1871-1880
Christ Lutheran’s independent status did not last long, however. In 1872, the congregation of St. David’s Lutheran Church, Dellville, petitioned to become associated once again with Christ Lutheran, Duncannon. With a two-thirds vote in favor, the two congregations once again began sharing a pastor.
Sometime in the mid-to-late 1870’s the Duncannon pastor began serving the Marysville congregation as well. The 1879 Christ Lutheran centennial booklet revealed Council minutes which showed that the pastor’s salary was $500. Marysville contributed $75 toward the salary, Dellville contributed $175, and Duncannon contributed $250.