Area congregations schedule services, events

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown — The Annual Martin Luther King Jr. service sponsored by the Pottstown Ministerium is at The Hill School Chapel on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3:30 pm. Pastor Austin Chinault will participate with several other clergy from our community. The guest preacher will be Rev. Brandon Harris from Georgetown University. The offering (matched by The Hill School) will be given to the newly revived Ricketts Center opening to meet the needs of all ages in Pottstown. The choir at the 10:15 am worship service will sing the anthem “Precious Lord, Take my Hand” by Thomas A. Dorsey in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Diane Chinault will accompany on flute. Confirmation class and mentors will meet with Mary Cresswell to discuss their stoles for the May Confirmation celebration. Volunteers from Zion’s will prepare and serve the Community Meal at Emmanuel Lutheran at noon on Friday, Jan. 24.

Brownback’s UCC

Spring City — Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road Join us for our Adult Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. and remain with us for our 10 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. Pastor Mark Stryjak will be preaching on All That We Are and musical selections will be offered by our Chancel Handbells and Chancel Choir. Following a Word for All Ages, all children up through Grades 6 are invited to Worship Play; a Nursery is available for all children up through age 3. Remain with us after our Service for a special Social Hour hosted by the Bauer family, honoring Richard Bauer on his 80th birthday!

St. John’s UCC

Pottstown — St. John’s UCC, 11 S. Price St., Pottstown, will welcome back Rev. Judy Miller as guest pastor for the 10:15am service. Sunday School classes for all ages are available and everyone is welcome. The congregation continues to collect food for Operation 143 and preparations are underway to house the homeless during the month of February.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

Pottstown — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., Pottstown will celebrate the Second Sunday after Epiphany with Holy Communion Worship Services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The Adult/Youth Bible Study Class will be held from 9:30 a. m. to 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Smolik will continue the study of the provocative video “The New Testament You Never Knew” with session #2 titled: The World of Jesus and the Apostles. The Executive Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday followed by the Church Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reverend John Smolik will represent St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at the 9:30 a.m. Conference of the Upper Montgomery Lutheran Pastors, Grace Lutheran Church, Royersford.

Cedarville UMC

North Coventry — All are welcome to our Services: 8:00 & 11:00 (Traditional), 9:30 (Contemporary) at Cedarville UMC, 1092 Laurelwood Road, Cedarville Nights Community Dinner will be held Wednesday 5:45 - 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center with a menu of Parmesan Chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, glazed carrots, salad bar, rolls, dessert & beverages. Suggested donation is $5.00 per person or a family cap of $18.00. Wednesday CedarSowerz meet at 9:00 in room 101; Knitting & Crocheting (Men & Women) meet at 10:00 in room 105. All welcome. Join the Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, Thursday at 7:00 am at the Ice House Deli.

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville — Join us at 8:30 on Sunday mornings for our Adult Bible Study group to discuss the readings of the day. We’ll gather for worship at 9:30, a.m. On Sunday we’ll worship and celebrate the second Sunday of Epiphany. Communion will be celebrated. JAM (Jesus and Me) will be held for children during the worship service, following the Time for Children. Women’s Bible Study will be held at noon, at the church. On Wednesday, the Evangelism Committee will meet at 9:00, a.m. Staff Meeting will be held at 10:00, and the Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers from 1-4 p.m. Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30, and Senior Choir at 7:15, p.m. Church is located at 35 Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525.

First UCC

Royersford — First UCC, 367 Washington St., Royersford 10 am Sunday School for all ages and a New Members Class meeting Worship service at 11 a.m.

St. James Lutheran

Limerick — St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road. “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service “will start at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. This is a family friendly activity during which items will be made, cookies baked, and hygiene kits packed. At noon, lunch will be provided. Monday evening, members of St. James will go to God’s Kitchen in Pottsgrove to help serve meals and hand out the hygiene kits and other items.

St. Luke’s Lutheran

Obelisk — The Praise Service, led by the praise band Messenger, will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Paul Chapman will conduct the 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion and 10:15 a.m. Praise Service at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk. Members participating in the 8:00 a.m. worship service are Joyce Brothers, Spencer Brothers, Greeters; and Charlotte Christman, Assisting Minister. Members participating in the 10:15 a.m. worship service are: David Rose, Head Usher; Greg Incollingo, Mary Townsley, Greeters, and Brendan Greer, Reader.

Christ Lutheran

Barto — We invite you to worship with us on this the Second Sunday after Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 19, at our morning Holy Communion worship service beginning at 9:00 a.m. Pr. Ann Baly will lead the congregation in the worship service and present the sermon. Before the worship service (8:30 a.m.) and then again after the worship service (10:15), you are invited to join in Coffee & Conversation in the Welcome Center. Confirmation will meet at 10:15 a.m. in room I. Adult Sunday School class will be held in the parlor at 10:15 a.m. Those ministering at this service are: Acolyte; OPEN, Lector: Tori Willman, Communion Assist: Nancy Fioriglio, Assisting Minister; Denise Hoffman, and Ushers/Greeter;

Shirley and Merle Deery. On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Senior Choir at 7:30 p.m. The Girl Scouts will meet on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the social hall. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.

Coventryville UMC

South Coventry — Coventryville United Methodist Church - Sunday’s services are at 9:30 AM (contemporary) and 11:00 AM (traditional) with Pastor Will Humes leading worship. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the OWLS women’s group will hold their monthly meeting at 10:00 AM. All ladies are welcome! Midweek Bible Study sessions resume on January 8th at 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM. Drop-in attendees are welcome anytime to join in the discussions about St. Paul. Questions? Call the main office at 610469-9350, or visit CoventryvilleUMC.org.

Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Phoenixville — Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 401 Fairview St. - Sunday’s Liturgy at 11 am will be song by “DZVIN” Ukrainian male choir. After liturgy there will be a concert of Ukrainian carols. Coffee and refreshments will be served afterwards. Free will donations appreciated.

Mount Carmel UMC

St. Peters — A Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Mount Carmel UMC, 2203 Harmonyville Road. The agenda will be opening prayer, Bible Trivia, devotional reading, topic for discussion and prayer concerns. For more information please contact Mike Nester at 484-7161637. Everyone is Welcome to attend.

First Presbyterian

Pottstown — First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., Sunday School at 9:15 am, Worship at 10:30 am. First Presbyterian Church will participate in the MLK Service of Worship beginning at 3:30 pm at the Hill School, Alumni Chapel.

Bethel Community

Pottstown — Saturday at 11:00 AM, the Men of Valor Men’s Ministry will meet in the Library. At 4:30 PM, all Choir members participating in the 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Celebration will rehearse at The Hill School Alumni Chapel. On Sunday at 9:15 AM, it’s Community Sunday School when the topic of discussion will be “Solomon Seeks God’s Blessing” and every member and friend of Bethel Community Church of Pottstown are invited to attend. At 10:30 AM, BCCP will reflect on our 1st Year Anniversary with our 1st Year Anniversary Guest Preacher, Rev. Robert E. Wilson, II, Pastor - Trinity Baptist Church of Bayside (Queens, NY) as we prepare to celebrate our 5th Year Anniversary in May. At 3:30 PM, BCCP will participate in the 14th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration sponsored by the Pottstown Ministerium and held in The Hill School Alumni Chapel. Community Bible Study on Thursday at 12:00 Noon in the Library. Enter near the playground and open to everyone. Applications being accepted for the BCCP Food Pantry and for more information, please call the Church (610-326-1700).