Worship news & notes

Vacation Bible School

Zwingli United Church of Christ: A Vacation Bible Camp for children age 3 through fifth-grade, with the theme “To Mars and Beyond,” will be held 9 a.m. to noon July 29-Aug. 2 at Zwingli, 350 Wile Ave., Souderton. Go to www. zwingli.org.

Souderton Brethren in Christ Church: “Shipwrecked! Rescued by Jesus” takes place 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1 at 494 Cherry Road, Souderton. There will be a free Family Dinner at 6 p.m. For more information email churchoffice@soudertonbic.org or call (215) 723-7452.

Camp

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The church at 211 S. Main St., North Wales, is offering an art camp from July 22-26 and from July 29-Aug. 2. More information and registration is available at www.stpetersnorthwales.org.

Bethany Bible Fellowship Church: A Push the Rock co-ed camp for ages 8-13 is held 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22-26 at 75 W. Broad St., Hatfield. Cost is $155 and scholarships are available. Check out https://pushtherock.org/bethany-bfc or call (215) 855-2449.

Take a hike

Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church: The Hiking Ministry invites you to a four-mile walk on July 27. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the church, 837 Sumneytown Pike, Upper Gwynedd. The group will drive to the Perkiomen Trail at the Spring Mount Hotel parking lot. There will be a brief devotion. Return to church is projected to be 11:15 a.m. If you have any questions, call the church office at (215) 699-9159 or visit www. gwyneddsquare.org.

Let’s eat

Lansdale Presbyterian Church: The church at 450 Oak Park Road, Hatfield Township, hosts a free meal at 1 p.m. July 28. All are welcome. Reservations are not necessary. For more information call (215) 3681119.

Guest speaker

Pebble Hill Church: The New Hope Metaphysical Society will offer a repeat of their June program with psychologist, psychic/healer and meditation teacher Dr. Jana Millman Mallis at 7:30 p.m. July 24 at Pebble Hill Church, 320 Edison-Furlong Road, Doylestown. The program for the evening is “The Power of Unconditional Giving: One Woman’s Spiritual Journey.” Mallis will share her talents with the audience by offering a group (Golden Heart) meditation and personalized psychic readings. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $20 at the door or $15 online at www.spiritsvision. com/NHMS/blog/monthlyprograms. For more email nhms@spiritsvision.com or call (215) 242-0185.

Enrollment open

Calvary Baptist School: Learn more about 20192020 school year enrollment for students kindergarten through 12th grade, and classes for pre-school children, at www.cbschools. org/welcome. Calvary Bapstist is at 1380 S. Valley Forge Road, Towamencin.

Service notes

Church of the Holy Spirit: The Episcopal church at 2871 Barndt Road and Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford, offers a Celtic Healing Service July 25. Enjoy a picnic meal at 6:30 p.m., followed by a healing service in the Celtic tradition. The service combines meditative silence and prayers with faithful commitment to care for the earth. In addition, private prayers and handson healing (Reiki) are available during the service. For more information visit www. churchoftheholyspirit.us. Trinity Lutheran Church: “Church on the Lawn,” a casual, intimate, dog- and kid-friendly form of worship, is held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in June, July and August on the front lawn facing Main Street at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale. Bring a chair or blanket.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: Jazz Vespers is held the first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. This non-traditional evening service featuring jazz music blended with prayers, a spiritual message and other elements of worship. Local musicians are encouraged to join in (arrive by 6:30). A free-will offering will be taken. The church is at 211 S. Main St., North Wales.

Music notes

St. Luke’s United Church of Christ: Violinist Kevin Sloan will provide special music throughout the Sunday 10 a.m. worship service July 21 at 125 N. Main St., North Wales. Sloan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music Arts degree at the University of Maryland, and will perform “Gabriel’s Oboe” by Ennio Morricone, “Humoreske” by Antonin Dvorak and “Liebesleid” by Fritz Kreisler. See www. uccnorthwales.org. Church of the Holy Spirit: A modern barbershop harmony concert with Break from Blue Collar starts at 7:30 p.m. July 26 at the church at Barndt Road and Sumenytown Pike, Upper Salford. Call (215) 234-8020 or visit www. churchoftheholyspirit.us. Bharatiya Temple: A Hindustani vocal concert by Pandit Ramesh Narayan is presented at 6 p.m. July 20 at 1612 County Line Road, Montgomery Township. Cost is $15.

St. John’s United Church of Christ: Cindy Reese, marimba, and Don Reese, guitar, will perform “Morning Has Broken” and “Be Thou My Vision” at the 10:15 a.m. service on July 21. The church is at 500 W. Main St., Lansdale. All are welcome. Call (215) 855-5489 or visit www.st-johns-ucc. org.

For singles

Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church: Singles that are 50 and older are invited to learn to play the card game Crazy Uno at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church at 165 W. Main St., Silverdale. For information call (215) 593-9995 or email carolonline1@verizon.net.

Study

Bharatiya Temple: Geeta study is offered at 7 p.m. July 25 at 1612 County Line Road, Montgomery Township. Find more details at www.b-temple.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) 3629599.

Help others

Christ Covenant Church: During July Christ Covenant Church, 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, will be supporting the Lamb Foundation’s Cornucopia Cupboard with donations of non-perishable food. Items especially needed in restocking their food pantry are: canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, 100 percent juice, pasta and pasta sauce, rice, beans, instant pudding, dry cereal, 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 through July 31 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 www.christ-covenant. org.

Gather together

Trinity Lutheran Church: Grief support for all losses meets at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Tuesdays, and on Sundays (by appointment) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale. For information or to register, contact Pastor Chris Glod at (267) 4985903.

Montco Bible Fellowship: Around the 4 Bases, which meets at 9 a.m. Sundays, explores belief and spiritual growth. Call (215) 855-899 for The starting dates. Three additional classes can follow Class 101. Also, a Virtuous group for teen girls meets at noon on the second Sunday of the month. A Courageous group for young men meets at 8 a.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month. The church is at 160 E. Main St., Lansdale. Go to www. montcobf.org.

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, 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.

Keeping it Halal

North Penn Mosque: “Essentials to Eating Halal” is presented at 8:30 p.m. July 20 at 600 Maple Ave.,

Lansdale. Dinner will be served and families are welcome.

Barn sale

Central Schwenkfelder Church: On July 27 check out a Mid-Summer Barn Sale 9 a.m. to noon at 2067 Steelman Road, Worcester. It will feature a bake sale, crafters, vendors and refreshments.

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