On The Way: Ten Years, Nine Souls, and Eight Kids from Mahoning

Ten Years, Nine Souls, and Eight Kids from Mahoning  Ten years ago, I was co-pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning, near Lehighton. We had a large confirmation group that year – eight of them – and we took a weekend field trip to Philadelphia, with the theme “Faithful Philly.” On Friday, we visited…

On the Way: Reflections on Community and Hope at Allentown City Hall

Dear Friends in Christ, I usually write on a monthly basis in this space. But these are extraordinary times. I also want to share with you my own account of the events of last Wednesday evening, Feb 5, at Allentown City Hall. Not because they were problematic or alarming, or because there’s a danger that…

6261 Pretzel City Parish Celebration

Feb 19, 2025 5:30pm (Potluck) 7:00pm (Worship) Christ Lutheran Church 1301 Luzerne St Reading, PA 19601-1607 The Pretzel City Parish invites you to its’ opening fellowship and worship celebration on Wednesday, February 19 at Christ Lutheran Church, 1301 Luzerne Street, Reading (In the Glenside neighborhood – just off of Route 183 and Route 12). 5:30 p.m. Potluck Supper and…