Congregations hold in-person and virtual services

POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., will observe the Fourth Sunday in Lent during the worship service broadcast at 9:15 AM on its 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/UCKgJARV1AwzJW5LhKr67uA. The service will remain on these online platforms for viewing at a time convenient to our members and friends. We will return to in-person worship on Palm Sunday, March 28.

Zion’s UCC

POTTSTOWN — March 14 is the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets, will welcome Supply Pastor, Rev. Dr. Kimberly Stryjak. Sunday School for youth and adults will meet via Google meet on Sunday, March 14th at 11 am. YouTube services available on our website https:// www. zionspottstown.org, then click on the link “online services.” A coalition of Pottstown area faith communities is hosting a forum titled “Seeking Balance: Fairness in Educational Funding” Sunday, March 14, at 4:15 pm on Zoom. Laura Johnson, Pottstown School District Board of Director and Co-founder of Pennsylvanians for Fair Funding will be the speaker this week. Join the forum at https://ministrelife.zoom. us/j/93862003402.

Bethel Community

POTTSTOWN — On Sunday at 11:00 AM, you are invited to worship with Bethel Community Church of Pottstown for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. In-person is permissible but masks must be worn at all times with social distancing. In addition, the service is Live on Facebook @ https:// www.facebook.com/BCCP575 or dial-in by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. BCCP Food Pantry is Open on Monday starting at 4:00 PM for Pantry Clients and Non-Pantry Clients - All are welcome. On Thursday at 12:00

Noon, it’s Virtual Community Bible Study by calling 215-3831625 Code 198087. Topic of discussion will be “Called To Support” based on Luke 8:1 - 3; Mark 15:40; John 20:10-18. On Friday at 12:00 Noon, it’s Virtual Community Prayer Service by calling 215383-1625 Code 198087. BCCP Food Pantry is accepting New Applications. For more information, call 610-805-9084.

First UCC

ROYERSFORD — First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St., will livestream worship on Facebook at 11 am. (search for First UCC, Royersford). We will celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent with Pastor Lauren preaching and Kathy Bieski playing the piano. We will also receive the One Great Hour of Sharing special mission offering.

First Baptist

POTTSTOWN — Worship at First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) is live via Zoom this Sunday, March 14, at 3:45 pm. Our worship will recognize the one-year anniversary of the initial Covid-19 pandemic lockdown as we continue to observe the Lenten season. FBC, in collaboration with other Pottstown faith communities, is hosting a community forum called Seeking Balance: Fairness in Educational Funding in Pennsylvania. This Sunday, March 14, at 4:15 pm on Zoom, we will hear from Laura Johnson, Pottstown School District Board of Director and Co-founder of Pennsylvanians for Fair Funding. Visit our website www.FBCPottstown.org/ School-Funding-Forum for more information and links to join. This month we are receiving the offering for America For Christ. 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. Website: www.FBCPottstown.org

St. John’s UCC

POTTSTOWN — St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11 S. Price St., will celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent at 10:15 am. The worship service will be held in the Sanctuary with masks being mandatory. The service will also be available on YouTube. The Social

Committee will host an afternoon of cardmaking in Fellowship Hall beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday. Masks are mandatory and cardmaking stations will be set up to meet social distancing requirements. St. John’s Little Pantry, located in the Church yard on High Street is stocked with water, food items, and personal care items for community members who are in need. We thank all the members and St. John’s neighbors who continue to keep the pantry stocked.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent with guest pastor Rev. Susan Folks. Under the suggestion from our bishop, in-person worship has been suspended until further notice. Video worship will be available on YouTube and Facebook Sunday @ 12:30 pm by typing: st peter’s lutheran church pottstown pa. Wednesday Lenten videos will be available March 17 & 24. Wednesday Lenten Video Service may be seen anytime on YouTube & Facebook after 7 pm. Lenten Discipline “Walk to Jerusalem” continues until March 28. Open to all age groups and activity levels. For up-to-date messages, call the church at 610-3235044.

Trinity UCC

POTTSTOWN — Pastor Nichole Jackson, of Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will deliver the fourth sermon in the Lenten series “Return to Me” on Sunday, March 14. The service will be broadcast live on YouTube, beginning at 9:30 am, and may be accessed through our web site: trinityuccpottstown.org. A free take out meal will be offered at Trinity on Tuesday, March 16 from 4:30 till 5:30 pm. The meal may be accessed in the parking lot at the rear of the church. All are welcome. See our ad below for contact information and office hours.

First Presbyterian

POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown for in-person worship on Sunday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m. Sign up on the church website or by calling the church office at (610) 3260620. The service will also be livestreamed on the church YouTube channel. On Sundays in Lent, senior high can join Kerry and Jaylee in the Community Room from 10:45-11:45 am for Jesus’ Short Stories: Finding Ourselves in the Parables. Join us for Seeking Balance: Fairness in Educational Funding via Zoom from 4:15-5:15 pm. On Thursday evenings during Lent, join our Lenten Circles via Zoom from 7:30-8:30 pm. Sign up on the FPC website or by calling the church office (610) 326-0620.

Coventryville UMC

SOUTH COVENTRY — Coventryville United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop will be open Saturday, March 13, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. On Sunday, join us for onsite services at 9:30 AM (contemporary) or 11:00 AM (traditional). For those who prefer to view from home, both services can be viewed on the Coventryville UMC YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCpeSkOcz5xHKcucCYmbN2Sw. Our women’s group, the OWLS, will meet on Tuesday, the 16th, at 10:00 AM in the Chrisman House. Remember to wear a mask. Bring a Bible for the meeting and a box lunch to enjoy post-meeting. Newcomers are welcome. Wednesdays in Lent include online prayer services organized by the CoventryWarwick Ministerium. Sessions start at 7:00 PM on the Ministerium’s YouTube Channel - https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCzsuK1IJmSH2aQT8GB70BqQ. If you have questions, please contact the main office at 610-4699350 or church@coventryvilleumc.com, or visit CoventryvilleUMC.org.

Christ Lutheran

BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship on the Fourth Sunday of Lent on Sunday, March 14, at 9 a.m. Pr. Matthew Finney will lead the congregation in a service of Holy Communion (pew) and present the sermon for the morning. We will install the 2021 Council during the service. Those serving this year are: Butch Fox, Pat Moser, Sue Hoffman, Janet Schaeffer, Nancy Fioriglio, Kay Barr, Bob Borneman, Gerry Flicker, Roberta Korsak, Charles Hoffman, and being voted on at the Congregational meeting on March 7 are: Merle Deery and

Bob Gabel. There will also be a new youth council member installed, but youth will be voted on at Congregational Meeting. The member ministering as Acolyte/ Lector/Assisting Minister is currently vacant for this Sunday. Diane Houck will be the guest musician playing on the piano for this Sunday. Confirmation class will have their class at 10:15 a.m. via Zoom in their homes. A midweek Lent service, led by Pr. Matt Finney, will be available to view on the church’s Facebook page on Wednesday, March 17, at 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.

Calvary UCC

BARTO — As we continue our shared ministry with Pennsburg UCC, Sunday March 14, Worship will be held at Calvary UCC (1231 Route 100, Barto) beginning at 9:30am with Rev. Meagan McLeod. Saturday March 13, Calvary UCC will hold a 25 cent clothing sale & Indoor Flea Market, from 8 am until 11am. Sunday March 14, join us for Worship, held at Pennsburg UCC (775 Main Street, Pennsburg) beginning at 9:30am with Rev. Meagan McLeod Leading us in Worship. Rev. Meagan McLeod returns as the Supply Pastor at both Calvary UCC and Pennsburg UCC, March 14 (Calvary), March 21 (Pennsburg), March 28 (Calvary), and Easter Sunday (Pennsburg) All Worship services will begin at 9:30 am. Remember, all are welcome and wanted at both Calvary and Pennsburg UCC! Join us on Facebook! Everyday we will have a post of inspiration! You can find us on Facebook by searching Calvary United Church of Christ-Barto. The church is located at 1231 Route 100, about 2 miles south of Bally.

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. Midweek Lent services livestreaming March 17 and 24 at 7 pm on YouTube. Free drive-through, takeout meal every Saturday evening from 4:30-5:30 pm. No registration necessary. For updates

and further details, check our website stjohnsboyertown.org or call the office 610.369.1024. Please leave a voicemail message in the event of an emergency and

a staff member will return your call.

St. Luke Lutheran GILBERTSVILLE

— On Sunday, we invite you to worship with us via livestream from St. Luke. Find us on our Facebook page. Please look at www. stlukegilbertsville.org Our

livestream worship will be on at 9:30, a.m. every Sunday. Sunday is the fourth Sunday in Lent. The sermon text for the day is Numbers 21: 4-9. It is about “Lifting Up the Serpent.” Wednesday will be our fourth midweek service in Lent. Join us at 7:00, p.m. on stlukegilbertsville.org! COMMUNITY

CLOTHING RACK is open once again on March 17 and 24 for “shopping.” Times of operation are 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity

POTTSTOWN — Annual Spring Bazaar at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Pott- stown, is coming soon. Preorder

only. Curbside Pickup on Saturday, March 27. Pirogies, Halupki, Halushki, Nut rolls, Home-made Baked Goods & Soups. Visit our website to order: www. holytrinitypottstown.org. Order forms available online through March 20.

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