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This is the good news which gathers and binds Palm congregation and all Christians together as a community of faith and hope. Each week we gather around God’s Word and Jesus’ table where we hear and taste this good news anew. Please know there is a place here for you.

We’re located in central Pennsylvania’s Lebanon Valley ─ two miles from Hershey (yes, the candy makers), ten miles from our state capital Harrisburg, and about two hours from New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Settled long ago by German immigrants, Palmyra is fast becoming an area where many people with diverse backgrounds and gifts work, play, worship, and live. Palm Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Whether near or far, we hope that you will join with us in anticipating the gracious things God is up to in the world. As we worship, learn, and offer our lives for the sake of others we give witness to God’s love, power, and promise. God is calling all of us into a richer, deeper, and clearer relationship with him and with one another. Whether actual or virtual we wish you blessings on your adventures toward faith and life.

11 West Cherry St. - Palmyra, Pa 17078 - Phone 717-838-3311 - John D. Merkel, Pastor