The interior of Holy Trinity Church in Pottstown features an ornate icon screen with icons depicting Jesus, the Virgin Mary and various saints.
Zion’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — Oct. 15 is the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost and Zion’s welcomes all to in-person worship at 10:15 a.m. Pastor Austin Chinault, Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets will have a message titled “Bad and Good Ideas” Confirmation Class will meet at 9 a.m. 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
Bethel Community
POTTSTOWN — On Saturday at 12 p.m., the Mission’s Ministry will have a working meeting in the pantry. On Sunday at 10 a.m., it’s “Community Sunday School” for all ages. Encouraging all members (especially children, youth, young adults) and friends of BCCP to join us for Sunday school. At 11 a.m., it’s Morning Worship for the “Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.” The service is also Live on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BCCP575. The BCCP Food Pantry is Open on Monday from 5-6:30 p.m. On Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at 12 p.m., it’s In-Person (Library) and Virtual Community Bible Study by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. On Wednesday, the “Celebration of Life” for Robert Winfield Blakey, a long-time resident of Pottstown will be conducted at 2 p.m. with a viewing from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Kyger Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Va.
St. John’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — St. John’s UCC, 11 S. Price St, welcomes all to join in worship on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. If unable to worship in person the service will be available for viewing on YouTube later in the day. The Little Pantry is stocked weekly with water, food, and personal care items for community members in need. Food items are also being collected in support of Operation 143 which provides food to children in the Pottstown and surrounding school districts. Social Hour will be held on Oct. 22 following the worship service. Join in on a time of food and Fellowship. Cardmaking will be held following Social Hour.
Grace Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St, welcomes you to worship with us as we observe the 20th Sunday after Pentecost at 10:15 AM with Pastor 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. Children’s Sunday School is held every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. All children ages 3-5 years old are welcome. Parents are invited to stay for service while their little ones are learning God’s love.
Trinity UCC
POTTSTOWN — Sunday Worship Service at Trinity UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will take place in-person and live-streamed on YouTube on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 10:15. The Community meal will be served on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. See our ad below for office hours and contact information. All are welcome.
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. 15, at 9 a.m. Our service will also be broadcast live on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsuccpottstown. We will hold a Take Out Only Pot Pie Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 21. Dinners are $12 each and include a quart of PotPie, pepper cabbage, roll and dessert. To place your order, please call 610-323-2068. Orders are due by Oct. 15. Our Diaper Bank will now be open only on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 10 am-12 noon. The next date is Oct. 25. the Diaper Bank assists Pottstown families in need with diapers, wipes and other baby essentials.
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. 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.
First Baptist
POTTSTOWN — First Baptist Church of Pottstown will host a community forum on Zoom entitled “A Place to Talk: LGBTQ+ 101 for People of Faith.” The forum offers information about LGBTQ+ community members and the issues that affect their lives. On Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, and Nov 5 at 7 p.m., FBC will facilitate conversation with experts on topics such as LGBTQ+ education and advocacy as well as the intersections of theology and gender expression. Visit www.FBCPottstown.org/LGBTQ-101-Forum for more details and to register. Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. on Zoom – Session #1 “LGBTQ+ Toolkit” with Dr. Yolanda Turner; Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. on Zoom – Session #2 “From Facts to Faces” with Tasha Santiago; Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. on Zoom – Session #3 “Bible Perspectives and Clarifications” with Austen Hartke; Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. on Zoom – Session #4 “Loving Our Neighbors: So Now What?” with panel discussion.
St. James Lutheran
LIMERICK — St James Lutheran Church is located at 93 Kugler Road. This Sunday, Oct. 15, there will be two services, The Contemporary service is at 9 AM. Age-appropriate Christian education classes take place after the Children’s Sermon. Services are live-streamed on our website at stjameslimerick.org. It appears that we will have rain on Saturday, Oct. 14 — the date of our Apple Festival. If that holds true on Saturday, outdoor activities like the Bounce House and the Petting Zoo will not take place. However, all other activities will take place inside — including the All You Can Eat Apple Streusel Pancake Breakfast., Lunch, Silent Auction, Flea Market, Craft Vendors, Bake Table, the Spay and Save from 11-1 and the Exeter Community Band from 11-12. It will perform in the Sanctuary. Join us rain or shine. The Women of St James will meet on Monday, Oct.16, at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. On Oct. 29, come and enjoy Trunk or Treat in costume and enjoy treats, games and food! If you have any questions, contact the church at 610-287-7231, ext 12.
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — Join us at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Wilson Ave., for worship on Sunday at 9:30, a.m. for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Pastor Elmer Reinhold will lead us in worship. Communion will be celebrated. The gospel for the day is Matthew 22:1-14, The parable of the unwelcome guest at the wedding feast. Ron Ball will serve as lector. Services are broadcast at 91.3 FM and livestreamed at stlukegilbertsville.org. Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers on Oct. 18 and 25 from 1-4 p.m.
First UCC
ROYERSFORD — First UCC, 367 Washington St., 9:30 Men’s Breakfast at Spring Ford Diner, Sunday School at 10 a.m. Worship will be held at 11 a.m., Rev. Angelee Benner-Smith preaching. Mission & Ministries Team meeting after worship. AA on Thursdays at 8 p.m.
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). Observing Reformation Sunday – October 29 and All Saints Sunday – November 5. Hosting a Salute to Veterans on November 9 at 6:30 pm. Register online for Sunday School. 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.
Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — On Laity Sunday, as part of our 150th Anniversary Celebration, Cedarville Church will act upon the words of Jesus and prepare 10,800 meals (that is not a misprint!) through “Rise Against Hunger.” This is a hands-on service. It may seem difficult to wrap your mind around how we can possibly prepare 10,800 meals … so just take a step of faith and show up on Oct. 15 and join us (all welcome) for a miracle in the making! The event will start at 9 AM and by noon this intergenerational event will have packed 10,800 meals! See www.riseagainsthunger.org for background. Join us for Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. with Costumes, Prizes and Candy. You are invited to an Open House on Oct 15 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mission First (Cedarville Church’s outreach at 414 E High St.) to see how you can help improve lives and make a difference in your neighborhood. You can tour the newly renovated clothing closet and see how we feed over 100 people every Wednesday. Then stay for the weekly Worship Service (Sundays at 3 PM) led by local Pastors and community leaders To help, stop by or email Clare@missionfirstpottstown.org or call her at 610-326-0560.
Emmanuel Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — You are invited to join Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., this Sunday for worship at 10:45 AM. The service features traditional and contemporary aspects. Pastor Scott Staub will serve as guest pastor and preside over the service of Holy Communion. Services are broadcast live on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EmmanuelPottstown.The next evening of dinner, fellowship & scripture is on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6:30-8:30 PM. Reservations are required, call the church office at 610-323-4312 if you would like to attend. Emmanuel’s Annual Trunk Or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 2-4 PM. Trunk Or Treat allows children to come to one, safe place (our parking lot) and travel from space to space, collecting treats! A special Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29, immediately following the worship service to approve our updated Ministry Site Profile. This document is required to be updated every year by the SEPA Synod for us to continue to receive pastoral candidates.
First Baptist
POTTSTOWN — This Sunday, Oct. 15, at 4:30 p.m. we’ll gather in person for worship at 575 N. Keim Street and on Zoom. Pastor Marcia will meditate on “Compassionate Action.” To join the Zoom meeting, use the link on our website: www.FBCPottstown.org. On Thursday, Oct. 26, Montgomery County will be offering a shot clinic right here at 575 N. Keim St. You can receive a flu and COVID shot. The clinic is open from 2:30-7 p.m. and registration is highly recommended. There are flyers on the back table. All vaccinations are free. The VOICES Youth Group (ages 12-17) at the LGBT Center of Greater Reading at FBC meets on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 575 N. Keim St. in Pottstown. If you have any youth in your life who might be interested in coming, just drop in or call 610-927-5531 for more info.
Coventryville UMC
SOUTH COVENTRY — Celebrate Fall at CUMC this Saturday. The Thrift Shop will be open from 9 AM-12 PM. Come and check out the ever-changing inventory! Other Saturday events include a Free Trick-or-Treat Trail and Hot Dog Lunch for all ages from 11 AM -1 PM. Later, from 4-6 PM, there will be a dine-in or take-out Turkey Dinner. The menu includes turkey, potato stuffing, gravy, green beans, cranberries, applesauce, and dessert. Adults: $13; Students & Seniors (65 & older): $11; Kids (5 & under): Free. On Sunday, join us for traditional worship at 10:30 AM. The Rev. Dr. Bill Lentz will lead the service. Visit in person or view the live stream from home on the Coventryville UMC YouTube Channel. Little Learners Christian Preschool will be in session Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. with an extended-day lunch option. On Tuesday from 4-6 PM, there is a frozen food giveaway of Wawa breakfast sandwiches. Pick up early. Bazaar preparations are underway with weekly meetings on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Chrisman House. Inquiries about church activities may be directed to 610-469-9350 or emailed to church@coventryvilleumc.com.
Bethel UMC
SPRING CITY — Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road, invites you to join us this Sunday, Oct. 15, for praise service at 8:30 a.m. or worship service at 10:30 a.m., led by Pastor John Keretzman. This week we celebrate Laity Sunday in our morning worship. This is a Sunday that we recognize the contributions of laity to the ministry of our church. Our annual Christmas Bazaar is being held on Saturday, Nov. 11. Soup pre-orders have started! We have Vegetable Beef, Chicken Corn Noodle, Pot Pie, and Ham & Bean available this year for $10 per quart. Contact the main office at 610-495-6807 or email Betheloffice952@aol.com. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bethelumchurch or visit our website at https://bethelumchurch.com for more information on church activities.
Congregation Hesed Shel Emet
POTTSTOWN — Congregation Hesed shel Emet is truly saddened by Hamas’ attack on Israel and condemns the wanton violence and terror against innocent civilians. Shabbat service on Oct 14 and 28. 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: Hesedshelemet575@gmail.com.
Christ Lutheran
BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship on this the Tenth Sunday of Pentecost on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. with Pr. Matthew Finney leading us in worship, as well as presenting the sermon. We will bless the quilts that are made and tied by members and friends of the congregation during the service. Coffee & Conversation will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Welcome Center and then again at 10 a.m. The Endowment committee will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Welcome Center. The Handbell Choir will practice on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. and the Senior Choir that evening at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.
Brownback’s UCC
SPRING CITY — Join us this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for a prayer service in the Chapel and 10 a.m. for our worship service in the Sanctuary led by Rev. Bill Wisneski. Pastor Bill holds an Adult Bible Study, currently on the Old Testament Prophets, each Sunday after worship. Join us for this program in the Fellowship Hall after you grab a snack! Come out for our free annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. Kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes while adults are invited to pass out candy (and even decorate their car trunk if interested). The kids love to see all the decorations. We are currently searching for 2-3 paid weekly Nursery Caregivers. If you or someone you know has interest in this position, contact brownbacksucc@comcast.net for more information. Join us at 640 Ridge Road, or you can watch the service from home at: https://www.facebook.com/BrownbacksChurch/live/
St. Gabriel Catholic
STOWE — Join us for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Wilson and Deacon Ray celebrate Mass on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Mass on Sunday morning at 9 a.m. (the Rosary will be recited prior to Mass). Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. (closing with Benediction). We are now live-streaming services at https://stgabrielstowepa.org/livestream/ Fall Social Saturday, Nov. 4, from 5 to 9 pm — BYOB Happy ½ Hour, Dinner (Moyer’s Catering), and DJ – tickets on sale after Mass on Sunday or at the parish office – $15/person. American Red Cross Blood Drive Oct. 16, from 2-7 PM in the church 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
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Trinity Reformed UCC
COLLEGEVILLE — Trinity Reformed Church UCC is sponsoring its Second Annual Pumpkin Patch to Collegeville. The Patch will take place at 532 E. Main St., Collegeville, directly across from Ursinus College, through Oct. 29. The Patch will be open weekdays from noon to 6 p.m., with sales on weekends beginning at 10:30 a.m. There is plenty of parking available on the premises. Visit Trinity to purchase a variety of pumpkins and gourds to carve and/or display. Money raised will be used, among other things, to make the building handicapped accessible for all. For more information, visit www.collegeville.church
St. Joseph Catholic
ROYERSFORD — The Women of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be hosting its 18th Annual Basket Raffle on Sunday, Oct. 15. The location is the Royersford Firehouse on 269 Green St., Royersford PA 19468 The doors will open at 12 p.m. with the drawings starting at 2 p.m. Admission is $25 which includes a sheet of 25 drawing tickets and a door prize ticket. Additional sheets of 25 tickets can be purchased for $6 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.
St. John’s UCC
PHOENIXVILLE — Annual Fall Bazaar Oct. 21 at St. John’s UCC, 315 Gay St., Phoenixville, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop the various vendors, baked goods, filled cabbages, soups and halushki available while they last the day of the bazaar. 15% of profits go to our mission initiatives. Preorder filled cabbages and soups (preferably by Oct. 18) by calling the church at 610-933-5311 or email the church at stjohnsucc.secretary@gmail.com. Filled Cabbages @$3/per roll; Soups @$8/qt or $6/pt (chix noodle, corn chowder, chili, potato leek, split pea) and Halushki @$7/qt or $4pt.
St. Paul’s UCC
AMITY — Annual Turkey Supper ON Saturday, Nov. 4, from 3-7 pm at St. Paul’s UCC Amityville, 1979 Weavertown Road, Douglassville PA 19518. Adults $15.00 Children $8.00 Tots Eat Free. Turkey and Sides Buffet with potato filling and pepper cabbage on buffet. Soup, pie, and coffee served at your table. Take-out meals for $15.00 are also available. White Elephant Sale (indoor yard sale) Friday 8 am till 4 pm and Saturday 8 am till…
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