First Presbyterian
POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Sunday, Nov. 24, for Faith & Friendship at 9:15 am and worship at 10:30 am.
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. 24, at 9 a.m. Our service will also be broadcast live on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsuccpottstown.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. Gary Nicholson. We will be celebrating Harvest Home this Sunday; you are invited to bring a canned food donation or simply enjoy the celebration for all that God has given us! You can find more information on our website at https://coventryvilleumc.com You can find us at 1521 Old Ridge Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465.
First Baptist Church
POTTSTOWN — Join First Baptist Church of Pottstown this Sunday, Nov. 24, at 4:30 PM via Zoom or in person at our worship service at our new location at 414 High St. To be a Baptist is to be about the work of freedom. Join in a conversation about Religious Freedom, “the historic Baptist affirmation that local churches are free, under the Lordship of Christ, to determine their membership and leadership, to order their worship and work, to ordain whom they perceive as gifted for ministry, male or female, and to participate in the larger Body of Christ, of whole unity and mission Baptist are proudly a part.” Our mission offering for November is our annual support of holiday meals provided by Pottstown Cluster by providing canned gravy. www.fbcpottstown.org.
St. Peter’s Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday after Pentecost at 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with Deacon Kathie Afflerbach. 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.
Trinity UCC
POTTSTOWN — Trinity Reformed UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will worship and celebrate Totenfest (a time when we remember all who moved from this life into the life eternal over the last year) in our sanctuary at 10:15 on Nov. 24. The service itself is in English; however, Spanish translations of the service are also
available for all participants. This week Pastor John will share a message titled; “Alpha & Omega” based on the passage from Revelation 1:4-8. Trinity hosts multiple weekly support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 pm every Monday, New Horizons (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7 pm every Tuesday
and Thursday, Taking Back our Power (mental health support) meets at 1 pm every Thursday, and Breath of Hope (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7:30 every Friday. We have partnered with Creative Kiddie Care to provide before and after school care for elementary-aged children and are accepting enrollees. We continue to offer a community meal for anyone in need at 5 pm every Tuesday. This week Grace Lutheran will be sponsoring the meal. Trinity will be having our next free fresh produce giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 23, beginning at 10 am for anyone in the community who is in need.
Grace Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., welcomes you to worship with us as we observe Christ the King Sunday at 10:15 AM with Sally Bechtel leading the service. The service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GLCPottstown. The service will remain on Facebook for viewing at a time convenient to our members and friends. This Sunday is our ‘Giving Sunday’ with our mission focus on Trinity Meals which will be served on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Coffee fellowship will follow 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. Thanksgiving Sunday and Reign of Christ Sunday will be celebrated. If unable to join in person, the service will be available for viewing on YouTube later in the day. The Little Pantry, located in the churchyard facing High Street, is stocked weekly with water, food, and personal care items for community members in need. St. John’s is hosting the Beacon of Hope Homeless Shelter throughout November. We are also collecting 250 boxes of stuffing to benefit the Cluster’s Annual Holiday Food Drive. Food is also being collected to support Operation 143, which provides food to schoolchildren in Pottstown and surrounding school districts. St. John’s also hosts AA meetings during the week at various dates and times.
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — On Sunday, join us at St. Luke Lutheran Church for our 9:30 worship service for Christ, the King, Sunday. We welcome Pastor Tyson Frey as he leads us in worship. Communion will be celebrated. Kathy Billger will be lector. The gospel for the day is John 18:33-37 The kingdom of Christ. A special invitation to all on Thanksgiving Eve (11/27) for our service of Thanksgiving and Pie! The service will begin at 7:00, p.m. and be held in Memorial Hall. The Community Clothing Rack will be closed on Nov. 27. It will be open for donations on Dec. 4. A special invitation to all to join us today at St. Luke for our 11th annual craft show. We’ll be open from 9 am to 2 pm with Grandma’s Attic, wonderful crafts by local crafters, great food “to go” from our kitchen and baked goods table, and fun Basket Raffles! Rumor has it that holiday sounds will be heard coming from the sanctuary!
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 Sundays at 9:30 am and livestreamed on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Advent Holden Evening Prayer – Dec 4, 11, and 18 at 7 pm. The Director’s Big Band Christmas Concert – Saturday, Dec 14, at 7 pm. Blue Christmas Worship Service for those dealing with loss and grief – Thursday, Dec 19, at 7 pm. Christmas Eve worship – Dec 24 at 3 pm & 8 pm. Christmas Day worship – Dec 25 at 10:30 am followed by a free Christmas meal from 11:30 am-1 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 Solemnity of Christ the King – Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 4 PM and Sunday at 9 AM (the Rosary will be recited before 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/ Visit from St. Nick on Sunday, Dec. 8, following the 9 am Mass. Contact [email protected] if you plan to attend. For more information visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sgsmstowe or our website: https://stgabrielstowepa.org
Zion’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — Nov. 24 is the 27th 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 provide the message. The Harvest Home Display will be on the Altar as we celebrate Thanksgiving this week. The Senior Choir will be singing the anthem “Bless This House.” 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.
Bethel Community
POTTSTOWN — Saturday at 11 AM, it’s the Mission’s Ministry “Thanksgiving Box” Giveaway. The Giveaway is open to all Pantry Clients and the Community with a goal of serving 200 families. On Sunday at 10 AM, it’s “Community Sunday School” and the topic will be “Expectant Watchfulness” based on Psalm 130. At 11 AM, it’s Morning Worship for the “Reign of Christ Sunday” when we welcome the Rev. LaMond Kennabrew (Assistant Pastor – Brand New Life Church of Philadelphia) as our guest preacher. The service is In-Person (575 N. Keim Street, Pottstown) and Live on Facebook https://www.facebook.om/BCCP575. The BCCP Food Pantry is Closed on Monday and will resume on Monday, Dec. 9, at 5 PM.
Congregation Hesed Shel Emet
POTTSTOWN — Upcoming Shabbat Services will be on Nov. 23 and Dec. 7. 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 am, and our services are live-streamed on YouTube. For more information, visit https://www.opentablepottstown.com/ or email us at
[email protected].
St. James Lutheran
LIMERICK — St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, invites you to worship with us this Sunday. The Contemporary service starts at 9 am 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. This is the last week that you can order Reppert’s candy from the Women of St James @ $23.00 per 1 lb box and order a 5-bloom Poinsettia for Christmas Eve @ $11.00 each. All orders can be placed by calling the church at 610-287-7231, ext 12. We are still in real need of donors for the Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Nov 29, from 12-5. The Advent Craft Expo takes place each Sunday after worship from Dec. 1 to Dec. 22. Come and make a Christmas decor or gift. 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, 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 and put Shining Star in the memo section.
Harvest Fellowship
BOYERTOWN — Harvest Fellowship Church, 584 Colebrookdale Road, invites you to join us this Sunday, Nov. 24, at 10:15 am for weekly gathered worship proclaiming Jesus as Lord. Pastor Andrew will be preaching from Titus 3:3-7, a marvelous passage on God’s grace that causes overflowing eternal gratitude in the hearts of believers. Join us in worship of the Triune God and for Christian fellowship! Our annual Thanksgiving Eve Soup and Share will be on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 6 pm. All are welcome! Our website: harvestbfc.org
Brownback’s UCC
SPRING CITY — Join us this Sunday at 10 am for the worship service in the Sanctuary led by Rev. Bill Wisneski. The Model Train Event is on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1-4 pm. Come explore all the train setups, both big and small. Refreshments will be available, as we all get in the holiday spirit! Our 55+ program, Young at Heart, will host a musical program and luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 12, at Noon. The cost is $14 per person, and reservations can be made at 484-854-1682. Visit brownbackschurch.com/events. 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. 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 at: https://www.facebook.com/BrownbacksChurch/live/
Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — Join us Sunday for services at 8 am & 11 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* services for Sunday School and Nursery* care is available. The Men’s breakfast meets Thursdays at 7:30 am at the WQ Diner. Mission First (Cedarville’s outreach at 414 E. High St.) needs thermal underwear, tops & bottoms sizes M, L, XL and the Code Blue housing project needs financial assistance. To help, call Clare at 610-326-0560 or email: [email protected]. Additional upcoming events include 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, 12/3 Blood Drive 1-7 pm www.giveapint.org to schedule, 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.
Emmanuel Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — You are invited to join us for worship on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 10:45 AM as we celebrate Christ the King. Stuart Bowman will lead the service and offer the day’s message. 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. On Dec. 1, the adult Christian Education class will begin a four-part series of Bible studies on “Jesus as the Word Made Flesh.” Discussion will focus on the earthly substances of bread, salt, rock, and light as they relate to the qualities of Christ. Grab some refreshments and meet in the Main Sunday School Room by 9:45 AM. 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 1-3 PM and 5-6:30 PM, Wednesday from 1-3 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.
Bethel UMC
SPRING CITY — Pastor John Keretzman brings Praise Worship at 8:30 and Traditional Worship at 10:30 on Sunday morning. Ladies of our community, are you looking for some fellowship? Would you like to feel pampered by sipping some tea and nibbling on delicious quiches and desserts? If that sounds good to you, then you need to join in our Christmas Tea on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 1 pm. Wearing hats is optional, but they sure make things fun, so dust off those fabulous hats and throw them on! Seating is limited; advance registration is necessary. Contact the church office to make a reservation. This is a free event, but donations of socks/hats/mittens/or scarves will be collected for the children at Methodist Services. Donations will also be welcomed for the Project Outreach food pantry. 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
Christ Lutheran
BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship on this Christ the King Sunday on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 9 a.m. for a Holy Communion worship service led by Pr. Matthew Finney, who will also give the sermon for the morning. Coffee and Conversation will be held at 8:30 and 10 a.m. in the Welcome Center. Confirmation
Class will have class in room I at 10 a.m. Church Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. Church members will join the area churches for the Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7 p.m. at Calvary
UCC. The office will be closed on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, in celebration of Thanksgiving. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.
Holy Trinity Orthodox
POTTSTOWN — The Annual Christmas Cookie Sale will be held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper Street, on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or until items are sold out. Visitors may choose from among traditional American cookie favorites and various multi-national varieties. Nut rolls will also be sold along with pierogies, halushki (buttered noodles), and homemade soups. On-site parking is available. Look for the church with the gold domes. For more information, visit http://www.holytrinitypottstown.org/
Pawling Independent Baptist
PHOENIXVILLE — A Christmas Candlelight Service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 7-8 p.m., at Pawling Independent Baptist Church (a.k.a. Pawling Chapel), 400 Pawlings Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Serving hot apple cider. The regular schedule for Pawling Independent Baptist Church is Sunday School at 9:45 am, Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am; Sunday Evening Worship at 6 pm, and Tuesday Prayer and Bible Study at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit www.pawlingbaptist.com or call 610-933-6517.
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