Delmont Presbyterian Church
Address: 101 Church Street, Delmont, PA 15626
Website: www.dpc1849.org
On Saturday evening, the church sanctuary will be filled with original and traditional Christmas music selections performed by the family band, “On Our Way Home” and guest musicians.
On Sunday evening, we will feature the Victorian Christmas Parlor scene, the Delmont Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir, and musical duo “Party of 2” (keyboard and vocals performing classics from the 1960’s and beyond, in addition to traditional Christmas songs).
Hospitality each night includes free, light, refreshments.
The church will be open to the public on Saturday, December 7 from 5-8 pm and Sunday, December 8 from 4-7pm.
The church parking lot will be available both evenings during Pilgrimage hours so that you may park and ride the shuttle buses.
Delmont Salem Lutheran
Address: 301 E Pittsburgh St, Delmont, PA 15626
Website: www.salemdelmont.org
Whoville returns to Salem Lutheran this year along with the Grinch and many of his friends.
Dr. Greene will also be in attendance, sharing his mission "Hope for Ghana" and selling beautiful hand-painted glass bead bracelets from Ghana.
As always, we will have our delicious homemade soups, yummy desserts, and tasty sandwiches including our "ROAST BEAST"!
Salem will be open on Saturday, December 7th from 5-9pm and Sunday, December 8th from 2-7pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
Stop in for dinner before or after your Pilgrimage journey!
Faith Global Methodist Church
Address: 305 Freeport St, Delmont, PA 15626
Website: www.faithdelmont.org
Please note: This church will NOT be open for parking or visitation until 4:30pm on both days.
Enjoy a warm welcome at Faith Global Methodist Church where greeters will invite you to stop and rest in the sanctuary a while to enjoy live entertainment.
On Saturday, there will be a variety of seasonal musical performances by local talent. On Sunday, live Christmas music will be presented as well.
As you head back to Fellowship Hall, stop to recall aspects of life as they were 120 years ago in Salem Crossroads. Folks of all ages will appreciate the "Front Porch of the General Store" where you will see a vintage harvesting display and will be able to shell and grind corn to take home for Santa's reindeer. Take some time to play checkers, or try your hand at string games, tavern puzzles, and a number of other old-time amusements from a simpler era. Watching is fun, too.
There will be eat-in dining in our Fellowship Hall. A variety of craft and gift items will be available for purchase. Before leaving, take advantage of the hall's winter woodland scene to take selfies or group photos of the family!
Trinity United Church of Christ
Address: 39 East Pittsburgh Street
Website: www.facebook.com/trinity-united-church-of-christ
Upstairs in the church, view an old-fashioned Civil War-Era sanctuary with hand-made decorations. Take a look at the many Nativity Scenes that are on display. In the Fellowship Hall, enjoy a Holiday Bazaar, a beautiful train display, and mouth-watering pizzas, chicken tenders, fries, and cookie pizzas from Fox’s Pizza Den.
After your stop upstairs, visit the lower level/basement to view a very cozy Christmas scene with stuffed animals, decorated Christmas trees, and another train display. Enjoy personalized, decorated gingerbread cookies, coffee, & hot chocolate. You may even get to meet Santa!
Trinity will be open Saturday 4:30pm to 9:30pm and Sunday 1:30pm to 7:30pm.
St. John Baptist de la Salle
Address: 497 Athena Dr, Delmont, PA 15626
Website: http://www.stjohnstmary.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjsmpartnerparishes
Outside St. John’s, you will see a huge, decorated, live pine Advent Wreath with four tall lighted candles. One candle is lit each week of Advent, leading up to the birth of Christ.
Inside St. John’s, see our Advent Calendar, Jesse Tree, awesome altar, and St. Nicholas. In our downstairs Social Hall, there will be a full menu of delicious food and gifted crafters who will be showing off their homemade handiwork and baking ability.
Free parking available at St. John's on Saturday, December 7th starting at 4:30 and Sunday, December 8th starting at 1:30. The complementary bus shuttles will then take you to the Pilgrimage and other churches throughout the event.
We look forward to seeing you at St. John’s as part of your Pilgrimage experience!