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.

Our Parking Lot is directly across Hamilton Street, opposite the front of our building.

**Planning for God’s Work. Our Hands. Day**

On Sunday, September 7, we will join 9,100 congregations participating in “God’s work. Our Hands” Day. Across the country and in our local community, thousands of members will engage in service work to make a positive change in our communities and share God’s love in the world. Join us as we do God’s work with our hands!

Christ Lutheran Church is collecting items for clean-up or “flood” buckets, a shared ministry with other congregations in our Synod – and with Lutheran Disaster Response of Eastern PA. We’ll gather after worship that day – in the Chapel – to assemble everything and enjoy refreshments as we work. We hope you will all help in this worthwhile project! Our needs are in the link below. All sign-ups are being tracked through this link so that our resources are as up-to-date as possible.

Members and friends are asked to contribute the items needed by September 3. Please be sure to let us know what you drop off or are planning to bring! We each contribute items included in the buckets, not a complete list. The 30-buckets needed were already graciously donated! Items should be dropped off in the Chapel hallway. All sign ups during the week and on Sundays will be via the link below.

When you use the link below you will:

select the item
enter the quantity you are bringing
enter your name
click submit!

sign up to help

New Bible Study Forming

There have been several requests for an in-person, evening Bible study – so we can include people who work during the day – so let’s do it! Beginning Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m., we will meet in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Paulette will offer an interactive Bible study and discussion. A good topic to begin with is “Women of the Bible” – why not? We will first focus on women in the Old Testament. Let’s see how it works and go from there. People can park in the parking lot and enter through the Main Office entry. Contact Pastor Paulette or the church office if you’re interested in attending or to learn more.

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!

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Friday, August 29
7:00 p.m. | Bible Study | Zoom

Sunday, August 31•The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
10:15 a.m. | Hymn Sing Prelude | Sanctuary
10:30 a.m. | Worship with Holy Communion | Sanctuary

Monday, September 1
Labor Day - Church Offices Closed

Tuesday, September 2
12:30 p.m. | Knit Wits | 3rd Floor SHRA
1:00 p.m. | Staff Meeting | Pastor’s Study

Wednesday, September 3
7:30 p.m. | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Sanctuary

Thursday, September 4
6:45 p.m. | Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal | Gym

Friday, September 5
7:00 p.m. | Bible Study | Zoom

Saturday, September 6
9:30 a.m. | Work Day | Facility-wide

Sunday, September 7•The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. | Worship with Holy Communion | Sanctuary
11:45 a.m. | God’s Work Our Hands Day | Chapel

Tuesday, September 9
7:00 p.m. | Camerata Singers Rehearsal | Gym

Wednesday, September 10
6:30 p.m. | Bible Study | Fellowship Hall
7:30 p.m. | Chancel Choir Rehearsal | Sanctuary

To make an online offering, click here.

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

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