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Message From Father Karl

This Sunday, the Feast of Christ the King, we read Luke 23:33-43, which presents Christ as a paradoxical ruler. His throne is the cross whose power is characterized by reconciliation rather than retaliation. His kingship overturns worldly expectations by offering forgiveness to his executioners and promising paradise to a repentant criminal, revealing a kingdom built on grace rather than status. This passage calls us to embrace humility, extend radical forgiveness, and trust in a reign that values love and service over domination—a vision of leadership that transforms both hearts and communities.


I look forward to gathering on Sunday, online and in person, as our Deacon in Training, Ron Spinelli, Jr., will be preaching.


Blessings, Father Karl

Image: Window at Christ Church Ithan

Office Information

Upcoming Events/Dates

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 23th, 2025

Last Sunday after Pentecost

9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services:

christchurchithan.org/live

What A Celebration!

Last Sunday, our community turned out in record numbers to celebrate Nancy McLaughlin and her many years of service to Christ Church as our Church Administrator. We enjoyed a delicious brunch and music from the Valley Forge Chorus. Wardens Jacqui North and Bruce Wietlisbach spoke warmly about Nancy's many contributions, and Father Karl led a vote that made Nancy a lifetime member of the congregation.

Letter From Nancy

To My Christ Church Family,


I want to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made my retirement celebration so incredibly special. Your presence, kind words, and generous well-wishes added immense joy to the occasion and made it a memory I will cherish forever.



To those who planned the event, thank you for making my final day so incredibly special. To everyone who sent a message, raised a glass, or shared a smile, please know that you made a difference.



To those who organized the event or gave a speech, your thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed. I am deeply touched by the effort and time you invested to make my send-off so memorable.

As I step into retirement, I take with me the most wonderful memories of our time together. While I am leaving my desk, I am not leaving these friendships. I look forward to keeping in touch. Thank you, from the very bottom of my heart, for honoring me in such a spectacular way.


With all my love and appreciation,



Nancy

Thanksgiving Pies: Last Call

Last call to order pies to support two local food ministries. Forty two pies have been ordered and our goal is fifty five. The pies cost $25 each, and checks can be written out to St. Martin's Church and placed in our offering plate this Sunday or sent to our church office at Christ Church Ithan/ 536 Conestoga Rd. Villanova, PA. 19085 Attn: Thanksgiving Pies. 

Please contribute by November 23rd.

Local Attraction

Joe Merlino's daughter, Natalie, is the Production Assistant and Stage Manager for a play, "The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer", on stage at the Spotlight Theatre in Lansdowne. The play is about two women banished from the Garden of Eden for disobeying Adam. According to Joe, the underlying story is about Genesis and the voices of marginalized people, including women and victims of war. "It's a pretty intense play for its truthfulness," Joe explains. More information can be found through the link below:
Delco Culture