This coming Sunday, we welcome the Rev. Scott Staub to Christ Church Ithan. Scott is the pastor of New Hanover Lutheran Church, a congregation that was founded in the 1730s. I will be preaching, presiding, and, after Eucharist, presenting a lecture at New Hanover Lutheran Church about Peter and Frederick Muhlenberg. The lecture commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

For the celebration, I have written an article for Lutheran Quarterly titled “Celebrating Forgotten Lutheran Patriots of the American Republic.” The article focuses on the memorialization of Peter and Frederick Mühlenberg, examining how these individuals were commemorated in Philadelphia. I will be sharing what I learned in a unique PowerPoint Presentation that includes images of some of the grand parades and poems that honor their contributions.

Pastor Scott has served New Hanover Lutheran Church since 2018. He has a deep passion for preaching and teaching. Scott is looking forward to being with you, and I know that you will be blessed.

Cheers,

Fr Karl