Congregations schedule services, special events

St. Paul’s UCC

POTTSTOWN — St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., invites you to join us for in-person worship on Sunday, March 27, at 9 a.m. Donations for One Great Hour Of Sharing will be collected. Our service is also broadcast live at 9 a.m. from our Facebook page at: https://www. facebook.com/stpaulsuccpottstown. We have resumed our social hour in Fellowship Hall following worship. Join us every Sunday during Lent at 8:30 a.m. to walk and pray in the Labyrinth, located on the Franklin Street side of the Sanctuary by the ramp door.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent at our 9 a.m. Worship Service. Visitors are always welcome. Worship with us online via Facebook on Sunday at 9 a.m. or on any day and time during the week on Facebook, YouTube, and our Website: https://www.stpeterslutheranpottstown.com. Wednesdays in Lent Online service 1:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian

POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Sunday, March 27, for Sunday School at 9:15 am and worship at 10:30 am. Sr. Seekers Lunches in Lent after worship (11:45-1 pm). Lenten Circle “Feast of Beggars” with Sarah Pinard at 4 pm.

Congregation Hesed shel Emet

POTTSTOWN — Congregation Hesed shel Emet, 575 N. Keim St., welcomes guests for Shabbat and festival services. Upcoming Shabbat services, 10 am on March 26 and April 2, will be held both in-person and virtual. Our Passover Sedar will be Friday evening, April 15. To RSVP for the Sedar and to obtain the Zoom link for Shabbat services, email the office at hesedshelemet575@gmail.com or call 610-326-1717. Visit our website at www.hesedshelemet.com for more information. Congregation Hesed shel Emet is co-located with the Bethel Community Church of Pottstown.

Brownback’s UCC

SPRING CITY — Join us this Sunday for our worship service at 10 am led by Rev. Ann Few. Remain after the worship service for a time of light snacks and fellowship in our Fellowship Hall. A clean-up day will take place at the parsonage on Saturday, March 26 from 8 am to 12 pm to help get the lawn, bushes, and flower beds ready for Spring. Join us at 640 Ridge Road, or you can watch the service from home at: https:// www.facebook.com/BrownbacksChurch/live/

First Baptist

POTTSTOWN — Worship at First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) is live on Zoom this Sunday, March 27, at 10:30 am for the fourth Sunday in Lent. This week we welcome guest pastor Rev. Robert Walk II. You can find the link on our website at www.FBCPottstown.org. On Sunday, March 27, at 9:15 am, our Podcast Study group will meet to discuss “Understanding Easter — Part Four.” This group meets Sundays during Lent at 9:15 am on Zoom. Join us to talk about the Lenten season in a new way! Find the links on the Lent 2022 page of our website. Our March Mission Offering is for America for Christ which seeks to raise $1,000,000 to support American Baptist mission and ministry across the United States and Puerto Rico. You may donate via the website or by sending a check marked AFC to the church office. Those wanting to support humanitarian aid to Ukraine may give to One Great Hour Of Sharing, through which American Baptist initially sent $15,000. Since then another $52,000 has been raised! You may give online on our website or by sending a check to the church office marked Ukraine.

Zion’s UCC

POTTSTOWN — March 27 is the Fourth Sunday in Lent and Zion’s United Church of Christ welcomes all to in-person worship at 10:15 am. Rev. Austin Chinault, Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets, will have a message titled “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” We will also be observing “One Great Hour of Sharing” this week with our special offerings. Sunday School for youth and adults will meet at 9 am in the Chapel Building. For those who wish to worship virtually, you are welcome to join us Live or later on Zion’s Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/zionsucc.

Trinity UCC

POTTSTOWN — Sunday Worship Service at Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will take place inperson and will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from the Sanctuary at 9:30 AM on Sunday, March 27. Trinity will offer a free takeaway meal on Tuesday, March 29 between 4:30 and 5:30 PM. Access is available in the parking lot at the rear of the church. See our ad below for office hours and contact information.

Cedarville UMC

NORTH COVENTRY — Join us for Sunday services held at 1092 Laurelwood Road at 8 AM & 11 AM (Traditional), 9:30 AM (Contemporary). Visit www.cedarvilleumc.org for resources and livestreamed worship (also on FB) or recorded services after Sunday. Youth Group will meet today at 10:45 for Sunday School and from 6:30-8:00 for Video Game Night in Shephelah. Contact John@cedarvilleumc.org for details. Save the date — All Kids are invited to join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 9, at 11 a.m. — Bring your baskets ready to fill! Mission First, an outreach of Cedarville UMC, 414 E. High St., has an opportunity for a Lenten alternative to sacrificing treats. Instead, share a weekly treat with our clients; specifically, via a $5.00 or $10.00 gift card for Wawa or McDonald’s (placed in gift card boxes in the Narthex of FLC lobby). Additionally, special current needs: chunky soups, canned fruits, canned veggies. Donations can be dropped off at Mission First during their operating hours M, Tu, Wed, Fri 9-12 or at the church on Sunday mornings. Contact Clare at Clare@missionfirstpottstown.org or 610326-0560 for additional information.

St. John’s UCC

POTTSTOWN — St. John’s UCC, 11 S. Price St., welcomes all to join in worship at 10:15 am. The Fourth Sunday in Lent will be celebrated. If unable to join us in person, the service will be posted on YouTube later in the day. Our Little Pantry is stocked weekly with water, food and personal care items for community members in need. Food items are also being collected for Operation 143 which provides food for schoolage children in the Pottstown and surrounding districts. Thank you to all who help us in these important Mission Projects.

Bethel Community

POTTSTOWN — On Sunday at 11 AM, you are invited to worship with Bethel Community Church of Pottstown for the “Fourth Sunday in Lent.” The morning message will be delivered by the ministerial staff on the Lenten themes of “Faithfulness, Compassion, Mercy and Forgiveness.” In-person worship is permissible and masks are optional with social distancing for those fully vaccinated. In addition, the service is Live on Facebook @https:// www.facebook.com/BCCP575 or dial-in by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. BCCP Food Pantry is open Monday from 5:00 PM — 6:30 PM. The Pottstown Vaccine Clinic is open Tuesday from 12 PM to 6 PM and Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Walk-ins are welcomed. Clinic sponsored by Pottstown Ministerium of Faith Communities. On Thursday at 12 PM, it’s InPerson (Lower Sanctuary) & Virtual Community Bible Study by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. For more information, call 610326-1700.

Coventryville UMC

SOUTH COVENTRY — Coventryville United Methodist Church — Our Thrift Shop will be open from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Saturday. On Sunday, join us for worship at 9:30 AM (contemporary) or 11:00 AM (traditional). Visit in person or view the live stream from home on the Coventryville UMC YouTube Channel. In Grace Hall on Wednesday at 10:00 AM, there will be Bible Study. Learn about “Fathers & Daughters” in the Biblical tradition. Starting at 8:00 AM on Thursday, Moms in Prayer will meet in the Chrisman House to pray for children, schools, and all that comprises the learning environment. If you have questions about any of these activities, contact the main office at 610-469-9350 or email church@coventryvilleumc.com.

St. John’s ELC

BOYERTOWN — St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is open for in-person worship Sundays at 9:30 am. Livestreamed worship continues on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 am. Midweek Lent Worship every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Holy Week worship schedule: Palm Sunday, April 10 at 9:30 am, Maundy Thursday, April 14, at 7:00 pm, Good Friday, April 15 at 7:00 pm, Easter Day, Sunday, April 17 at 9:30 am. Free drive-through, take-out meal every Saturday evening from 4:305:30 pm. No registration necessary. For updates and further details, check our website at stjohnsboyertown.org or call the office at 610.369.1024.

St. Luke Lutheran

GILBERTSVILLE — Join us Sunday at our 9:30 a.m. worship. We welcome our interim pastor, Pastor Susan Folks, as she leads us in worship as we observe the fourth Sunday in Lent. Communion will be celebrated. The lector for the day is Pat Hallman. Midweek Lenten services will be held Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m, preceded by soup suppers at 6:00 p.m. in Memorial Hall. We continue to take precautions. You can listen to services on 91.3FM, or watch as we livestream at stlukegilbertsville.org. Community Clothing Rack will not be open on March 30. It will be open on April 6 for donations.

St. Gabriel Catholic

STOWE — Join St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 127 E. Howard St., for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Father Wilson and Deacon Ray celebrate Mass on Saturday at 4 pm and Sunday morning at 9 am (the Rosary will be recited prior to Mass). Confessions are heard on Saturday from 3 to 3:45 pm. We

are now live streaming at https:// stgabrielstowepa.org/livestream/ Daily Mass schedule is Monday to Thursday at 9 am. The Rosary will be recited prior to Mass at 8:30 am. There is no daily Mass on Friday. Eucharistic Adoration will follow Mass on Wednesdays until 5 pm with Benediction at 5 pm. Stations of the Cross — Wednesdays at 1 pm and Fridays at 7 pm during Lent. Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. Join us for Confirmation with Bishop Deliman on Tuesday, March 29, at 5 PM. We congratulate our Confirmandi — Logan, Daniel, Owen, Natalie, Grace, Maddie, Rylee and Victoria who will receive the Holy Spirit this day! For more information. visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sgsmstowe or our website https://stgabrielstowepa.org

Emmanuel Lutheran

POTTSTOWN — You are invited to join Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., this Sunday as we continue on our Lenten Journey with the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Worship is held in our Sanctuary at 10:45 AM and features a blend of traditional and contemporary aspects. Zenas Savage will be leading our worship. Midweek Lenten Services will be offered each Wednesday through April 6 at 7 PM in the Chapel. Join us as we use Holden Evening Prayer to guide us through our journey to the Cross. For those choosing to worship from home, services are broadcast live on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/emmanuel.pottstown. They are also be posted on our website http://www.emmanuelpottstown. com/ and on our YouTube channel

at https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCBQzq980Tf11SCyPX2G21mg. Emmanuel’s Closet is open Monday and Wednesday from 1-3 pm, every other Tuesday and Saturday from 4-6 pm and Friday from 11 am to 1 pm; free Community Meals are served in the Genesis Room on Monday at 5 pm, Tuesday at 6 pm, Friday at 11:45 am, and Saturday at 5 pm. The Sunday meal is currently on hiatus. Emmanuel is holding an ongoing collection of food for Operation 143 to fill the gap of weekend food insecurity of children in our local school districts. Donations of easy to open, nonperishable, food items are needed to help with this invaluable service! Emmanuel’s Closet, a ministry that supplies clothing to those in need, is now accepting donations of Spring and Summer clothing for men, women and children, new and packaged underwear and socks, gently used denim jeans (no dress pants), sneakers and travelsized toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap). Items may be dropped off during the hours noted above. Two other local congregations share the word of Christ from our location on Sunday mornings! Agape Life Ministry, under the leadership of Pastor Randy Shanley, meets in the Chapel at 9:30 AM. For more information, call 610-323-4509. Restoration Life Center under the leadership of Pastor Joyce Wilkerson meets in the Chapel at 12:00 noon. For more information, call 484300-5508.

Grace Lutheran

POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., will celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Lent on March 27 in our Sanctuary beginning at 9:15 AM. Deacon Kathleen Afflerbach will lead the service. The service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GLCPottstown, and a recorded version of the service will be posted as soon as available on our website https://gracechurchpottstown.org, YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKgJA-RV1AwzJW5LhKr67uA and Facebook page. The Social Ministry Committee is collecting items for the Pottstown Cluster for Lent. Items will be collected through Easter Sunday, April 17. Donations can be placed in the carts in the Parish Hall. Items most needed are: Gently Used (freshly laundered) or New Sheets (Twin and Queen Sizes), Bath Towels, Disinfectant Wipes, Dish Soap, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Toilet Brushes, Bleach Surface Cleaner, Lysol Spray, Sponges, Cleaning Cloths, Paper Towels, Toilet Plungers, Dust Pan and Brush Sets, Rubber Cleaning Gloves, Mops/Brooms, and Laundry Detergent. a collection for Lutheran Disaster Response will be received on Sunday, March 27, and April 3. All money collected will be sent directly to LDR designated to the crisis in Ukraine.

Bethel UMC

SPRING CITY — Worship at Bethel United Methodist Church will be held on Sunday in the Sanctuary at 8:30 am and 10:30 am. Upcoming event at Bethel United Methodist Church 952 Bethel Church Road Spring City, PA 19475: Lasagna Dinner and a Show Featuring “Threefold Blessing” — Saturday, April 23. Outdoor Show — 3:30 PM (bring your blanket or lawn chair — In the Sanctuary if there’s inclement weather) Takeout Dinner — 4:30-6 PM Includes Salad, Lasagna, Bread, and Italian Water Ice; Gluten Free and Vegetable Available Upon Request. Adults — $12, Children under 10 — $5, Children under 5 — Free. For reservations/tickets contact: BCP at Bethelcp@verizon.net 610-412-7464, Barb Hanlon at newidea@msn.com or Terry Miller at pollentec@comcast.net 610506-8455. Event supports scholarships for Bethel Christian Preschool. Boy Scout Troop 4 Annual Yard Sale Fundraiser will be held Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23, from 8 am to 2 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church 952 Bethel Church Road Spring City, PA 19475. Seeking donations of books, toys, household items, sports equipment, bikes, baby clothes, kids clothes, jackets, hats, power tools, jewelry, shoes, dishes, electronics, flower pots, games, puzzles, lawn equipment. Pickup provided. Text to (484) 354-3924. Sorry, we will not accept mattresses, TVs, monitors, computers/laptops, large furniture items, broken items. You can also support Troop 4 by coming to the Yard Sale.

Christ Lutheran

BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship on this Fourth Sunday in Lent on Sunday, March 27, with a worship service at 9 a.m. Rev. Matthew Finney will lead the congregation in the worship service and present the sermon. Prior to the worship service, Coffee & Conversation will be held at 8:30 in the Welcome Center and then again after worship at 10:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School will be held in the parlor following the worship service. The Confirmation class will meet in social hall for class at 10:15 a.m. The mid-week Lent service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30. The Senior Choir will rehearse following the midweek Lent service at 7:30 p.m. The Handbell Choir will rehearse on Thursday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Matt will have office hours on Friday, April 1 from 10 AM — 1 PM. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.

Holy Trinity Orthodox

POTTSTOWN — The Annual Spring Bazaar at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper St. (cross street Mervine), is back in person on Saturday, April 9, from 8:30 am-11:30 am. Menu: Potato pierogi; Halupki (stuffed cabbage); Halushki; Pascha (Easter) Bread; Nutrolls and Other Assorted Rolls; Homemade Baked Goods & Homemade Soups; First come first served. Limited Quantities. On-site parking. Look for the church with the gold domes. www.holytrinitypottstown.org

Calvary UCC

BARTO — Calvary UCC (1231 Route 100, Barto) & Pennsburg UCC (775 Main St., Pennsburg) hold joint services. Sunday, March 27, is the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Services will be held at Calvary UCC at 9:30 am. Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 32; Gospel Lesson: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32; Message: “Lost, but not Forgotten.” Wednesday, March 30, Community Lent Service, will be held at Pennsburg UCC, at 7 p.m. Pastor Dave Brumbaugh will deliver a message on “Forgiveness.” Flea Market, Bake Sale and Basket Raffle, Saturday, April 30, 8—11 AM, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. Outdoor vendor space is available. Visit: https:// www.calvaryuccbarto.com/ to register.

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