ST. JOHN’S

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus, will hold a dedication ceremony 2 p.m. Nov. 1. The church has reached a milestone in its history by undergoing a much-needed transformation to make the 100-year-old structure more accessible to the community.

Highlights of the project include a new Fifth Street entrance including a ramp and accessible entrance into the building. A gender neutral, Americans with Disabilities Act compliant accessible restroom has also been added.

There is a lift for anyone who needs it into the sanctuary or up to the church office and conference room.

A seating area for those in wheelchairs has also been added to the sanctuary.

Additionally, through Emmaus Borough Council’s approval, two handicapped parking spaces have been added on Fifth Street to be used during the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services.

The dedication ceremony will be held in the church’s Parish Hall. Remarks will be made by Mayor Winfield Iobst and a representative from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Visitors will have the opportunity to see all the improvements made at St. John’s as well as a demonstration of the lift. A reception will follow the ceremony.

For more information, contact the church at 610-965-9885.