Church news

Calvary UCC (1231 Route 100, Barto) & Pennsburg UCC (775 Main St., Pennsburg)

Jan. 16: 9:30 a.m. worship service on Second Sunday after Epiphany at Calvary UCC. Message “The First Sign.” The consistory teams recommend the wearing of masks by everyone. If you have not received the vaccination for COVID-19 we strongly recommend wearing a mask.

Jan. 22: Calvary UCC will hold a 25Cent Clothing and More Sale, plus we will open the doors to the Lower Level Indoor Flea Market. Doors to the building open at 8 a.m. and close at 11 a.m.

Jan. 23: 9:30 a.m. worship service on Third Sunday after Epiphany at Pennsburg UCC. Message “Parts.”

Jan. 30: 9:30 a.m. worship service on Fourth Sunday after Epiphany at Calvary UCC. Message “What’s Love All About?”

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 and Neiffer Road, Obelisk Jan. 16: Pastor Christian McMullan will conduct 8 a.m. Holy Communion in the church and the 10:15 a.m. Praise service in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. We require all church service attendees to wear a mask and practice social distancing of at least 6 feet. We will sing the hymns with masks on. Please do not attend services if you feel sick. Weekly services are also offered online via the St. Luke’s Obelisk YouTube Channel. It is our hope and prayer that everyone stays safe and well during these difficult times.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown Sundays: open for inperson worship at 9:30 a.m. Livestreamed worship continues on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. — register on our website. Masks required at all indoor events and worship.

Free Drive-Thru Take-out Meal: every Saturday from 4:30to 5:30pm. No registration necessary. For updates and further details, check our website or call the office.

St. Luke Lutheran Church, 35 Wilson Ave., Gilbertsville

Jan. 16: Join us in the sanctuary for worship at 9:30a.m. as we celebrate the second Sunday of Christmas. On this day, the gospel message is John 2: 1-11. The wedding at Cana.We welcome Pastor Susan Sosnin as she leads worship that day. The lector for the day is Pat Hallman.

We continue to take precautions: all services will be livestreamed. Listen on 91.3FM or watch as we livestream at stlukegilbertsville.org.

Community Clothing Rack: open for shoppers on Jan. 19 and 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks and physical distancing are required. Enter through far door — sanitize hands. Four clients will enter with a 20 minute shopping time limit. Exit through hall door — again — sanitizing hands. Restrooms will not be available for client use.

Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road, Barto

Jan. 16: worship on this the Second Sunday after Epiphany with a worship service at 9 a.m. Pastor Matthew Finney will be leading the congregation in the worship service and preach the sermon. Our assistant for the 9a.m. service will be Denise Hoffman and our Greeter/Ushers are Shirley and Merle Deery. Altar Guild this morning will be Jamie Johns and Counting Team is “C”. Prior to the worship service, Coffee & Conversation will be held at 8:30 in the Welcome Center and then again following worship. The Confirmation class will meet in social hall for class at 10a.m. The Adult Bible Study Class will be held at 10 a.m. in the parlor.

Jan. 17: The church office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Jan. 18: Endowment Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Welcome Center.

Jan. 19: Handbell Choir will rehearse at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Senior Choir at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21: Pastor Matt will have office hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Good Shepherd UCC, 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown

Jan. 16: Pastor Matthew Hoover will deliver the message at 7:45and 10:20a.m. services; join us in person or online; all are welcome. Services and other resources can be found at www.gsuccboyertown.org. We invite everyone to connect with us on our website or like us on Facebook (facebook.com/GoodShepherdUCCBoyertown/). Check our website regularly for our latest safety protocols and church information as well as inspirational messages.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 S. Main St., Bechtelsville

Jan. 16: 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany 8a.m. Contemporary Worship Service, 9:15a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, 6p.m. Confirmation Class. Our services are livestreamed via Facebook.

Jan. 17 and 18: 6:30 p.m. Scouts.

Jan. 19: 6:30 p.m. TLC Stitchers.

Jan. 20: 6:30 p.m. Sr. Choir Practice.

In the event of inclement winter weather: news of cancellations or postponements of church activities will be posted on Channel 69, WFMZ.com or www.trinitybech.com.

WAWA Hoagie Coupons:

Available 1st Sunday of the month at the Scrip Table or see Dan Ritter or Kathy Kuser. Coupons are also available in the church office Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $4. This project benefits the Social Ministry.

Scout Troop 511 Hoagies: sales will be the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Place orders on the 2nd Tuesday. The price has increased to $5.50 each. There is ham, turkey, Italian or cheese with lettuce, onion, tomato, sides hot peppers or sweet peppers, Italian or mayo packets. To volunteer and to order as a new person, see Kitty Isett. Pick up will be at the old store every month.

PJ Project: donate gently used or new pajamas or sweatpants for children and adults, all sizes male and female. Place donation to the box in the Narthex. Any questions, see Kathy Kuser.

In Ian’s Boots: donate used sporting equipment to go to needy children and youth development programs both here and around the world.

Puzzles: borrow an assortment of puzzles in the cabinet labeled “Puzzles” in the Parish Hall.