Worship news & notes

Trunk or Treat

Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church: Bring your own decorated car trunks and costumed treaters for Trunk or Treat at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Highlights include a DJ, prizes, games, food and more. For more information, call the church office at (215) 699-9159, or visit www.gwyneddsquare.org or www.facebook.com/GSPChurch. Gwynedd Square is at 837 Sumneytown Pike, Upper Gwynedd.

Christ Lutheran Church: From 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 the church at 2211 Mainland Road, Towamencin, will be hosting its first ever Trunk or Treat Event. Trick or treat through a parking lot of decorated cars. Food and pumpkin decorating will be available in the fellowship hall (handicap accessible) while supplies last. Park in the Christ Covenant Church lot at 2200 Mainland Road and walk across the street. Crossing guards will assist. This is a free event and open to the public. For questions contact the church office at (215) 256-8738, check their Facebook page or the website www.christlc.org.

Craft fair

Lansdale United Methodist Church: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 a Craft Fair is held at the church at 300 N. Broad St., Lansdale. Enjoy crafts, light refreshments and a bake sale. Call (215) 855-8364 or see www. lansdaleumc.org.

Special services

Church of the Holy Spirit: A Service of All Hallow’s Eve, followed by a celebration, will be held 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the church at Barndt Road at Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford. The short ancient service is a little bit “spooky” and speaks of God’s love and presence in all parts of creation. Children of all ages are invited to wear costumes and join in the celebration with food, games and fun. For more information call (215) 234-8020 or visit www. churchoftheholyspirit.us. Congregation Beth Or:

A Nov. 9 Veterans Shabbat features a dinner at 6 p.m. and worship at 7:30 at the synagogue at 239 Welsh Road, Upper Dublin. The guest speaker will be veteran and congregant Bob Feldman. The RSVP deadline is Nov. 1. Veterans are honored guests for dinner courtesy of the Arnold Berkowitz Memorial Fund for Veterans Services. Cost is $23 per person for nonveterans. Note your entree selection of brisket or pasta primavera with marinara sauce when you go to www. bethor.org.

Tiferet Bet Israel: A Shabbat gathering led by young family member and TBI congregant David Kuperstein features singing, storytelling and other interactive experiences for families with children up to 4 years old. The 40-minute service at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 27 will be followed by a bimah adventure to help lead Adon Olam in the main sanctuary. TBI is at 1920 Skippack Pike, Whitpain. Visit www. tbibluebell.org.

Lifelong learning

Congregation Beth Or: A class on “Rethinking Gender in the Modern Jewish World” with Rabbi Marx is offered Oct. 30. Register with Barbara at bmurtha@ bethor.org.

Faith forum

Church of the Holy Spirit: The church at 2871 Barndt Road at Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford, will hold its First Friday Adult Faith Forum on Nov. 2, featuring a video of the documentary “Breaking Hate,” produced by former neo-nazi Christian Picciolini. It examines the Charlottsville riot and factors influencing the rise of hate. The evening will begin with a pot luck supper at 6 p.m. for those who wish to share a meal, followed by the film and discussion. For more information visit www. churchoftheholyspirit.us.

Celebrate

Bharatiya Temple: Karva Chauth Katha and Puja is celebrated 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 27. Karva Chauth is a fast observed by married Hindu women, and in the afternoon they get together to perform puja and listen to the narration of the Katha. Suggested donation is $21. The temple and cultural center is at 1612 County Line Road, Montgomery Township. See www.b-temple.org.

Guest speakers

Tiferet Bet Israel: Anat Hoffman will speak about the mission of the group Women of the Wall. She will give a d’var at Shabbat morning services at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 27, as well as a “teaching” luncheon. A congregational Kiddush luncheon will follow services. For questions, or to RSVP, contact programdirector@ tbibluebell.org or (610) 275-8797. TBI is at 1920 Skippack Pike, Whitpain.

Music notes

St. John’s United Church of Christ: The Chancel Choir at St. John’s will sing “Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord” from “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn at the 10:15 a.m. service on Oct. 28. Call (215) 855-5489 or visit www.st-johns-ucc.org. Souderton Mennonite Church: A concert featuring Joseph Martin begins at 3 p.m. Oct. 27 a the church at 105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton. Call (215) 723-3088.

Let’s talk

Congregation Beth

Or: Rescheduled due to a snowstorm, the synagogue hosts “Civil Dialogue for Uncivil Times” with J.J. Goldberg, editor-at-large of “The Forward” and Jonathan Tobin, editor-in-chief of the Jewish News Service and a contributing writer for “National Review.” The topic will be peace in the Middle East. Register at https:// jewishphilly.org/israel70/ events/civil-dialogue-uncivil-times.

Play time

Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church: Bingo will be held every Wednesday. Doors open at 5 p.m., with food available for purchase, and the games begin at 6:30. Admission is $10 for boards and $15 for paper. The church is at 1564 Allentown Road, Towamencin. For more information leave a message at (215) 3629599. Also, a fall basket bingo starts at 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at Presentation of Our Lord. Lunch will be available. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call (215) 852-3463 for tickets.

Faith forum

Trinity Lutheran Church: From 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays adults and young adults are welcome to “Learning Connections.” “Life & Faith: Difficult Conversations” meets in the church library, and explores why it is important to have difficult conversations, and

techniques for how we can have them. “Bible Basics: How Do Lutherans Interpret the Bible?” meets in Room 126. “Go Deeper: Animate” meets in Room 125⁄127. Trinity is at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale.

Study

Church of the Holy Spirit: A chronological study of the New Testament is held 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 13. Contact Marge at revexmarge@gmail.com if interested.

Montco Bible Fellowship: “How to Understand the Bible” is the topic of Wednesday night Bible study, held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church at 160 E. Main St., Lansdale. Call (215) 855-0899 or visit www.montcobf.org. Trinity Lutheran Church: Dwelling in the Word meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in Room 125127 at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, to discuss Acts 17. Bring your favorite Bible. Congregation Beth

Or: Torah study takes place at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, between Shabbat services, at 239 Welsh Road, Upper Dublin.

For kids

Trinity Lutheran Church: Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS) is open to mothers of infants through kindergarten 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 in the church parlor at 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale. Topics of discussion are facilitated by speakers and include relationships, motherhood, health and wellness, and families and faith. A light breakfast and childcare are

provided. For more information contact Wendy at wteschner@gmail.com. Zion Mennonite Church: My Toddler and Me is an opportunity for parents and other caregivers of 2and 3-year-olds to get out and to meet others. Enjoy stories and crafts 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 149 Cherry Lane, Souderton. For more information call the church at (215) 723-3592 or visit www.zionmennonite. org.

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: A Mom and Tot group meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays in the Parish Hall, Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield.

Shopping time

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The church’s thrift shop at 211 S. Main St., North Wales, is celebrating its 27th season benefiting local charities. Hours are Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Browse a new fall boutique line, attic treasures, books, music, housewares, jewelry, linens, vintage items, Halloween costumes and clothing for women and children. Surprise half-price sales are offered each week. Call (215) 699-4604.

Help others

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: St. Peter’s annual Food Drive for Manna on Main Street is taking place through Nov. 25. Donations of non-perishable food and gravy may be brought to church at 211 S. Main St., North Wales, and placed in the bins near the doors, or in the specially marked containers throughout the building. Call (215) 6994604.

Christ Covenant Church: During October the church at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, will be supporting Manna on Main Street with donations of non-perishable goods. Items especially needed in restocking their pantry are: canned meat (tuna, salmon, clams, Spam, ham), canned fruit, desert mixes and

baking needs (flour, baking soda, sugar, oil,) unsweetened cereal, toothpaste and shampoo. General non-food needs include: diapers, baby wipes and baby hygiene items (shampoo, lotion, powder), diapers size 5, 6 and pull ups, toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, laundry detergent, razors, deodorant, shower gel and hand soap, feminine care items, conditioner and hair brushes, cleaning products (bathroom cleaner, window cleaner, dish soap), lotions, lip balm, Vaseline. General food needs: canned soups, dried fruit, tomato sauce, diced/whole tomatoes, pasta, rice, oatmeal, pancake mix, peanut butter and jelly, dried/canned beans, baked beans, canned carrots; gluten-free and low-sodium heart healthy products are useful. Contributions may be dropped off at the church office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 9 to noon. Call (215) 256-8101 or visit christcovenant.org.

Let’s eat

Congregation Beth Or: RSVP by Oct. 29 at www. bethor.org for a spaghetti dinner fun-raiser, served by Beth Or’s teens, which is held at 5 p.m. Nov. 2. The family dinner will also include raffles. Cost is $10, $5 for children 12 and under. Lansdale Presbyterian Church: The church at 450 Oak Park Road, Hatfield Township, hosts a free meal at 1 p.m. Oct. 28. All are welcome and reservations are not necessary. For more information call (215) 368-1119.

Trinity Lutheran Church: Join in TLC Dinner Together, a community meal offered every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost is a donation of $3 per person. The church is at 1000 W Main St., Lansdale.

Christ Covenant Church: The church at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, offers a free Community Hot Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. the last Saturday of every month. For more information call

(215) 256-8101 or visit christ-covenant.org.

Gather together

Zion Mennonite Church: A Grief Share support group meets 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays at 149 Cherry Lane, Souderton. Call (215) 7233592 for more information. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: People Undergoing Pain meets every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at the church, 211 S. Main St., North Wales. Souderton Mennonite Church: A support group for dementia caregivers is held at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month in the Connections Cafe, across from the Fellowship Hall at 105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton.

Church of the Holy Spirit: An Al-Anon Family Group, Pathway to Peace, meets from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays at the church, Sumneytown Pike and Barndt Road, Upper Salford. If you have, or have had, a family member, friend or coworker whose drinking or drug use is affecting or troubling you, contact Judy at jemorice@gmail.com. Franconia Mennonite Church: Celebrate Recovery meets 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the church on Route 113, Franconia. All are welcome.

Tai chi and yoga

Church of the Holy Spirit: Tai chi sessions for beginners are held at 10 a.m. Saturdays at the church, Barndt Road and Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford. Intermediate level sessions are held at 8 a.m. Saturdays. Yoga sessions start at 7 p.m. Mondays.

Upward football

Dock Mennonite Academy: Students in ninth- and 10th-grade can play flag football from 8to 9:30p.m. and 3:30to 5p.m. Nov. 4. Find a link to registration information at www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c0b4fa8a822a1ff2grades.