Religion News & Notes Picnic and summer events St. Joseph’s Parish of Downingtown: The 10th Annual St. Joseph Community Festival is set for June 20-24 at 332 Manor Ave., Downingtown. Festival hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 6 to 11

Little Falcons programs

West Fallowfield Christian School: Two-, three- and five-day programs for three and four year olds are offered. The classes meet from 9 to 11:45 a.m. The hands-on curriculum incorporates reading readiness, math skills, language arts, pre-handwriting, science, art, music, drama, physical education, devotions, Bible, Spanish and library. Students learn through center time, discovery play, and hands-on activities, as well as fine and gross motor skill development. Small class sizes allow for individual attention. The preschool also offers a Mom’s Day Out program monthly on the third Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. It features a different theme each month. The goal of the program is to provide structured theme-based activities for the children in a caring and nurturing environment. It includes learning centers, story time, circle time, craft and outdoor play. The cost for the program is $15 per session. A snack is provided. Space is limited. The registration for Mom’s Day Out can be found on the school’s website. For comparable tuition rates and more information, call the school at 610593-5011 or visit the school’s Facebook and website at www.wfcs.org. The school is located at 795 Fallowfield Road in Atglen.

The First Baptist Church of Passtown: The church, at 117 Barber Avenue, Coatesville, will host the following events: Saturday, June 24, at 1 p.m. is

the110th Church Anniversary Community Picnic with Dr. David A. Heard Pastor; Sunday, June 25, the 110th Church Anniversary Services will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Crystal Johnson-Goree of Pinn Memorial Baptist Church, Philadelphia, 3 p.m. with Rev. Dr. James J. Christmas, Sr., Pastor, True Vine Baptist Church, Philadelphia accompanied by his choir and congregation; On Saturday, July 8, at 4 p.m. is the Annual Amateur Cookoff - Sample & Judge for the Best, additional food available (included in price of ticket), Entry fee $15 for cooks and for guests, contact Deacon Ricky Campbell at 610-750-2270 or Rev. Lee Tee at 610405-3424; on Saturday, July 15, at 6 p.m. is Praise Night with The Purnell Family of Maryland; Tuesday, July 18 to Saturday, July 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. is Oscar’s Amusement Carnival at Gateway Park, corner of East Lincoln Highway and First Avenue, Coatesville; For information on all events, call 610384-9888.

Community festival Summer schedule change

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ:: The church, at 101 Worthington Road, Exton, welcomes the community to services on its summer schedule. Beginning Sunday, June 4, one worship service will be held at 10 a.m. During services, a children’s program will also be offered, and a time of fellowship and refreshments follows each service. A picnic will follow the service on June 4. The summer service is a blend of traditional and modern worship styles, with a variety of music genres. For more information, visit https://saintpaulsucc.