Area congregations schedule special services and events
Calvary UCC
Barto: A free community lunch will take place at noon today at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100. Everyone is welcome. The weekly Lenten Worship Service will be held at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Bethel UMC
Spring City: A Lenten Service hosted by the East Coventry Union of Churches will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road. Rev. Robert E. Devalt II of Parkerford Baptist will preach.
First Presbyterian
Pottstown: Scout Sunday will be celebrated during the 10:30 a.m. worship at First Presbyterian Church. New Officer orientation will be held immediately following worship. Faith and Nature will be having their annual winter walk at Althouse Arboretum.
St. Mary’s RCC
Schwenksville: Lenten Dinner, will be held every Friday beginning Feb. 23 until March 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Saint Mary Parish, 40 Spring Mount Road. Either sit down or take out is available. Menu items include, fried fish platter, meatless spaghetti with buttered bread, and grilled cheese with a choice of two sides, a beverage and homemade dessert, in addition to weekly specials. Children’s meals, under 12-years, are also available. Children age 3 and under are free. For more info visit www.churchofsaintmary.org or call 610-287-8156.
Centennial Lutheran Kimberton: An Ash Wednesday worship service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Lutheran Church, 1330 Hares Hill Road.
Christ Lutheran
Barto: There will be a Coffee Hour in the parlor immediately following the 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, to honor parish musician, Joe DiCindio, on his last day at the church. A mid-week Lenten service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the parlor.
St. Luke’s Lutheran
Obelisk: The Praise Service will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, in the Fellowship
Hall led by the church’s Praise Band Messenger.
St. James Lutheran
Limerick: Boy Scout Sunday will be observed during Sunday’s worship service at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road. Scouts from Troop 230 will participate in the service. The Church Council will serve a dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Devotions, discussion and music will be part of the Lenten service which will follow the meal.
Trinity UCC
Pottstown: A meeting of the Pennsylvania South East Conference will be hosted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday by Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 N. Hanover St. The church will host a joint Bible Study with Zion’s UCC at 10 a.m. on Thursday. All are welcome.
Bethel Community
Pottstown: The Memorial Service for Carter Lester Watkins aka “Bootsie” will be held at 11 a.m. today at Bethel Community church of Pottstown, 575 N. Keim St. Black History Celebration will continue at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday with the Rev. Dr. Aidsand “Ace” WrightRiggins, first black Mayor of Collegeville as guest preacher. Men of Valor will lead in worship and the Men of Valor Men’s Choir will be singing. The church’s food pantry distribution and new applications are being accepted at 6 p.m. on Monday. Senior Box distribution and new applications are being accepted at noon on Wednesday. Youth Fun Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and is open to all youth of Pottstown.
New Goshenhoppen UCC
East Greenville: The February Valentines dinner and Dance will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, at New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, 1070 Church Road. There will be a variety of music. cost is $12. For information call Bev at 215-679-4309 or Denise at 215-679-6261.
St. Luke Lutheran
Gilbertsville: A special litany of Thanksgiving, Retirement and Blessing will be shared during the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday at St. Luke Lutheran Church to wish Sexton/Custodian, Dale Shaner, well upon his retirement. Following worship, all are invited to Memorial Hall for a time of fellowship and thanks to Dale for his 18 years. The Senior Breakfast Group will meet at 8 a.m. on Wednesday at Saville’s Restaurant. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for clothing distribution from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Soup Supper is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The midweek Lenten service begins at 7:30 p.m. The annual Women’s Retreat will be held Friday through Sunday.
Shepherd of the Hills Bechtelsville: Boy Scout Troop #291 will hold an overnight at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, on Friday, ending at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Mount Carmel UMC
St. Peters: A Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. today at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church 2203 Harmonyville Road. The agenda will include prayer, breakfast, Bible trivia, devotional, and topic for discussion. For more information contact Mike at 484-716-1630. Refreshments will be served after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday. Everyone is welcome.
Zion’s UCC
Pottstown: Rev. Austin Chinault returns to the pulpit on Sunday at the 10:15 a.m. service at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets. Beginning Thursday, Rev. Chinault and Trinity’s Pastor Nichole Jackson will share leadership of a study of the book of Mark. It will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 through March 22. Please let the pastor know if you are interested. Women’s Fellowship’s annual February Cakeless Bake Sale will be held throughout the month. Donations may be put in the Sunday offering plate. Volunteers from the church will prepare and serve the community meal at noon on Friday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Brownback’s UCC
Spring City: In addition to the Chancel Choir, the Adult Handbell Choir will also be performing during the 8:45 a.m. service on Sunday at Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road. All are invited to remain after the Service for Social Hour in Fellowship Hall hosted by the Vining family.