Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Since 1914Small congregation
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Contact & Location for Holy Cross Lutheran Church

711 Chestnut St

Johnstown, PA 15906

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Service Times for Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Sunday 9:00 AM

Word and Sacrament / Divine Service and Eucharist

From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026

Leadership

  • Rev. Brett Witmer

    Pastor

    What their website saysMy name is Rev. Brett Witmer. As the new pastor called to Holy Cross

Programs & Ministries at Holy Cross Lutheran Church

About Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod located at 711 Chestnut Street in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where it has served for 110 years. The church proclaims Christ crucified and welcomes a community of believers who share faith in Jesus Christ as taught in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. Worship services are held on Sunday mornings, and the congregation actively engages the surrounding community through various outreach efforts, including participation in the Sunday Market at Cambria City where they serve homemade comfort foods. Pastored by Rev. Brett Witmer, Holy Cross emphasizes Word and Sacrament, believing in salvation through faith alone and the real presence of Christ in Holy Communion. The church invites visitors to join them in worship and to experience the everlasting love of Jesus Christ in a welcoming, faith-centered community.

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First-Time Visitor Info for Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Sunday worship at 9:00 AM features Word and Sacrament; Monday morning prayers and Bible study are also offered. Visitor Tips: Holy Cross welcomes visitors to join in worship and is actively involved in community service; newcomers are invited to reach out to the church at 814-539-0123 or [email protected] for more information.

History & building

  • Founded in 1914

    Holy Cross Slovak Lutheran Church of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession was chartered by 22 immigrant Slovak families on May 10, 1914. The congregation says it has resided at 711 Chestnut St. in Johnstown, PA for 110 years.

    What their website saysOn May 10, 1914, Holy Cross Slovak Lutheran Church of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession was chartered by 22 immigrant Slovak families

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