Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church

About this church

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church meets at 36 Church Road in the Rothsville area of Warwick Township. Sunday worship begins at 10:30 a.m. The congregation belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and describes its weekly life through Word and Sacrament, music, learning, faith sharing, and service. Special combined worship and other events can use different times, so visitors should check the current calendar rather than applying the regular hour to every date.

The congregation traces its roots to 1840, when Lutheran families near Millport held worship in their homes and received periodic visits from circuit pastors. A worship building followed in 1848, and a charter in 1878 established the German Lutheran Congregation. Music has remained a notable part of its history, including successive pipe organs, while a 1966 education wing and fellowship hall responded to growing Sunday School enrollment. That long local record gives visitors useful context: Jerusalem is a historic Lancaster County Lutheran congregation whose present worship continues the same emphasis on Scripture, sacraments, music, education, and community service.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and Sunday worship time · Official congregation history · Official ELCA leadership information · Official event notices

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Special combined worship and events may use different times; consult current notices

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