1245 Hamilton Street Allentown, PA 18102

info@christ-atown.org

(610)433-4271

Main Office hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

upcoming at christ lutheran allentown

Thursday, April 24
10:00 a.m. | Spiritual Enrichment Gathering w/Pastor Woody Maxon | Chapel & Lounge
7:00 p.m. | Wedding Rehearsal | Sanctuary

Friday, April 25
6:00 p.m. | Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal | Gym
7:00 p.m. | Bible Study | Zoom

Saturday, April 26
1:00 p.m. | Wedding (reserved through 6:00 p.m.) | Sanctuary

Sunday, April 27 •The Second Sunday of Easter
10:30 a.m. | Worship with Holy Communion | Sanctuary
11:45 a.m. | Fellowship | Chapel

Wednesday, April 30
3:30 p.m. | Education Building Visioning Meeting | Education Building
7:30 p.m. | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Sanctuary

Friday, May 2
6:00 p.m. | Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal | Gym
7:00 p.m. | Bible Study | Zoom

Saturday, May 3
10:00 a.m. | Work Day sponsored by the Connections Team | Building-wide (concludes by 3:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 6
12:30 p.m. | Knit Wits | 3rd Floor SHRA
6:15 p.m. | YPP Rehearsal | Sanctuary & Chapel

To make an online offering, click here.

Sermons and complete services from previous weeks are available on our congregation’s YouTube channel, click here

Workday!
Saturday, May 3

It’s a pretty safe statement to say our facility is one of the legacies many people in our community are most proud of. While a team of part-time Sextons (custodians) helps manage projects and oversight alongside IKE Maintenance who does weekly cleaning, there is always more to do! (Sounds like home?!) In addition to caring for our vast resource, we continue to have conversation with a possible entity about occupying the Education Building. Currently, only 12th Night storage is actively in this area. During discussion at a Connections Team meeting, it was suggested we move 12th Night out of the Education Building now, so that whenever the time comes for someone else to occupy the space, we are ready. Head Start moved out in August 2023, so we have the additional space needed to transition 12th Night’s props and costume rooms to a new area. Aside from the helping hands needed to move props and costumes, there are simple tasks like straightening pew cards and hymnals in the church, vacuuming the pew pads, cleaning the glass in the balcony rail, and wiping wainscoting in a stairwell. There may be other things you notice weekly and wonder why someone doesn’t take care of it?! Here’s your chance. We’ll gather in the Nave for a “team meeting kickoff” at 10:00 a.m., then get to work! Hoagies will be provided for lunch.

Growing Young Sunday
Sunday, May 4

Stacey Burke, the Growing Young Coordinator from our NEPA Synod, will join us for the conversation taking form for Sunday, May 4! The Connections Team and Pastor Paulette invite us all to a day to energize us and help us reflect on how to best grow into the Christ Church of 2025, 2026, and 2030. Please plan to join us! This session will take place in the Chapel as an extended version of Fellowship after worship.

Weekly Bible Study
Fridays at 7PM

Join Christ Lutheran Church every Friday on Zoom beginning at 7PM for faith conversation! The current series is exploring the Gospel of John. Need the Zoom link? Contact the church office at info@christ-atown.org and start the conversation!

Celebrating God’s Abundance

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We are deeply grateful for the generous people that have supported the ministry of Christ Lutheran Church for 120 years. The story of God’s abundance spans many times, families, connections. Considering joining this faith community?

Learn more about how current members found Christ Lutheran Church and why they choose to navigate their faith journey at Christ Lutheran Church!

How did Christ Church become your congregation?

When I was a kid (80s), my parents and I came to Christ Lutheran because we only lived a few blocks away on N. Madison St. I was baptized Lutheran at the former St. Michael’s Lutheran in Allentown (9th & Turner Sts.). It has been our home church ever since. I still attend virtually from my home in North Carolina.

Read More from Jeff Hoelzel
Why do you find it important to support Christ Church with time and generosity?

I believe that Christ Church is trying to better the lives of people in downtown Allentown. My late wife was involved in the afterschool program for many years. She was looking forward to be able to spend more time with it once she retired. Obviously, many things changed since early 2020 but I do believe the church is supporting many programs to help people and I think that is worth supporting.

Read more from Frank Cannon
If someone asked you about your church, what would you tell them or how would you invite them?

12th Night is a great introduction to CLC because it is such a beautiful production. However, a “normal” Sunday service is moving with the readings, message, and choir, making it a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and guests. I also think my CLC family who attend services make visitors feel welcome, and of course coffee and fellowship after the service.

Read More from Lisa Miller
Why do you find it important to support Christ Church with time and generosity?

Jesus told us to provide love and help to those who need it. We must open our hearts to others and accept differences.

Read More from Mary Statler
If someone asked you about your church, what would you tell them or how would you invite them?

If someone asked us about Christ Church, we would tell them about the programs the church is involved in, our great choir, bell choir and our outreach ministry.

Read More from Jerry & Sharon Christman
When Christ Church comes to mind, who is/are the first person(s) that pop into your mind?

Naturally, the first person that comes to mind is George Boyer. I also greatly appreciated the ministry team led by Pastor Walter Wagner. I am passionate about learning and Pastor Wagner provided thought-provoking sermons and leadership. I also think of other pastors who have provided meaningful sermons over the years.

Read More from Doug Helfrich