We are thankful that you stopped by to visit us on the Web. We trust that you will stay a while and visit, read, reflect upon and respond to the items we’ve included in our web site. Your observations, comments and suggestions are most welcome. Please contact us via our e-mail address or, if you prefer, through the regular mail.

If you are a resident in the Dallas, N.C. area, we extend a warm welcome to you and your family and we encourage you to visit with us in worship often. If you are from out of town, you are always welcome to stop in and visit us as you are traveling the I- 85 corridor through the Piedmont section of North Carolina.

Regardless of your method of visiting -- whether through cyberspace or in person -- we trust that you will experience a sense of warmth, care, peace, hope and joy that is born of God’s healing and redeeming love made tangible in Jesus – The Christ.

Philadelphia Lutheran Church Facts

Established in 1767
The oldest Lutheran church in Gaston County!

Member of the ELCA
More information on the ELCA can be found here.

Pastor Gary Weant
Pastor Weant has served as the congregation's pastor for over 30 years.

A beautiful, serene place to worship.
The trees you see in the background surround our church and provide a tranquil setting for worship and fellowship.

Involved in Outreach.
Philadelphia Lutheran Church serves the local, regional, national, and international community. Choose Ministries from the site menu for more information.

Philadelphia Embraces New Members!
The joy we receive as members is something we wish to share and is experienced by far too few of us. We welcome you to partake of the gifts God has bestowed on us and contribute those He gave to you! Worship with us, attend our events, get to know our members. By doing so we hope God's love will move you to join us.

Worship and Sunday School

Sunday School
9:40AM - 10:30AM, classes available for all age levels. New curriculum begins 9/13/2009.

Worship Service
11:00AM weekly. Holy Communion is provided on the first and third Sunday of each month and on special Church festivals.

Other Worship, Learning, and Fellowship Opportunities for All Ages
Philadelphia has many active groups with opportunities to serve and worship. Browse our Events listed on this page and come back often to see new opportunities to join in our celebration!