Pottstown-area churches schedule worship services, special events
POTTSTOWN — Saturday at 9:30 AM, its Congregation Hesed Shel Emet Sukkot Celebration and at 12:00 PM, the Men of Valor Men's Ministry will meet in the Library. On Sunday at 10:00 AM, it's "Community Sunday School" when the topic will be "Full Assurance" based on Hebrews 6:9 – 20. At 11:00 AM, it's Morning Worship for the "Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost." The service is Live on Facebook The BCCP Food Pantry is Open on Monday from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. On Tuesday at 6:00 PM and Thursday at 12:00 PM, it's In-Person (Library) and Virtual (215-383-1625 Code 198087) "Community Bible Study." Everyone is welcome! On Thursday, the Montgomery County Pottstown Vaccine Clinic (575 N. Keim Street) will be open from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM for all residents who live, work or attend school in Montgomery County. On Sunday, Oct. 27, at 11:00 AM, we will celebrate "Family & Friends Day" at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown. Immediately following the celebration, dinner will be served in the Community Room. Our guest preacher will be State Rep. Dan K. Williams, who is also Senior Pastor of New Life in Christ Fellowship Church in Coatesville. If you have any questions and/or need additional information, contact Mrs. Juanita Jackson at 484-300-2764 or Vernon Ross at 610-805-9084.
St. Peter's LutheranPOTTSTOWN — St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., will celebrate the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost at 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: St. Luke Lutheran
GILBERTSVILLE — On Sunday, join us at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, for our 9:30 a.m. worship service on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost. Minister Bobbie Hoffman will lead us in worship. Communion will be celebrated. Joe Vendetti will be lector.The gospel for the day is Mark 10:35-45 Warnings to ambitious disciples. The Community Clothing Rack will be open for shoppers on October 23 from 1:00-4:00, p.m. It will be closed on Oct..30 as it is the fifth Wednesday of the month.
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 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. Honoring Veterans at 24th Annual Salute on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 pm. 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. John's UCCPOTTSTOWN — St. John's UCC, 11 S. Price Street, welcomes all to join in worship on Sunday at 9:00 am. Pastor Nichole Jackson will be leading us in worship and Communion will be celebrated. If unable to join us in person, the service will be available for viewing on YouTube later in the day. The Little Pantry, located in the churchyard on High Street, is stocked weekly with water, food, and personal care items for community members in need. Food is also being collected for Operation 143, which provides food to schoolchildren in the Pottstown and surrounding school districts. St. John's also provides meeting space for both AA and NA throughout the week at various times/dates. St. John's will have a tent set up for local trick or treating on October 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Trinity UCCPOTTSTOWN — Trinity Reformed UCC, 60 N. Hanover St., will celebrate our Harvest Home service in our sanctuary at 10:15. This week Pastor John will be sharing the message: "We plant, God does the growing" as we recognize the transforming work of God in our lives and realize just how much we depend on God in all parts of our lives. Trinity hosts multiple weekly support groups: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 pm every Monday, New Horizons (Narcotics Anonymous) meets at 7:00 every Tuesday and Thursday, Taking Back our Power (mental health support) meets at 1:00 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 Northbridge Neighbors will be sponsoring the meal. Trinity will be having our next Free fresh produce giveaway on Saturday, October 26th, beginning at 10:00 for anyone in the community who is in need.
First Baptist ChurchPOTTSTOWN — Join First Baptist Church of Pottstown on this Sunday, October 20, at 4:30 PM via Zoom or in person at 575 N. Keim St. Our worship series "Inflection Points" sermon will be "Things Fall Apart." 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 of the month at 7 PM on Zoom. Go to our website under Group Life for the Zoom link. www.fbcpottstown.org.
Congregation Hesed Shel EmetPOTTSTOWN — Sukkah services on October 19. Simhat Torah on October 26. 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: Grace Lutheran
POTTSTOWN — Grace Lutheran Church, 660 N. Charlotte St., welcomes you to worship with us as we observe the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost at 10:15 AM with the Reverend Lauren Cain presiding over the communion service. The service will be live-streamed on our Facebook page The service will remain on Facebook for viewing at a time convenient to our members and friends. Children's Sunday School is at 10:15 during the service.
Cedarville UMCNORTH COVENTRY — Join us tomorrow at 1092 Laurelwood Road for 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 those in need. 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. Next Saturday at 8:00 AM is the Women's Breakfast at Brookside Restaurant. The GriefShare ministry team will host a one-day event on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 PM. The topic is "Surviving the Holidays" and will include a video and discussion (610-326-4173 church office for details). Mission First (Cedarville's outreach at 414 E. High St) is not currently accepting women's clothing (except underwear and bras) but we need men's jeans, sweatpants, boots, and hoodies. Our food pantry needs snacks on the run (tuna and chicken), and jelly. Our Code Blue housing ministry needs funds for the upcoming winter season. If you can help, call Clare at 610-326-0560 or email: First UCC
ROYERSFORD — First UCC, 367 Washington St., Sunday: 8:30 am Men's Breakfast at Mama Albas, 10 am Adult Study, 11 am Worship in the Sanctuary, Pastor Caroline preaching. Congregational Conversation after worship, Royersford/Spring-City CROP Walk, Ursinus Association meeting.
Christ LutheranBARTO — Christ Lutheran Church will worship on this Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost on Sunday, October 20, at 9:00 a.m. for the 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 10:00 a.m. in the Welcome Center. Confirmation Class will be held after worship in room I at 10:00 a.m. The Church Council will meet on Tuesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the Welcome Center. The Senior Choir will rehearse on Wednesday, October 23, beginning at 7:00 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.
Holy Trinity OrthodoxPOTTSTOWN — 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
St. Paul's UCCPOTTSTOWN — St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 927 N. Franklin St., invites you to join us for worship on Sunday, October 20, 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, October 19, from 4 – 7 p.m. Also, we will hold a Trunk or Treat in our church parking lot, on Saturday, October 26, from 11 a.m. till 1 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 October 23. The Diaper Bank assists Pottstown families in need with diapers, wipes and other baby essentials.
St James LutheranLIMERICK — St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, invites you to worship with us this Sunday, October 20. There will be two services. The Contemporary service will be at 9:00 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. The Women of St James will hold their monthly meeting at 1:30 on Monday, October 21. The meeting will be held in the Youth Room. All women are invited to attend. Save the date of October 27 for Trunk or Treat. Enjoy treats from decorated car trunks as well as other food and games.
Emmanuel LutheranPOTTSTOWN — You are invited to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 150 N. Hanover St., on Sunday, October 20 at 10:45 AM as we observe the Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. As always, the service will feature traditional and contemporary aspects. Pastor Carl Filer will lead the service and offer the day's message entitled "What If God Were One of Us?" 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 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. A Community Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 2-4:00 PM in the church parking lot (behind the building). In addition to our annual Trunk or Treat, there will be all sorts of fall-themed fun for the young, and not-so-young alike!
Brownback's UCCSPRING CITY — Join us this Sunday at 10 am for the worship service in the Sanctuary led by Rev. Bill Wisneski. Pastor Bill leads 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. On Sunday, October 27 at 6 pm, we will host a free, community TRUNK-OR-TREAT, full of candy, pumpkin painting, and hot dogs for all ages. Throughout October, we are collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Spring City Food Pantry. Pastor Bill will bless the collection on October 27, and then the food will be delivered to the pantry. THANK YOU to all who support the missions of our church through action and prayer. 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. Join us at 640 Ridge Road, or you can watch the service from home at: Zion's UCC
POTTSTOWN — October 20 is the 22nd 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 provide the message. 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.
Coventryville UMCSOUTH COVENTRY — This Sunday, join us for our traditional worship service at 10:30 AM. On October 20, we will celebrate our 250th Anniversary with Rev. Herb Snyder preaching and a luncheon after worship. The Thrift Shop is next open on Saturday, October 26, 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. Anyone age 55+ is invited to join us on Tuesday, October 29 at Noon for the next Senior Lunch Bunch! This luncheon will feature good food, friends, fun, and games! Given the Halloween season, you are invited to wear a funny, spooky, elegant, or regular hat. You can find more information on our website at You can find us at: 1521 Old Ridge Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465.
First PresbyterianPOTTSTOWN — Join First Presbyterian Church of Pottstown, 750 N. Evans St., on Sunday, October 20, for Faith & Friendship at 9:15 am and worship at 10:30 am.
St. Gabriel CatholicSTOWE — Join us for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time & World Mission Sunday – Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 4 PM and 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 for those who cannot make it to church due to health concerns on October 21 from 2 – 7 pm in the 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: 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. 20, at 10:15 am. This Sunday, Pastor Andrew will be preaching from Titus 2:4-5, speaking to God's design for the young women and the distinctive purpose of their training. Join us in worship of the Triune God and for Christian fellowship! We will also celebrate a baptism after the service. Our website: harvestbfc.org
St. Paul's UCCAMITYVILLE — Our famous Turkey Supper will be held on Saturday, Nov 2, from 3-7 PM. We serve a full turkey dinner buffet style with all the sides: turkey, potato filling, green beans, corn, pepper cabbage, cranberry sauce, roll and butter. Turkey soup, coffee and your choice of pie will be served at the table. Eat in – Adults $15.00 – Children under 12 $8.00 – Kids under 4 Eat Free. Take Out Dinners are available for $15.00. We are Handicapped accessible and have Scouts and Youth to assist with the buffet. Questions? Call the church office at 610-689-9364.
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