Walk, etc.
Trinity Lutheran Church: The fourth PA Hometown Hero Walk in Lansdale will take place June 13 to honor the service of all veterans and help Pennsylvania veterans in need. It starts and ends at Trinity, 1000 W. Main St. Registration is from 8:30 to 10 a.m., with the walk stepping off at 10:30. The post-walk celebration includes a performance by the Red Hill Band and refreshments. Minimum donation is $20. Contact Mike “Bish” Rieg at (215) 362-1089. Congregation Beth Or: The 10th annual Oy Vey 5K, which gets underway at 8:30 a.m. June 14 at 239 E. Welsh Road, Upper Dublin, will include a 10K run this year. Run the 5K, do the one-mile walk, see the Strugglin’ Juggler run the 5K and enjoy face painting, carnival games and a smoothie truck. Proceeds will support The Mitzvah Circle Foundation of Lansdale and Beth Or youth programs. Go to www.runtheday.com/registration/race_info/31068 or call Alan at (215) 628-2426.
Flag Day
Little Zion Lutheran Church: A “Changing of the Colors” semi-annual Flag Day observance happens after the 10:15 a.m. service June 14. The memorial to veterans — including three church members who served during the War for Independence — involves flying the 13-star American flag. On Veteran’s Day Sunday in November, the traditional, 50-star flag is raised again. Flag Day Sunday will feature the presentation of a skit, “Miss Betsy Ross and her Second 13-Star Flag,” which will involve church members and the church’s Scout troop. The church is at 267 Morwood Road, Franconia Township. Doylestown Presbyterian Church: At 4 p.m. June 14 in the Sanctuary, Mechanics Street, Doylestown, will be a Flag Day Patriotic Concert with the DPC Chancel and Youth Choirs, the DPC Orchestra, and for the first time, the Bucks County Ecumenical Choir. Kathryn Whitaker, soprano is the guest soloist, and DPC’s Director of Music and the Arts, David J. Fitzpatrick, will conduct. Current and former members of all branches of the military and their fami- lies are encouraged to attend. A free will offering will be received and a reception will follow the concert. Boy Scout Troop 48 will collect old and tattered flags for proper disposal. The Bucks County Ecumenical Choir is comprised of members from Calvary Chapels, Doylestown Presbyterian, Lenape Valley Presbyterian, New Life Christian, Saint Paul’s Episcopal (Doylestown), Saint Paul’s Lutheran (Doylestown), Saint Martin of Tours, and Warminster Presbyterian Churches. Also, check out the art show “Patriotism through Art,” featuring works of artists from the Upstairs Gallery in Lahaska, in the Celtic Cross Room. These works will be on display through July 5 and are available for viewing whenever the building is open.
Volunteer needed
North Penn Partnership of Churches: The organization is seeking an attorney that would be willing to volunteer to help prepare and file some documents. Contact NPPOC coordinator Nadja Mummery at northpennpoc@gmail.com.
Book club
Indian Valley Public Library: The Grace United Methodist Church Book Club meets 6 to 8 p.m. June 12 to discuss “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini at the library, 100 E Church Ave., Telford. All are welcome to attend.
For dads
Corpus Christi Catholic Church: The Guardians, a monthly support group for fathers of all ages, as well as single fathers, provides opportunities for members to learn from one another by sharing their insights about challenges they face in married and family life, in the workplace and in their spiritual life. Meetings are 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Tuesdays of the month through 2015 in the church’s Religious Education Room, Sumneytown Pike, Upper Gwynedd (use the side entrance of church). For more information and to register for your first meeting, contact Deacon Frank Langsdorf at deaconlangsdorf@gmail.com.
Special services
Church of the Holy Spirit: The Episcopal church at Sumneytown Pike at Barndt Road, Upper Salford, will recognize graduates at the Eucharist services at 8 and 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. It will be the last day of Sunday school for children, and the teachers will be recognized. An all-church picnic will follow the later service. The adult study on “Embracing Emergence Christianity” will finish on June 7. The summer schedule will begin June 14, with Eucharist services at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The Holy Communion service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday will feature music by St. Peter’s Belles and a Fathers Day tool drive to help with a July mission trip to rebuild Hurricane Sandy damage in New Jersey. After the service, pack supplies to aid Marie Clarac School in Haiti. The church is off of Main Street, North Wales. St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: The monthly service for cancer patients and your intentions starts at 7 p.m. June 11 at the church, 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield. Grace United Methodist Church: Hispanic worship is held at 2 p.m. Sundays, and 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. The church, 295 S. Main St., Telford. The Unity Sunday service will be at 9 a.m. Sunday.
Let’s eat
Trinity Lutheran Church: A Community FEAST meal is offered every Wednesday starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy a hot meal and fellowship with others from the community. All are welcome. The church is at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale. Christ Covenant Church: A free community hot breakfast for the public is served from 8 to 10 a.m. the last Saturday of every month in the church’s fellowship hall, 2200 Mainland Road (formerly Sumneytown Pike), Towamencin. The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, breakfast meat, toast, fruit and beverage. For questions, call (215) 256-8101 or go to www.christ-covenant.org.
Shop
Central Schwenkfelder Church: The third annual yard and bake sale runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church, 2111 Valley Forge Road, Worcester Township. Baked goods will be available for sale. There is no rain date. Contact the church office at (610) 584-4480.
Study
Christ Covenant Church: Check out Friday Night Lite, a small group Bible study which meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the church on Mainland Road, Towamencin. Each week is an independent study; come as your schedule allows. It begins at 6:30 p.m. with pizza and fellowship (offering of $7 per person for the meal) followed by study and discussion at 7. Child care is available ($5 per child for the evening). For questions,
contact Harvey at (484) 686-6878) or Jodi at (484) 213-6443). Salem United Church of Christ: A spring Bible study, “Taking a Look at Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians,” is held at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Wednesdays through June 17 in the church library, 186 E. Court St., Doylestown. Call (215) 348-9860 to register. Grace United Methodist Church: Bible study is held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays in the church library, 295 S. Main St., Telford. Congregation Beth Or: Torah study starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Beth Or, 239 Welsh Road, Upper Dublin.
Take heart
Fairview Village Church: Celebrate the Journey is here to provide support and encouragement along your journey with a Bible-based support/recovery program that meets each Monday evening at 6:45 p.m. at the church, 3044 W. Germantown Pike, Worcester. Large group gathering of prayer and praise, as well as a lesson, begins at 6:45 p.m. and small group time takes place from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Most groups are divided by gender. Some groups address a specific need; others are designed to allow each one of us to bring our unique challenges to a safe place where we can find support and hope. Each group is strictly confidential and is led by trained leaders with similar life experiences. For more information go to www.fvcn.org/celebratejourney or call Pastor Kelly
Yetter at (610) 539-3333. Also, Grief-Share Support Group, a Bible-based support group for people grieving the death of someone close, is a place where you can be with people who understand what you are experiencing. It meets 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Fairview Village Church in Room 517. There is a $15 workbook charge. For more information contact Donna at (610) 539-3333, ext. 244 or see the Grief-Share page at www.fairviewvillagechurch.com.
Work out
Grace United Methodist Church: Aerobics Rhythms classes are offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the church, 295 S. Main St., Telford.
Youth Nights
Montco Bible Fellowship: Youth Nights, featuring biblical lessons, games and activities geared toward grades 6-12 are held 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Fridays of the month at the church, 160 E. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 8550899, visit www.montcobf.org or visit their Facebook page.
Help others
Shepherd’s Shelf: The Shepherd’s Shelf Food Cupboard at Christ Lutheran Church, 2211 Mainland Road, Towamencin, served 260 families in 2014. In April the Shepherd’s Shelf served 112 households consisting of 310 people (158 adults, 119 children and 33 seniors). The following items are needed at this time: Baby food and baby formula, toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, canned or dry cat food. All donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at the Christ Lutheran Church Annex Building. For more information or directions to the Annex, call (215) 2569015 or visit www.christlc.org or the Shepherd’s Shelf Facebook page. St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: Helping Other People in Emergencies is accepting volunteers through Cheryl at the Parish Center at (215) 721-0199. Christ Covenant Church: During June, the church will be supporting Manna on Main Street with donations of non-perishable food. Items especially needed in restocking their food pantry are: children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste, children’s sunblock, canned meats (chicken, salmon, Spam), canned soups (all kinds), spaghetti sauce and canned tomatoes, pasta, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit and vegetables, raisins and all dried fruit (snack size preferred), rice, shampoo, soap, deodorant, tissues, toilet paper, dry cat food and diapers (size 4, 5, 6 and pull ups). Any and all other supplies are useful. Contributions may be dropped off at the church office 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and Sunday mornings 9 a.m. to noon at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin. Call (215) 256-8101 or check www.christ-covenant.org for more information.
Music notes
Zion Mennonite Church: A Hope for Nepal fundraising concert featuring duo Kim Thiessen and Darryl Neustaedter-Barg is held at 7 p.m. June 13 at the church, 149 E. Cherry Lane, Souderton. Their repertoire ranges from traditional hymns to folk and contemporary.
A freewill offering will be collected, along with the sales of music CDs, for the Mennonite Central Committee’s relief work in Nepal, which suffered two massive earthquakes at the end of April and beginning of May. Call (215) 723-3592 or go to www.zionmennonite.org. Family Worship Center: The Isaacs are in concert at 6:30 p.m. June 14. A free will offering will be received. The church is at 1000 Troxel Road, Towamencin. Christ Covenant Church: The Stuart Memorial Handbell Choir performs during the 9:30 a.m. Communion service on Sunday. The church is at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin. Call (215) 256-8101 or visit www.christ-covenant.org. St. John’s United Church of Christ: The Chancel Choir at St. John’s will sing “God be in My Head” by John Rutter at the 10:15 a.m. service on Sunday. St. John’s UCC is at 500 W. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 855-5489 or visit www.st-john’s-ucc.org. Franconia Mennonite Church: Priscilla Freed performs special music during the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday at the church, 613 Harleysville Pike, Franconia. Bethany Bible Fellowship Church: The Senior Choir at Bethany will sing a special arrangement of “He Hideth My Soul” by Brad Nix during the 10:45 a.m. service June 14. The choir will also present a choral benediction, “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” The church is at 75 W. Broad St., Hatfield.
Sign up
Mater Dei Catholic School: An expansion of the school’s 3-year-old program has been announced for
2015-2016, including two half-day, three full-day, five half-day, or five full-day options, with before and after care available. The school is at 493 E. Main St., Lansdale and for more information, call Grace at (215) 3689787. Trinity Lutheran Church: Trinity Pre-School registration is underway for the 2014-2015 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 15. For more information, or to visit the school, call (267) 4985913 or email Lisa at lcorr@trinitylansdale.com. Zion Mennonite Church: Zion Mennonite Nursery School, Front Street and Cherry Lane, Souderton, is now enrolling for the 20152016 school year. The school has been educating children in kindergarten readiness for more than 55 years. Spots are available for the 3-, 4and 5-year-old classes. Call the church office at (215) 723-3592.
Gather together
Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church: Singles Connection, a non-denominational Bux-Mont area group for single, widowed, divorced and separated adults age 45+ meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church, 165 W. Main St. (Route 113), Silverdale. For information, call (215) 5939995 or email carolonline1@verizon.net. Celebrate Recovery: This group meets 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Franconia Mennonite Church, Route 113, Franconia. All are welcome. Bingo: Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1564 Allentown Road, Towamencin, hosts bingo every Wednesday. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:45. Call (215) 362-9599.
Quiet time
Trinity Lutheran Church: Feeling stressed or worried? Don’t feel like you have any time for silence or to just listen for God during the day? You are invited to come to the chapel between 9and 9:30a.m. weekdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000W. Main St., Lansdale. Join Pastor Dane Skilbred and others for silent prayer. Feel free to come any other time of the week and know that others are there with you in spirit. The building is typically open at 7:30a.m. Feel free to contact Pastor Skilbred with any questions at dskilbred@trinitylansdale.com.
Social issues
Jewish Social Policy Action Network: The Philadelphia-based JSPAN announced in a press release that its board of directors voted May 18to endorse two transgender rights bills now before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. JSPAN is “a Jewish voice for progressive social change, working in the spirit of Tikkun Olam, the betterment of the world, to advance equality and opportunity for all, and protect the constitutional liberties and civil rights of Jews and other minorities, and the weak in our society.” Missionaries of the Gospel of Life: A Rosary Rally for God’s Marriage begins at noon June 13at Montgomery County Courthouse at Main and Swede streets, Norristown.