welcome to
Christ Lutheran Church
A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in York, PA
The Great Vigil of Easter
Journey from darkness to light, from death to life, as we bear witness to the Paschal Mystery
through powerful music, the retelling of the salvation story,
the renewal of baptism, and Holy Eucharist!
The service begins in the courtyard with the kindling of new fire and processes to the nave.
A reception follows the service in the lower narthex.
All are welcome at our table!
Worship can be live-streamed on our Facebook page
SATURDAY
Choral Eucharist
7:00pm Nave
Mid-week Devotions every Wednesday at 12:15pm in the chapel
Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of our Lord
Sunday, April 5
All are invited for a triumphal celebration of the Resurrection!
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Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt 9:00am Parish Hall
Choral Eucharist 10:00am Nave
Our Church
Since 1733, Christ Lutheran has been serving the surrounding community.
History
Dating back to 1733, Christ Church is the oldest Lutheran congregation west of the Susquehanna River. Pastor Stoever and 23 local families originally founded the church as "Der Evangelische Lutherische Germind on der Kathores," or "The Evangelical Lutheran Congregation on the Codorus".
Worship
Christ Lutheran Church is an active community of faith. Grounded in Holy Baptism, we worship and serve God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Our life and ministry centers in the weekly liturgy of Word and Sacrament. We hold our historic past with affection and face the future with joyful confidence and hope.
Pastoral Care
Christ Church offers services for baptisms, funerals and weddings. Pastoral care involves shepherding people through their lives by comforting, helping, strengthening, encouraging, guiding and challenging them as they grow deeper in faith.
Mission & Values
Our mission: To reflect God’s love in the heart of York.
Our vision: To be a vibrant congregation in the heart of York praising God, connecting people to Christ, and serving the people of York and the world.
Christ Church is an active community of faith. Grounded in Holy Baptism, we worship and serve God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Our life and ministry centers in the weekly liturgy of Word and Sacrament. We hold our historic past with affection and face the future with joyful confidence and hope.
Sunday Services
Please find our schedule for Sunday services below.
9:00am Sunday School
10:00am Holy Eucharist
10:00am Holy Eucharist
Coffee Hour to follow
COME AND VISIT
Our Location
Christ Lutheran Church is located in Downtown York on the corner of George and Market street.
Contact & Info
- (717) 854-5589
- office@christlutheranyork.com
- 29 S. George Street, York PA 17401
- Wheelchair accessible