CHURCH STAFF

Pastor:    Rev. John Fritts

                                                                              Pastor's Welcome
Hello, my name is Rev. John Fritts. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to serve as pastor at Advent Moravian Church.  My wife, Anne, and I grew up in the Lehigh Valley, and we are happy to be back in the area after serving in Wisconsin and Central Pennsylvania. 
We are glad you visited us online.  Here you can learn about the opportunities for spiritual growth and the welcoming faith community that awaits should you choose to visit our church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  Learn first-hand about our worship, fellowship, spiritual formation, and ministry.  You are welcome to participate in our activities as you discover who we are and how we serve God and those around us.  We are a warm church with many strengths.  No one leaves Advent without connecting with caring, enthusiastic Christians.  As a community of faith, we are always learning what it means to love God and care for one another.  If you have questions or would like to learn more about our ministry and mission, please contact the church office.  I would be happy to meet with you.   
                                                                              Rev. John Fritts, Pastor

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                                                             Director of Music:   Luke DiGiacinto
Luke DiGiacinto is a 2017 graduate of Moravian College, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in sacred music. He is currently serving Advent Moravian Church as their Director of Music and Organist, where he directs the Chancel Choir, and Bell Choir, and Holy Infancy Catholic Church as their 5:15 Saturday Organist. He previously served Morning Star Moravian Church in Coopersburg. He also played and sung services in the Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Catholic churches as a hired musician. He is an active recitalist, and accompanist for Moravian College, and ceremony organist. His teachers have been Robert Ormesher, and Greg Oaten for Voice, Naoko Cauller, and Dr. Martha Schrempel for Piano, and Russell Jackson, Michael Krentz, Lou-Carol Fix, Rebecca Lepore, and currently Thomas Goeman for organ. He has had the pleasure of singing with The Allentown Symphony Chorus, The Camerata Singers, the Moravian College Choir, and is currently a member of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem.  While a student at Moravian, Luke accompanied and performed with many vocal and instrumental students for performance classes, ensembles and recitals. While a student, Luke received the Walter Schrempel prize, the Richard Van Auken memorial prize in music. For excellence in Keyboard performance Luke received the Betty Airstock Moore, T Edger Shield and Jacobs Music awards. Luke is very active in the American Guild of Organists and has been a board member since 2017. Apart from music, he loves partner dancing, cooking, pinball, and Ethnomusicology.

Church Office Staff:   Marlene German  &  Sharon Hergenrother

Sexton:  Gary Reiter