For more information about some ministries go to the ministry page from the left side bar or by clicking on the name of the Ministry in this page.

Christian Education

Through our education programs, we seek to strengthen the faith and vocation of our congregation. Classes, forums, and studies are available for people of all ages. Classes usually take place in the Red Cross Room or Merz Hall, which are entered from 2111 Sansom Street. For more information or to see a list of our current classes, check our calendar. Contact Person: Luke Reinke

Adult Forum

Sunday mornings at 10AM adults gather to learn more about our faith. The focus of our classes for 2008-2009 has been "Opening the Book of Faith: How Lutherans Read the Bible."

Explorers Class

For people new to Lutheran Christianity, this class offers a brief overview of the important teachings of the faith. Offered regularly throughout the year.

Sunday School

Preschool and elementary aged children meet once a month during the 11AM worship for a Bible story, crafts, and songs. Also, children are invited to participate in monthly children's sermons held at the start of the worship service.

Confirmation Classes

Holy Communion teenagers participate in a citywide confirmation program with youth from other churches. Students, mentors, and instructors meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 11AM for a study, lunch, and fellowship.

Evangelism and Marketing

The Marketing and Evangelism Ministry serves to make the presence of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion in Center City Philadelphia known to our neighbors and others in the city and county where our congregation joyfully meets, worships, studies, grows, and works to share the Gospel. We seek to invite others to join us in our Faith Journey and our Celebration of God’s Welcome.

The Ministry is open to any and all who desire to share their gifts and work with us on these important projects. We meet monthly in each other’s homes or at the parish house for dinner and share the work and celebrate our fellowship. Contact Person: Marlene Fleming

Fellowship

Mutual Ministry

Generally defined, mutual ministry is a mission-oriented enterprise that is characterized by a broad vision of ministry and a healthy practice of mutuality.  Mutual ministry depends on a broad vision for Christian ministry – service to another in the name of Christ.

Outreach

Baby Mana

Clothing Room

Community Meals

Feast Incarnate Meal for people with HIV/AIDS

Food Cabinet

Senior Boxes

The Welcome Center

The mission of the Welcome Center is to provide a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Our vision of "healing though hospitality" means that we hold relationships as central to the process of healing. Respect for the individual with the belief that each person has a gift to offer is emphasized. Contact Person: Ronald Coolbaugh (215) 567-3668

Property

Small Groups

Book Group

Feast Groups

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Writing Group

Young Adult Group

Stephen Ministry

Stewardship

The goal of the Stewardship Ministry is to develop, enhance, and increase people’s feelings toward using the gifts that God has provided us to take care of the world that He has provided to us. Contact Person: Tom Stephenson

Worship and Music

Choir

This ensemble meets from September through May and sings anthems 2-3 Sundays a month, so you need not to commit to every week. The regular choir season begins on Rally Day. Contact Person: Joe Buches

Jazz Vespers

The Holy Communion Jazz Ministry seeks to serve the spiritual needs of jazz musicians, their families, friends and fans through a Jazz Vespers service which provides an opportunity for jazz musicians to present their musical gifts as an offering to God and to celebrate jazz as a music transformed by God to inspire brotherhood and sisterhood through its near-universal appeal. Contact Person: Ed Dennis

Lay Worship Ministry

Members from the congregation assist in worship as readers, worship assistants, communion assistants, and ushers.

The Welcome Church

Gather for worship with one of the most diverse faith communities in Philadelphia. Worship includes spirited singing, preaching, prayer, and communion. As the name indicates, EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Contact Person: The Reverend Violet Little (215) 567-3668.

Young Adults

We encourage you to take a look at the wide range of ministries we provide from service, to educational, to worship focused. We offer something for everyone. Please come back and visit this page soon as more information is added.