Unlike the Gospel according to Mark, which moves quickly from one event to another, Luke’s gospel lingers. This Sunday, the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, we experience a “lingering moment” as we return to the second part of the “Sermon on the Plain.”

Using God’s mercy as the foundation, Jesus asks his followers to love their enemies, do good and bless them, and turn the other cheek. Jesus summarizes his teaching with the principle, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” It is easier said than done as our Lord calls for transforming our hearts and actions.

I look forward to a milder, partly sunny Sunday as we ponder this text in church.

Blessings, Fr. Karl.

As is our custom at Christ Church Ithan, we will return to Holy Eucharist, Rite II during the Sundays following the Epiphany. If you worship online and would like a paper copy of the worship pamphlet so that you may follow along, please contact Nancy in our church office at 610-688-1110. She will gladly send you a copy.

Sunday, February 20, 2025

9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services: christchurchithan.org/live

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



In the case of a pastoral emergency, Father Karl Krueger may be reached at 610-209-6193 (Cellphone).

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 16th immediately following the 9:15 a.m. worship service. Brunch will be served.

Please come and make your voice heard.

Weekly News would like to print favorite prayers among our readers. What prayers do you lean on most when you need strength and encouragement? 

Please send them to Julia Gould at juliagould1@gmail.com and indicate if you are okay to have your name printed with the prayer or would prefer it is anonymous. Thank you so much. 

O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen.

~ The Book of Common Prayer

SUPPORT OUR CHORAL SCHOLARS

This Saturday, February 22, 2025

Haverford High School Auditorium

200 Mill Road

Havertown, PA 19083

Please join us for Seasons of Love, this year's Choral Cabaret presented by the Haverford Choral Association! Choral Cabaret is the primary fundraiser for the Haverford Choral Association. This annual event includes buffet dinner, and entertainment. 

Doors will open at 5:30 for a preview of the auction. Dinner will be served at 6:00PM with the show starting at 7:00PM.