Mike Krueger returns to CCI this Sunday and will sing a moving piece from Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio “Elijah.” The solo is based on Job 7:16 and 1 Kings 19:10. The passage from 1 Kings will be the first lesson read this Sunday.

Elijah, faced with rejection and threats, seeks refuge in the wilderness. His plea, “It is enough,” is not just a cry of personal suffering, but a universal yearning for meaning and divine reassurance. This moment in the oratorio is a turning point, as God is about to answer Elijah. With its transformative power, the music guides the listener through Elijah's emotional journey, preparing them for the uplifting encounter Elijah will soon have with God, not in wind or fire, but in a still, small voice.

Come tired, leave recharged. Until Sunday, blessings.

Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

9:15 am Holy Eucharist

Link for all livestream services: christchurchithan.org/live

The Church office is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. 



In the case of a pastoral emergency, Father Karl Krueger may be reached at 610-209-6193 (cellphone).

A memorial service for parishioner Anne Churchman will take place on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.at Christ Church Ithan. Please click this link to view an obituary for Anne in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

St. James School, a tuition-free, private Episcopal middle school located in North Philadelphia, is sending representatives to visit Christ Church, Ithan this Sunday to express gratitude and highlight favorite stories, as well as share updates. Individual parishioners have supported St. James over the years, and our vestry has earmarked contributions as part of our commitment to outreach. This link will take you to the school website: stjamesphila.org.

Sunday, June 22, 2025

9:15am Service

Coffee hour following Eucharist



St. James relies on the generous support of friends, especially from Episcopal churches, to remove obstacles and add resources, enabling each student to become a successful learner and have access to a quality education. You will have an opportunity to peruse woodshop items made by graduates to support scholarships.

St. James will offer a unique opportunity to redirect your personal PA state tax liability directly to St. James, converting it into scholarships. You will have the chance to gather information to sign up and make a positive impact on St. James students. To get a head start, follow these QR codes to check your eligibility or learn more about this unique opportunity to provide full-tuition scholarships to 94 students. 

This week, Greece is the word. To be more specific, the islands of Mykonos and Santorini. The pictures really don’t do it justice, though Pierce did catch a shot of a Strawberry Moon in Mykonos, and enjoyed a Sunset Catamaran Cruise in Santorini.