Published December 11. 2025 11:02AM
Both Kris Kringle and pancakes made an appearance at Jordan UCC, 1837 Church Road, South Whitehall, Nov. 29.
Attendees enjoyed pancakes, sausage and sides while watching both children and adults tell Kris Kringle their lists for Christmas.
Church members on hand to cook, clean and help included Everly Carias, Jacob Gravatt, Esmy Carias, Jen Gravatt (pancake baker extraordinaire,) Linda Lenhart and Michele Doxtater.
Funds raised during the event were for the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., where the largest unhoused population in the United States is located.
Approximately $345 was raised to support the Back Bay Mission.
Chase Lemons and Wells Aiken are seen with Kris Kringle during the pancake breakfast and visit with Santa held at Jordan UCC, South Whitehall, Nov. 29.
Who says anyone is too old to visit with Santa? Brittany Cordera and her mom, Cindy Grub, of South Whitehall, show their Christmas sweaters with Kris Kringle during the pancake breakfast and visit with Santa.
Grey and Judy Berriery, of Upper Macungie, are served breakfast by Linda Lenhart at the pancake breakfast and visit with Santa. Michele Doxtater is seen in the background.
A story of reluctance. Aisla Sperlbaum, Allentown, does not want anything to do with the man in the red suit during the pancake breakfast and visit with Santa. Mom Ariyanna was doing her best!
Twins Emily and Evelyn Kimble, of Quakertown, are delighted to spend time with Santa during the pancake breakfast and visit with Santa held at Jordan UCC, South Whitehall.
Jordan UCC members who did the cooking and preparation for the pancake breakfast and visit with Santa include: Everly Carias, Jacob Gravatt, Esmy Carias, Jen Gravatt, Linda Lenhart and Michele Doxtater.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDSydney Kelly and mom Isabella, of Slatington, enjoy meeting Kris Kringle during the pancake breakfast and visit with Santa.
