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Message From Father Karl

On this Sixth Sunday of Easter, the readings from Acts and John draw us into the quiet, steady work of the risen Christ. In Acts, Paul stands before the Athenians and names the God who is not far from any of us. In John’s Gospel, Jesus promises an Advocate who will abide with us and within us, making divine presence something carried rather than merely remembered.


Together, these lessons remind us that Easter is about a God who continues to seek and to guide us into a life shaped by love, truth, and courageous witness.


I am looking forward to Sunday, when we gather around two tables, the altar, and the coffee hour, all held by the same love. Father Karl


Illustration: John's Gospel, to John, Koberger Bible, 1483. Lutheran Seminary

Office Information

Upcoming Events/Dates

Vestry Meetings

3rd Thursday of the month

  • May 21st

May 17th at 4 PM

Concert

Songs of Love and Longing

Ithan Hall

May 30th at 1 PM

Melody Mazuk

Celebration of Life

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, May 10th, 2026

Sixth Sunday of Easter

9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services:

christchurchithan.org/live

JoMarie & Ken Fields

Jo Marie and Ken Fields are moving to Naples, Florida, in June, and we will deeply feel their absence. Not only did they regularly attend our Sunday services, but Ken has been a crucifer, and Jo Marie has been a member of our altar guild. They will be close to Jo Marie’s sister in Naples and have chosen a small episcopal church to join. Jo Marie has transferred her pharmacist license to Florida and has a new job there. We will miss them both!

Celebration of the Life of Melody Mazuk


Melody Mazuk

1957 - 2026


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 Ithan Hall

May 30, 2026

1 pm

Join us for Songs of Love and Longing

Cruel winter has departed...so let's celebrate with song! On Sunday, May 17th at 4:00 PM, come to Ithan Hall and enjoy "Songs of Love and Longing". This one-hour program of French music will include songs composed by Reynaldo Hahn, Francis Poulenc, and Gabriel Faure, performed by CCI mezzo-soprano, Joy Schauer and pianist Gary Gress. Joy and Gary will be joined by soprano Bethann Dilione and contralto Kerry Ann Erickson-Felps in a trio from the Hector Berlioz opera "Beatrice et Benedict" and a vocal suite by Jules Massenet.


Admission is free and a reception will follow.


We look forward to sharing some beautiful music with you on the 17th!

Book Club

Online Book Club at 7:30pm

Welcome newcomers!

Please e-mail Nancy Breitling at nanbreit@gmail.com


  • May 12th - Circe by Madeline Miller


“A bold and subversive retelling of the goddess’s story that manages to be both epic and intimate in its scope, recasting the most infamous female figure from the Odyssey as a hero in her own right.” ―The New York Times,


Madeline Miller is a bestselling author who lives locally and taught Latin and Greek at The Shipley School, where she was a colleague of parishoner Dorothy Maddock.  

Housekeeping Note *** Breaking News

The bathrooms in Ithan Hall are about 90% complete. The new windows are in, and only some tile and paintwork around them remain. Most importantly, the fixtures are installed and can now be used.


Knowing there is still work to complete and a final cleaning, the bathrooms may still be a bit dusty.


Thank you for your continued understanding and patience!