Volunteer to make Fastnachts
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PASt. James has a long tradition of making Fastnachts three days prior to Ash Wednesday. People throughout Gettysburg and Adams County enjoy this pre-Lenten delicacy. Fastnacht sales support our Youth's workcamp fund. Won't you join us in making fastnachts? There is a task for all people, of all abilities and talents! Here's our process where…
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Ash Wednesday
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgPrepare your hearts and minds for the Season of Lent, starting with Ash Wednesday. We will have a full liturgy worship service with Holy Communion, Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. The worship service will also be livestreamed to our YouTube Channel. Lent begins with a solemn call to fasting and repentance as we begin…
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Creation Care: “Do I Need This?”
St. James Worship Space 109 York Street, GettysburgCreation Care Documentary Video & Discussion Do I Need This Sunday, February 18 at 4:00 p.m. St. James Worship Space A good film for the Lenten season. The Lenten season seems like a good time to reflect on our relationship with material things, with “stuff,” in other words. How much is enough? Always a good…
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Lenten Mid-Weeks
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PACome & Worship...Come & See! All are welcome to St. James Lutheran Church for Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship. Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by February 21: Evangelism/Fellowship Team February 28: Adult Sunday School Class March 6: Faith & Fellowship Class + Movers & Shapers…
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Lenten Mid-Weeks
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PACome & Worship...Come & See! All are welcome to St. James Lutheran Church for Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship. Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by February 28: Adult Sunday School Class March 6: Faith & Fellowship Class + Movers & Shapers Class March 13: The…
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Lenten Mid-Weeks
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PACome & Worship...Come & See! All are welcome to St. James Lutheran Church for Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship. Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by March 6: Faith & Fellowship Class + Movers & Shapers Class March 13: The Seekers Class March 20: Church Council…
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Lenten Mid-Weeks
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PACome & Worship...Come & See! All are welcome to St. James Lutheran Church for Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship. Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by March 13: The Seekers Class March 20: Church Council Our Unfailing Light Worship Service will include messages from various church…
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Lenten Mid-Weeks
St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PACome & Worship...Come & See! All are welcome to St. James Lutheran Church for Lenten Mid-Week Dinner & Worship. Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and worship begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by March 20: Church Council Our Unfailing Light Worship Service will include messages from various church members. The theme for this…
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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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