Transforming Lives By Connecting Communities

We believe in sharing our faith by sharing God’s love with everyone. We’re a vibrant congregation in the Lehigh Valley dedicated to spreading the message of the Evangelical Lutheran faith.

Our Worship Schedule

Worship Service begins at 9:30 am for the Summer. Sunday Church School and Adult Forum will return in September.

Glorious Day Praise Team

Our talented Glorious Day Praise Team leads our worship on
 the first Sunday of each month.
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140 S Ott St. Allentown, PA
Give Us A Call 610-435-6512
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About Our Church

Our congregation has always been driven and guided by the spirit of God through its members.

Our church family has grown and thrived on its community with each other. We are committed to providing service outreach to the community. As the community changes, so do the face of the congregation and the focus of our outreach.

Our Mission Statement

Nurtured and sustained by God’s love, we are called and inspired to share this love with our neighbor, to make God’s story known, and to help our neighbors near and far… so that all may experience God’s love.

Our Core Values

Joyful response to the Spirit of Christ; Active love within our church family; Deep partnerships that bring hope & healing; Compassionate service to communities near & far; Faithful and generous use of our gifts and resources.
The Latest News

Pastor's Message

“Face the storm. Feel the thrill of protection and safety from Me within you.”–RemindersfromGod.net

The Rev. Maritza Torres Dolich
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August, 2025

Ministry of the Month

Grace Community Foundation Food Bank

The Food Bank is operated by the Grace Community Foundation, a 501 (c)3 organization whose mission is to reduce hunger in downtown Allentown by providing supplemental food and humanitarian services to inner city residents.

Founded by Rev. Donald H. Knapp, the former rector at Grace Episcopal Church located at 108 N. 5th Street. It started small—literally—in a closet at the church, where food was stored. Church members and Rev. Knapp contributed their own money to purchase limited amounts of food for struggling community members in downtown Allentown. The food bank grew from there. During the 1970s & 1980s, community needs increased. Word spread about the food bank and downtown residents flocked to Grace Church for assistance. The food bank operations expanded: Soon Grace Church was serving hundreds of families each month.

In 1994, Rev. Knapp retired from Grace Church, and at the same time, the thriving food bank recognized the need to form its own nonprofit, separate from the church. The Grace Community Foundation was born. In 1997, a dedicated volunteer, Patty McNamara, took over full-time operations and has run the food bank since that time. The Food Bank is open on Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. and the third and fourth Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m. and is located at Hadesty Hall in the basement of Grace Episcopal Church.