IN YOUR CONGREGATION

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,

1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown, holds worship services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Streaming at live. asburylv.org. Info: 484-544-0702.

BLESSED TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH,

2020 Worthington Ave., Bethlehem, will hold worship services at 9 a.m. Sundays. Info: 610-691-2321.

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Pine St., Palmerton, will hold a contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. Sundays and a traditional service at 11 a.m. Sundays. Info: 610-8522805; faithalivechurch.net.

FAITH ALIVE CHURCH,

540 Conrad Road, Hereford Township, will hold services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Adult Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. and children’s Sunday School is held at 10:30 a.m. Info: 610-845-2626.

HUFF’S UNION CHURCH, JORDAN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,

Route 309 and Walbert Avenue, Allentown will hold services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Livestream 10:30 a.m. service at jordanuuc.org/ online-worship. Info: 610-3952218; www.jordanucc.org.

ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST,

37 S. 15th St., Allentown, will hold worship services at 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Info: 610-4327677.

26 N. Third St., Emmaus, will hold services at 10 a.m. Sundays. Info: 610-965-3036.

UNITY OF LEHIGH VALLEY,

OPEN HOUSE. Learn about Islam: The Jesus Son of Mary Mosque, 6635 Tilghman St., Allentown, opens its doors for a community open house 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. This event invites everyone to learn about Islam, engage in conversations, observe Islamic prayer, and enjoy diverse world cuisines. Attendees will: learn about the tenets of Islam through interactive sessions; engage in open discussions and Q&A sessions; witness a demonstration of Islamic prayer; and enjoy a variety of ethnic foods from around the globe. The event embodies the mosque’s commitment to fostering understanding and unity among diverse communities. Info: 610-351-1666.

A HEALING SERVICE will be at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at Unity of Lehigh Valley, 26 N. Third St., Emmaus. The healing service is a facilitated process that uses energy work, guided visualization, affirmative prayer, and/ or sound healing techniques to assist individuals with removing blocks and promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. Facilitators are trained in Unity affirmative prayer and also have training in energetic healing modalities.

The healing service allows one to reconnect with the Divine Presence within, so one can rediscover his or her own perfect state of health and well-being. Info: 610-965-3036.

ORGAN RECITAL. Internationally acclaimed organist Katelyn Emerson will present an organ recital at St. Anne Catholic Church, 450 E. Washington Ave., Bethlehem, at 4 p.m. Sunday. The concert will include the premier of “Partita on ‘St. Anne,” O God Our Help in Ages Past, by Michael Bedford, which was commissioned by the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists for its 100th anniversary celebration. AGO executive director, James Thomashower, will be attending this event. The concert is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists in celebration of their 100th anniversary year. Free-will offering. Info: 610-867-5039.

BIBLE STUDY. The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church, 136 W. Central Ave., will hold Bible Study at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 20. The topics are the Pastoral

Epistles of 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus. Info: 610-588-4453 or go to www.ebumc.org.

A DRUM CIRCLE will be held 4-5 p.m. Sept. 23 at Unity of Lehigh Valley, 26 N. Third St, Emmaus. $10, suggested offering. Info: 610-965-3036.

BOOK STUDY. A six-week book study will be held 7-8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 28 at Unity of Lehigh Valley, 26 N. Third St, Emmaus. The book is “Trusting the Gold: Uncovering Your Natural Goodness” by Tara Brach. $10, suggested offering. Registration requested. Info: 610-965-3036.

AN INTERFAITH DEVOTIONAL GATHERING

will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Ice House Performing Arts Center, 56 River St., Bethlehem. Participants include: The Broughal Middle School Singers, Dancers from the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, Musicians, poets, and readers from many Faith Communities including: Native American, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Baha’i, Hindu, Taoist, Buddhist, Sufi, and Sikh. Reservations recommended. For reservations, go to app.arts-people.com/index.php. Sponsored by the Lehigh Conference of Churches.

POCONO PRAYER BREAKFAST.

The 28th annual Pocono Prayer Breakfast will be held at 6:15 a.m. Oct. 3 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor. Doors to the Kalahari Event/Conference Center open at 6:15 a.m. Breakfast buffet is available from 6:15-7:15 a.m.

The formal part of the program starts at 7:15 a.m. and concludes by 8:30 a.m. Afterward, there will be a short social that runs through 9 a.m. The Stroudsburg High School band opens the program every year with a military tribute to honor our veterans, and this year, they will feature students from Faith Christian School who will sing during the breakfast hour and before the Prelude. A special performance of “Is He Worthy” will be sung by the students during the program.

Retired Maj. Gen. Julie Bentz is the featured speaker. Bentz retired from the U.S. Army after a successful 33-year career. She served on the Executive Office of the President National Security Council for three consecutive administrations as senior advisor for emerging technologies, deputy senior director for weapons of mass destruction, director of strategic capabilities, director of nuclear defense policy, deputy director of the Joint Improvised Explosives Device Defeat Organization and vice director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. She holds a master’s degree in national security strategy from the National Defense University, a Ph.D., and a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Missouri. Bentz will share her testimony of how her faith has shaped her personal life, sustained her through loss and influenced her immense professional success.

To purchase tickets, go to poconoprayerbreakfast.org or by check, payable to “Pocono Prayer Breakfast,” P.O. Box 193, Tannersville, PA 18372. Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a table of 10.

For information, email poconoprayerbreakfast@gmail.com or call 570-977-3369.

COMMUNITY SUKKOT DINNER

will be held 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Jewish Day School, 2313 Pennsylvania St., Allentown. The cost is $5, ages 10 and older; free, ages nine and younger. To register, go to jdslv.org/sukkot.

SATORI performs at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at Congregation Keneseth Israel, 2227 Chew St., Allentown. This is a Daniel Pearl World Music Day concert. Info: www.satori-chambermusic.org.

THE BACH CHOIR OF BETHLEHEM

celebrates its 125th anniversary and will hold its 2023 Gala Concert and Fundraiser Nov. 4 at Packer Chapel, Lehigh University, 27 Memorial Drive W., Bethlehem.

The concert will feature the Bach Choir, Bach Festival Orchestra, and invited international soloists for the global premiere performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s interpretation of J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. This will be recorded live. The CD recording will be available for sale to the public in 2024.

Following the concert, about 150 Gala Benefactors will attend a special dinner and fundraiser at Saucon Valley Country Club. Gala Benefactor tickets will be available for purchase by phone only. Individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact The Bach Choir’s development office at 610-8664382 ext. 113. For information about the Mendelssohn project, go to Bach.org.

Tickets are $75, premium tickets; $50, general seating; $9; students with valid student ID; $325, benefactor tickets, includes Gala Concert ticket, Gala Fundraiser ticket, and a charitable contribution.

For tickets, call the Bach Choir ticket office at 610-866-4382, ext. 110.

SATORI performs at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at Central Moravian Church Old Chapel, Main and Church streets, Bethlehem. Two Part Invention – Plus One. Info: www.satori-chambermusic.org.

SATORI performs at 2 p.m. April 7 at Central Moravian Church Old Chapel, Main and Church streets, Bethlehem. Chamber music with oboe. Info: www.satori-chambermusic.org.

SATORI performs at 7:30 p.m. April 27 at Christ Lutheran Church, 1245 Hamilton St., Allentown. Guitar, flute, strings and piano. Info: www.satori-chambermusic.org.