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Message From Father Karl

The Second Sunday of Easter reminds us that resurrection is a powerful event that continues to inspire hope beyond a single morning. Easter is too meaningful, too transformative, to be celebrated only once.


This Sunday, Thomas encounters the Risen Christ, and the church hears Peter's sermon in the Book of Acts. Before the crowds, Peter proclaims that God has raised Jesus and that death does not have the final word.


The contrast is striking. Easter moves the disciples from a locked room to a public witness, from fear to courage, from silence to proclamation, showing how faith can transform our fears into strength.

Christ is risen, Alleluia.

Father Karl

Office Information

Upcoming Events/Dates

Vestry Meetings

3rd Thursday of the month



  • April 16th
  • May 21st

April 30th - May 2nd

Community Garden Club at Wayne - Flower / Plant Sale

(see below for more information)

May 17th

A Feast of Voices

4 pm - Ithan Hall

Classic French Songs and Ensembles

Performers: Joy Schauer, Bethann Dilione, Kerry Ann Felps, and Gary Gress (piano)

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, April 12th, 2026

Second Sunday of Easter

9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services:

christchurchithan.org/live

Melody Mazuk

With sadness, I write to let you know that Melody Mazuk, a faithful parishioner, has unexpectedly died. She was the former Library Director at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Palmer Seminary). I do not know about the funeral plans, but I will pass along information when it becomes available. Please keep Melody and all her loved ones in your prayers. God of all, we pray to you for Melody and those we love, but see no longer. Grant them your peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and in your loving wisdom and mighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Easter Sunday

Beautiful Easter Sunday Service, complete with a record-breaking number of memorial flowers and the gift of a trumpet by Barbara Pugh. 

Easter Baskets

Lori and Gregg Dugan created fifteen Easter Baskets for children who came to our Easter Sunday service. Pictured below is the Easter basket and a chocolate bunny being thoroughly enjoyed by James Thompson along with his mother, Lauren.

Community Garden Club at Wayne - Plant Sale

Orders Due by April 9th - TODAY!


Make checks payable to:

The Community Garden Club at Wayne


Send check and completed order to: 

Bert Skarbek 

1609 Manley Road 

West Chester, PA 19380


Order pickup on Saturday, May 2nd, between 9 am - 1 pm at Christ Church Ithan, 536 Conestoga Road, Villanova, PA

Book Club

Online Book Club (Dates below) at 7:30pm

Welcome newcomers!

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


  • April 14th - The Names by Florence Knapp


  • May 12th - Circe by Madeline Miller

Housekeeping Note

The bathrooms in Ithan Hall are being renovated, and the work is expected to take 1 month. Three alternative bathrooms will be available, in the basement of the church (rickety stairs), in the classrooms of Ithan Montesorri (children's size), and porta-potties accessible outside.