BRIEF HISTORY
In 1837, many followers of Christ came together in homes and other places to for Elizabethtown Church of God. They did this for 11 years before constructing a building.
The church thrived and has always tried to be forward thinking in how they operate and share the gospel. After many years of prayer and discussion the church’s building was sold in 2022 and the church returned to meeting in homes. Meeting in homes allows for groups to be smaller and intimate. This allows the forming of deep relationships and to be more dialogue based.
We have chosen to call them “Church Houses,” or “Houses of the Elizabethtown Church of God,” borrowing the term “house” from the traditional English educational system that places people into groups called houses. ‘“Houses,” therefore, don’t refer to the place where people gather, but rather, to the people themselves.
Church Houses meet together each week to engage in the reading of Scripture, sharing our lives with one another, and to discuss our faith journey in everyday life.
We also eat food, pray, sing, serve and much more.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
AS A CHURCH
We are a church made up of church houses
Our goal is to have distributed leadership among our pastor(s), elders and house leaders
The church is not dependent on one person to do the work, or on one place that ministry can happen.
Everyone can participate and everyplace is an opportunity for ministry
All Church Houses gather monthly on the Third Sunday of each month for a Gathering of Gatherings. These gatherings include teaching, prayer, music, and food.
AS A CHURCH HOUSES
Our groups are open. New people are welcoming to become a part of a church house at any time.
We aim for diversity. We don’t want our groups to be filled with people that are all alike. Having a diversity people in our groups allows us to help one another along in life. Everyone can bring something to the table.
Church Houses are lead by House Leaders. Their job is to help facilitate church house meetings but also connect with church house members to encourage each person’s faith in their everyday life.
FOOD PANTRY
PANTRY HOURS: Sundays from 12-1pm
All are welcome!
We offer food to anyone who is in need
no IDs required, no questions asked
We work in conjunction with Midwest Food Bank, From the King Ministries, Weis Market, and The Masonic Village Store
CONTACT US
Address: 206 S. Market St. Suite 224
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
LINKS
We are apart of the Churches of God, General Conference in the Eastern Region. See the links for more info: