Congregations schedule worship services, special events
POTTSTOWN — On Sunday at 11 AM, you are invited to worship with Bethel Community Church of Pottstown for Pentecost Sunday. In-person worship is permissible and masks are optional with social distancing for those fully vaccinated. In addition, the service is live on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/BCCP575 or dial in by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. BCCP Food Pantry is closed Monday. The Pottstown Vaccine Clinic is Open Tuesday from 12 PM to 6 PM and Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM. The “Second Booster” (Pfizer, Moderna) is being administered. Note: The Pottstown Vaccine Clinic is closing Thursday, June 9. Clinic sponsored by Pottstown Ministerium of Faith Communities. On Wednesday, June 8, at 12 PM, it’s the Pottstown Ministerium Communities of Faith meeting. Those interested can join the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/84392440473?pwd=c0 s5RCtQOW0rR2ZHYWpDeHVlZ nZ4UT09 On Thursday at 12 PM, it’s In-Person (Library) / Virtual Community Bible Study by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. For more information, call 610326-1700.
St. Peter’s Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Day of Pentecost at our 9 a.m. Holy Communion Worship Service. Visitors are always welcome. The state’s pandemic guidelines will be observed. 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. LCW Meeting — 1 p.m. Monday, June 6.
First Presbyterian
POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Sunday, June 5, for worship at 10:30 am. We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper, recognizing our Music Ministry, and welcoming new members during worship. Immediately following worship, join us for Carter and Kerry’s Retirement picnic.
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, June 5, at 9 a.m. We will celebrate Pentecost with the sacrament of Holy Communion. 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. We will be holding an OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET/HOAGIE & BAKE SALE on 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 June 11 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Call 610-323-2068 to order hoagies.
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — Join St. Luke Lutheran, 35 Wilson Ave., on Sunday as we celebrate Pentecost. Our interim pastor, Pastor Susan Folks, will lead us in worship. Communion will be celebrated. On Sunday, we are thrilled to welcome Pastor C. David Godshall to worship. Pastor Godshall was St. Luke’s first full-time pastor, serving from 1959 to 1965. Pastor Godshall will serve as lector for the day. Following worship, we will meet in Memorial Hall for a “brunch potluck!” This is part of our 100th-anniversary celebration. Those bringing items for the potluck are encouraged to bring items made with recipes from one of the two cookbooks St. Luke has published during its 100-year history. Services are broadcast on 91.3FM and livestreamed at stlukegilbertsville.org. COMMUNITY CLOTHING RACK will be open June 8, 15, and 22 for shoppers from 9 am to 12 pm.
St. Gabriel Catholic
STOWE — Join us for Pentecost Sunday. 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 for those who cannot make it to church due to health concerns https://stgabrielstowepa.org/livestream/ AMERICAN
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE on Monday, June 6, and Monday, June 20, from 2 PM to 7 PM in the social hall. Prospective donors, call 1-800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment. For more information visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sgsmstowe or our website https://stgabrielstowepa.org
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, June 5. Trinity will offer a free takeaway meal on Tuesday, June 7, 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.
First Baptist
POTTSTOWN — Sunday, June 5, is Pentecost, and First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) will have a prayer and communion service on Zoom at 10:30 am. Then at 5 pm, join us in person for a friendsin-fellowship meal, devotions, and communion. RSVP to the church office at 610-326-2273 for the meal so we know how much food to order. Bring a friend!
First UCC
ROYERSFORD — First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St., 10 am Sunday School, 11 am Worship celebrating Pentecost with Holy Communion. Collecting donations for the Strengthen the Church special mission offering.
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). Recent graduates will be honored. Children are dismissed from the 9:30 and 11:00 services for CedarKidz/KidzWorship. Visit www.cedarvilleumc.org for resources and livestreamed worship (also on FB) or recorded services after Sunday. Youth Group will meet Sunday at 6:30 for all youth and adults going on the Niagara Falls Mission Trip. After the meeting, normal youth group will continue with games and snacks until 8 PM. Mark your calendar for ReCreation’s return on July 3. at 10
AM (Worship) and 7 PM (Variety Show). Save the date for VBS, July 11-15 (mornings). Women of the Bible study begins June 8, 10:30 AM on site. For more information, contact the church office at 610-326-4173. Please consider giving blood at the Miller-Keystone Blood Center at Cedarville on Monday, June 27, from 2:00— 7:00 PM. Schedule your appointment online at GIVEaPINT.org using Sponsor Code 4234. Donations are desperately needed. Mission First, an outreach of Cedarville UMC, located at 414 E High St., continues to serve our community. Current needs include men’s sneakers (all sizes), sweatpants and toiletries (travel size mouthwash, shampoo/conditioner, moisturizer, aftershave, tissues, regular size men’s and women’s deodorant, 3-in-1 body wash, bars of soap, Q-tips, BandAids, Chapstick). If you’d like to help, stop by or email clare@missionfirstpottstown.org or call her at 610-326-0560.
First Baptist
POTTSTOWN — Join First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) this Sunday, June 5, for Pentecost, and we’ll have a prayer and communion service on Zoom at 10:30 am. Then at 5 pm, join us in person for a friends-in-fellowship meal, devotions, and communion. Bring a friend! You can find the link for the morning service on our website at www.FBCPottstown.org. Happy Pride Month! We’re celebrating and supporting our LGBT+ friends, family, and neighbors this month and all year long. On Monday, June 6, at 6 pm, we’re excited to host our Grand Opening of the LGBT+ Center of Greater Reading’s new home at FBC Pottstown at 301 King St. We hope you can join us! The new Pottstown location will begin by offering counseling, a youth group and an older adult group, all things identified by Pottstown folks as needs they experienced. Those in need of support or information can contact the LGBT Center of Greater Reading at (484) 513-3170 or visit www. lgbtcenterofreading.com.
Coventryville UMC
SOUTH COVENTRY — Join Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road, for worship this Pentecost Sunday! Services are in-person and livestreamed at 9:30 AM (contemporary) and 11 AM (traditional). To view from home, visit the Coventryville UMC YouTube Channel — https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCpeSkOcz5xHKcucCYmbN2Sw. Decorating for Vacation Bible School will be from 9 am-1 pm throughout this week. Come and lend a hand any weekday! On Tuesdays from 4-6 PM, there is a frozen food giveaway of Wawa breakfast sandwiches. Pick up early while supplies last! Starting at 8 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 interested in any of these activities, please call the church office at 610-469-9350.
Brownback’s UCC
SPRING CITY — Join us this Sunday for our worship service at 10 am led by Curt Flewellinger. Children in grades K-6 are dismissed after the Word for All Ages for Worship Play. This Sunday is also the last meeting of the school year for our youth. We invite you to join us for our annual Church Picnic after worship this Sunday as well. It is a wonderful time for fun and fellowship, plus delicious food! Masking is now optional if fully vaccinated. Join us at 640 Ridge Road, or you can watch the service from home at: https:// www.facebook.com/BrownbacksChurch/live/
Christ Lutheran
BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship this Pentecost Sunday on Sunday, June 5, with a Holy Communion worship service at 9 a.m. Rev. Matthew Finney will lead worship and present the sermon. During the service, the Confirmands: Chase Bartman, Hunter Francisco, and Julissa Sandoval, will affirm their faith in the Rite of Confirmation. We’d like to thank the Confirmands leaders during this two-year class: Denise Hoffman and Gerry Flicker, as well as each Confirmands mentor. 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. Property Committee will meet on Monday, June 6, at 7 p.m. in the Welcome Center. On Tuesday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m., both the
Worship & Music committee and the Mercy Ministry committee will meet. Worship & Music in the Welcome Center and Mercy Ministry meeting in room
H. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.
Calvary UCC
BARTO — Free Community Giveaway (clothing, shoes, household, books and more) and Lunch To
Go, Saturday, June 25, 8—11 AM, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. All are welcome!
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