St. Peter’s Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost at our 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion Worship Service with Rev. Dr. Ann Baly. 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. Monday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m.: LCW Meeting – Halloween Program with Barbara Sherman
Trinity UCC
POTTSTOWN — Trinity Reformed UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will hold services with sister congregation, Zion UCC, in their sanctuary as we celebrate Worldwide Communion together. This week Pastor John will be preaching. The sermon title is “More Than Just Grain,” emphasizing that it is the presence of Christ both in communion and in our lives that brings spiritual fulfillment. Trinity hosts multiple weekly support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 pm every Monday, New Horizons (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7 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 continue to offer a Community meal for anyone in need at 5 pm every Tuesday. This week St. Al’s will be sponsoring the meal. Trinity will be having our next free fresh produce giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 10 for anyone in the community who is in need.
Bethel Community
POTTSTOWN — On Sunday at 10 AM, it’s “Community Sunday School” when the topic will be “Bold Ministers” based on 2 Corinthians 3:5 – 18. For transportation, call 610-326-1700 or 610-805-9084. At 11 AM, it’s Morning Worship for the “Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost.” The service is Live on Facebook https://www.facebook.om/BCCP575. The BCCP Food Pantry is Closed on Monday. On Tuesday at 6 PM and Thursday at 12 PM, it’s In-Person (Library) and Virtual (215-383-1625 Code 198087) “Community Bible Study.” Everyone is welcome! The next Communities of Faith meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Noon. Inviting all community leaders!
St James Lutheran
LIMERICK — St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, invites you to worship with us this Sunday, Oct. 6. There will be two services. The Contemporary service will be at 9 AM. Age-appropriate Christian Education classes will begin after the Children’s message. This service is live-streamed on our website at stjameslimerick.org. A time of Fellowship and Hospitality follows the service. The Traditional service begins at 10:45. Holy Communion will be celebrated during each service and all are invited to participate. Three Bible studies have resumed. The first is on Tuesday night via Zoom at 6:45 PM. They will be studying 1 Samuel starting on chapter 13. The second one is held on Thursday at the Willow Run Club House from 11 AM-12:15 PM. They are studying the Gospel of John. The third one is held on Friday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 via Zoom. They are studying the book of Ecclesiastes. Save the date of Oct. 27 for Trunk or Treat. Enjoy treats from decorated car trunks as well as other food and games.
Coventryville UMC
SOUTH COVENTRY — This Sunday, join us for our traditional worship service at 10:30 AM. Come out for the annual Trick and Treat Trail on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 am – 1 pm. We will be serving a hot dog lunch along with games and pumpkin decorating. Then come out for the Turkey Dinner that evening from 4-6 pm. Whether you dine in or take out, the dinner includes turkey, potato bread filling, gravy, green beans, cranberries, applesauce, and dessert. The cost is $15 for adults and $13 for students and seniors (65 and older). The Thrift Shop is next open on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 am-Noon. Not only can you shop the deals at this time, but you can also donate items then too. All proceeds benefit Coventryville and its outreach programs. You can find more information on our website at https://coventryvilleumc.com You can find us at 1521 Old Ridge Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465.
Zion’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — Zion’s welcomes all to a joint World Communion Worship Service on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10:15 am at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut Streets. Pastor John Folk, Trinity United Church of Christ will share the message “More Than Just Grain.” The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be shared. There will be light refreshments after the Worship service in the Chapel Building. All are welcome! 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.
St. Gabriel Catholic
STOWE — Join us for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 4 PM and Mass 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 at https://stgabrielstowepa.org/livestream/. Blessing of the Animals will take place Sunday at 11:30 am in the BVM Grotto. Bring your pets for this special blessing. For more information visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sgsmstowe or our website: https://stgabrielstowepa.org
Christ Lutheran
BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship on this the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, Oct. 6, 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 a.m. and again at 10 a.m. in the Welcome Center. Confirmation Class will be held after worship in room I at 10 a.m. Quilt Tying will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the social hall followed by the ladies’ meeting at the church to carpool to Tosco’s for lunch at noon. The Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, Oct. 9 beginning at 7 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.
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, Oct. 6, 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. We will be holding a Pot Pie Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-7 p.m. Also, we will hold a Trunk or Treat in our church parking lot, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. Our Diaper Bank is open on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 10 am-noon, and 5-7 p.m. The next date is Oct. 23. The Diaper Bank assists Pottstown families in need with diapers, wipes and other baby essentials.
Harvest Fellowship
BOYERTOWN — Harvest Fellowship Church, 584 Colebrookdale Road, invites you to join us for our weekly gathered worship proclaiming Jesus as Lord on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10:15 am. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew will be preaching from Titus 2:1-2, demonstrating how sound doctrine visibly manifests itself in the life of older men. We will also be partaking of the Lord’s Supper together. Join us in worship of the Triune God and for Christian fellowship! 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. 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. We will be holding a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11:45 am. Bring your pets for a special blessing and pet-friendly treat! Leading up to this event, we will be collecting donations for Animal House Project in Pottstown. We invite you to bring a donation to the event if you feel so inclined. Pastor Bill will lead 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 next Young at Heart program (ages 55+) is on Thursday, Oct. 10. Each month on the second Thursday at Noon, we host a luncheon and program for $14 per person. It is a great way to connect with other people in the community and enjoy some fun and fellowship. If you’d like to register for October 10’s program, please leave a message at 484-854-1682 by Sunday, Oct. 6. Join us at 640 Ridge Road, or you can watch the service from home at: https://www.facebook.com/BrownbacksChurch/live/
Christ Episcopal
POTTSTOWN — Christ Episcopal Church 316 E. High St., will host a Blessing of the Pets on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 am. The event is open to the public at no cost.
Congregation Hesed Shel Emet
POTTSTOWN — Yom Kippur services on October 11 and 12. Sukkot services on Oct. 19. 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].
Emmanuel Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — You are invited to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10:45 AM as we observe the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Carl Filer will lead the service and offer the day’s message entitled “Is the Pope Catholic?” 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 is currently studying Jesus’ miracles at 9:45 AM in the Main SS Room. The Harvest Home Food collection is ongoing through Oct. 13. Please place your non-perishable food items on the cart located in the first-floor hallway. Food donations will benefit the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, and designated monetary offerings will benefit God’s Kitchen Meal Ministry. 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.
First Baptist Church
POTTSTOWN — Join First Baptist Church of Pottstown this Sunday, Oct. 6, at 4:30 PM via Zoom or in person at 575 N. Keim St. Our worship series “Inflection Points” sermon will be “No Lone Rangers”. Navigating inflection points calls for building community relationships. We aren’t alone and we cannot make change alone. Christianity assumes community. You can hold individual beliefs, but you cannot practice “Christianity” by yourself. Come and find out why! Our mission offering for October is the American Baptist World Mission Offering. This opportunity calls us to support outreach around the globe in the form of leadership, education, development and pastoral care in other countries. Our Learning Community meets Sundays before worship from 3:15 – 4 pm. Our study this fall is on Revelation. Our Book Group is reading What It Takes To Heal by Prentis Hemphill. Join us on the first and third Wednesdays at 7 PM on Zoom. Go to our website under Group Life for the Zoom link. www.fbcpottstown.org.
First Presbyterian
POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Sunday, Oct. 6, for Faith & Friendship at 9:15 am and worship at 10:30 am. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated during worship.
Bethel UMC
SPRING CITY — Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road, invites you to join us this Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10 am to help us celebrate Bethel’s 180th Anniversary with a special worship service. We will be worshipping similarly to when the church was founded in 1844. Members are encouraged to dress in period clothing, but this is not required. Bethel UMC is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant! The job will include administrative and payroll responsibilities. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 am-1 pm. You will receive paid time off after the first year. Contact the main office at 610-495-6807 with any questions or email your resume to [email protected]. Come join us on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6-8 pm for Trunk-or-Treating! This event is being co-hosted with Faithful Foundations Learning Center. More information can be found on our website or our Facebook page. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bethelumchurch for more information on church activities.
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — Join us today for St. Luke’s Pet Blessing from 10 am-12 pm. We will celebrate the gift of our pets with a very special blessing! All pets are welcome -bring a photo if your pet is too big or too rowdy! Children are welcome to bring their stuffed pets. We will have pet and people treats to enjoy. On Sunday, join us for our 9:30 worship service on the twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Communion will be celebrated. We welcome Carter Ramus, Azlyn Ramus, and Emily Geiger as they share their experiences from their attendance at the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in July. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers on Oct. 10, 17, and 24 from 1-4 p.m. Please note our hours for shopping!
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. Worship will be held in the Sanctuary and World Wide Communion will be celebrated. If unable to attend, the service will be available for viewing on YouTube later in the day. Following worship, a Social Hour will be held in Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to share and join us for food and fellowship. A free cardmaking event will follow the Social Hour in Fellowship Hall.
Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — Join us Sunday at 1092 Laurelwood Road 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. Sunday, October 20: Rise Against Hunger: Beginning at 9:00 AM and finishing by Noon we will pack 21,600 Meals. This is a hands-on worship service for all (tasks for children, too)! Just show up and you will be given instructions to coordinate the packaging of food for developing nations (610-326-4173 church office for details). 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 preparing for wintertime projects. Needs: large blankets (not throws) Code Blue housing project needs financial help. Food Pantry: canned fruit with pop lids, jelly, spaghetti sauce, and pop tarts. Clothing Closet: deodorant, umbrellas and toiletries. If you can help, call Clare at 610-326-0560 or email: [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 Sundays at 9:30 am and livestreamed on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown). Free chamber choir concert on October 26 at 7 pm performed by Vox Philia. 2024-25 Preschool registration open online. 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.
Grace Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., welcomes you to worship with us as we observe the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost at 10:15 AM with the Rev. Lauren Cain presiding over the communion 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. We will be celebrating Harvest Home on October 13th, and are currently collecting donations of non-perishable food, personal care items and cleaning supplies. These items will be available to the public at our Open Pantry on Oct. 19 in the parish hall.
First UCC
ROYERSFORD — First UCC, 367 Washington St., Sunday: 10 am Adult Study, 11 am Worship in the Sanctuary, Pastor Caroline preaching. World Communion Sunday, Neighbors In Need special mission offering.
Calvary UCC
BARTO — Calvary United Church of Christ will celebrate worldwide holy communion on Sunday, Oct. 6, during the 9:30 AM service. Professional organist Ernie Yeagley will be the guest musician for the worship service, which will include both traditional and modern hymns. Pastor David Brumbaugh will preach the message “Should We Accept the Good from the Lord and Not the Bad?” The Church Consistory will meet after worship on Sunday, Oct. 13. The next Calvary UCC flea market and 25 cent clothing sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 – 11 AM. Holiday Basket raffle tickets will be sold during this day and time for the annual drawing on Saturday, Nov. 16. Baskets include cash, gift cards, inflatable Kayaks, home items, children’s gifts, and other useful items. There are 70 baskets available.
Scout Troop 108
EAST GREENVILLE — Scout Troop 108 from East Greenville will celebrate its 100th Anniversary of scouting on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 AM-4 PM at New Goshenhoppen Church Park (618 3rd Street, East Greenville, PA 18041) All are welcome to come out and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Troop 108. There will be speakers, scouting memorabilia, guest speakers, food trucks, carnival games and more. The Cradle of Liberty Council will be presenting the 100-year award at 2 pm.
St. Joseph Catholic
ROYERSFORD — The Women of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be hosting its 19th Annual Basket Raffle on Sunday, Oct. 13. The location is the Royersford Firehouse on 269 Green Street, Royersford, PA 19468 The doors will open at noon with the drawings starting at 2 pm. The admission cost is $25.00 which includes a sheet of 25 drawing tickets and a door prize ticket. Additional sheets of 25 tickets can be purchased for $6.00 each. Light refreshments will be served. Bringing food and drinks are permitted, excluding alcohol. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. There will be additional drawings for Grand Prizes, Sweepstakes and a 50/50 drawing.
Holy Trinity Orthodox
POTTSTOWN — Pierogies made fresh that morning will be for sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper St. Limited quantities of the pierogies and homemade frozen soups will be available from 10-11:30 a.m. On-site parking is available. Look for the church with the golden domes. For more information visit www.holytrinitypottstown.org
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