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Message From Father Karl

This coming Sunday, we welcome the Rev. Scott Staub to Christ Church Ithan. Scott is the pastor of New Hanover Lutheran Church, a congregation that was founded in the 1730s. I will be preaching, presiding, and, after Eucharist, presenting a lecture at New Hanover Lutheran Church about Peter and Frederick Muhlenberg. The lecture commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.


For the celebration, I have written an article for Lutheran Quarterly titled “Celebrating Forgotten Lutheran Patriots of the American Republic.” The article focuses on the memorialization of Peter and Frederick Mühlenberg, examining how these individuals were commemorated in Philadelphia. I will be sharing what I learned in a unique PowerPoint Presentation that includes images of some of the grand parades and poems that honor their contributions.

 

Pastor Scott has served New Hanover Lutheran Church since 2018. He has a deep passion for preaching and teaching. Scott is looking forward to being with you, and I know that you will be blessed.

 

Cheers,

Fr. Karl

Office Information

Upcoming Events/Dates

Thank you Banquet


Sunday, November 16th

Following 9:15 am Eucharist


To honor Nancy McLaughlin's 32 years of service to Christ Church Ithan and for all of her contributions.


Please sign-up at the link below:
Sign-up For Nancy's Banquet

Sunday, December 21st

Greening of the Church, following worship service  


Wednesday, December 24th

Christmas Eve Services

4 pm and 7 pm, with harpist

Christ Church Office

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


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

This Week's Schedule

Sunday, November 9th, 2025

22nd Sunday after Pentecost

9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services:

christchurchithan.org/live

Thanksgiving Pies

St. Martin's and Christ Church Ithan are raising money to buy apple and pumpkin pies from Linvilla Orchard to donate to two feeding ministries: The Great Valley Food Cupboard and The Highland Homes (Wayne) Food Pantry. The pies cost $25 each, and checks can be written out to St. Martin's Church and placed in our offering plate or sent to our church office at Christ Church Ithan/ 536 Conestoga Rd. Villanova, PA. 19085 Attn: Thanksgiving Pies. 

Please contribute by November 23rd.

Haverford High School Drama Club Presents...

Tuck Everlasting

November 13th, 14th, and 15th

7 p.m. each day (and an additional 2 pm on Nov 15)


A group from CCI is planning to attend on Saturday Nov. 15th 2pm. Get your tickets now by clicking on the link below of scanning the QR code.


Tickets: Tuck Everlasting Tickets

Please note, although a very family-friendly show, a fake rifle and pistol are used on stage which may be scary to younger viewers. Parental discretion is advised.