First Evangelical Lutheran Church
21 South Bedford Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 (for GPS purposes, use 100 East High Street)
First Lutheran will be displaying its World War II era service banner at the back of the sanctuary, through Independence Day. Then, as now, the banner honors those men and women past and present who served (and died) in defense of our nation. The blue stars represent those congregational members who served during World War II and the gold stars, the three individuals who gave their lives in that conflict.
It’s not too late to sign up for summer camp. Registration is accepted up to 10 days before camp starts, as long as there are slots open. Go to the www.lutherancamping.org website and check availability.
Summer camp brochures for Camp Nawakwa and Camp Kirchenwald are available in the church office for anyone wishing to spend a week or weekend at camp this summer. (Yes…they even offer an elder camp for 55+!)
First Lutheran, through the Faith Formation Committee, offers camp scholarships to cover 1/2 the cost for a week at camp, plus you are able to take the $20.00 CampPerson discount.
Thank-you for your generous contributions of items for the personal care kits for Lutheran World Relief, in support of Ukraine and Eastern Europe. We have collected enough supplies to reach our goal.
LWR PERSONAL CARE KIT ASSEMBLY: Thanks to all those who volunteered their time to assemble the personal care kits on April 24th. Your time and talents are very much appreciated.
Congratulations to Deacon Emily Orner on her ordination to the ministry of Word and Service, held here at First Lutheran Church of Carlisle, on Saturday.
Emily is the daughter of Sam and Robin Orner. She grew up attending First Lutheran and graduated in May from United Lutheran Seminary. She has been called by the Synod Council of the Delaware-Maryland Synod ELCA to serve at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area.
All are invited as we gather each Sunday to receive forgiveness, sing, pray, hear God’s holy word, share the meal of Christ’s body and blood, and be strengthened for life as God’s people!
A recording of the gospel and sermon from our 8 a.m. service is posted here each week: gospel and sermon
On December 21, the longest night of the year, neighbors in Cumberland County gathered to remember those experiencing homelessness, especially those who have died while homeless.
Almost 200 handmade blankets were displayed and blessed by the community, prior to distribution. Representatives of a number of agencies were available to provide information about their services.
First Lutheran is grateful to have served as the host site for this event.