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Montco Bible Fellowship: A Good Friday unity service, combining the congregations of Montco Bible Fellowship, Cornerstone Church of Christ and Lansdale Life Church, is held noon to 2:30 p.m. April 19 at 160 E. Main St., Lansdale. For more information call (215) 855-0899.

St. Luke’s United Church of Christ: The church at 125 N. Main Street, North Wales, holds a Palm Sunday service at the 10 a.m. worship service on April 14. The choir will sing “Come, Faithful People, Come Away” by Richard Peek, as well as J. Faure’s classic anthem “The Palms.” Brian Finnemeyer will be the tenor soloist. Visit www.uccnorthwales.org.

Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church: During the 10:45 a.m. service April 14 the church band will play several pieces of special music. This ensemble of 20 plays four times a year during worship. The congregation will also sing Faure’s “The Palms.” During the week there will be a Holy Thursday service at 7 p.m. with Communion. The church is at 837 Sumneytown Pike, Upper Gwynedd. Everyone is welcome.

Church of the Holy Spirit: The church at 2871 Barndt Road and Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford, will hold Palm Sunday services with palm processions at 8 and 10:15 a.m. April 14. The Chancel Choir will sing “Ride On, King Jesus,” arranged by Moses Hogan, at the 10:15 service. Holy Week services will include Maundy Thursday with footwashing and Communion at 7:30 p.m. April 18.

Grace United Methodist Church: A Holy Thursday service starts at 7 p.m. April 18 at 295 S. Main St., Telford. St. John’s United Church of Christ: The church at 500 W. Main St., Lansdale, holds Palm Sunday services at 8 and 10:15 a.m. April 14. A Tenebrae Maundy Thursday service is held April 18 at 7:30 p.m. with Communion. The Chancel Choir will sing “Agnus Dei” by Hans Leo Hassler. April 18-19 will be a Prayer Vigil, beginning on Maundy Thursday at noon and will continue through noon on Good Friday. Congregation Beth Or: In honor of Passover, there will be no Friday night worship April 19.

Tiferet Bet Israel: A monthly Tot Shabbat for children birth to 4 years old is led by young-family member and TBI congregant David Kuperstein, and features singing, storytelling and other interactive experiences at 11:15 a.m. April 13 in the chapel at 1920 Skippack Pike, Whitpain. Each service will be approximately 40 minutes, followed by a bimah adventure to help lead Adon Olam in the main sanctuary. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: Jazz Vespers is held the first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. This nontraditional evening service featuring jazz music blended with prayers, a spiritual message and other elements of worship. A free-will offering will be taken.

Holy Week services include 8:30 and 10 a.m. Palm Sunday April 14 with palm processional, prayers and music from the adult vocal choir, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday April 18, and 7 p.m. Good Friday April 19.

The church is at 211 S. Main St., North Wales. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: During Lent, Wednesday evening worship services will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 107 W. Lincoln Ave., Telford. Supper will be served at 6:15.

Being ready

North Penn Mosque: A presentation on “Ramadan Essentials” and a Tafseerul Quran event are held April 13 at 600 Maple Ave., Lansdale. Go to www.northpennmasjid. org.

For parents

Tiferet Bet Israel: “The Woke Parent: Making Meaning out of the Magical Mess of Parenthood” is presented at 10 a.m. April 13 by Lauren Weinberg from Lasting Change Wellness and Rabbi Danielle. Enjoy some adult time while your children experience Shabbat-friendly programming, and come together at 11:15 for a totcentered tefillah experience. TBI is at 1920 Skippack Pike, Whitpain.

Spring cleaning

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: The church’s Green Team holds a Scrap Metal Recycling Event 8 a.m. to noon April 13 in the parking lot at 107 W. Lincoln Ave., Telford. Drop off these items free of charge: scrap steel, iron, brass, copper, aluminum, and products such as lawn mowers, benches, bicycles, washers, dryers, water heaters, swing sets, car batteries, radiators, insulated wire, Christmas/holiday light sets, refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers! and used printer ink cartridges. Do not bring tin cans, paint cans, vacuums, microwaves, hazardous materials or electronics that were not mentioned. For questions call the church office at (215) 723-8981.

For singles

Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church: Singles that are 50 and older are invited to learn to play the card game Crazy Uno at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the church at 165 W. Main St., Silverdale. For information call (215) 593-9995 or email carolonline1@verizon.net.

Egg hunts

Franconia Mennonite Church: A Community Egg Hunt, featuring live music by Tyler Hunsberger, runs 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. April 13. The church is on Route 113, Franconia. Call (215) 7233220 for more information. Zwingli United Church of Christ: An Easter egg hunt for children through fifthgrade starts at 10 a.m. April 13 and will include crafts, a small scavenger hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The church is at 350 Wile Ave., Souderton.

Grace Lutheran Church: An Easter egg hunt is held at 2 p.m. April 13 at 40 N. Main St., Hatfield.

Tabor United Methodist Church: An Easter egg hunt and bake sale is held at 10 a.m. April 13 at 2209 Hendricks Station Road, Woxall, Upper Salford.

Blooming Glen Mennonite Church: A free Easter egg hunt is held rain or shine at 9 a.m. April 13 for all children through fifth-grade at 713 Blooming Glen Road, Hilltown Township. The event includes Easter crafts and breakfast snacks. Bring your Easter basket. For information call (215) 257-3431 or visit www.bgmc.net.

Early Easter

Christ Reformed Church at Indian Creek: An Easter Fest with food, games, prizes and more is held at 2 p.m. April 13 at 171 Church Road, Franconia Township.

For men

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: “That Man Is You” is a morning program for men organized around a central theme each year. Content is delivered in sessions, divided between fall and spring semesters, from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays or 7 to 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. Each morning session has three components: a social gathering over breakfast refreshments, a 30-minute DVD presentation and opportunity for discussion. The program addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in modern culture. There is no cost to attend. Meet in the Parish Center at Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield. For more information, or to register, contact Ron at (215) 393-3763 or e-mail ron.boak@gmail.com.

Play and pray

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: A Moms & Tots group for infants to Kindergarten-age children meets 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays in the lower level of the Parish Center, Derstine and Cowpath roads, Hatfield. Moms stay with their children the entire time and the morning includes a craft, circle time with Bible songs and stories and time for moms to chat and kids to play. Contact Kendra at itpmentor209@ yahoo.com.

Study

Congregation Beth

Or: Torah study takes place at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, between Shabbat services, at 239 Welsh Road, Upper Dublin. On April 13 there will be extended Torah study with rabbinic intern Janine Jankovitz Pastor.

St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church: A study on the Gospel of St. Luke is held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays through May 5 in the parish center at 1601 Derstine Road, Hatfield. Each session includes a video presentation shot in Rome and Assisi, a life application video and discussion. Cost for the workbook is $40. Register using the form on the Adult Faith events page at www.stmariagoretti. net. For more information contact Angela at Angela. McClellan@stmariagoretti. net or (215) 721-0199, ext. 202.

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) 362-9599.

Shopping time

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The church’s thrift shop at 211 S. Main St., North Wales offers daily specials, and is open Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Browse a spring and summer clothing collection for women and children, boutique line, attic treasures, jewelry, handbags and accessories, books, linens, maternity and vintage items. Find surprise sales every week. Call (215) 699-4604.

Help others

Christ Covenant Church: During April the church at 2200 Mainland Road, Towamencin, will be supporting Shepherd’s Shelf in Kulpsville with donations of non-perishable food/ items. Supplies especially needed in restocking the pantry are: canned soups, canned fruits/vegetables, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, 100 percent fruit juice, peanut butter and jelly, tuna, canned chicken, beef stew, spaghetti sauce, chili, pasta, instant potatoes, minute rice, hamburger helper and spaghetti-o’s, personal hygiene products, diapers, baby food, cleaning supplies, paper products and pet food. 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 www.christ-covenant. org.

Gather together

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: The People Undergoing Pain support group for people with chronic pain and health issues meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at 211 S. Main St., North Wales. Souderton Mennonite Church: A dementia caregiver support group meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at 105 W. Chestnut St., Souderton. Contact Debbie at (215) 350-6452 or Erin at (215) 872-5144.

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, 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.

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