Solomon's is holding indoor worship services on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Our Sunday and special services are livestreamed weekly and can be found on Solomons Lutheran Church - YouTube and our Facebook page: Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church | Chambersburg PA | Facebook
Adult Sunday School is held September through May.
Children's Sunday School is held during the Worship Service September through May.
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At Solomon's We Offer...
Fellowship and community with joyful Christians of all ages in our beautiful and historic sanctuary, modern fellowship center, gym and kitchen. These facilities are available for use by congregational members as well as community groups.
Weekly Sunday School and Children's Church (during the Worship Service) from September through May, and Children's Messages for our younger members. Vacation Bible School is offered in June. Additional youth events are offered at various times throughout the school year.
Adult Sunday School runs from September thru May. A Midweek Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings at 10 AM in the Fellowship Center Conference Room. These studies enrich our knowledge and understanding of the Bible and God's inclusive love for all people.
Annual events such as outside worship services and picnics (May and September), Community Thanksgiving Dinner, live theater productions, and fundraisers (candymaking, apple dumpling making, etc.) which promote fellowship and support our assorted mission projects.
Our History
In 1736, the first Germans from Lancaster and York counties settled in the southern part of Franklin County. One of the earliest of these German settlements was just south of Chambersburg, known as the "Grindstone Hill" settlement. After 1764, the ingress of the Germans was so great that they soon owned the better part of Guilford Township.
The Germans loved their church and made early provision for the permanent establishment of the ordinances of religion among them. An occasional sermon was preached to the scattered Lutherans of the settlement by ministers passing through the valley on horseback.
The Lutheran and the Reformed congregations united in their efforts to secure a suitable place to build a house of worship. In 1766, the original church, a log structure, was built. It was situated on the opposite side of the highway from the present church, but this new place of worship was not completed for twelve years due to the poverty of the people. The services were held in it although there was no floor or stove for warmth. A stove and other needed supplies were provided in 1778. It was considered one of the finest buildings in the settlement. The log church served a good purpose for sixty-seven years, after which it was sold for thirty dollars and moved four miles east where it became known as "Fetterhoff Chapel."
As the Lutheran congregation increased in number, a new church was required. The Lutheran and Reformed congregations again united in erecting another house in which to worship the God of their fathers.The corner-stone of the brick church was laid in May 1833. It was built in the form of a parallelogram, with the pulpit at one end, the doors at the other, surrounded by a spacious gallery. The dedication service was held on November 24th of the same year. The building was constructed for approximately $3,000.
On August 20, 1928, extensive improvements were started on the brick church. An addition was added to the front for two class rooms, and a double door entrance replaced the two individual front doors. New pews were placed in the main body of the church with a three aisle arrangement instead of two. At this time the church was wired for electricity.
The UCC offers what we call “Living Psalms,” which are, “Psalms in the form of words and art, reborn in the specific contexts of our world, privileging the voices of historically marginalized communities and those acting in solidarity with them.”
As we enter the liturgical season of Pentecost and look toward the summer - when many of us will venture into the outdoors, enjoy the fruits of the earth, and travel to beaches, lakes, rivers, or ponds – I want to share with you this Living Psalm by The Rev. Justo González, II. It is a reimagining of our Pentecost psalm, Psalm 104:24-35.
“Renewing the face of the earth”
O Senor, how beautiful and rich the tapestry weaved by your works and the road yet travelled. In splendid bright and unexpected colors you have made them bloom. Everything is your creation, what has been the past, and all that you are making anew. The earth is full of your creatures. Use us, your human ones, as you will.
There is water throughout the world. The waves are calm or difficult to navigate at times. Oceans are vast, indeed often too vast for us to fully absorb. There is an infinite number of marine life that lives, breeds, brings food and scares your people within the waters of life. On the oceans are vessels great and small and creatures, your spectacular sport which bring us all that is necessary.
All faces lift to you, God of mercy and grace. Provide us the bread of life (El pan de la vida), and do not forget us. May your seasons provide for all when they need it most. May your people of the earth not only gather up your provisions for themselves but gather for our siblings at home and abroad. We are all connected to each other. Help us to experience that in times of both calm and distress you provide good things.
When you turn your face away from us, we are all disoriented and confused; when your breath no longer nurtures us, we die. In that time, “from the dust we were created to the dust we shall return” we go home to you throughout eternity. As the ruach (spirit) of God breathes upon us, we are created and you bring life to the lifeless. La gloria del señor (the glory of the Son of Man) endures para siempre (forever). May the gift of love celebrate these works within us even as we look at the world we see through human eyes.
Yet, with Messiah, the creator of all that was and is, the earth trembles. Mountains smoke as the Holy one touches them. Lead us to the Lord our God as lifegiving energy continues to flow within us. Let us join the celestial and human choir as we sing praise to God whose Son gave himself up freely out of unconditional love. May our meditations be pleasing to your eyes, for we rejoice in you, LORD. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Alabado sea Díos (Praise the LORD) for the embraces we have not earned nor expected but that come through God’s compassion and unflinching love.
Works Cited
Gonzalez, Justo. “Renewing the face of the earth.” https://www.ucc.org/worship-way/living-psalm-10424-34/. Accessed May 20, 2026.
Our Church Offers...
Children's Church and Sunday School: Offered September through May during the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. All children are invited to take part. Children gather after the announcements for a blessing and then join adult leaders for an age-appropriate Bible reading, activity/craft and prayer. The children return to the sanctuary during the offering.
Summer Nursery: For the summer months, June through August, adult volunteers are available to take small children to the nursery during the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service.
Vacation Bible School: This year's VBS will be held on June 22-26, 2026. The theme is Rainforest Falls Exploring the Nature of God. All are welcome!
To register, please print out the Registration Form and the Photo Consent Form and bring along the first night of VBS. VBS 2026 Registration Form VBS 2026 Photo Consent Form
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Council Minutes, Committee Minutes and the Monthly Financial Statement are available in the library for anyone to read.
Solomon's Evangelical Lutheran Church
4856 Wayne Road (Rt. 316)
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 267-2266
Fax: (717) 267-7030
E-mail: info@solomonslutheran.org
