Congregations offer online worship services

Pottstown — Join St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Pottstown, for worship Sunday 10:00 a.m. on YouTube or Facebook. For up-to-date messages, call the church at 610-323-5044.

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville — St. Luke Lutheran Church, invites you to join us for worship at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday via livestream video at www.stlukegilbertsville.org. Sunday is the third Sunday of Easter, and, at St. Luke, “Going to Emmaus.” On this day we read about two disciples traveling to Emmaus. While traveling in sadness because of the crucifixion, a stranger appears to walk with them. Through scripture and the breaking of the bread the stranger is revealed as Jesus Christ himself. “Now on that same day two disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem…” – Luke 24:13. On Wednesday evenings, we invite you to join us at 7:15, as we livestream “Prayers, Psalms, and Song.” Weekly activities, meetings and rehearsals are canceled. Also, the Community Clothing Rack is closed, in accordance with the requests of the governor. 610-367-9738.

First UCC

Royersford — First

UCC, 367 Washington St., Royersford, continues to have worship on Facebook Live (search for First UCC, Royersford) on Sundays at 11 am.

Cedarville UMC

North Coventry — While our campus is closed, visit www.cedarvilleumc.org for current announcements and resources. Join us there online on Sunday at 10:00 am as we worship together, individually, in our homes, with music, prayer and and Pastor Sherry’s message. You can also find the service later on YouTube by searching “Cedarville UMC.”

Brownback’s UCC

Spring City — Brownback’s United Church of Christ — Join us on this Third Sunday of Easter for our worship service at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Stryjak will broadcast and livestream an abbreviated service that members and friends can easily access from their homes. Watch service at https://www. gotomeet.me/BrownbacksUCC You may need to enter the meeting code 868794-941.

Emmanuel Lutheran

Pottstown — Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St. — Services and activities have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but recordings of the midweek Lenten service and Sunday service can be viewed on line (website: www.emmanuelpottstown.com, and on Facebook: www. Facebook.com/Emmanuel.pottstown) Wednesday evening and Sunday morning, respectively. The community meals held at the church Tuesday and Saturday evening, and Friday at lunchtime, will continue on a take-out basis. 610-3234312.

Coventryville UMC

South Coventry — Coventryville United Methodist Church — Join us for virtual worship by tuning into the “Coventryville UMC” YouTube Channel at 11:00 AM on Sunday. Pastor Will Humes will preach about the Third Word of the Cross, “Mother.” The church office remains open on a part-time basis-Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM-2:00 PM and Wednesdays 2:00-5:00 PM. Arrangements can be made to help those in need by calling or emailing the main office at 610-469-9350 or church@coventryvilleumc. com.

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown — Members and friends of Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut Streets, will gather for worship via YouTube

for worship Sunday, April 26, at 10:15 am. Rev. Chinault plans to preach from the sanctuary on “Seeing Jesus on the Way to Emmaus.” Psalm 116 states “I kept on believing when I was completely crushed ... I praised God for all goodness, and God saved us from death.” “Where will we see Jesus today? Will you recognize Him? This is our challenge and the times that try our souls.” Diane Chinault will play “In the Garden” on the flute which follows the theme of our journey with Jesus. Consistory members are calling members to check up on their needs and chat with them as all are happy to contact with those “pew pals” we all miss when we are not gathering on Sunday mornings.

Trinity UCC

Pottstown — Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will again offer on line worship this Sunday. Go to Trinity’s website, trinityuccpottstown.org or our Facebook page for the 9:30 AM service. All activities and meetings at the church are canceled until Gov. Wolf allows us to return for worship. Call the church office at 610-3262243 and leave a message. Someone will return your call. Pastor Nichole Jackson will also offer evening prayer gatherings on Tuesday

and Thursday evenings beginning a 9 PM. These may be accessed through our website, or Facebook page.

Connection Church

North Coventry — Connection Church, 962 E. Schuylkill Road — In response to COVID-19 and for the well-being of our community, all in-person gatherings in our worship center are canceled until further notice. Connection Church will be livestreaming our Sunday morning services at 10 am. To tune in, visit www.facebook. com/cometoconnect. Website: www.cometoconnect. com

St. John’s UCC

Pottstown — St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11 S. Price St., remains closed through the end of April following Gov. Wolf’s stayat-home order. Service are available on the church’s YouTube channel and can be viewed anytime. The Spring Roast Beef Supper has been postponed. Members in need of any help should contact any member of the Consistory.

Christ Lutheran

Barto — Due to the Stayat-Home order and non-essential services being closed, Christ Lutheran Church will not be having services in our sanctuary through Sunday,

May 3, but a member led services will be available on our YouTube, website and Facebook page. There are many area Lutheran churches that offer either Facebook Live services or YouTube services that we are asking our church family to tune into during this time. Visit the church’s website at www. christniantic.com

First UMC

Phoenixville — First United Methodist Church, 865 S. Main St., will be livestreaming Sunday worship services at 10:45 a.m. on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/FirstUnitedMethodistPhoenixville/ All gatherings in the sanctuary are suspended. Website: www.fumcphoenixville.org

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran

Boyertown — Due to the coronavirus, all events have been temporarily canceled. This includes our Saturday evening meal and worship services. Our office will also remain closed. Join us online for worship and messages on our YouTube channel (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). For updates, check our website (stjohnsboyertown.org) or call 610.369.1024. Leave a voicemail message in the event of an emergency and a staff member will return your call.