North Wales congregation celebrates with historic colonial service and yearlong events, including a Colonial service on Sunday morning
(The following news release was provided verbatim by St. Peter's Lutheran Church)
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, a cornerstone of faith and community in North Wales since America declared independence from the British in 1776, will commemorate its 250th anniversary with a series of special events throughout the calendar year.
Highlighting the celebration is a 250th Colonial Service on Sunday, April 26 at 10 a.m., offering a unique opportunity for community members to experience worship as it was conducted at the dawn of American independence.
Led by Pastor Michael Carlson, the Colonial Service will recreate the traditions and spirit of an 18th-century Lutheran service, honoring the congregation’s deep historical roots. Friends and neighbors are invited to share in this immersive celebration of history and faith, bearing witness as several volunteers will attend wearing period fashions. The anniversary celebration is guided by the theme of Faith, Hope & Community, reflecting the church’s centuries-long, enduring mission. St. Peter’s has served as a welcoming home for worship and fellowship since the time of the founding fathers, continuing the church’s legacy every Sunday as a place where all are invited.
Known as the Little Church that Does Big Things, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will mark this semi-sesquicentennial year with a variety of gatherings and community-focused activities. These events are designed to honor the church’s rich heritage, celebrate its ongoing impact and look ahead to the future through its intergenerational fellowship and ongoing service projects in North Wales and beyond.
“For 250 years, St. Peter’s has been rooted in faith and dedicated to serving others,” noted Paster Carlson. “This anniversary is both a celebration of our past and a beginning of our next chapter—continuing to grow, serve and welcome all.”
Additional milestone events include:
Founder’s Day Service
This signature celebration will feature Pastor Andreas Wagner, St. Peter’s lead pastor,
alongside Bishop Bryan J. Penman of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. The June
14 service will also welcome individuals connected to the church’s outreach efforts,
including those supported through mission work in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria
and Boone, North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. A family picnic on the church’s
lawn will follow the morning service.
Further 250th St. Peter’s celebratory events will include:
St. Peter’s 250th anniversary year will reflect not only on the many individuals who have shaped the church’s legacy, but also on its continued commitment to being present and engaged in the broader community.
Community members are invited to participate in the church’s upcoming events and to take part in this historic milestone for St. Peter’s, the community and our nation.
St. Peter’s is located at 211 South Main Street in North Wales.
ABOUT ST. PETER’S
Founded in 1776, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in North Wales, Pa., has provided a place of worship, service and community for 250 years. With a strong commitment to faith, outreach, and inclusivity, the church continues to serve as a spiritual home for generations of congregants and neighbors alike. For more information, including a full calendar of events and a commemorative anniversary video, please visit stpetersnorthwales.org
