Pottstown-area churches schedule worship, fundraisers
Bethel Community
POTTSTOWN — On Sunday at 11 AM, you are invited to worship with Bethel Community Church of Pottstown when we Celebrate our 7th Year Church Anniversary. The guest preacher will be The Right Reverend Jeffrey N. Leath, 128th Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Special music will be rendered by BCCP Choir, Nadjah Nicole (Emmy Awardwinning show “The Voice”) and Psalmist Joyce Lake under the direction of Mr. Hezekiah Hill. 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 215-3831625 Code 198087. BCCP Food Pantry is open Monday 5 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. Walkins are welcomed. The “Second Booster” (Pfizer, Moderna) is being administered. Clinic sponsored by Pottstown Ministerium of Faith Communities. On Thursday at 12 PM, it’s In-Person (Library) / Virtual Community Bible Study by calling 215383-1625 Code 198087. For more information, please call 610-326-1700.
First Baptist
POTTSTOWN — Worship is live on Zoom at First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) this Sunday, May 22, at 10:30 am as Pastor Marcia Bailey meditates on “The Ministry of the Purple Cloth.” You can find the link on our website at www.FBCPottstown.org! On Sunday, May 22, at 9:15 am on Zoom, join our group listening to and discussing podcast episodes on “Understanding Jesus.” This week we’ll discuss “Understanding Jesus — Part Three: Peace is the Way.” You will find the links on the Group Life page of our website. This Sunday, May 22, we’ll have a Congregational Meeting immediately following worship on Zoom. Please plan to stay to hear updates on our building. During the month of May, our mission offering is for God’s Precious Children. You can make a onetime donation to this ministry for education in Liberia, or you can choose to support a specific child. Use the Donate page of our website or mail a check marked “GPC” to the church office.
St. Gabriel Catholic
STOWE — Join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. 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 services at https://stgabrielstowepa. org/livestream/ Women’s Society and Knights of Columbus are hosting a Beef and Beer Fundraiser today, May 21, from 6 — 10 PM. Tickets will be available at the door for $40/ per person. Proceeds will go towards the Blessed Virgin Mary statue, grotto, and prayer garden. Ascension Thursday services will be on May 25 at 7 pm and May 26 at 9 am. For more information visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ sgsmstowe or our website https://stgabrielstowepa.org
Zion’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — May 22 is the Sixth Sunday of Easter 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 “Visions of Heaven.” Sunday School for youth and adults is suspended until September. For those who wish to worship virtually, you are welcome to join us live or later on Zion’s Facebook Page later at www.facebook.com/ zionsucc.
Trinity UCC
POTTSTOWN — Sunday Worship Service at Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will take place in person and will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from the Sanctuary at 9:30 AM on Sunday, May 22. Trinity will offer a free takeaway meal on Tuesday, May 24, 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. All are welcome.
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, May 22, at 9 a.m. Our service is also broadcast live at 9 a.m. from our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ stpaulsuccpottstown. Join us for our social hour in Fellowship Hall following worship. THE DISCERNMENT TEAM invites you to attend the next Congregational Discernment Forum on Saturday, May 21, at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for a time of discussion and fellowship as we discern together what God is calling us to next in the life of our church. Light refreshments will be provided. We will be holding an OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET/HOAGIE & BAKE SALE — Saturday, June 11 — Flea Market Hours are 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Rent a Space for $10, or a Table for $13 (set up at 7:30 a.m.) Payment is due by June 5. Call the church office at 610-323-2295 for info regarding the Flea Market. Food Available Inside (hoagies, hot dogs, baked goods, drinks). Hoagie orders are due by June 5 and can be picked up on the 11th from 9:30 to 12:30. Call 610-3232068 to order hoagies.
St. Peter’s Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter 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
Brownback’s UCC
SPRING CITY — Join us this Sunday for our worship service at 10 am led by Rev. David Akers. Children in grades K-6 are dismissed after the Word for All Ages for Worship Play. We invite you to join us for our annual Church Picnic after worship on Sunday, June 5. It is a wonderful time for fun and fellowship, plus delicious food! Join us at 640 Ridge Road, or you can watch the service from home at: https://www.facebook.com/BrownbacksChurch/live/
First Presbyterian
POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Sunday, May 22, for Sunday School at 9:15 am and worship at 10:30 am. We will celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation during worship. There will be a Congregational Meeting after worship. Join us in Fellowship Hall after worship for Coffee Hour. Seekers’ pizza and games at Carter and Kerry’s at 6-7:30 pm.
Bethel UMC
SPRING CITY — Worship at Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road, will be held in the Sanctuary at 8:30 am and 10:30 am on Sunday. Chicken BBQ: Bethel will be holding its annual Chicken Barbeque on Saturday, June 4, from 2 to 5 pm. Take-out only. The cost will be $13.The menu includes half a chicken, baked beans, applesauce, coleslaw, a roll with butter, and a cookie. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Bethel United Methodist Church office at 610-4956807 or betheloffice952@ aol.com
First UCC
ROYERSFORD — At First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St., the Men’s Breakfast Club is meeting at 8:30 am at Three Square’s. Sunday School for all ages at 10 am. Worship is at 11 am with a Mission & Ministry Team meeting after worship.
St. John’s ELC
BOYERTOWN — St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 45 N. Reading Ave., is open for in-person worship Sundays at 9:30 am. Livestreamed worship continues on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Vacation Bible School June 13-17 — registration is open on our website. Free drivethrough, take-out meal every Saturday evening from 4:30-5:30 pm. No registration necessary. For updates and further details, check our website at stjohnsboyertown.org or call the office at 610.369.1024.
St. John’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — St. John’s UCC, 11 S. Price St., welcomes all to worship at 10:15 am on Sunday. If unable to attend in person the service will be available for viewing later in the day on the church’s YouTube. Spring cleanup is being held Saturday morning beginning at 9. The Little Pantry is stocked weekly with water, food, and personal care items for community members in need. Thanks to all who help support our Mission Projects!
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — Join St. Luke Lutheran, 35 Wilson Ave., on Sunday as we celebrate the sixth Sunday of Easter. We look forward to a message from one of our St. Luke members, Kathy Billger, who will also lead the worship service. Connie Hukari is lector. The gospel lesson for the day is John 14:2329. Following worship, all are invited to go across the street, to our former building. Self-guided tours will be available. This will be followed by snacks in the current building. This is being done in accordance with our 100th Anniversary Celebration. Services are broadcast on 91.3FM and livestreamed at stlukegilbertsville.org. COMMUNITY CLOTHING RACK will be open May 25 for shoppers, and June 1 for donations. The Clothing Rack is open from 1-4 p.m.
Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — Join us for Sunday services held at 1092 Laurelwood Road at 8 AM & 11 AM (Traditional), and 9:30 AM (Contemporary). Children are dismissed from the 9:30 and 11:00 services for CedarKidz/KidzWorship. Visit www.cedarvilleumc.org for resources and live-streamed worship (also on FB) or recorded services after Sunday. Youth Group will meet Sunday, 6:30-8 pm, in Cedarville’s Shephelah Room for a variety of games, activities, and food. Mark your calendar for Re-Creation’s return on July 3, at 10 am (Worship) and 7 pm (Variety Show). Save the date for VBS, July 11-15 (mornings). Mission First, an outreach of Cedarville UMC, located at 414 E High St., continues to serve our community. This month’s needs include men’s sneakers (all sizes), sweatpants, freezer pops and pet food. We also need soil for the garden and fast-food gift cards ($5 & $10 Wawa & McDonald’s gift cards). Toiletry Needs: travel size mouthwash, shampoo/conditioner, moisturizer, aftershave, tissues, regular size men’s and women’s deodorant, 3-in-1 body wash, bars of soap, Qtips, Band-Aids, Chapstick. Finally, MF will be hosting the annual community picnic on May 27 from 11 am-1 pm. Everyone is welcome to bring a dish to share and come meet your neighbors! If you’d like to help, donate
or stop by, email clare@missionfirstpottstown.org or call her at 610-326-0560.
Grace Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., will observe the Sixth Sunday of Easter on May 22 in our Sanctuary beginning at 9:15 AM. Pastor Leslie Richard will preside over the communion 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.
Emmanuel Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — You are invited to join Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., this Sunday as we celebrate Church Music Sunday with a service of Lessons and Music in our Sanctuary. We will also welcome Violet Mandic as our new Alive In Christ Worship 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. Community Outreach Schedule — 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. Join us for Lutheran Night at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, June 11 when the Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks at 4:05 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit SEPA Synod Youth Programs. Call the church office for tickets. Emmanuel has an ongoing food drive for Operation 143. Formerly known as Operation Backpack, Operation 143 fills the gap of weekend food insecurity of children in our local school districts. Donations of easy to open, nonperishable, food items can be placed at any time in the designated cans in the Main Sunday School Room. Emmanuel’s Closet, a ministry that supplies clothing to those in need, is now accepting donations of gently used denim jeans (no dress pants, please), sweat pants, sneakers and travel-sized toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap) for men, women and children. 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 484-3005508.
Christ Lutheran
BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship on this Sixth Sunday of Easter on Sunday, May 22, with a worship service at 9 a.m. Rev. Matthew Finney will lead worship 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 at 10:15 a.m. The Confirmation class will meet in room E for class at 10:15 a.m. Church Council will meet on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Welcome Center. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.
Calvary UCC
BARTO — Huge Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale, Saturday, May 21, from 8—11 AM, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. Outdoor vendor space is available. Visit www.calvaryuccbarto.com to register. All are welcome! Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto, is pleased to announce that Threefold Blessing praise and worship team will lead us in worship and share their musical talent with us on Sunday, May 22, at 9:30 AM. Everyone is welcome to attend!
St. John-Hill UCC
BOYERTOWN — The Annual Hill Church Ham Supper is scheduled for Saturday, May 21. Take-Out Only. Limited walk-up tickets are available on the day of supper (unless sold out). DriveThru Take-Out is served from 2-6 pm or until sold out. All Tickets: $12.50. Meal includes Ham, Potato Filling, Gravy, Hill Church Butter Beans, Corn, Green Beans, Applesauce, Pepper Cabbage, Roll & Butter, and Ice Cream. The church is located at 620 Hill Church Road, Boyertown PA 19512. A free summer concert featuring Crow Hill Bluegrass is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, from 5-7 p.m. at the Hill Church Picnic Grove, 620 Hill Church Road, Boyertown, PA. Food available at 4 p.m. Event will be held rain or shine. Public invited. A freewill offering will be accepted. For more information, www. stjohnhillucc.org
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