For decades, The Memorial Church of the Prince of Peace, Gettysburg’s Episcopal parish, has sponsored a Pancake Day event on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. In 2025, Shrove Tuesday is March 4th. This year’s Pancake Day, the 45th annual event, will again feature dining at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery on US 30.
The 2025 event will feature a “pay as you go” take-out or dine-in meal at Perkins, with a portion of the meal proceeds to be donated to the parish’s charities. All net proceeds of the event benefit local organizations supporting those in need in the Gettysburg and Adams County communities, including the Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen, Ruth’s Harvest, and the Gettysburg C.A.R.E.S emergency shelter program.
To participate, patrons must present a coupon to Perkins on the day of the event to ensure the donation. The coupons can be obtained by emailing princeofpeace@gettysburgepiscopal.org using “Pancake Day Coupon” as the subject. Coupons are also available from any Prince of Peace parishioner.
Additional information can be obtained by calling the church at 717-334-6463 during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.