Worship news & notes

Stop by

Bethany Bible Fellowship Church: In honor of International Community Day Aug. 24, the church at 75 W. Broad St., Hatfield, invites the public to enjoy free activities, games and food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (215) 855-2449 or visit www.bethanybfc.org.

All creatures great and small

First Baptist Church Lansdale: The Humane Society of the United States seeks to engage people and institutions of faith with animal protection issues on the premise that religious values call upon us all to act in a kind and merciful way towards all creatures. Erica Geppi of the Faith Outreach Division of the HSUS will speak more about this topic at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at First Baptist, 700 N. Broad St., Lansdale. There will be vegan and vegetarian fare to sample.

Experience Kirtan

Bharatiya Temple: Kirtan is a religious story told in prose and poetry, accompanied by music. A Kirtan program sponsored by Philadelphia Marathi Mandal is offered at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at 1612 County Line Road, Montgomery Township. Call Gautami at (267) 481-1965 or Mukund at (215) 896-5535.

Vacation Bible School

Central Schwenkfelder Church: A “Roar: Life is Wild and God is Good” Vacation Bible School for children ages 3 to fifth-grade is going to be held 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 18-22 at the Central Community Center in Worcester Township. There will be music, snacks, science experiments, mission projects and Bible lessons. Registration forms are at www.centralschwenkfelder.com.

Bells to toll

North Wales: In honor of North Wales Incorporation Day Aug. 20, the bells of each of the borough’s churches will ring at 6:32 p.m.

Need school supplies?

Tabor United Methodist Church: With another school year about to begin, bring your children to the church at 2209 Hendricks Station Road, Woxall, Upper Salford, from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 17, and let them pick out their backpack and school supplies. Everything is free. Call the church office for any questions at (215) 234-4852. If you can’t make the giveaway on the 17th, call the church to arrange another pickup time between August 27 and 29.

Service notes

Church of the Holy Spirit: The church at 2871 Barndt Road and Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford, will hold a Celtic Healing Service Aug. 22. A picnic meal starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by a healing service in the Celtic tradition. The service combines meditative silence, prayer and faithful commitment to care for the earth. In addition, hands-onhealing (Reiki) is 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 through 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

Church of the Holy Spirit: At 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 will be a concert by the Suite Brass Quintet, coordinated by Robert Bugge, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 2871 Barndt Road, Upper Salford. A freewill offering will be received and a dessert reception follows. For more information call (215) 234-8020 or visit www. churchoftheholyspirit.us. St. John’s United Church of Christ: Trumpeter Ted Kasander will perform special music at St. John’s during the 10:15 a.m. service on Aug. 18. 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.

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

Bharatiya Temple: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at 1612 County Line Road, Montgomery Township. Appointments are preferred. Go to www.redcrossblood.org and type in the sponsor code “bharatiya.”

Christ Covenant Church: During August Christ Covenant Church, 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, will be supporting Shepherd’s Shelf in Kulpsville with donations of non-perishable food/ items. Supplies especially needed in restocking the pantry are: men’s deodorant, chunky soups, canned fruit, applesauce, Chef Boyardee products, syrup, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, diapers, baby wipes, and dry and canned cat food. At this time they do not need corn or green beans. Contributions may be dropped off at the church office Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m. 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.

Yoga and meditation

Bharatiya Temple: Participate in Sushumna Kriya Yoga 3:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at 1612 County Line Road, Montgomery Township. Dinner will be served. Visit www.b-temple.org.