Congregations welcome parishioners for in-person worship
Grace Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church invites you to join us for worship in our Sanctuary this Sunday, Sept. 27, at 9:15 AM. Worshippers are asked to use only the entrance at 660 N. Charlotte St., wear a mask and sit only in designated areas. This Sunday’s service will also be broadcast live at 9:15 AM on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GLCPottstown/. A recorded version of the service will be posted as soon as available on our website https://gracechurchpottstown.org/, as well as on our Facebook page and YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel / UCK gJA- RV 1 AwzJW5LhKr67uA/featured.
First Baptist
POTTSTOWN — First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) at 301 King St., has live online worship via Zoom on Sunday, Sept 27, at 10:30 am. This fall we are worshipping around the theme “In Pursuit of Justice.” The meditation this week will focus on “Justice for the Disenfranchised: The Aged, Women and Immigrants.” On Sept. 29, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, FBC’s Anti-Racism Working Group will be at the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities (57 N Franklin St, Pottstown) to hold Voter Registration in conjunction with Zion’s UCC. Drop by to register to vote or to complete an application for a mail-in ballot. We are receiving contributions for Church World Service’s Blanket and Tools offering as well as for school supplies for Pottstown students. Our Little Free Libraries are open and waiting for you near the corner of King St. and Charlotte St. in Pottstown. The cabinets in front of our courtyard on King St have books for children and adults to enjoy. Check our website for the Zoom link each Sunday: www.fbcpottstown.org
St. John’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11 S. Price St., continues to worship at 10:15 am in Fellowship Hall. Plans are underway to celebrate the Confirmation of Alexa Dinnocenti and Addison Moyer on Oct. 4. Cereal and shelf milk are needed by Operation 143 so please donate and help us fill the shelves.
First Presbyterian
POTTSTOWN — First Presbyterian Church, 750 N. Evans St., has resumed in-person worship services on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. If you are interested in joining us, sign up on the First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown website or by calling the church office at (610) 326-0620. The service is also being live streamed.
Trinity UCC
POTTSTOWN— Weather permitting, members and friends of Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 60 N. Hanover St., will again gather in the parking lot for outdoor morning worship at 9 AM. If it rains, worship will be available live on YouTube at 9 AM, and on Trinity’s website later in the day: trinityuccpottstown.org. A free take-away-meal will be available on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from the parking lot at the rear of the building. See our ad below for office hours and contact information.
Bethel Community
POTTSTOWN — On Sunday at 11:00 AM, Bethel Community Church of Pottstown Worship Service will be in-person for those willing to wear a mask at all times and social distance. In addition, the worship service will be Live on Facebook at Bethel-Community-Church-of-Pottstown or dial-in by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. On Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:30PM, BCCP Food Pantry is open and new applications are being accepted. On Thursday at 12:00 Noon, it’s Virtual Community Bible Study by calling 215-3831625 Code 198087. Topic of discussion will be “Victorious Love” based on Genesis 42. On Friday at 12:00 Noon, it’s Virtual Community Prayer Service by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. BCCP Food Pantry is open Second, Third and Fourth Mondays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and new Applications are being accepted. For more information, call (610-805-9084).
Coventryville UMC
SOUTH COVENTRY — Join Coventryville United Methodist Church for worship this Sunday for the 9:30 (contemporary) or 11:00AM (traditional) services. For those who prefer a virtual option for prayer, both services will be live streamed to the “Coventryville UMC” YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/ CYmbN2Sw. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2:00 and 7:00 PMin the sanctuary, all are welcome to our new Bible Study. This “Reconnecting” program delves into the major themes in John Wesley’s ministry. Questions? Call the main office at 610-4699350.
St. Peter’s Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost with service at 8 am and 10:30. Video worship will be available at 10:30 am on YouTube and Facebook. Pastor Smolik will preach on the Parable of the two sons, Matthew 21:28-32. The theme will be “Courteous Resistance.” Lectors will be Barbara Murphy and Cindy Clouser. For up to date messages, call the church at 610-323-5044.
Zion’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — Sunday is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and Rev. Austin Chinault, pastor of Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut Streets will preach on “LivingWater.” The scripture is Exodus 17: 1-7. Consistory continues to discuss the return to worship in the sanctuary. Sunday services continue on YouTube with Pastor Austin. He is often joined by Jesus who reads the scripture! The website is http://www.zionspottstown.org, then click on the link “online services.”
Christ Episcopal
POTTSTOWN — Beginning Sunday, Oct. 4, Christ Episcopal Church, 316 E. High St., will move to a single Sunday celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 9:30 AM in the Nave, with livestreaming via Facebook.com/christpottstown. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Acme Market Pharmacy Staff will host a flu shot clinic at Christ Church. Flu immunizations are available for free with most insurance (no co- payment unless required by your plan). No appointment is necessary, the clinic will be open from11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For more information, contact the church office at church@christpottstown.org or (610) 323-2895. www. christpottstown.org.
St. Paul’s UCC
POTTSTOWN— St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., will be holding a Hoagie Sale on Saturday, Oct. 17. Just $7 for an Italian or Turkey Hoagie. Deadline for orders is Oct. 11. Hoagies can be picked up between 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Orders will be brought outside to your car. If you are unable to return your order envelope to church, you can call to place your order (610-3232068). Join us for worship in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — We invite you to join our worship at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35 Wilson Ave. We are now worshiping outdoors in our parking lot as well as in lawn chairs around our pavilion. You can look at www. stlukegilbertsville.org Our livestream worship will continue at 9:30 on Sundays. Should weather be inclement, we will not meet outdoors, but only via livestream. Sunday is the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, and, at St. Luke, the gospel lesson from Matthew 21:23-32. On Wednesday evenings, we welcome you to join us at 7:15, aswe share in “Silence, Simplicity, and Prayer.” COMMUNITY CLOTHING RACK - On the first Wednesday of the month, the Clothing Rack will be open – 1–4 p.m. for donations. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month, shoppers are welcome – 1-4 p.m. 610-367-9738.
Christ Lutheran
BARTO— We invite you to worship with us on this the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, Sept. 27, at our worship service beginning at 9 a.m. Pastor Ann Baly will lead the congregation in the worship service and present the sermon. Confirmation Class will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in the social hall. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.
St. Gabriel Catholic
STOWE— Join Father Kiernan for Mass this weekend – Saturday at 4 pmand Sunday at 9 am. Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 pm. The PREP Program for children age 3 to Grade 8 begins this Sunday from 10 - 11:30 am. Contact Maria Boyer, DRE, with any questions at 610506-2455. We will be celebrating Confirmation on Tuesday evening at 7 pm. Our celebrant will be Archbishop Nelson Perez. Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/sgsmstowe or our website https://stgabrielstowepa.org for more information on upcoming events.
Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — Visit www.cedarvilleumc.org for current announcements and resources. Join us there online on Sunday at 9:30 am (Contemporary) and 11:00 am (Traditional) services with the Message: Strike the Rock, Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, & 1216. No Computer? Dial 610850-9173 to listen to the sermon at 9:30 or 11:00 or enjoy a repeat later the following week. Youth Group will meet 6:00 - 7:30 at Kenilworth Park for Ultimate Frisbee. Contact John@cedarvilleumc.org for details. Items needed for Wednesday night meals at Mission First, 414 E. High St., include individual snacks: chips, pretzels, popcorn, variety boxes, Tastykakes/ Hostess sweets, individual cookies and halo’s or oranges. Mission First is in need of Men’s (in like-new condition) jeans, zip-up hoodies, NEW men’s underwear (all sizes), sweatpants (size small & medium) men’s shoes and boots. NEW women’s underwear and bras. Also blankets, full size and larger (no comforters/bedspreads) bed pillows & umbrellas. Contact Clare@missionfirstpottstown.org to drop off or for additional details.
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