Area congregations schedule special services and events

New Goshenhoppen UCC

East Greenville: A Dinner and Dance will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday at New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, 1070 Church Road. There will be a variety of music. Cost is $12. For information contact Bev at 215-679-4309 or Denise 215-679-6261.

St. Columbkill RCC

Boyertown: An Indoor Flea Market, Bake and Plant Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Road.

First Presbyterian

Pottstown: There will be ordination and installation of officers during the 10:30 a.m. worship on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 750 N. Evans St. Those ordained and installed for Elder are Bill Campbell, Kurt Holloway, Andrew Lane, Tim Peckham and Thomas Zeigler. Those ordained and installed for Deacon are Barbara Atkinson, Herb Barndt, Donna Rhoadarmer, Gary Rhoadarmer, Bonnie Skone, Richard Skone, Sally Stetler and Sandy White. Jr. Seekers will hike at Perkiomen Trail from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. An Electronic Recycling Event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28, at the church. Items accepted for free are telephone systems, computers, scanners, fax machines, CDs/DVDs/Blue Rays, electronic motors, computer mice, VCR/DVD/ CD players, power supplies, computer boards, printers, flat screen monitors, paper shredders, floppy discs, keyboards, game systems and surge protectors. There is a charge for TVs, CRTs, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and other such items. The entire community is welcome.

Calvary UCC

Barto: The 10:15 a.m. Worship on Sunday at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, will be led by Rev. Elmer Reinhold who is covering for Pastor Linda while she is on vacation.

Christ Lutheran

Barto: The Seeds and Soil will be blessed during both the 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. services on Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road. At the 10:15 a.m. service, we will process to the lot across Niantic Road for the blessing and conclusion of the service.

Emmanuel Lutheran

Pottstown: A Pot-Luck Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., sponsored by WELCA (Women of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America). Bring a casserole, salad or dessert; iced tea and coffee will be provided. Entertainment by the TRAAC Senior Singers. All are welcome.

Grace Bible

Phoenixville: A free movie night will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Grace Bible Church, 777 Starr St., featuring “Mully,” the story about a 6-year-old orphan who becomes the head of the world’s largest family.

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 are available to all after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday. Volunteers will work at “In Ian Boots” at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information call 610-459-9151.

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville: The 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35 Wilson Ave., will be led by children in the congregation, as they fill some special roles as deacon and lectors. Following the service, all are invited to Memorial Hall for rock painting. Seventh- to 12th-grade students are welcome to join in the fun of Laser Tag Sunday afternoon at Laser Quest in Wyomissing St. Luke Youth will join with youth from Good Shepherd UCC and St. James Lutheran churches. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for distribution from 1 to 4 p.m. on

Wednesday. Shepherd of the Hills

Bechtelsville: The Prime Timers from Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, will gather for brunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Pied Piper Diner in Bally. Helping Hands of Bechtelsville will hold its spring dance in the church hall at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

Trinity UCC

Pottstown: Everyone is invited to attend the Service of Installation for new pastor, Nichole Jackson at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 N. Hanover St. Included in the service will be the baptism of Pastor Nichole’s son, Theodore L. Jackson. A reception will follow the service.

Coventryville UMC

Pottstown: The Senior Lunch Bunch from Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road, will hold their monthly luncheon and activity on Wednesday. For information and reservations call 610469-9350.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

Pottstown: A Fundraiser Dinner for St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Outback Steakhouse in Royersford. Proceeds will benefit the Capital Campaign Appeal. The church, under the direction of Cindy Clouser, will prepare and serve the Pottstown Community Meal at 5 p.m. on Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church, 750 N. Evans St.

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown: Kim Adamson will be guest minister at the 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets. Church volunteers will prepare and serve the community meal at Emmanuel Lutheran at noon on Friday. The YAMS will host a trivia night at 7 p.m. on Friday. Come with a team or join one that evening. Bring a snack to share.

Bethel Community

Pottstown: Springtime in Paris Fashion, Jazz, Hair Show will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 North Keim St. Donation $20. A barber, make-up artists and hair stylists will showcase their style of hair and make-up. It’s Youth Explosion Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with the Youth leading in worship and Young Sounds of Praise Choir singing. The church’s Food Pantry is open at 6 p.m. on Monday and New Applications are being accepted. Brownback’s UCC

Spring City: Continuing with the 275th Anniversary Celebration, Penny Sallade will share her Memory Minute during the 10 a.m. service on Sunday at Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road. All are then invited to remain for a special social hour in Fellowship Hall.

St. John’s Lutheran

Phoenixville: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, presents The Providence Chamber Orchestra, its resident ensemble, in concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday. The concert features the music of Franz Joseph Haydn. The program begins with his Overture to Il Ritorno Di Tobia, his first oratorio, composed in 1775. Successive oratorios The Creation and The Seasons are better known. It is followed by his Cello Concerto in C and features Danish born cellist Steve Kramer who started playing the violin at the age of three with his grandfather, and the cello at age 5. He made his debut at 12 years of age, playing as a soloist while touring with orchestras in Scandinavia. There is no charge although a free-will donation will be accepted.

First UCC

Royersford: National Volunteer Week will be celebrated at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday at First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St., with Darlene Canning and Lorie Cannon sharing information on the American Cancer Society and Habitat for Humanity.