St. Peter’s Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost at our 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Visitors are always welcome. Worship with us online via Facebook on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or any time during the week on Facebook, YouTube, and our website: https://www.stpeterslutheranpottstown.com. Tuesday, Nov. 12 @ 6:30 p.m. Church Council Meeting, Wednesday, November 13 @ 11:30 a.m. Senior’s Luncheon at Spunktown Tavern
Grace Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., welcomes you to worship with us as we observe the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost at 10:15 AM with Reverend Lauren Cain presiding over communion. The service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GLCPottstown. Children’s Sunday school will be held at 10:15 during the service Social Ministry Team is collecting Christmas gifts for the children at Gemma Services. (Silver Springs School). The Christmas tree is up with suggestions for gifts,
St. John’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — St. John’s UCC, 11 S. Price St., welcomes all to join in worship on Sunday at 10:15 am. We will be celebrating Veteran’s Day and recognizing our Veterans. If unable to join in person, the service will be available for viewing on YouTube later in the day. St. John’s is hosting the Beacon of Hope Homeless Shelter throughout the month of November. Our Little Pantry, located in the churchyard facing High Street, is stocked weekly with water, food, and personal care items for community members in need. Food is also being collected to support Operation 143, which provides food to schoolchildren in the Pottstown and surrounding school districts. AA meetings are held throughout the week on various days/times.
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — On Sunday, join us at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, for our 9:30 worship service for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost. Minister Bobbie Hoffman will lead us in worship. Communion will be celebrated. Pat Hallman will be lector. The gospel for the day is Mark 12:38-44 – A widow’s generosity reveals the hypocrisy of the scribes. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers on Nov. 13, and 20, but closed on Nov. 27.
First Presbyterian
POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Dedication Sunday, Nov. 10, for Faith & Friendship at 9:15 am and worship at 10:30 am.
First Baptist Church
POTTSTOWN — Join First Baptist Church of Pottstown this Sunday, Nov. 10, at 4:30 PM via Zoom or in person at 575 N. Keim St. To be a Baptist is to be about the work of freedom. Join in a conversation about Soul Freedom, “the historic affirmation of the inalienable right and responsibility of every person to deal with God without the imposition of creed, the interference of clergy, or the intervention of civil government.” Our mission offering for November is our annual support of holiday meals provided by Pottstown Cluster by providing canned GRAVY. Next Sunday, Nov. 17, we move to our new location, 414 High St. (at Mission First). www.fbcpottstown.org.
Bethel Community
POTTSTOWN — On Saturday at 12:00 PM, the Mission’s Ministry will meet in the Library. On Sunday at 10:00 AM, it’s “Community Sunday School” when the topic will be “Continual Proclamation” based on Psalm 71:12 – 21. At 11:00 AM, it’s Morning Worship for the “Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost. The service is Live on Facebook https://www.facebook.om/BCCP575. The BCCP Food Pantry is Open on Monday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. On Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Thursday at 12:00 PM, it’s In-Person (Church Library) and Virtual (215-383-1625 Code 198087) “Community Bible Study.” Everyone is welcome! The Pottstown Communities of Faith will meet in person (Church Library) or Virtual via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88408484627?pwd=w3brj9bqWa9H6W6ufFyotAJEZ0z7aG.1 on Wednesday at 12:00 PM.
St. Paul’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., invites you to join us for worship on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. We will celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. Our service will also be broadcast live on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsuccpottstown. There will be a Hoagie and Baked Goods Sale on Saturday, Nov. 16, with pick up from 9 – 11 am. Call 610-850-5259 to place your order, which must be received by Nov. 10. The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24, following our morning worship service. A covered dish luncheon will follow the meeting. Our Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 am until 2 pm. Vendors can call 610-850-5259 to reserve a spot. Our Diaper Bank is open on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 10 am -12 noon, and from 5 – 7 p.m. The next date is Nov. 27. The Diaper Bank assists Pottstown families in need with diapers, wipes and other baby essentials.
Coventryville UMC
SOUTH COVENTRY — This Sunday, join us for our traditional worship service at 10:30 AM led by Rev. Thomas Davis-Shappell. Our Annual Christmas Bazaar is on Nov. 9, from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Includes: Breakfast & Lunch (Eat In or Take Out), Christmas Items, Bake Table, Attic Treasures, Greenhouse, Silent Auction, and Thrift Shop. All proceeds benefit the missions and ministries of Coventryville UMC. You can find more information on our website at https://coventryvilleumc.com You can find us at 1521 Old Ridge Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465.
Bethel UMC
SPRING CITY — If you are looking to get a little Christmas shopping done before the holiday rush, we have the perfect place to stop. Come visit our Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 am-2 pm. Parking and Admission are free! If you ordered soup for the Friday pick-up come between 4 pm-6 pm. The Saturday pick-up time is between 11 am-1 pm. Join us this Sunday as Pastor John Keretzman brings us, Praise Worship at 8:30 and Traditional Worship at 10:30. We will be serving Communion at our 8:30 and 10:30 services this week. When was the last time you sat and read a book? How about having others to discuss it with? If this is something you are looking for come join our Women’s Book Club. This month we are reading “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. If you are interested in joining or need a copy of the book, contact Jeanna Haring. We look forward to seeing you at Bethel United Methodist Church 952 Bethel Church Road Spring City, Pa 19475 or call 610-495-6807 if you have any questions. Check out our Facebook page for daily Proverbs and any upcoming events facebook.com/bethelumchurch
Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — Join us Sunday for services at 8:00 am & 11:00 am (Traditional), and 9:30 am (Contemporary) led by Pastor Mike Remel. Visit www.cedarvilleumc.org for resources and live-streamed worship (also on FB) or recorded services after Sunday. Children ages 4 to 6th grade are dismissed from the 9:30* and 11:00* services for Sunday School and Nursery* care is available. Saturday 11/9 is the Fall Work Day 8 am-12 pm. There are five opportunities for Bible Studies (one Zoom) during the week. The Men’s breakfast meets Thursdays at 7:30 am at the WQ Diner. Mission First (Cedarville’s outreach at 414 E. High St) is collecting frozen apple & pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving baskets and men’s thermal underwear. Also, the Code Blue housing project needs financial help. To help, call Clare at 610-326-0560 or email: [email protected]. Additional upcoming events include: Sunday 11/17 – Exploring Membership at CUMC 12:15 pm, Advent Bible Study Thursdays beginning 11/21 1 pm & 5:30 pm, Saturday 11/30 – Women’s Breakfast 8 am Brookside Restaurant & Hanging of the Greens 9 am, Sunday 12/1 Advent Sermon Series Experiencing Christmas and Christmas Dinner 5 pm, Thursday 12/5 Worship with Bishop Moore-Koikoi 7 pm, Saturday 12/7 Coventry Singers Concert 3 pm, Sunday 12/8 – Live Nativity 5-7 pm, Tuesday 12/10 – Women’s Tea 6 pm, Sunday 12/15 Potluck Breakfast 8:30 am, and Single Service Cantata 10 am, Tuesday 12/24 Christmas Eve Services 5 & 8 pm.
Trinity UCC
POTTSTOWN — Trinity Reformed UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will worship in our sanctuary at 10:15 on Nov.10, celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Chelsey Lubin. This week Pastor John will share a message titled, “Always enough” based on the passage from 1 Kings 17:8-16. Trinity hosts multiple
weekly support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 pm every Monday, New Horizons (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7:00 every Tuesday and Thursday, Taking Back our Power (mental health support) meets at 1:00 pm every Thursday, and Breath of Hope (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7:30 every
Friday. We continue to offer a Community meal for anyone in need at 5 pm every Tuesday. This week Pastor John and Sandy Smoyer will be sponsoring the meal. Trinity will be having our next free fresh produce giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 23, beginning at 10:00 for anyone in the community who is in need.
Harvest Fellowship
BOYERTOWN — Harvest Fellowship Church, 584 Colebrookdale Road, invites you to join us for weekly gathered worship proclaiming Jesus as Lord this Sunday, Nov. 10, at 10:15 am. Pastor Andrew will be preaching from Titus 2:11-15, highlighting the extraordinary grace of God through the advent of Jesus Christ, bringing salvation for all people. Join us in worship of the Triune God and for Christian fellowship! We’ll be holding a time of gathered prayer after Linger Longer. Our website: harvestbfc.org
St. James Lutheran
LIMERICK — St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, invites you to worship with us this Sunday, Nov. 10. There will be two services. The Contemporary service starts at 9:00 and this service is live-streamed on our website at stjameslimerick.org. Age-appropriate Christian Education classes will begin after the Children’s message. The Traditional service begins at 10:45 AM. The Women of St James are selling Repperts Candy at $23.00 per box- milk chocolate, dark chocolate, nuts. The last date to order is November 24th with a delivery date of Dec. 8 and 15. Orders can be placed by calling the church. Our semi-annual blood drive is on Friday, Nov. 29. Celebrate Thanksgiving and then Save a Life by donating blood. Schedule your appointment on Redcrossblood.org. During Advent, we will have our annual family craft events each Sunday after the worship service. Come and make a different craft each week starting Dec. 1. Through Operation Shining Star, we will continue to provide a $50 Giant gift card to families in need to purchase food for their Christmas dinner. Recipients are referred to us by community organizations, schools and social service agencies. If you know someone who could benefit from this, please contact the church at 610-287-7231, ext 12. If you would like to donate this, send a check to the church at 93 Kugler Road, Limerick.PA 19468.
Congregation Hesed Shel Emet
POTTSTOWN — Upcoming Shabbat Services will be Nov. 9 and 23. Erev Shabbat on Nov. 15. Services are both in-person and virtual, via Zoom. Visitors are welcome. Rabbi Cynthia Kravitz hosts noontime and evening adult education sessions. Contact: 610-326-1717. Email: [email protected].
Open Table UCC
POTTSTOWN — Open Table United Church of Christ is a Jesus-centered, Pottstown-focused faith community. We are an Open and Affirming Congregation founded on the expansive and expanding love of God as made known by Jesus Christ. We affirm the worth, dignity, and inherent belovedness of all people, celebrating our various genders, sexual orientations, gender identities/expressions, abilities, ages, races, nationalities, faith backgrounds, marital standings, and family configurations. We seek not to erase our distinctions, but to embrace the many ways our diversity reflects our infinite God. We gather weekly on Sunday mornings at Steel River Playhouse (245 E. High St.) at 10:00 am, and our services are live-streamed on YouTube. For more information, visit https://www.opentablepottstown.com/ or email us at [email protected].
St. John’s ELC
BOYERTOWN — As children of God and disciples of Christ seeking peace and justice in the world, we welcome, affirm, and include all people into the fullness of God’s love. Join us for worship on Sundays at 9:30 am and live-streamed on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Honoring Veterans at 24th Annual Salute on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 pm. The Director’s Big Band Christmas Concert happening on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:00 pm. Free drive-through, 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. Gabriel Catholic
STOWE — Join us for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time & World Mission Sunday – Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 4 PM and Sunday morning at 9 AM (the Rosary will be recited prior to Mass). Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoons from 3 to 3:45 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every Wednesday from 9:30 am until 5 pm (closing with Benediction). 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 Nov. 18 from 2 – 7 pm in the social hall. 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
Zion’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — November 10th is the 25th Sunday after Pentecost and Zion’s welcomes all to in-person worship at 10:15 am. Bridge Pastor Marti Smith, Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets will have a message. This week we will remember our dearly departed members by dedicating new pages into our Book of Golden Memories. The Annual Congregational Meeting will follow the worship service in the Sanctuary. Confirmation Class for youth will meet at 9 am in the Chapel Building. For those who wish to worship virtually, you are welcome to join us LIVE or later on Zion’s Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/zionsucc.
Emmanuel Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — You are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 10:45 AM as we observe the Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost. As always, the service will feature traditional and contemporary aspects. Pastor Carl Filer will lead the service and offer the day’s message entitled “Real Giving.” Veterans in attendance will be recognized for their service. Ample parking can be found in our lot behind the church on the corner of Walnut and Penn Streets. Services are broadcast live on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EmmanuelPottstown. Come early and join us for Coffee and Conversation at 9:30 AM in the Genesis Room. The adult Christian Education class continues the series on “Women of the Old Testament,” focusing on Ruth on Nov. 10, and Deborah on Nov. 17. The class meets at 9:30 AM in the Main Sunday School Room. Outreach schedule for the coming week: Community Meals (use Walnut St. entrance) on Monday at 5 PM and Friday at 11:30 AM; Emmanuel’s Closet Clothing Ministry (use Hanover St. entrance) on Monday from 1 PM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 6:30 PM, Wednesday from 1 PM to 3 PM, and Friday at 11 AM. NA meetings (use parking lot door closets to Walnut St.) on Monday and Wednesday at 7 PM, Saturday at 12 PM and 6 PM.
Brownback’s UCC
SPRING CITY — Join us this Sunday at 10 am for the worship service in the Sanctuary led by Rev. Bill Wisneski. Pastor Bill leads a Bible Study on the topic of angels each Wednesday at Noon and 7 pm. If you join at Noon, feel free to bring a bagged lunch and enjoy a time of fellowship before the group begins. This is a free program open to all in the community. Our annual Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 9 from 9 am – 2 pm. Be sure to stop by to shop, or eat lunch between 11 am – 2 pm. Each Sunday, nursery care is available for children through age 5, and elementary-aged children attend Worship Play partway through the service. Before the service at 9:45 am, you can also join us for a short Prayer Service in the Chapel and coffee in the lobby. 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 on this the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 9:00 a.m. for a worship service led by Pr. Matthew Finney, who will also give the sermon for the morning. Immediately following the worship service, the annual fall Congregational Meeting will be held in the sanctuary for all voting members. Coffee and Conversation will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Welcome Center. Confirmation Class will stay for the Congregational meeting and then will have class in room I. On Tuesday, November 12, the December Niantic News newsletter articles are due into the office. At 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, there will be Quilt tying in the social hall followed by the ladies’ meeting at the church to carpool to Chino’s, Rte. 29 (Chestnut Street), Zionsville at 11:30 a.m. for 12 noon lunch. The Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, Nov. 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.
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