SERVICES

Fairview AME Church:

124 Youngs Ave., Woodlyn, holds Sunday morning service at 11. The Rev. Gail Jackson of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Linwood, gives the word, and the Women’s Choir renders the music.

First African Baptist Church:

901 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, celebrates “The Response to Sin” on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. The Sanctuary Choir sings and Pastor Richard A. Dent preaches from the theme “In That Great Getting up Morning” (Revelation 6:15-17). Adult and Youth Sunday School and Discipleship classes for new members meet at 8:45.

First United Methodist Church:

350 W. State St., Media, holds Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m., followed by refreshments/fellowship. Childcare is available. The church is home to the Transition Town Media Free Store, which serves as a place to donate used items and take (for free) items that can be used or repurposed. The church holds free beginner Yoga class at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. There is no charge; donations are welcome. For information, call the church at 610-5663172 or visit www.mediamethodist.org

Mt. Hebron AME Church:

1321 Green St., Linwood, holds a Back-to-School Revival tonight at 6. Elder Van Burton of Ebenezer Full Gospel Baptist Church delivers the message, joined by the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Youth Choir of Linwood and Mt. Hebron Liturgical Dancers. A light meal follows the service.

Our Lady of Fatima:

South Avenue and Fatima Drive, Secane, holds a special prayer service for first responders at 6 p.m. Sunday. The parish invites all police, firemen, paramedics and EMT’s to join them, and anyone who has a prayer intention for current, former or deceased first responders. Light refreshments follow in the parish hall.

Siloam United Methodist Church:

1148 Upland St., Chester, holds Sunday morning worship at 11. United Voices of Siloam render the music, and the Rev. Esther S. Newton of Grace UM Church brings the message “The Unseen Presence.” Communion is served every First Sunday of the month. Siloam and Grace Community UM Churches of Chester are planning a joint Revival series from Sept. 8-9 and 11.

St. James Episcopal Church:

732 11th Ave., Prospect Park, holds Sunday morning service at 9:30. The church’s free Soup’er Lunch resumes Sept. 13. For information, call 610-4616698, email stjamesepiscopalchurch@rcn.com or visit stjamesprospectpark.org

Temple of Brotherly Love CC Church:

1136 Highland Ave., Chester, holds

Sunday morning worship at 10. Wednesday night Bible study is at 7. For information, call 610-485-4980.

Trainer United Methodist

Church: 3705 W. Ninth St., hosts teaching and sharing for all ages at 9:30 a.m., followed by prayer and praise at 10:45. This week, guest speaker Robert Nickle brings the message “Knowing God’s Will,” assisted by Dot Loeffler. Nursery and Junior Church are available. Legacy Clothes Closet is open noon-2 p.m. Fridays. Donations of food items are received weekday mornings for distribution through Food Cupboard.

Trinity United Methodist Church, Eighth and Butler Streets, Chester, holds Sunday worship services

at 9:30 a.m. Communion is served on first Sunday of the month. This Sunday, Lay Leader and Choir Director Eleanor E. Grant brings the message “Do You Believe?,” assisted by Eileen G. Pascale.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware

County: 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, holds one Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. through Labor Day. This week, Heather GehronRice speaks on the topic “Naming Ourselves and Our World,” looking at traditions and customs about naming and how they are an integral part of most cultures and religions. Coffee and fellowship follow the service. For information, call the church office at 610-566-4853 or visit www.uucdc.org