Pottstown-area churches schedule worship services, special events
POTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Sunday, Sept. 22, for Faith & Friendship at 9:15 am and worship at 10:30 am. Immediately following worship, please join us in the Community Room for Fellowship Hour hosted by the Endowment Committee. A Guided Labyrinth Walk will be held on Sept. 22 at 6 pm (weather permitting). The labyrinth at First Presbyterian Church offers a safe space to pause and pray, and so we invite you to join us for a brief introduction to and history of the labyrinth as a tool for reflection. The Autumn Equinox marks a perfectly balanced period of darkness and light. As such, it provides an opportunity to pause, reflect and gratefully harvest what the Holy Spirit would bring into our awareness. Guided meditation and reflection prompts will be offered. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow.
St James LutheranLIMERICK — St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, invites you to worship with us this Sunday, Sept. 22. 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. Service live-streamed on our website at stjameslimerick.org. The Traditional service begins at 10:45. 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.
Grace LutheranPOTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., welcomes you to worship with us as we observe the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost at 10:15 AM with the Reverend Lauren Cain presiding over communion. The service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page This Sunday is our 'Giving Sunday' with our focus on Trinity Meals. A free-will offering will be collected to support this vital ministry. Coffee fellowship will follow the service in the fellowship hall. During September and up to Harvest Home on Oct. 13, we are 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.
Bethel UMCSPRING CITY — Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road, invites you to join us this Sunday, Sept. 22, for praise service at 8:30 am or worship service at 10:30 am, led by Pastor John Keretzman. We are a fully handicap accessible church. Bethel will be celebrating its 180th Anniversary with a special worship service on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10 am. We will be worshipping in a similar fashion to when the church was founded, in 1844. Members are encouraged to dress in period clothing but this is not required. 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. Peter's LutheranPOTTSTOWN — St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost at our 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: Emmanuel Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — You are invited to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10:45 AM as we observe the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. The service will feature traditional and contemporary aspects. Pastor Carl Filer will lead the service and offer the day's message entitled "Getting It." 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 Beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, we will be offering a Sunday morning adult Christian Education program. Stuart Bowman will be leading a study based on Jesus' miracles at 9:45 AM in the Main SS Room through Oct. 27. 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 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.
Coventryville UMCSOUTH COVENTRY — This Sunday, join us for our traditional worship service at 10:30 AM led by Rev. Thomas Davis-Shappell. The Thrift Shop is next open on Saturday, Sept. 28, 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 Coventeyville and its outreach programs. You can find more information on our website at You can find us at 1521 Old Ridge Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465.
Trinity UCCPOTTSTOWN — Trinity Reformed UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will hold services in our main sanctuary at 10:15 am on Sept. 22. This week Pastor John will be sharing a message titled, "Who's On First?", which will look closely at Mark 9 and offer insight into the discussion among the disciples about who was the greatest as well as what Jesus' reply, "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all," means for us today. 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 Sarah Love & family will be sponsoring the meal. Trinity will be having our next free fresh produce giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 28, beginning at 10 am for anyone in the community who is in need.
St. Paul's UCCPOTTSTOWN — St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., invites you to join us for worship on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m. Our service will also be broadcast live on our Facebook page at: We will be holding a Pot Pie Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4-7 p.m. 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 Sept. 25. The Diaper Bank assists Pottstown families in need with diapers, wipes and other baby essentials.
Zion's UCCPOTTSTOWN — Sept. 22 is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost and Zion's welcomes all to in-person worship at 10:15 am. Bridge Pastor Marti Smith of Zion's United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets will have a message titled "Trust and Wisdom." 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.
Bethel CommunityPOTTSTOWN — Saturday at 12 PM, it's the Men of Valor Men's Ministry Prayer Breakfast. Inviting all Men of BCCP and the Community. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Curtis Schley, Pastor – Life Changing Word COGIC. On Sunday at 10 AM, it's "Community Sunday School" when the topic will be "Who Has Believed" based on Romans 10:1 – 17. For transportation, call 610-326-1700 or 610-805-9084. At 11 AM, it's Morning Worship for the "Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost." The service is Live on Facebook The BCCP Food Pantry is Open on Monday from 5-6:30 PM. 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."
St. John's ELCBOYERTOWN — 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 on Sundays at 9:30 am and livestreamed on YouTube (St. John's ELC Boyertown). Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6-7:30 pm, experience LIFT – Living in Faith Together; bringing all generations around the table for dinner, fellowship, music, and Bible study – register online! 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.
St. Luke LutheranGILBERTSVILLE — Join us at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Wilson Ave., for worship on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost at 3 p.m., for a special worship service, as we celebrate our New Ministries! We officially welcome our Synodically Approved Minister, Bobbie Hoffman as she joins us at St. Luke Church. Celebrating with the congregation will be visiting pastors, Rev. Patricia Davenport, Pastor Chris McKinstry, Pastor Christian McMullan, and Pastor Stuart Luce. Communion will be celebrated. The gospel lesson of the day is the story of The Great Commission. This will be a service of celebration and thanksgiving! Please note: The worship service will be at 3 pm on Sunday. This will be the only service of the day. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers on Sept. 25 from 1-4 p.m. Note our hours for shopping!
First Baptist ChurchPOTTSTOWN — Join First Baptist Church of Pottstown this Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 PM via Zoom or in person at 575 N. Keim St. Our worship series "Inflection Points" sermon will be "Make A Choice." An inflection point indicates a significant change in direction, a turning point, a moment when something is suddenly apparent and/or possible that wasn't before. Throughout time God's people have stood at inflection points and made choices that redirected their futures, transforming themselves and the world around them. Our mission offering for September is Doctors Without Borders. Join us in supporting justice for the many people around the world dealing with conflict and living in harm's way. Our Learning Community meets Sundays before worship from 3:15 – 4 pm. Our study this fall is on Revelation! Come see what it actually does, and does not say! Our Book Group is reading "What It Takes To Heal" by Prentis Hemphill on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, at 7 PM on Zoom. Go to our website under Group Life for the Zoom link. www.fbcpottstown.org. The Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities Fall Fundraiser at Rivet is on Thursday, Sept 26, beginning at 5:30 pm.
Brownback's UCCSPRING CITY — Join us this Sunday at 10 am for the worship service in the Sanctuary led by Rev. Bill Wisneski. Nursery care is available for children through age 5, and elementary-aged children attend Worship Play part way 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. 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 the Animal House Project in Pottstown. Bring a donation to the event if you feel so inclined. Beginning Oct. 2, 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. Join us at 640 Ridge Road, or you can watch the service from home at: Cedarville UMC
NORTH COVENTRY — Join us Sunday at 1092 Laurelwood Road 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 11:00* services for Sunday School and Nursery* care is available. This weekend is the Women's Retreat at Kenbrook Bible Camp in Lebanon led by Lydia Work. There are five opportunities for Bible Studies (one Zoom) during the week. The Men's breakfast meets on Thursdays at 7:30 AM at the WQ Diner. There will be a community picnic at Mission First (Cedarville Church's outreach at 414 E High Street) on Sept. 27. Mission First's pantry is in need of umbrellas, ChapStick, shaving cream, toilet paper, bar soap, travel-size tissues, jelly, canned fruit, pop tarts, and spaghetti sauce. To help or donate (weekday assistance welcome) stop by or email or call her at 610-326-0560.
St. Gabriel CatholicSTOWE — Join us for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Mass will be celebrated today at 4 PM and Mass Sunday at 9 AM (the Rosary will be recited prior to Mass). Confessions are heard on Saturday afternoons from 3-3:45 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 PREP program begins tomorrow at 10 am! Registration is now open for our PREP Program for children aged 3 to Grade 7 held on Sunday mornings. Contact Maria Boyer, DRE at Thank you to everyone who participated in our Parish Golf Outing! For more information visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sgsmstowe or our website: Harvest Fellowship
BOYERTOWN — Harvest Fellowship Church, 584 Colebrookdale Road, invites you to join us for our weekly gathered worship in proclamation of Jesus as Lord on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10:15 am. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew will be preaching from Titus 1:5-9, looking at God's Measure of Blamelessness for His leaders and the Development of Blamelessness in His leaders. Join us in worship of the Triune God and for Christian fellowship! You can find additional information about our service on our website: harvestbfc.org. We also will be having a congregational meal after the service — all are welcome to attend.
Christ Lutheran
BARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship on this the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m. for 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 begin this Sunday in room I at 10 a.m. Church Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the parlor. The Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. The church will be hosting a Kauffman BBQ Chicken Fundraiser for the Moser Farm on Friday, Sept. 27, from 4–7 p.m. Tickets are required. Call the church office during office hours to purchase yours or come on Sunday, September 22 and they will be sold after worship. Deadline is Sunday, Sept. 22. The church is located at 222 Niantic Road between Routes 663 and 100 about a mile east of Bally.
Congregation Hesed Shel EmetPOTTSTOWN — Upcoming Shabbat services on Sept. 21 and 28. Rosh Hashanah services October 2, 3, and 4. Yom Kippur starts Oct. 11. 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: St. Paul's Lutheran
DOUGLASSVILLE — St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 548 Old Swede Road, is hosting its Apple Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Fresh-baked apple pies and apple dumplings. Blessing of the Animals, Boyertown Alumni Band, Threefold Blessing, Party Animals, Youth Talent Show. Activity wristbands are available for purchase for moonbounces, art bus and games, and animal show.
St. Joseph CatholicROYERSFORD — 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 OrthodoxPOTTSTOWN — Pierogies made fresh that morning will be for sale on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper Street. 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 gold domes. For more information visit www.holytrinitypottstown.org
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