Worship news & notes

Talking interfaith

Bethlehem Baptist Church: According to an email from Congregation Beth Or, Rev. Charles Quann has invited members of Beth Or to attend the 9:30 a.m. worship service Nov. 4 at the church in Spring House to be “lifted up in prayer and love” in the aftermath of the Oct. 27 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.

For interfaith families

Congregation Beth Or: “The Pros, Cons & Dilemmas of Raising Children in an Interfaith Family” is for young interfaith families looking to connect with established Beth Or interfaith families. Learn about their experiences successfully raising their children, from babies into adulthood, as an interfaith family from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5. For additional information, contact Julie at jspahn815@gmail.com or Kim at kmarks@udsd.org.

All Saints Day

St. John’s United Church of Christ: On Nov. 4, All Saints Sunday, St. John’s will remember members and friends who have died in the past year by reading their names, and sounding a chime in their honor, at the 10:15 a.m. service. The church is at 500 W. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 855-5489 or visit www.st-johns-ucc.org.

Open house

Lansdale Catholic High School: An open house is scheduled for Nov. 8 at the school at 700 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale. Light refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Resource Center and tours continue until 8:30.

Craft fair

Lansdale United Methodist Church: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 a Craft Fair is held at the church at 300 N. Broad St., Lansdale. Enjoy crafts, light refreshments and a bake sale. Call (215) 855-8364 or see www. lansdaleumc.org.

Music notes

Plains Mennonite Church: All are invited to “Songs and Stories of Peace, Hope and Justice,” led by Tony Brown at the 10:15 a.m. worship service Nov. 4 at Plains, 50 W. Orvilla Road, Hatfield. This program will be performed with pianist Dorothy Heebner. Brown will join the Salford Choir to perform spirituals and other songs at 7 p.m. Sunday night at Salford Mennonite Church, which is on Groff’s Mill Road, Lower Salford. St. Peter’s Covenant Church: A Harvest Hymn Sing is held at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the church at Hilltown Pike and Church Road, Hilltown. Refreshments will be served following the hymn sing. Call (215) 822-9375.

St. John’s United Church of Christ: The Children’s Choir at St. John’s will perform “Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice” by Sue Ellen Page at the 10:15 a.m. service on Nov. 4. In addition, the Chancel Choir will sing “Walk with Me” by Patrick Liebergen. The church is at 500 W. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 855-5489 or visit www.st-johns-ucc.org.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The church at 211 S. Main St., North Wales, will celebrate Holy Communion at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Nov. 4. The St. Peter’s Belles will provide special music at the early service. Also, First Holy Communion for fourth-grade students will be celebrated during the second service with a liturgical dance.

Tiferet Bet Israel: Come hear the sounds of composer and guitarist Cantor Leon Sher, and percussionist Gaston Bernstein with Cantor Shammash, for an evening exploring kavannah through melody. Shabbat Nafshi begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 9. TBI is at 1920 Skippack Pike, Whitpain. Visit www.tbibluebell.org.

Play time

Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church: Bingo will be held every Wednesday. Doors open at 5 p.m., with food available for purchase, and the games begin at 6:30. Admission is $10 for boards and $15 for paper. The church is at 1564 Allentown Road, Towamencin. For more information leave a message at (215) 362-9599.

Study

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: Bible study is held at 11 a.m. Thursday mornings in November. The topic is salvation. The church is at 211 S. Main St., North Wales. Call (215) 6994604.

Church of the Holy Spirit: A chronological study of the New Testament is held 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 13. Contact Marge at revexmarge@gmail.com if interested. Montco Bible Fellowship: “How to Understand the Bible” is the topic of Wednesday night Bible study, held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church at 160 E. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 855-0899 or visit www.montcobf.org. Trinity Lutheran Church: Dwelling in the Word meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in Room 125-127 at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, to discuss Acts 17. Bring your favorite Bible. Congregation Beth Or: Torah study takes place at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, between Shabbat services, at 239 Welsh Road, Upper Dublin.

For kids

Trinity Lutheran Church: Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS) is open to mothers of infants through kindergarten 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 in the church parlor at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale. Topics of discussion are facilitated by speakers and include relationships, motherhood, health and wellness, and families and faith. A light breakfast and childcare are provided. For more information contact Wendy at wteschner@gmail.com.

Zion Mennonite Church: My Toddler and Me is an opportunity for parents and other caregivers of 2- and 3-year-olds to get out and to meet others. Enjoy stories and crafts 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 149 Cherry Lane, Souderton. For more information call the church at (215) 7233592 or visit www.zionmennonite.org.

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: A Mom and Tot group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays in the Parish Hall, Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield.

Shopping time

Souderton Mennonite Homes: A Holiday Bazaar takes places 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 9 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at 207 W. Summit St., Franconia Township. Highlights include crafters, vendors, baked goods, holiday specials in The Corner Store, and oyster stew in the Apple Orchard Café. This event is open to the public. For more information contact Alta at (215) 723-9881. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The church’s thrift shop at 211 S. Main St., North Wales, is open Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Browse a new fall boutique line, attic treasures, books, music, housewares, jewelry, linens, vintage items, and clothing for women and children. Surprise half-price sales are offered each week. Call (215) 699-4604.

Help others

Congregation Beth Or: An American Red Cross blood drive is held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at the synagogue at 239 Welsh Road, Upper Dublin. Register for a time slot at www.bethor.org. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: St. Peter’s annual Food Drive for Manna on Main Street is taking place through Nov. 25. Donations of non-perishable food and gravy may be brought to church at 211 S. Main St., North Wales, and placed in the bins near the doors, or in the specially marked containers throughout the building. Call (215) 699-4604.

Christ Covenant Church: During November the church at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, will be supporting Lamb Foundation’s Cornucopia Cupboard with donations of the following items: 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, toilet paper and other supplies. Contributions may be dropped off at the church office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 9 to noon. Call (215) 256-8101 or visit christcovenant.org.

Let’s eat

Trinity Lutheran Church: Join in TLC Dinner Together, a community meal offered every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost is a donation of $3 per person. The church is at 1000 W Main St., Lansdale.

Christ Covenant Church: The church at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, offers a free Community Hot Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. the last Saturday of every month. For more information call (215) 256-8101 or visit christcovenant.org.

Gather together

Tiferet Bet Israel: A caregiver support group, led by Rabbi Woodward, meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the synagogue at 1920 Skippack Pike, Whitpain. Visit www. tbibluebell.org.

Zion Mennonite Church: A Grief Share support group meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays at 149 Cherry Lane, Souderton. Call (215) 723-3592 for more information.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: People Undergoing Pain meets every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at the church, 211 S. Main St., North Wales.

Souderton Mennonite Church: A support group for dementia caregivers is held at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month in the Connections Cafe, across from the Fellowship Hall at 105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton.

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. Franconia Mennonite Church: Celebrate Recovery meets 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the church on Route 113, Franconia. All are welcome.

Tai chi and yoga

Church of the Holy Spirit: Tai chi sessions for beginners are held at 10 a.m. Saturdays at the church, Barndt Road and Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford. Intermediate level sessions are held at 8 a.m. Saturdays. Yoga sessions start at 7 p.m. Mondays.

Upward football

Dock Mennonite Academy: Students in ninth- and 10th-grade can play flag football from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 4. Find a link to registration information at www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4fa8a822a1ff2grades.

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