Congregations offer mix of in-person and virtual services
First Baptist
POTTSTOWN — First Baptist Church (ABCUSA) located at 301 King St. Rev. Dr. Marcia Bailey, Pastor. Worship is live on Zoom this Sunday, Jan 10, at 10:30 am. Join us as we welcome guest pastor Rev. Dr. Marsha Brown Woodard, Senior Lecturer in Christian Ministries and Director of Supervised Ministries at Palmer Theological Seminary. We will meditate on the space for change. Our Book Study Group will meet on Zoom on Jan 12 at 7 pm on Zoom. Check our website for the Zoom links and join us in fellowship: www.fbcpottstown.org
St. Peter’s Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord with guest pastor Rev. Susan Folks. Video worship will be available on YouTube and Facebook Sunday at 12:30 pm. In-person worship has been suspended until further notice. For up to date messages, call the church at 610-323-5044.
Zion’s UCC
POTTSTOWN — Jan. 10 is the First Sunday after Epiphany. Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets, will welcome Supply Pastor, Rev. Dr. Kimberly
Stryjak with her message based on Baptism. Sunday School for youth and adults will meet via Google meet on Sun. at 11 am. YouTube service available on our website https://www. zionspottstown.org, then click on the link “online services.”
Emmanuel ELC
POTTSTOWN — You are invited to join Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., for worship in our Sanctuary this Sunday at 10:45 am. Pastor Christian McMullan will lead us this Sunday as we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord. This week the hymn leader is Stuart Bowman and the lector Kathy Cook, lector. For those choosing to worship from home, the service will also be broadcast live on our Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/emmanuel. and on our YouTube channel at https:// www.youtube.com/channel/ PX2G21mg. The service will remain on these online platforms for viewing at a time convenient to our members and friends. Emmanuel’s Closet is open Mon., Wed., Thurs. from 1 pm to 3 pm and Tue., Sat. from 4 pm to 6 pm. Free Community Meals are served on Tuesday at 6 pm, Friday at 10:45 am, Saturday at 5 pm.
St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — We invite you to worship with us via livestream from St. Luke Lutheran Church. Find us on our Facebook page. Look at www.stlukegilbertsville.org Our livestream worship will be on at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Based on a recommendation from the bishop of the Southeast PA Synod, all services will be livestreamed only until further notice. Sunday is the day we remember and celebrate the Baptism of our Lord. We will have a Thanksgiving for Baptism Service. The message for the day focuses on Genesis 1:1-5, where God creates light. Join us on Facebook for the livestreaming of the 9:30, a.m. service, or on 91.3 FM. stlukegilbertsville. org. COMMUNITY CLOTHING RACK is re-opening. The Clothing Rack will be open for drop-off of clothing on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 1-4 p.m. It will then be open on Jan. 20 and Jan. 27 for “shopping.” On these days, the Clothing Rack will also be open from 1-4 p.m. Call 610-367-9738.
Bethel Community
POTTSTOWN — On Sunday at 11 AM, you are invited to worship with Bethel Community Church of Pottstown for the Epiphany/Baptist of the Lord Sunday. Pastor Ross will deliver the morning message. In-person is permissible but masks must be worn at all times with social distancing. In addition, the service is Live on Facebook at Bethel-Community-Churchofor dial-in by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. BCCP Food Pantry is open on Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. On Thursday at 12:00 Noon, it’s Virtual Community Bible Study by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. On Friday at 12:00 Noon, it’s Virtual Community Prayer Service by calling 215-383-1625 Code 198087. BCCP Food Pantry is open every Second, Third, and Fourth Monday (except holidays) from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and new Applications
are being accepted. For more information, call (610805-9084).
First UCC
ROYERSFORD — First United Church of Christ, 367 Washington St., will livestream worship on Facebook at 11 am. (search for First UCC, Royersford). The theme is The Baptism of Christ with Pastor Lauren preaching and Carol Hanebury playing the organ.
St. John’s ELC
BOYERTOWN — Worship is live streamed on Sundays at 9:30 am on YouTube (St. John’s ELC Boyertown) and also is available later in the day for viewing. Free drivethrough, take-out meal every Saturday evening from 5-6:30 pm. No registration necessary. For updates and further details, check our website (st. johnsboyertown.org) or call the office (610.369.1024).
Calvary UCC
BARTO — As we continue our shared ministry with Pennsburg UCC, Sunday, Jan. 10, join us for worship, held at Pennsburg UCC (775 Main St., Pennsburg) beginning at 9:30 am with Rev. Meagan McLeod. Calvary UCC (1231 Route 100, Barto) will host worship on Jan. 17, beginning at 9:30 am with Rev. Meagan McLeod. On Saturday Jan. 23, Calvary UCC will hold a 25-cent Clothing, Handbag, Shoes and More Sale in Fellowship Hall. Also on the Lower Level, there will be an Indoor PopUp Yard Sale. Both events are 8 am-11 am. On Sunday Jan. 24, join us for worship, held at Pennsburg UCC (775 Main St., Pennsburg) beginning at 9:30 am with Rev. Martha Kreibel. Calvary UCC (1231 Route 100, Barto) will host worship on Jan. 31, beginning at 9:30 am with Rev. Meagan McLeod. Join us on Facebook by searching Calvary United Church of Christ-Barto.
Christ Lutheran
BARTO — Tentatively worship services at Christ Lutheran Church will resume in person on the Baptism of
Our Lord on Sunday, Jan. 10, at 9 a.m. Check our website or answering machine to check for updates prior to attending the service. Pastor Susan Sosnin will be leading this Holy Communion worship service and presenting the sermon. Those ministering are: Acolyte/Lector/Assisting Minister: Sue Hoffman. Confirmation class will have their class at 10:15 a.m. via Zoom in their homes. The Christ Niantic Cemetery Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 12 in the Welcome Center. Then at 7:30 p.m., the Finance Committee will hold its meeting. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.
Coventryville UMC
SOUTH COVENTRY — Coventryville United Methodist Church - Our Thrift Shop will be open from 9 AM-1 PM on Saturday. Come see and shop the new inventory. Join us for Sunday’s onsite services at 9:30 AM (contemporary) and 11:00 AM (traditional) with Jim Harrop leading worship. The readings tell of the Baptism of the Lord. For those who prefer to view from home, both services will be live-streamed to the Coventryville UMC YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeSkOcz5xHKcucCYmbN2Sw. If you have questions, please contact the main office at 610-469-9350 or church@ coventryvilleumc.com, or visit CoventryvilleUMC.org.
Bethel UMC
SPRING CITY — Sunday worship at Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road, will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 8:30 am and in the Sanctuary at 10 am.
Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — Visit www.cedarvilleumc. org for current announcements and resources and join us there Sunday for worship at 9:30 (Contemporary) or 11:00 am (Traditional) or recorded services after Sunday. Service links are also found on the Cedarville UMC Facebook page. This week’s message is “Change and the Stages of Life” (Ecclesiastes 3:18) No Computer? Dial 610850-9173 to listen to the sermon later in the week. Youth are invited to attend the free Eastern Pennsylvania conference virtual youth rally on Jan. 9 from 3 to 5 PM with speakers/ performers; Egypt Speaks, Tasha Layton and Keith Everette Smith. To register https://na.eventscloud. com/youth2021. Contact john@cedarvilleumc.org for details. Visit Cedarville UMC Children’s Ministry Facebook page for children’s fun. Mission First, an outreach of Cedarville UMC, is supporting 12 guests in hotels and 4 in tents. Packaged foods are provided weekly. Contact Clare@missionfirstpottstown.com (or 610326-0560) if you can provide: hearty soups, stews, canned ready-to-eat pasta items, Compleats (all flavors), tuna, chicken, ham salad on the go items, Pop Tarts, breakfast bars, mac and cheese, jelly, peanut butter, saltine crackers, instant coffee, fruit cups, pudding cups, goodies. All must be flip top. Also paper products; bowls, paper towels, toilet paper, plastics spoons, forks knives.
Calvary UCC
BARTO — Indoor flea market and 25-cent clothing sale, Saturday, Jan. 23, 8:00 – 11:00 AM at Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Barto. Calvaryucc@gmail.com; www. calvaryuccbarto.com.
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