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Message From Father Karl

Our Lenten Journey with John:

A Journey from Night to Noon to Sight to Life.


Lent 2: Nicodemus in the night (John 3)

Lent 3: The Samaritan woman at the well (John 4)

Lent 4: The man born blind (John 9)

Lent 5: The raising of Lazarus (John 11)


The pairing of Samuel anointing David and the healing of the man born blind in John’s gospel is especially fitting for Laetare Sunday, our mid‑Lent moment of rejoicing. Samuel learns that God’s vision is not our vision. The man born blind regains his sight and slowly grows in understanding.


These readings remind us that God is already shaping what we cannot yet perceive. Our rejoicing comes not from completion, but from trust in God’s unfolding work. And on Laetare Sunday, we rejoice not because we have arrived, but because God is at work in what we cannot yet see.


Looking forward to Sunday, when pink is not only allowed but encouraged.

Father Karl

Office Information

Upcoming Events/Dates

Vestry Meetings

3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom.



  • March 19th (In Person)

Online Book Club - 7:30pm

(See below for more information)


March 15th

CCI Annual Meeting 

March 21th

Merion Deanery Event

(See below for more information)

March 29th

Palm Sunday, 9:15 am

April 2nd

Maundy Thursday, 7 pm

April 3rd

Good Friday Service, 12 Noon

April 5th

Easter Sunday, 9:15 am

Christ Church Office

The church office is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm.


For pastoral emergency, Father Karl Krueger may be reached at 610-209-6193 (cell).

This Week's Schedule

Sunday, March 15th, 2026

Laetare Sunday

Fourth Sunday in Lent

9:15am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services:

christchurchithan.org/live

Annual Meeting This Sunday


This Sunday, March 15th

Following the 9:15am Service

Ithan Hall


Join us for a light brunch, and reporting of 2025 and look ahead for the future.

St. James School Visit



Soozung Rankin, a member of the St. James School staff, was joined by London Marshall, a 2022 graduate who is now a senior at William Penn Charter School, in a visit to Christ Church last Sunday. Together, they described the vibrant work being done at the tuition-free, private Episcopal middle school in West Philadelphia. 

Lenten Soup Ministry

Thirty-two quarts of soup were delivered last week to The Great Valley Food Cupboard and The Highland Community Food Pantry. Soup cooks included Dorothy Maddock, Abby Thomas, Susan Underwood and Pam Faber.

We still need your help, so sign up today to make soup or bring bread. Containers, instructions, and a sign-up sheet are available at both St. Martin's and Christ Church. You can also sign up online at SignUpGenius (link below). Let's keep the momentum going! If you have any questions, contact Pam Faber at pmfsmc@comcast.net.
SignUp Genius

The Easter Chocolate Collection

Patrick Gauthron is busy preparing Easter chocolates and is now taking orders. Shipping is available. He has a variety of offerings (specifics below). If interested, please contact Patrick at 215-375-8403.


  • Rabbit and Turtle $48 (11" x 7” - 32 oz)
  • Medium Rabbit $29 (7" x 5” - 16 oz)
  • Small Rabbit $19 (8" x 3” - 10 oz)


  • Hand painted egg filled with 7oz assorted eggs $55 (7" x 4”)


  • 8oz bag of assorted eggs $28
  • 4oz bag of assorted eggs $18

Special Performance - Romeo and Juliet




ROMEO AND JULIET

Arden Theater

March 19th Understudy Performance


Cynthia Talmadge's grandson, Mehki, is the understudy for Mercutio in Arden Theatre Company's current production of Romeo and Juliet. The understudies are performing on March 19th at 1:00 p.m, which is a free event. 

Merion Deanery Event

Saturday, March 21st at 9 am - 12 pm

St. George's Episcopal Church - Ardmore

In this multimedia, interactive event, learn the major events and characters of the Old Testament.

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Upcoming Musical

Join Haverford High School’s Drama Club as they proudly present their 2026 Spring Musical, Legally Blonde!


This fun, family-friendly production will take place in the HHS Auditorium from March 19–21.


Tickets are available now.

Click on link below.
Haverford High School Drama Club