Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Religion news & notes
Tuesday Time Apart worship
Hopewell United Method
ist Church: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Bower Chapel, 852 Hopewell Road, Downingtown, will hold Tuesday Time Apart worship. Each week during Lent, there will be a special service of candlelight, prayer, music and scripture. The theme of the series is “Ponderings of the Heart: A Mother’s Reflection.” Focusing on scenes in the New Testament where, Mary, the mother of Jesus is present and worshippers are invited to ponder the model of a faithful disciple which she gives. For more information, check www.hopewellumc.org.
Oxford United Method
ist Church: From 7to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, enjoy a buffet breakfast at the church at 18Addison St., Oxford. Cost is $6for adults, and $3for children 3to 10. Menu includes pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sides and more. All proceeds benefit the church’s general fund. Call 610-932-9698or email oumcsecretary@gmail.com. Tickets are available at the door. On Saturday, March 19, from 1to 4p.m., the church will host a Chocolate Festival. Cost is $5. Phone the church for more information on how to enter. All proceeds benefit the church’s mission projects.
Mid-Winter Afternoon Tea
Romansville United
Methodist Church: Enjoy afternoon tea Saturday, Feb. 27, from 2to 4p.m. at the church, 1859 W. Strasburg Road, Romansville. The United Methodist Women of the Romansville Church will set the tea tables with their personal china and tea sets for this event. The menu includes freshly brewed tea, a variety of homemade finger sandwiches, homemade scones with Devonshire cream, lemon curd and fancy desserts. Gifts and door prizes will be part of the festivities. Tickets are $15per adult and $10for young women 12and under. Proceeds from the event will support the cost of shipping 100shoe boxes for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child project. The congrega--
tion is busy the entire year either knitting or sewing items such as hats, gloves or small bags along with shopping for gifts to donate such as flashlights, grooming items, jump ropes, balls, puzzles, tools and much more. Once all items are gathered, the congregation (including the children) help pack the boxes. These boxes are sent all over the world with Christian teams who share the Gospel message with the recipients in their own language. Reservations must be made in advance, walk-ins on the day of the tea are not permitted. For tickets, reservations or further information, call Debbie at 610-486-6079or Kathy at 610-486-6741. In case of inclement weather, the rain date will be Sunday, Feb. 28or check our web site at www.romansvillechurch.org for rescheduling or cancellation information.
St. James events
St. James’ Episcopal
Church: Sunday, Feb. 21will include a schedule change. 7:45a.m. Rite I (quiet and contemplative); 9a.m. Contemporary Service (familyfriendly with full band leading praise/worship music); 10a.m. Sunday School and Annual Meeting; and 11:30 Rite II, traditional (more formal, with organ and choir). Wednesday, Feb. 24there will be a Downingtown-area Lent service at noon, followed by a lunch. The church is located at 409E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. For more information, visit www.stjameschurch. ws or call 610-269-1774.
Calvary Lutheran Church events
Calvary Lutheran Church: At 11:45a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, there will be CPR and AED classes. At 7p.m. Mon-
days, Feb. 22, April 26and June 20, there will be an Interfaith Book Discussion on “Not in God’s Name” by Jonathan Sacks. The church is Rosedale Avenue and South New Street, West Chester. For more information, contact the church office at 610-696-2475or visit www.clcwc.org.
Church of the Holy Trinity events
Church of the Holy Trinity: The following is a look at upcoming happenings: Church School - Church School at 9:30a.m. Sundays. Cafe Presents - 50minutes You Won’t Want to Miss at 9:30each Sunday morning in the St. Andrew’s Room. A lively discussion and spiritual exploration for adults. Healing and Eucharist Service - every Wednesday at 9a.m. in the Chapel of the Ascension. Men’s Breakfast - provides fellowship, Bible Study, Christian book reviews and outreach opportunities. Feb. 207:30- 9:30a.m. in the Parish Hall. Music - Handbell rehearsal Thursday 6:15in the Sanctuary. Chancel Choir rehearsal at 7:30on Thursday in the choir room. New members are encouraged and welcomed. Catacomb Closet - open every Friday 10a.m. to 3p.m. Donations may be dropped off in the Parish Hall during regular office hours Tuesday - Thursday 9a.m. - 5p.m. Trinity Stitchers (knitting) and Sarah’s Circle (quilting) meet every Monday in the Parish Hall between 10:30a.m. and 2p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch. All are welcome. The church is at 212S. High St. West Chester. For more information, check www. holytrinitywc.com or call 610-696-4640.