or deliver to our church office at Christ Church Ithan 536 Conestoga Rd. Villanova, PA. 19085.

Brunch in honor of Chris Herring






A separate invitation was sent out to the congregation from Chris' daughter Laura Klein.


Please be sure to R.S.V.P. to that invitation so we have an accurate count of people attending.