St Paul United Methodist Church - Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

St Paul United Methodist Church Chambersburg PA

Name: St Paul United Methodist Church
Address: 750 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 17201, United States
Telephone: (717) 267-3085

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Who we are

We are a congregation that seeks to honor God by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! In our life together we seek to fulfill this mission in many ways and encourage members and friends to grow in their faith to discover their unique gifts for ministry.

We strive to be a congregation where everyone is welcome. And we mean everyone! All are seen as children of God, created in the image of God to live an abundant life in Jesus Christ. Within the body of Christ at St. Paul you will find young and not so young serving, learning, and growing side by side. Folks from all walks of life are a part of this congregation, living and working together in a blessed community of faith. In all that we do we try to be real and genuine, loving one another as Christ loves us. We are grace-filled and gracious, living generous lives by offering our time, talent and treasure for the work of the Kingdom of God.

We invite you to be a part of St. Paul Church, to worship in joyful and meaningful ways, to experience God's grace in a life-changing way, and to find your place in serving God and neighbor in the Chambersburg Community and beyond. St. Paul church was founded in 1797 and has a rich history in this community, yet fresh winds of the Spirit are leading us to new paths of mission and discipleship that are truly exciting.

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St Paul United Methodist Church

750 Norland Avenue

Chambersburg, PA 17201

United States

Phone: (717) 267-3085

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John Kratz

Senior Pastor

750 Norland Avenue

Chambersburg, PA 17201

United States

Phone: (717) 267-3085

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http://www.chambersburgstpaul.org

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Senior Pastor John Kratz - John Kratz was born and raised in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and graduated from Bethel Park Senior High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Houghton College with a Major in Religious Studies and minors in Greek, Psychology, and Music. His Master in Divinity was earned through Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg.

Before entering the ministry, John was the Older Adult Protective Services Worker for the Area Agency on Aging of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga Counties. He also served as the Mental Retardation Case Management Supervisor for Bradford and Sullivan Counties specializing in Early Intervention Services.

John and Jane have been married for over 30 years and have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Rebecca and her 2 daughters, Cassidy and Rowan, live in Campbelltown PA. Michelle, her husband Adam and daughter Shelby live in Mechanicsburg PA. Steven, his wife McKenna and son John live in North Carolina. Breanna attends Immaculata University through the Immaculata University Presidential Scholarship.

John is a recipient of the Susquehanna Conference Howard and Elizabeth Brinton Award for Mission Excellence. His passion for ministry and love of mission are rooted in his favorite Bible verse: 'Indeed God did not send the son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world would be saved through Him.' John 3:17 NRSV

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Lisa Morrow

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St Paul United Methodist Church Service Times

Sunday Mornings

8:15am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
9:45am Family Life Service in the Family Life Center
11:00am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary

9:45am Sunday School for all ages

9:30am 2nd Sunday of each Month: Healing Service in the Chapel

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St Paul United Methodist Church History

John Wesley

As United Methodists, we have a rich theological heritage that informs and guides who we are and what we do. Our founder, John Wesley, an Oxford professor and priest in the Church of England, maintained that his followers be fully informed concerning their faith. He instituted schools for children and adults, teaching them to think with a clear mind and feel with a renewed heart. Biblical literacy and critical thinking skills were also taught to his followers. He founded training schools to teach the basics of ministry to both men and women. With Wesley, we believe that a fully informed faith is vitally important for our continued spiritual growth.

Chambersburg History

Two centuries ago, in 1797, a small group of Christians committed to the teachings of John Wesley organized a Methodist Episcopal Church in the little frontier village of Chambersburg. Meeting in the Market Street home of Daniel and Ellen Maderia, they invited others to join them in learning to love God and their neighbors. The first Bishop of Methodism, the Reverend Francis Asbury, appointed a Circuit Rider, the Rev. Charles Burgoon, to shepherd this small but determined group.

The initial work met with serious resistance in the community. Their first meeting place was actually set afire by arsonists! But, as the years passed, this determined church grew and became a strong Christian witness to the people of Chambersburg, proclaiming God's love, forgiveness and healing grace to all. For two centuries and in five congregational buildings, the St. Paul Church has faithfully ministered the Good News of Jesus Christ to the community of Chambersburg and beyond our community to places near and far!

The congregation’s influence in the lives of thousands of people can hardly be measured this side of eternity. Can one count the number of children who have learned to know a loving God and to live a meaningful Christian life? Can one begin to tally the numbers of people blessed by the many and varied ministries of the church these centuries plus? When one considers the projects both great and small that utilized the gifts and graces of the congregation over the years, it is hard to escape the conclusion that the St. Paul Church has been a mission driven church.

That mission must continue. We have committed ourselves, on behalf of all those whom we have followed in faith, and because of those who will follow our example in the future, to be guided and empowered by the Spirit of God. The Spirit leads us to nurture and care for others in Christian love. We desire to continue to be a growing congregation that offers the healing grace of God in Jesus Christ for a confused and hurting world. We are committed to teaching by precept and example the love of Jesus Christ that sets people free. It is at the core of our mission to possess a passion for God and God's compassion for people.