Palm Sunday
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgToday, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We too are full of paradox: like Peter, we fervently desire to follow Christ, but find ourselves afraid, denying God. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as…
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Easter Egg Hunt
Hartley Residence 670 Chestnut Hill Road, Aspers, PA, United StatesSt. James Lutheran Church will hold its annual Easter Egg hunt at the Hartley Residence, an artist residency and restoration project, located 18 minutes from the church in Aspers! The picnic will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, at 670 Chestnut Hill Road, Aspers, Pa with the egg hunt starting promptly…
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Holy Week
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgDuring Holy Week some communities gather each day to meditate on Jesus’ final days before his death on the cross. Today’s gospel commemorates the anointing of Jesus by Mary, a foreshadowing of his death and burial. Isaiah speaks of the suffering servant who is a light for the nations and who faithfully brings forth justice.…
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Easter at St. James
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PAEaster at St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg, PA Come and Celebrate the Risen Christ! This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around…
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GCCA: ensemble 132
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgThe Gettysburg Community Concert Association is hosting a concert at St. James Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 or membership to GCCA. Read more below or learn more about GCCA! ensemble132 is an American chamber music collective of today’s most distinguished young artists. A new, versatile kind of ensemble, e132’s…
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Community Dinner & Bluegrass Worship Service
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PASt. James is throwing open their doors for a Community Dinner and Bluegrass Worship Service. All are welcome to attend dinner in our dining room, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Our Evangelism & Fellowship Committee are planning a dinner of ham macaroni and cheese green beans dinner rolls desserts If you could please RSVP, it…
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Earth Day Concert
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgA Concert and Conversation for Earth Day Sunday, April 21, 2024 4:00 p.m. Worship Space, St. James Lutheran Church All are invited to a concert of original songs and a conversation about Creation Care activities in the year ahead, hosted by the St. James Creation Care Task Force. Last June St. James member, Will Lane,…
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Ordination of Libby Baker-Mikesell
Christ Lutheran Chuch 30 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg, PAOrdination of Word & Sacrament Elizabeth Baker-Mikesell We are most excited to celebrate the Ordination of Word & Sacrament of Elizabeth Baker-Mikesell on Sunday, May 5! All are welcome to attend the service and celebrations following worship. Clergy are invited to process in Pentecost Red. The Worship Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Christ…
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New Members Class
St. James Lutheran Church Dining Room (lower level) 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PAHave you been attending St. James and loving our worship? Have you made some new friends in the pew or in Sunday School? Do you feel like your ready to learn more about St. James and what it means to be Lutheran? You're invited to the New Members Class to get to know St. James…
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Vacation Bible School
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PASt. James Lutheran Church and Christ Lutheran Church host Vacation Bible School each summer, and we'd love to have you for the week! Stellar VBS: Shine Jesus' Light June 3-4, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg Each morning will be filled with assembly time discussing the…
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GCCA: Frisson Ensemble
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgThe Gettysburg Community Concert Association is hosting a concert at St. James Lutheran Church on Tuesday, June 11at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 or membership to GCCA. Read more below or learn more about GCCA! Frisson is explosive! Frisson features the best and brightest of classical music’s stars! The group showcases emerging young artists as…
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Watch Liberia Film
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PALiberia Film: "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" Brian Palmer is a missionary of the ELCA in Liberia. St. James has supported Brian in his ministries for many years. He will be visiting St. James for a ministry presentation & update on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. Event details here. In preparation for his…
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