Apr 2, 2026 — 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

Special Communion service commemorates The Last Supper.

Apr 3, 2026 — 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

This somber, reflective gathering commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus.

Apr 5, 2026 — 6:30 am - 7:30 am
Old Zion Church, Lititz PA

Easter Sunrise
Matthew 27:45-51, 54, 59-60, 28:1-10
“Jesus Will Show Up Wherever You and I Live — That’s Good News”

Apr 5, 2026 — 8:00 am - 9:00 am
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

After the Sunrise Service, join us back at the church for breakfast!

Apr 5, 2026 — 10:30 am - 11:30 am
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

EASTER — Communion

Apr 5, 2026 — 10:30 am - 11:30 am
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

Sermon Series March 1 – April 5
Why Did Jesus Have To Die? The Meaning of the Crucifixion
EASTER
“The Victory of Christ – Christ The Lord Is Risen Today”
1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 54c-58; Matthew 28:1-20

Apr 12, 2026 — 9:00 am - 10:00 am
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

Sunday School for All ages

Adults: Despite the crucifixion’s central place in Christian faith, the New Testament offers few clear answers about how Jesus’ death saves, or why, exactly, he had to die. This is the fifth of a six-part series based on Adam Hamilton’s Why Did Jesus Have to Die? The Meaning of the Crucifixion. Chapter 5. “What Wondrous Love Is This”

Apr 12, 2026 — 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

Pastor Jeff Shanaberger is being formally installed as the Settled Pastor of St. Luke’s in a special ceremony by the Lancaster Association of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Chris Rankin (Trinity UCC, East Petersburg) will be offering the sermon, and Rev. Dana Schlegel will issue the charge to Pastor Jeff and to the congregation. Stay afterwards for light refreshments.

Apr 12, 2026 — 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

Join us as we celebrate the installation of Pastor Jeff Shanaberger with a meal of ham, potatoes, and green beans. If you’d like, bring a dessert to share.

Apr 19, 2026 — 9:00 am - 10:00 am
St. Luke’s UCC, Lititz PA

Sunday School for All ages

Adults: Despite the crucifixion’s central place in Christian faith, the New Testament offers few clear answers about how Jesus’ death saves, or why, exactly, he had to die. This is the sixth and last of a six-part series based on Adam Hamilton’s Why Did Jesus Have to Die? The Meaning of the Crucifixion. Chapter 6. “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”