Salem Lutheran Church Lebanon, PA

Salem Lutheran Church Lebanon, PA Salem is the oldest Lutheran congregation in the city of Lebanon. Founded in 1760 The founding pastor was the Rev.

Founded in 1760, Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church is the oldest Lutheran congregation in the City of Lebanon and one of the oldest in Lebanon County. John Casper Stoever, who established several other Lutheran congregations across eastern Pennsylvania. He was succeeded by Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg, a son of the American Lutheran patriarch Henry Muhlenberg. Frederick served Salem for a

short span of years and, in the turbulent time of the American Revolution, entered politics and eventually became the first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. For the first three decades of its life, the congregation worshiped in a small log building near the corner of Eighth and Willow Streets. In 1798 the gray stone building, now known as “Old Salem”, was completed and dedicated. It served as the primary house of worship for more than a century, undergoing a major renovation in the 1840’s. The sanctuary on the second floor is graced by an elevated pulpit and a well-known Miller tracker organ. Today the main worship area is the “Memorial Chapel”, a cathedral-like structure constructed in 1898, originally also used as an education building. In 1991 the present parish building was dedicated. It houses the administrative offices, the Richwine Fellowship Hall, and Christian education rooms. Grateful for its historic heritage, Salem prefers to stress the relevance of the gospel to the world today. We are a congregation of over 600 baptized members that seeks to reach out and serve our community, the church at large, and the world. If you would like to visit, we hold our worship services on Sundays at 8:30 AM. The late service offers a nursery for younger children. Coffee hour is held following the service, and we offer Sunday School for all ages during worship. If you are looking for more information on membership or what we do, feel free to call or email the church with the information given on this page. Also, you can feel free to post a question or send a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

06/10/2026

📢Attention📢 Our office will be closed on Wednesday, June 17.

We will resume normal office hours on Monday, June 22.

Thank you!

Did you see the double rainbow over Lebanon last week? A visual promise from God and a sign that God is always here.
05/27/2026

Did you see the double rainbow over Lebanon last week? A visual promise from God and a sign that God is always here.

We're going on a mission trip with LDR Carolinas to Camp Lutherock, June 28-July 3. You can support this trip through pr...
05/27/2026

We're going on a mission trip with LDR Carolinas to Camp Lutherock, June 28-July 3. You can support this trip through prayer and donations to Salem's "Youth Fund".

We were honored to have the High School Chamber Choir fill Old Salem with sublime music. They are a true blessing. Than...
05/15/2026

We were honored to have the High School Chamber Choir fill Old Salem with sublime music. They are a true blessing. Thank you to Director Mark Naimoli, Accompanist Gregory Strohman, and congregation member Alice Loych for bringing us this divine music. Congratulations to the graduates. May God watch over us while we are apart.

A thank you and shout out to everyone who made today's Women's Celebration special. For all the faithful women, we give ...
05/09/2026

A thank you and shout out to everyone who made today's Women's Celebration special. For all the faithful women, we give thanks to the God of Sarah, Mary, and Tabitha.

04/28/2026

This opportunity does not come often! So if you are interested, jump on it quick!

We are hiring a part-time Shelter Support Staff team member! Flexibility in scheduling is a must and you will work evenings and weekends! Go to www.lccm.us/careers.html to view the posting and to https://www.lccm.us/career-application.html to apply!

04/26/2026

Email from Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA   April 24, 2026 In Memoriam The Rev. Guy Edmiston Grace to you and peace in the name of the Holy and Blessed Trinity: Father, +Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Wit

Congratulations to Matt and Audrey on their wedding day! Those whom God has joined let no one put asunder.
04/26/2026

Congratulations to Matt and Audrey on their wedding day! Those whom God has joined let no one put asunder.

Prepurchase your tickets to be entered into a drawing for this Vera Bradley purse and accessories👜. See you April 25th!
02/04/2026

Prepurchase your tickets to be entered into a drawing for this Vera Bradley purse and accessories👜. See you April 25th!

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119 N 8th Street
Lebanon, PA
17046

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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