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Message From Father Karl

This Sunday, the Second Sunday of Advent, we light the Bethlehem Candle, the candle of peace. Bethlehem was small, almost forgotten, yet chosen as the place where God’s promise would take flesh. Isaiah speaks of a shoot springing from the stump of Jesse, life breaking forth where all seemed cut down. He imagines a peace so deep that wolf and lamb, child and serpent, dwell together without fear. John the Baptist, in Matthew’s gospel, calls us to prepare the way for such peace. The peace of Bethlehem is not passive; it asks us to turn, to bear fruit, to make room for Christ in our lives. So we light this candle not only to remember Bethlehem, but to welcome the Prince of Peace.


I look forward to gathering on Sunday, online and in person, as we continue our Advent journey to Bethlehem and a manger.

Blessings, Father Karl

Office Information

Upcoming Events/Dates

Sunday, December 14th

Rose Sunday

New paraments & presentation to Nancy McLaughlin

Saturday, December 20th

Highland Homes Christmas Party - CCI volunteers for baking/crafts.

Sunday

December 21st

Greening of the Church, following worship service.

Wednesday

December 24th

Christmas Eve Services

4 pm and 7 pm, with harpist.

Vestry Meetings

3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom



  • December 18th
  • January 15th
  • February 19th

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, December 7th, 2025

2nd Sunday of Advent

9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services:

christchurchithan.org/live

Christmas Chocolate


Renowned French pastry chef (and beloved parishioner) Patrick Gauthron is in the chocolate business. He is preparing a variety of chocolate boxes for Christmas and is happy to arrange shipping. If interested in purchasing, please see the information below. 

Holiday Chocolate Information 


24 piece box $ 49 

15 piece box $ 39 

12 piece box $ 33 

6 piece box $ 19 



Chocolate boxes can be purchased directly through Patrick and picked up at his house in Wayne or shipped. In addition, they will be available at The Wayne Art Center on the evening of December 13th and during the day of December 14th and 15th.


To order, text or call Patrick at 215-375-8403.

Valley Forge Chorus Winter Harmony Concert

Saturday, December 6th

3:00 PM

Players Club of Swarthmore


The Valley Forge Chorus, who practice in Ithan Hall and performed at Nancy's Brunch, invited us all as guests to their winter concert.



If you would like to attend, please let our church administrator, Kathy Lester, know so the Valley Forge Chorus can reserve seats at the Players Club of Swarthmore for Christ Church Ithan.

Kathy can be reached at our church office by phone at 610-688-1110 or by email at admin@christchurchithan.org


CCI members' tickets are complimentary. 

Kaitlyn Tierney

Our former choir member, Mezzo-Soprano Kaitlyn Tierney, is performing in Handel's Messiah at Tindley Temple United Methodist Church on Broad Street on Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 PM.

By purchasing a ticket, you secure an evening of powerful, uplifting music and directly support the vibrant arts and ministry of a historic church.



For ticket information and purchasing, click on the link below.
Tindley Temple Messiah

Highland Homes - Breakfast with Santa

When: Saturday, December 20th at 10:00am

Where: Radnor Township Community Association (RTCA), 248 Highland Ave, Radnor

 

Come for a magical morning at Breakfast with Santa! 

St. Martin's and Christ Church, Ithan will once again provide craft and cookie-decorating activities for the event, and we need your help. If you are able to bake undecorated Christmas sugar cookies or to volunteer for a shift at the cookie or craft tables, please email Pam Faber at pmfsmc@comcast.net.

Welcome Back Genna

What a treat to welcome Genna Ng last Sunday morning. A former Choral Scholar, Genna is thriving at Pace University in Manhattan, where she thinks she will major in the social sciences. She lives in a high-rise dorm in the financial district and loves the opportunity to explore New York City, including Rockefeller Center, where she recently watched the tree installation. 

Thanksgiving Pies

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The generosity of St. Martin's and Christ Church, Ithan parishioners allowed us to deliver 56 apple and pumpkin pies to the Great Valley Food Cupboard and the Highland Homes Food Pantry. We exceeded our goal by one, and the pies were delivered the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. All recipients expressed their deep gratitude and commented on what a special treat this was for Thanksgiving.