Special worship
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church: All are invited to attend the St. Stanislaus Parish 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotions, plus traditional parish mission, to be conducted Sunday through Nov. 16 by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal from the Bronx, NY and Newark, NJ, in the church at 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale. The theme is “Believing... Loving... and Living the Eucharist.” On Sunday and Monday will be Evening Prayer, from the official Office of the Church. Forty Hours Devotions will close within the context of an evening Mass Nov. 14. There will be opportunities for the Sacrament of Penance on Nov. 15 (extra confessors available) following the Mission Talk. The Mission will conclude in the evening Nov. 16. All prayer, talks, Masses and penance service begin at 7 p.m. To learn more, call (215) 8553133. St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: A Mass of Remembrance is held at 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Souls who have died during the past year will be memorialized and prayed for by name, with a candle lit by family members during the Mass. The church is at Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield.
Drive safely
Congregation Beth Or: An AARP basic driver training course for adults 50 and older is offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14-15. Completion of the class could get you a discount on your car insurance. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Bring your driver’s license and AARP membership card (if applicable). RSVP to Jillian at jglick@bethor.org. Beth Or is at 239 Welsh Road, Upper Dublin.
Reformation series
Church of the Holy Spirit: In commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, the church at 2871 Barndt Road in Upper Salford, will hold a series exploring the history of the Reformation. The program will be held at noon Sunday and Nov. 19 and will feature the showing and discussion of the video “This Changed Everything.” For more information, call (215) 234-8020 or visit www.churchoftheholyspirit.us.
Special guests
Congregation Beth Or: The Brotherhood and Sisterhood groups host a brunch with WWDB-AM radio personality Chuck Darrow at 10 a.m. Sunday. Cost is $10. Visit www.bethor.org. Also, a Stand With Us speaker and dessert reception on “An Arab’s Journey to Israel Activism” with Yahya Mahamed starts at 7 p.m. Nov. 15. RSVP to ferneh@standwithus.com.
For men
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: Men of all ages are welcome to That Man Is You 7 to 8:30 a.m. Saturdays in the Parish Center, Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield. Visit tmiysmg@gmail.com or call Bill at (215) 7210199, ext. 254.
Lifelong learning
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: Gwynedd Mercy University Chaplain Christine Eberle will present a two-part workshop on the ancient system of nine personality types called The Enneagram, which illustrates the key motivations that drive human behavior. It starts at 11 a.m. Nov. 19 at the church, 211 S. Main St., North Wales. Register at www.stpetersnorthwales.org.
Need work?
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: St. Joseph’s People, a group which assists the unemployed and underemployed, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month in the Parish Center Library, Derstine and Cowpath road, Hatfield. Contact Nancy at nancyboak@aol.com.
Music notes
Montco Bible Fellowship: Benefit concerts featuring the MBF Reunion Choir start at 3 and 6 p.m. Nov. 18. A free will offering benefits teaching and research for concerns treasured by the late Dr. Darryl Powell, including sickle cell disease, diversity and cultural awareness, and serving the underserved. The church is at 160 E. Main St., Lansdale. Visit www.montcobf.org. Calvary Church: Jason Gray performs a concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 to benefit Bridge of Hope BuxMont. The church is at 820 Route 113, Hilltown Township. Tickets are $15. Go to www. buxmont.bridgeofhope.org. Immanel Leidy’s Church: Zion Choral is featured at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, 273 W. Cherry Lane, Franconia Township. See www. zionchoral.com. St. John’s United Church of Christ: The Chancel Choir at St. John’s will sing “Keep Your Lamps!”, arranged by Andre Thomas, 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. Franconia Mennonite Church: Kyle and Alicia Rodgers perform special music during the 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday at 613 Harleysville Pike Franconia. Gwynedd Friends Meeting: Gwynedd Friends Coffeehouse presents Bloom Consort at 8 p.m. tonight. The Bloom Consort’s repertoire includes madrigals, motets, lute songs and chansons in English, Latin, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The mood ranges from serious to silly. Gwynedd Friends Coffeehouse is located at Gwynedd Friends Meeting, 1101 DeKalb Pike, Lower Gwynedd. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested to help support the musicians. Additional proceeds go to charity. Light refreshments are available for sale. For more information call (267) 421-9394. Church of the Holy Spirit: Cordus Mundi, a Bucks County male a cappella choir, will present a “Cordus Pops” concert of popular songs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the church at 2871 Barndt Road at Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford. A dessert reception follows. For more information, call (215) 234-8020 or visit www. churchoftheholyspirit.us.
Shopping season
St. Mary Catholic Church: The church at 40 Spring Mount Road, Lower Frederick, will host its annual Christmas Craft Show & Bazaar 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 17 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18. It will feature more than 50 area vendors of handmade items. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the cafe, have your picture taken with Santa in his workshop, take a chance on raffle baskets and enjoy homemade goodies from the baked goods table. There will be live entertainment throughout the event in the Parish Hall. For more information, contact Sandi at (610) 287-8156 or solzinski@churchofsaintmary.org. Heidelberg United Church of Christ: A Holiday Craft Bazaar runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the church, 251 Perkiomen Ave., Schwenksville. Browse handmade gifts, crafts, a bake table and raffle baskets. Lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Eleanor at (610) 287-9520 or pvrn@verizon. net. Souderton Mennonite Homes: The Holiday Bazaar is held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 207 W. Summit St., Franconia Township. Highlights include crafters, baked goods, specials in The Corner Store and oyster stew in the Apple Orchard Café. For more information, contact Alta at (215) 723-9881. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The thrift shop at the church at 211 S. Main St., North Wales, is open for the 26th season, benefitting many local charities. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. See a fall and winter boutique line, attic treasures, housewares, clothing for women and children, Halloween costumes and decor, books, linens, jewelry, vintage items and more. Find a different buyone-get-one surprise every week. Call (215) 699-4604.
Parents and kids
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: A Play and Pray Moms and Tots group meets 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays in the Parish Center basement at Cowpath and Derstine roads, Hatfield. Mothers, grandmothers and their little ones, infant through age 5, are welcome to join. Contact Janna at jlkerr8@gmail.com.
Let’s eat
The Perk: On Nov. 13 PeaceTohickon Lutheran Church will be having a fundraiser at 501 E. Walnut St., Perkasie. A portion of the sales from 5 to 9 p.m. will be given to the Lutheran Disaster Relief organization, who will be using the donations to help victims of this year’s hurricanes. 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. The church is at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale.
Gather together
Church of the Holy Spirit: An Al-Anon Family Group, Pathway to Peace, meets from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays at the church, Sumneytown Pike and Barndt Road, Upper Salford. If you have, or have had, a family member, friend or coworker whose drinking or drug use is affecting or troubling you, contact Judy at jemorice@gmail.com. Souderton Mennonite Church: Divorce Care, a course offering support,
counsel and encouragement to people who have been through the pain of divorce, or are separated from their spouse. Meetings are held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the church, 105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton. For more information, or to join, contact Pastor John Engle at divorcecare@soudertonmennonite.org. Bethel Hill United Methodist Church: A Prayers Regarding Addiction Recovery prayer group meets at noon the last Sunday of each month in the church sanctuary, 2000 Bethel Road, Worcester. All are welcome. Plains Mennonite Church: Parents and caregivers of a child with autism or Asperger’s syndrome are invited to join a monthly support group that meets at 7 p.m. the second Friday of the month at the church, 50 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield. Give and receive emotional and practical support, as exchange information and stories to be more effectively equipped with skills and insights to parent children on the autism spectrum. To RSVP or for more information, go to http://plainsmennonitechurch.org/eventscalendar/everyone or call (215) 362-7640. Congregation Beth Or: If you or someone you know is struggling with a challenging life moment or transition, support is available. Cantor David Green facilitates counseling and support groups for a variety of issues, including bereavement (a support group
meets the last Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m.), divorce, adult care giving, mental health and addition. Contact dgreen@bethor.org or (215) 646-5806, ext. 218. St. Jude Catholic Church: A support group for divorced Catholics meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Saint Jude Catholic Education Center Library in Chalfont. The session includes a brief DVD presentation, offered by counselors, author Rose Sweet, and others who have suffered through divorce. Following the presentation, the group is guided through a series of discussion questions. The fee is $30 and includes workbook, handouts and refreshments. Pre-registration and pre-payment are necessary. Use the form on www. stjudechalfont.org. Contact Angela with questions at (215) 822-9225, ext. 234 or faith@stjudechalfont.org. 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
Montco Bible Fellowship: A study from the Book of James starts at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at the church, 160 E. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 855-0899 or visit www.montcobf.org. Congregation Beth Or: Torah study is held at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, after the 9 a.m. Shabbat Worship, at 239 Welsh Road, Upper Dublin. Trinity Lutheran Church: A Bible study exploring the Acts of the Apostles is held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in Room 125⁄127. Bring your favorite Bible translation. The church is at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale. Central Schwenkfelder Church: Spend Thursday nights reading and studying the Old Testament with a Bethel Bible Program (now in its 44th year). The program meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 2018 in the church’s Bethel Room, 2111 S. Valley Forge Road, Worcester. Dates will be decided by the class members and meetings will not be held on the fourth Thursday of the month. Each lesson has a picture with concepts noted, with several pages of reading, as well as assignments of scripture. For those who have previously taken the course, it has changed — with new pictures and detailed study guides. Register with the church office, or call Allen at (610)
584-5379 or e-mail tennislob31@comcast.net. Also, you are invited to take part in a Focus on the Family “The Truth Project” discussion group which will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for four weeks in the Bible Study room on the second floor. Among the topics: What is truth?, Who is man?, What is true?, Says who?, Who is God?, Whose story?, etc., covering philosophy, theology, anthropology and more. Each video is almost an hour long, with outlines to guide discussions. No materials are necessary. Pastor David and Al Koehler will lead the discussions. Sign up by calling the church office at (610) 584-4480. 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.
Play time
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: Games Day for adults 50+ is held 1 to 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month in the Parish Library, Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield. Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church: Weekly Wednesday Bingo is held at 1564 Allentown Road, Towamencin. Doors open at 5 p.m., with food available for purchase, and the games begin at 6:30. 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 ninth annual food drive for Manna on Main Street continues through November. Donate canned and boxed goods and gravy in the baskets outside of the sanctuary. The church is at 211 S. Main St., North Wales. Christ Covenant Church: During November, Christ Covenant Church, 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, will be supporting Lamb Foundation’s Cornucopia Cupboard with donations of non-perishable food. Items especially needed in restocking their food pantry are: canned fruit and vegetables, canned beans, peanut butter, jelly, 100-percent fruit juice, pasta and pasta sauce, rice, canned tuna and salmon, disposable razors, deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, bleach, laundry detergent, fabric softeners, paper towels and toilet paper. 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 noon. Call (215) 2568101 or visit www.christcovenant.org.