Congregations offering virtual and in-person services
St. Peter’s Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Second Sunday after Epiphany with guest pastor Rev. Susan Folks. Under the recommendation from our bishop, inperson worship has been suspended until further notice. Video worship will be available on YouTube and Facebook Sunday at 12:30 pm. For up to date messages, call the church at 610-323-5044.
Zion’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — January 17th is the Second Sunday after Epiphany. Rev. Austin Chinault, Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets, will have a message titled “To Whom Do You Belong?” Sunday School for youth and adults will meet via “Google Meet” on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 11 am. All are welcome to join us for our Sunday YouTube service this week available on the website https://www. zionspottstown.org, then click on the link “online services.”
First Baptist
POTTSTOWN — First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) located at 301 King St. Rev. Dr. Marcia Bailey, Pastor. Worship is live on Zoom this Sunday, Jan 17, at 10:30 am. Join us this week as Pastor Marcia leads our mediation as we call on King’s legacy to guide our responses to the challenges of today. This month we are receiving the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering. You can give online on our website or by making a note in the memo line of your check. Check our website for the Zoom links and join us in fellowship: www.fbcpottstown.org
Trinity UCC
POTTSTOWN — Members and friends of Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., continue to worship virtually each Sunday at 9:30 AM. The service will be available, live, on YouTube and Trinity’s Facebook page. The service will also be available on Trinity’s website, trinityuccpottstown.org, later in the day. A free takeaway meal will be offered on Tuesday, January 19 from 4:30-5:30 pm. Anyone is welcome to come to the rear door of the church, off of King Street, to pick up a meal. Please see our ad below for office hours and contact information.
Coventryville UMC
SOUTH COVENTRY — Join Coventryville United Methodist Church for Sunday’s onsite services at 9:30 AM (contemporary) and 11:00 AM (traditional) with Pastor Will Humes leading worship. For those who prefer to view from home, both services will be live-streamed to the Coventryville UMC YouTube Channel - https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeSkOcz5xHKcucCYmbN2Sw. On Monday, help the nation observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with prayer and/ or volunteer action. Our women’s group, the OWLS, will meet on Tuesday, the 19th, at 10:00 AM in the church hall. Remember to wear a mask and to bring a Bible. Newcomers are welcome! CUMC will be hosting a multi-day blood drive on Thursday and Friday, January 21st and 22nd, from 2:00-7:00 PM. COVID-19 safety protocols will be implemented. Donors can register online at RedCrossBlood.org. If you have questions, please contact the main office at 610-469-9350 or church@ coventryvilleumc.com, or visit CoventryvilleUMC. org.
First Presbyterian
POTTSTOWN — Join us for worship on Sunday, January 17, at 9:30 a.m. Sign up on the First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown website or by calling the church office at (610) 326-0620. The service will also be livestreamed on the church YouTube channel. We are excited to offer “Midwinter Feast: “Faith and Film” and “Speeches and Spirituality of MLK, Jr.” with Rev. Khristi Adams. Rev. Khristi Adams will be joining us as “PastorTeacher” in Residence in January-February. Take a look at these offerings offered via Zoom and sign up for any or all of them with the church office (610) 326-0620 or fpoffice@fpcpottstown.org. Faith & Film: How films explore spiritual calling, via Zoom (7:30 pm-8:30 pm), ½1 - The Matrix, 2/7 - Risen, 2/21 - Life of Pi. Participants will watch the movie in their homes before the discussion, either by streaming services, or DVDs available in the church library. The Speeches & Spirituality of MLK, via Zoom (7:30 pm-8:15 pm), ½5 - Loving Your Enemies, 2/8 King in the Wilderness Documentary (film discussion), 2/22 - I Have a Dream. Please read or listen to the speeches before we meet to discuss them.”
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — On Sunday, and more to come, we invite you to worship with us via livestream from St. Luke. You’re welcome to find us on our Facebook page. Look for www.stlukegilbertsville.org Our livestream worship will be on at 9:30, a.m. every Sunday. All services will be livestreamed until further notice. Sunday is the second Sunday in Epiphany. The sermon text for the day is Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18. In this text we remember that “You have searched me out and known me.” We will also have a service for the Week of Christian Unity. Join us on Facebook for the livestreaming of the 9:30, a.m. service, or on 91.3 FM. COMMUNITY CLOTHING RACK. The Clothing Rack is open once again. It opened on Jan. 13 for Clothing Drop Off, and will be open on Jan. 20 and 27 for “shopping.” Times of operation are 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
St. John’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — St. John’s UCC, 11 S. Price St., will continue to hold inperson worship on Sunday at 10:15 am. Masks are mandatory and seating is set up to meet social distancing guidelines. The service will also be available for viewing on YouTube. Food is being collected to support Operation 143 and St. John’s Little Pantry. The annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Jan. 24 after the worship service.
Calvary UCC
BARTO — As we continue our shared ministry with Pennsburg UCC, Calvary UCC (1231 Route 100, Barto) will host Worship on January 17th, beginning at 9:30 am with Rev. Meagan McLeod. Saturday, Jan. 23, Calvary UCC will hold a 25-cent Clothing, Handbag, Shoes, and More Sale in Fellowship Hall. Also on the Lower Level, there will be an Indoor Pop-Up Yard Sale. Both events are 8 am11 am. Sunday, Jan. 24, join us for Worship, held at Pennsburg UCC (775 Main Street, Pennsburg) beginning at 9:30 am with Rev. Martha Kriebel. Calvary UCC (1231 Route 100, Barto) will host Worship on January 31st, beginning at 9:30 am with Rev. Meagan McLeod. Rev. Meagan McLeod will be our Supply Pastor for the months of February and March, at both Calvary UCC and Pennsburg UCC. You can find us on Facebook by searching Calvary United Church of Christ-Barto.
First UCC
ROYERSFORD — First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St., will livestream worship on Facebook at 11 am. (search for First UCC, Royersford). It is the Second Sunday after Epiphany with Pastor Lauren preaching and Austin Gross playing the organ.
Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — Visit www.cedarvilleumc. org for current announcements and resources and join us there Sunday for worship at 9:30 (Contemporary) or 11:00 am (Traditional) or recorded services after Sunday. Service links are also found on the Cedarville UMC Facebook page. Pastor Sherry’s message this week is “Change, Faith Development, and Growth” (Romans 12:114). The Christian life is about changing to reflect more of Jesus through the process of our faith development. We will allow our lives to be changed to reflect Jesus. No Computer? Dial 610-850-9173 to listen to the sermon later in the week. Youth Group: Virtual Bible Study Sunday from 6:30-7:00 and Youth Group from 7:008:00 via Zoom. We will be diving back into our favorite JackBox games. Mission First, an outreach of Cedarville UMC, is supporting 12 guests in hotels. Packaged foods are provided weekly. Contact Clare@missionfirstpottstown.com (or 610326-0560) if you can provide: hearty soups, stews, canned ready-to-eat pasta items, Compleats all flavors, tuna, chicken, ham salad on-the-go items, pop tarts, breakfast bars, mac and cheese, jelly, peanut butter, saltine crackers, instant coffee, fruit cups, pudding cups, goodies. All must be flip top. Also, paper products; bowls, paper towels, toilet paper, plastic spoons, forks knives.
Christ Lutheran
BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will resume in person worship on the Second Sunday after Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 9:00 a.m. Supply Pastor, Pr. Susan Sosnin will be leading this Holy Communion worship service and presenting the sermon. Those ministering are: Acolyte/ Lector/Assisting Minister: Sue Hoffman. Confirmation class will have their class at 10:15 a.m. via Zoom in their homes. Tentatively on Tuesday, Jan. 19, beginning at 9:30 a.m., the Quilt Tying group will meet in the social hall, wearing masks, to tie quilts. Then at 11:30 a.m., the Lutheran Ladies Lunch will be held in the social hall, so that we are able to social distance. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally. Visit the church’s website at www.christniantic.com
St. John’s ELC
BOYERTOWN — Worship is live streamed on Sundays at 9:30 am on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown) and also is available later in the day for viewing. Free drivethrough, take-out meal every Saturday evening from 5-6:30 pm. No registration necessary. For updates and further details, check our website or call the office at 610.369.1024. Leave a voicemail message in the event of an emergency and a staff member will return your call.
Area churches are welcome to share their news for our weekly listing. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony Phyrillas at tphyrillas@ pottsmerc.com Use the words “church news” in the subject line. Submission deadline is Thursday at noon for Saturday publication.