Vigil planned

Lansdale United Methodist Church: The community and other churches are invited to join in a community-wide Candlelight Prayer Vigil 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday on the front steps of the church, 300 N. Broad St., Lansdale. There will be songs and prayers for anyone who has been impacted by the violence precipitated by what recently took place in Charlottesville, Va.

Ready for High Holy Days?

Congregation Beth Or: High Holy Days ticket request forms are due by Aug. 25 to get your preferred service time, and reserve a spot for youth services and baby-sitting. Go to https:// bethor.org/high-holy-days.

Special services

Church of the Holy Spirit: The Episcopal church 2871 Barndt Road at Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford, will hold a Celtic Healing Service at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. Weather permitting, it will be held outside on the church labyrinth, or it will be taken indoors in inclement weather. The Celtic style service includes music, prayer and meditation. Private prayer and hands-on healing (Reiki) will be available. A welcoming picnic dinner will precede the service at 6:30 p.m. for those who wish to share a meal. For more information, call (215) 234-8020 or visit www.churchoftheholyspirit. us. Franconia Mennonite Church: The 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday will feature music and service experience stories by the church’s post-high/young adult group. Franconia Mennonite Church is at 613 Harleysville Pike, Franconia.

Promoted

Congregation Beth Or: Sara Baum has been named assistant director of the Zipporah S. Abramson Center for Early Childhood Education. For the past two years Baum has served as both a lead teacher for the 2-year-old class and as a teacher in the toddler class. Her expertise encompasses the spectrum of a full-time instructor in a classroom of 10 to 12 children, planning and implementing curriculum, as well as tailoring lessons to children of various special needs. In addition she has served as a mentor to other teachers, as well as a communicator with Beth Or families. Prior to joining Beth Or, Baum spent 10 years as a lead teacher in various schools.

Socialize

Metanoia Montgomery County: The Catholic young adult group holds a Theology on Tap get-together at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Appalachian Brewing Co. in Collegeville. Doors open at 7 and the guest speaker will be Dr. Angie Corbo. Email questions to metanoiayoungadults@gmail.com. Mater Dei Catholic School: The annual St. Stanislaus Summer Festival features rides, games, food and music from 6 to 10 p.m. today on the school grounds, 493 E. Main St., Lansdale. More details are at www.ststanislaus.com/wp-content/ uploads/2017/08/Emailblast.pdf. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: A Neighborhoods Back to School Ice Cream Bash starts at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at the church, 107 W. Lincoln Ave. and Main Street, Telford.

Movie night

Christ Covenant Church: The church at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, invites the community to its final free Summer Movie Night, featuring “The Princess Bride,” popcorn and ice cream novelties. Show time is 7 p.m. Sunday. For questions, call (215) 256-8101 or visit www.christ-covenant. org.

Parents and kids

Plains Park: A Play and Pray Moms and Tots group meets 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays in the park off of Orvilla Road in Hatfield. Older siblings are welcome, and you’re invited to bring a picnic lunch. Montco Bible Fellowship: A Christian ventriloquist will be part of Sunday activities Aug. 20. Montco Bible Fellowship is at 160 E. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 8550899 or email montcobf@ montcobf.org. St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: An open house will be held for the Mater Dei Child Care Center at St. Maria Goretti 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The church is at Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield.

Sharing a meal

Christ Lutheran Church: The church at 2211 Mainland Road, Towamencin, has a new Dinner Worship service that’s held at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Dinner church is a family friendly, participating service with a covered dish meal. Bring your favorite dish to share. For more information, call the church office at (215) 256-8738, visit the church’s Facebook page or go to www.christlc. org.

Music notes

St. John’s Lutheran Church Ridge Valley: At 6 p.m. tonight will be a Bell Tower Concert at the church, 910 Allentown Road, West Rockhill. The carillon program will include patriotic music, classical selections, popular music and hymns. Hot dogs and ice cream will be for sale. Bring your own seating. The playground will be open for children. An offering will be taken. St. John’s United Church of Christ: Soprano Allison Bruen will perform several selections at the 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday. The church is at 500 W. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 855-5489 or visit www. st-johns-ucc.org.

Let’s eat

Christ Covenant Church: The church at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, hosts a free community hot breakfast in the fellowship hall, including scrambled eggs, pancakes, breakfast meat, toast, fruit and beverages 8 to 10 a.m. the last Saturday of every month in the fellowship hall. No reservations are required and all ages are welcome. Call (215) 256-8101. Trinity Lutheran Church: TLC Dinner Together, a community meal, is held 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays for a $3 donation. All members of the community are welcome and invited. There will be a Kid’s Corner for children to play. The church is at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale.

Gather together

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church: The church at Fourth and Broad streets in Lansdale hosts a discussion group on various topics each Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. This is open to the community. Anyone who would like to connect with others in a discussion group setting is invited. The Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Fairview Village Church: Celebrate the Journey, a Bible-based support/recovery program, meets at 6:45 p.m. Fridays at The Village Norristown, 329 E. Main St., Norristown, and 6:45 p.m. Mondays at Fairview Village Church, 3044 W. Germantown Pike, Worcester. Large group gathering of prayer and praise, as well as a lesson, begins at 6:45 and small group time takes place from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Most groups are genderbased — men with men, and women with women. Some groups address a specific need; others are designed to allow each person to bring their unique challenges to a safe place. Each group is strictly confidential and is led by trained leaders with similar life experiences. For information on the Friday Celebrate the Journey, contact Megan at megan. brooks@fvcn.org or (610) 539-3333, ext. 7729. For information on the Monday Celebrate the Journey, contact Pastor Kelly Yetter at Kelly.yetter@fvcn.org or (610) 539-3333, ext. 7717. Christ Lutheran Church: A local chapter of PFLAG, the national organization that supports Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbian/Gay and Transgender individuals, meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in Weaver Hall. For questions or additional information, contact Sue at sdaubert@ yahoo.com. Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church: Singles Connection, a non-denominational Bux-Mont area group for single, widowed, divorced and separated adults age 45+ meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 165 W. Main St. (Route 113), Silverdale. For information, call (215) 5939995 or email carolonline1@ verizon.net. Celebrate Recovery: This group meets 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Franconia Mennonite Church, Route 113, Franconia. All are welcome.

Holy Hour

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: The monthly Holy Hour to pray for the needs of the church (especially vocations to the priesthood) will be held on the Thursday evening, before the first Friday of every month, at 7 p.m. The church is at Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield.

Study

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church: The church at Fourth and Broad streets in Lansdale will be holding a weekly Bible study on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend. Congregation Beth Or: Torah study takes place at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays in the second floor meeting area at the Willow Grove Giant supermarket, 315 York Road.

Play time

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: A 50+ Club meets for Games Day the first Wednesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Parish Library, Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield. Bring a snack or favorite game. All are welcome. Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church: Weekly Wednesday Bingo is held at Presentation of Our Lord, 1564 Allentown Road, Towamencin. Doors open at 5 p.m., with food available for purchase, and the games begin at 6:45. Admission is $10 for boards, $15 for paper. Extra games are available, with a $250 prize. For questions call (215) 362-9599. St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church: The church at 1545 Easton Road, Warrington, hosts bingo Tuesday nights. Games start at 6:45 p.m. and cost is $13, extra for bonus sheets and rip-offs. Visit www.stanneukrainiancc.com or email stannesecretary@comcast. net.

Help others

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The church at 211 S. Main St., North Wales, hosts an American Red Cross blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Fellowship Hall. There’s off street parking and the building is handicapped accessible. Appointments are preferred. Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org with the sponsor code “St. Peters North Wales.” Christ Covenant Church: During August, Christ Covenant Church, 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, will be supporting Shepherd’s Shelf in Kulpsville. Supplies especially needed in restocking the pantry are: canned soups, canned fruits/ vegetables, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, fruit juice in plastic containers, peanut butter and jelly, tuna, beef stew, spaghetti sauce, chili, pasta, instant potatoes, Minute Rice, Hamburger Helper and Spaghetti-Os, cereal, diapers, personal hygiene products, body wash and shampoo, paper products, detergent and pet food. Contributions may be dropped off at the church office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays 9 to 11 a.m. Call (215) 256-8101 or visit www.christ-covenant.org.

Save the date

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: The 13th day of each month through October, you can pray before a statue of Our Lady of Fatima in the SMG Chapel, Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield.