Port Royal Lutheran Church

04/05/2026

HAPPY EASTER! CHRIST HAS RISEN!

03/07/2026

This is a polite reminder to adjust your clocks forward one hour before going to bed. See you in church . . .

03/02/2026

Eternal Protector of the helpless, hear the cry of the distressed and grant speedy deliverance in a new day of peace and concord.

02/26/2026

Sharing a few details regarding this year's CHURCH FAIR STAND . . .

We greatly appreciate all of the wonderful volunteer helpers. Please see the attached poster for further information.

02/22/2026

PARISH WORSHIP SERVICE . . . 9:00 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Nook, PA)

Parish Council President Mark Partner has confirmed that this morning's Joint Worship Service will be held as scheduled . . . with the 9:00 AM Communion Service being held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Pastor Sam Leister will be leading our service.

If you are able to attend this morning's service, I will see you at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,

Kevin C.

02/07/2026

NOTICE REGARDING TOMORROW'S PARISH WORSHIP SERVICES . . .

After hearing from PRLC & St. Paul's Council Presidents Jim Grove & Mark Partner, respectively, I am sharing details regarding tomorrow morning's (Sunday, Feb. 8th) Port Royal Lutheran Parish worship services.

10:30 AM SERVICE WILL STILL BE HELD AT PRLC - While I will be leading the 10:30 AM Port Royal Lutheran Church worship service, Lowell Kratzer will be providing the children's message, Gospel, & sermon. Also, the church band will be meeting at 9:30 AM for rehearsal and then playing at tomorrow morning's service.

9:00 AM SERVICE IS CANCELLED - Due to the icy conditions at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, extreme frigid temperatures, dangerous wind chills, and high winds, the decision has been made to CANCEL worship service at Nook for tomorrow morning. St. Paul's members are cordially invited to attend the 10:30 AM service at PRLC.

Regardless of whether or not you choose to bundle up and brave the chilly temperatures to attend the 10:30 AM PRLC worship service, be safe as all of us look forward to warmer days.

Respectfully,

Kevin Cunningham

12/28/2025

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CANTATA YouTube recording . . .

2025 Community Christmas CantataJuniata County, PA

12/26/2025

2025 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CANTATA (Juniata County, PA)
THE WINTER ROSE - Please scroll down for the 'YouTube video' link.

I am pleased to be able to share this YouTube video of the Community Christmas Cantata public performance that was presented Sunday, Dec. 14th at the Free Spring Church of the Brethren. While the strong majority of the volunteer Community Chorus members are residents of Juniata County, PA, a few chorus members traveled from surrounding areas to be involved with this annual Christmas cantata experience. All are welcome!

Sincere appreciation is extended to St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church member Jeff Hart for videotaping the public performance and then taking time to create this YouTube video.

I hope that everyone is enjoying a wonderful Christmas Season!

Kevin C.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTG2L40nNAE...

12/21/2025

OPEN INVITATION TO OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS . . .

Wednesday, Dec. 24th (7:00 PM) – PARISH CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE at Port Royal Lutheran Church (402 Market St, Port Royal PA 17082)

Being led by Kevin Cunningham, the Christmas Eve candlelight service will include the singing of familiar Christmas hymns, special music performed by Penni Abram & the PRLC Church Band, pianists Emily Erdman & Liz Eargle (including a few 4-hand selections during the 6:30 PM prelude time), a special Christmas message by Jan Coldren, readings by Curt Dreibelbis & Mark Partner, a children's message by Christine McLaughlin, along with the church’s traditional candle lighting during the congregational singing of “Silent Night." / Our friends and neighbors are cordially invited to attend this Parish Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. / Please make note that prelude music will begin shortly after 6:30 PM.

12/16/2025

Here is the recent ABC Channel 27 feature that included PRLC member Penni Abram performing with the Cumberland Flutes.

PENNI: Your church family is proud of you and your outstanding musical accomplishments!

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For the first time, a community flute choir joined us for a live performance! We welcomed Cumberland Flutes to the studio for Sounds of the Season and they performed "We Need a Little Christmas".

12/07/2025

12/02/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: During the currently running Good Day PA show on ABC's Channel 27, Siobhan Cameron will be performing on her harp. Quick, turn on your television set and tune in to the 10 AM show.