Meet Our Pastor

Welcome to Grace! 

I’m an Allentown native with family ties to the Southside and pastoral experience in the City and in the greater Lehigh Valley. In every setting—including my current ministry at Grace UCC on Cleveland Street—I’ve been drawn to the places where the Spirit is stirring something new. Much of my work has focused on helping congregations step into fresh opportunities for outreach and presence, always grounded in the real, lived needs of the communities we serve. Here on the Southside of Allentown, that means listening deeply, building trust, and embodying the radical welcome of Christ.

Our historic church is easily accessible from many places, including via Allentown’s iconic 8th Street Bridge.  That’s a fitting image for our new season of ministry at Grace: rooted in Christ; growing in faith, hope, and love; and building bridges of blessing and welcome.

We hope you’ll join us on the journey.  You are welcome here!

Pastor Chris