Christ Mertz Lutheran Church

06/08/2026

Saturday evening we’re doing something a little different. 🍽️

Starting at 5:00 pm, join us for our first Table Talk— a shared evening of cooking together, eating together, learning together, and closing with communion. We'll do it again in July and in August, same format, same spirit.

Here's how it works: some folks come early to help cook. Others help set up. When the meal is ready, we stand, hold hands, and pray before we sit down. On the tables there'll be conversation questions — not icebreakers, but real ones, tied to the evening's theme. We eat, we talk, we listen. After the meal, there's a short teaching time. Then communion. Then we clean up together and go home. Start to finish: about two and a half hours.

The three evenings will follow a simple arc — The Word in June, The Spirit in July, and Our Work in August. Big themes, handled practically, with room to ask honest questions and say what you actually think.

We will be making a pasta dinner with salad and dessert. Mark your calendars for this fun event this Saturday night! 🍝

06/07/2026

What a wonderful morning! On this sunny morning, we had a donation truck for Opportunity House in the church parking lot. THANK YOU to everyone who brought something for this Fill the Truck event! We had a line of cars with donations AND filled two whole trucks!! 🚚🚚

We also had our graduate recognition slideshow during the service (you can find it on YouTube for this morning). 🎓 And we enjoyed the last day of Sunday school with some Rita’s after the service! 🍦

We are grateful for our wonderful community of faith!

06/01/2026

Upcoming events this month!! Lots of opportunities for fellowship, community, and involvement with the church and community. We hope to see you at one, two, or maybe all of these events!

Check out the bulletin board for even more details about each one.

05/31/2026

Service of Remembrance for Memorial Day

(Previously set for last week for Memorial Day and moved to today because of the weather)

05/27/2026

We have two big and new events coming up in June!! Both faith-filled and interactive ways to grow in your faith.

The first is called Table Talk, a fun and interactive time of fellowship and learning together. The second is called Jammin’ with Jesus, a youth event geared towards helping kids (and adults) navigate the hardships we face.

🍽️ June 13 - 5:00 pm: Table Talk — A Summer Dinner Series at Christ Mertz
This summer, we're going to try something a little different. On Saturday, June 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., join us for our first Table Talk— a shared evening of cooking together, eating together, learning together, and closing with communion. We'll do it again in July and in August, same format, same spirit.

Here's how it works: some folks come early to help cook. Others help set up. When the meal is ready, we stand, hold hands, and pray before we sit down. On the tables there'll be conversation questions — not icebreakers, but real ones, tied to the evening's theme. We eat, we talk, we listen. After the meal, there's a short teaching time. Then communion. Then we clean up together and go home. Start to finish: about two and a half hours.

The three evenings will follow a simple arc — The Word in June, The Spirit in July, and Our Work in August. Big themes, handled practically, with room to ask honest questions and say what you actually think.

More details to follow — but for now, mark the date and plan to come. If you'd like to help cook or set up, let the church office know. We'd love the help.

🍓 June 14 - 10:30 am: Jammin’ with Jesus
Let’s get our jam on as we learn about the power and importance of praying through the struggles of daily life.

Join us on Sunday June 14 for a fun, stress-relieving activity as we talk about the reality of navigating hardship and trials in our own lives. Kids will roll up their sleeves and assist with making a batch of strawberry jam as we discuss the Psalms and their continued relevance today. The power of praying through hard times, like King David did, and giving our worries to God. Trials and tribulations, though unpleasant, can often be transformative moments in our lives where God is refining us to be better images of Him. So let’s jam with Jesus for an afternoon! It’s bound to be a sweet time!

05/24/2026

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:1-4)

05/24/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Confirmands! Today we celebrate these young men and women as they received the Rite of Confirmation this morning. Join us is congratulating them. May God guide you in all you do! Go be Pentecost people! 🔥🕊️

05/24/2026

Happy Pentecost! 🔥🕊️

05/23/2026

Ahead of Pentecost tomorrow, check this out! 🔥🕊️

Explore the historical and biblical meaning of Pentecost and its significance as the birth of the Church and the start of a new world.

05/22/2026

TUESDAYS = FREE FOOD!

- Every Tuesday the Brandywine Food Pantry will have a Free Community Table of food. This will include items from Giant, Dollar General, and our pantry that are nearing expiration. We cannot guarantee specific items, but often have bread, baked goods, milk, produce, and a handful of non-perishable items.

- Anyone is welcome to come pick-up free food. You do not have to be registered with the Food Pantry nor do you have to have an appointment. The Community Free Table is located at the Brandywine Food Pantry in St. Peter's UCC in Topton (please enter through back door off the parking lot).

-Hours of the Free Food Table are every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm and the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4pm to 6pm. Only patrons with an appointment will be let into the building before 10am.

-If you need to visit our full pantry of items, please make an appointment by calling (484) 861-7117. Those coming for appointments will continue to have access to our Free Community Table during their regular appointment time (as well as the full pantry). HOWEVER if you do not have an appointment you can ONLY access the Free Community Table during the above hours.

-We know the need in our community is increasing, so we are putting in our best efforts to provide. Please remember, everyone who works at the pantry is a volunteer! Thank you!