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Presentation of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church is having a sidewalk Ukrainian food sale, Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1564 Allentown Road, Lansdale. Stock up on delicious pierogi and kielbasa. Questions: 215-362-9599.
The Chancel Choir at St. John’s United Church of Christ will sing “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes” from Psalm 121, composed by Davis Giersch, former choral director at North Penn High School, at the 10:15 a.m. service on October 16. Later the service is available on St. John’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel: youtube/stjohnsucclansdalepa. The church is at 500 W. Main St., Lansdale. All are welcome. Call 215-855-5489 or visit www.st-johns-ucc.org.
Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church PC(USA), 837 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale: Please join live in the sanctuary or for live online services via Zoom with an internet-enabled device or by telephone. Sunday Worship is at 10 a.m. and Early Worship is at 8:30 a.m. For web links or dial in numbers, visit www.gwyneddsquare.org. Weekly Bible Study meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the pastor’s study and on Zoom. The Adult Forum meets every Monday at 7 p.m. on Zoom and continues with the video series of The Great Courses Videos: Comparative Religion with Prof. Charles Kimball of the University of Oklahoma. For web links or dial in numbers for activities, please send an email to office@gwyneddsquare.org or call the church office at 215-699-9159. The DIIVAS Faith Based Reading Group will meet on Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Pizza Time Saloon. The book we are now reading and discussing is “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkins. The Hiking Ministry will meet on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. and will walk on the grounds of the Norristown Farm Park. Please contact Jeff Varner with any questions at 267-342-3095.We had a great day at Towamencin Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 8 as we reached out to the children and the adults in the community.
Faith Lutheran Church, 615 Cowpath Road, Montgomeryville continues to worship in the sanctuary as well as on Zoom at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is held Sundays from 9:45 to 10:25 a.m. for ages 3-11. Nursery will be provided for the 3- to 5-year-olds during the 10:30 a.m. service. This Sunday, Oct. 16, will be Vicar Ethan Doan’s first Sunday as permanent pastor. Please come and welcome him! All services will also be uploaded to Facebook. Find that at www.faithmontgomerville.org and click on “Connect on Facebook.” For the Zoom link or more information, please email faithmont@verizon.net
The Church of the Holy Spirit of Harleysville (Episcopal), 2871 Barndt Road at the corner of Sumneytown Pike, Upper Salford, holds Communion services in-person at 8 and 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. The church also live-streams the 10:15 a.m. services on Sundays on the church website and Facebook page – Church of the Holy Spirit, Harleysville. Church school for preschool through adult classes begin at 9 a.m. Services are led by the Rev. Kathy Andonian, Rector. For more information, call 215-234-8020 or visit the webpage, www.churchoftheholyspirit.us.
Montco Bible Fellowship, 160 E. Main St., Lansdale: Join virtual services accessed via website or in-person each Sunday. Adult Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and Worship services at 10 a.m., along with Children’s Church at 10 a.m. On Wednesdays at 7:20 p.m., we hold virtual Bible Study. Call 215-855-0899 for the Bible Study Zoom link. Visit our new website at www.montcobf.org.
Indian Creek Mennonite Church, 647 Harleysville Pike, Telford, will conduct services as follows: Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship service, 10:15 a.m.; 7:30 p.m., with speaker Dennis Rudolph. Questions? Call Kevin Moyer (215) 721-9127.
Grace Lutheran Church, 40 N. Main St., Hatfield, with Pastor Nancy M. Raabe continues its fall worship schedule of 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. A new worship experience, Contemplative Connection, is held from 7:30-7:50 p.m. on last Wednesdays of the month. During these times of pressure, draining schedules, and demanding responsibilities, our hearts and souls long for refreshment and peace that only comes from a deep connection with God. Here we will have the invitation to sit in silence and pray through simple songs and chants. Casual attire and floor seating are encouraged. Sunday worship at 10:30 is streamed live under “Online Worship” at gracelutheranhatfield.org. For more information, call 215-855-4676.
Christmas performance opportunity for volunteer musicians: Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church is hosting a Christmas concert on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, featuring the GSPC Chancel Choir and the GSPC Community Concert Band. The church is extending an invitation to community members to join the choir or band for this special and festive event. If you play an instrument or love to sing, you are welcome to participate in either musical ensemble! Choir rehearsals are on Sundays at noon and Concert Band rehearsals are on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. If interested, please call the church office at 215-699-9159 or send an email to office@GwyneddSquare.org for additional details. Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church is located just beyond the intersection of Sumneytown Pike and S. Broad Street. Information about our programs, events and ministries can be found at GwyneddSquare.org.
Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church announces its Fall Rummage Sale to be held Friday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 29, Bag Sale, 8 – 11 a.m. The rummage sale will include: new or used clothing in good, clean condition for adults and children, including indoor and outdoor wear, handbags, socks, scarves, gloves, hats and shoes. Also included are small household items and clean linens (blankets, sheets towels, tablecloths and curtains). Also included are jigsaw puzzles, writing paper, craft materials, children’s toys, games and books, and all kinds of jewelry. Should you wish to donate, drop off dates are Monday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6 – 7:30 p.m.;Tuesday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact Sandy Levine (215-368-0973) or Anita Lamond (215-527-2578) for questions, or if you need help with delivery of donations.
A Trivia Night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will be October 22 at St. Helena’s Church in Blue Bell. The 14th annual event will be at 6:30 p.m. at The Empress Room at the church, 1489 Dekalb Pike. Gather some friends and don’t miss the delicious buffet dinner and fun trivia competition for a worthy cause. Visit the website at https://bit.ly/ACSTriviaNight22 for more information or contact Lori at 610-283-2932.
Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church organizes and runs a Mission Week every fall and spring where members of the congregation and the broader community will have the opportunity to dedicate time to assist in a community service activity. The 7th Fall Mission Week will be held from Oct. 30 – Nov. 5. Opportunities are available to support one of five community service organizations. There will be hands-on-volunteer activities for all ages for those who wish to volunteer in a group or individually, from home, at the location of a mission organization, or at the church on a week day evening or a weekend. Organizations include: Caring for Friends — volunteer to participate in a group cooking day to prepare meals for the frail and isolated homebound; Habitat for Humanity — volunteer to assist with building a new home for a local family who otherwise could not afford home ownership; Keystone Opportunity Center — volunteer to pack fresh produce for those in need of food support into boxes and load it into client’s cars; Gamma Services — donation of nonperishable foods, disposable pans, and grocery gift cards for Thanksgiving Day bags for underserved families; Manna on Main Street — donation of food, beverage, household, and cooking items to help individuals in need of assistance. Please contact Ralph Insinga (rpinsinga@yahoo.com or 610-278-9656) or the Gwynedd Square Church Office (215-699-9159) to receive additional details regarding these activities and how to participate.
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