Grace and peace to you in the name of our risen Savior! “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). What am I to make of this current generation? That seems to be the essence of what Jesus is considering in Matthew […]
July 3, 2020
Church Council had a special meeting on Tuesday evening to consider our status relative to holding services during the ongoing pandemic. It was a unanimous consensus that we should not at this time attempt to hold indoor worship services. This decision was made in light of rising numbers of cases in and around our county […]
July 3, 2020
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The SAM van provides medical transportation to Somerset County residents. Their routes include Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Altoona, Greensburg, and all points in between. Since its beginnings in 2004 the vans have traveled over 250,000 miles and provided service to over 3,000 people at no cost to the rider. The SAM van is run by the Somerset Area […]
June 19, 2020
The congregation of St. Paul’s UCC continues to worship during the Pandemic. Beginning this Sunday, June 21, 2020 we will be holding in-person services each week at 10am, in Shellenberger Park, as the weather permits. We are following CDC guidelines, so wearing masks and social distancing are encouraged. Please bring a lawn chair if you […]
April 10, 2020
Please join us for our prayer vigil that begins on Good Friday evening and continues through Easter Day. Although we are distanced physically, let us draw to one another spiritually as we unite to pray for our church, community, country and world. The vigil can be accessed through clicking the link below.
March 27, 2020
The current COVID-19/Corona Virus pandemic has forced many individuals, businesses, and organizations to rethink how to accomplish day-to-day functions. The church is no different. St. Paul’s continues to do vital ministry: Reaching out to the homebound & lonely Caring for the sick Comforting the dying & their families Working with the Somerset Area School […]
February 19, 2020
Sunday, February 23, 2020, during & after worship Mardi Gras in the Christian tradition is a festive time of laughter and celebration right before the contemplative six weeks of Lent. We will be celebrating our own Mardi Gras with some special surprises during worship. Johnstown Brass Works will be with us providing some Dixieland style […]
February 15, 2020
Sink Your Teeth into a New Experience at the Taste of the World Ethnic Food Festival! We invite those who love food and adventure to join us for this FREE family-friendly event. Community members from countries such as Brazil, Egypt, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Thailand will be present to offer samples of their traditional native […]
July 3, 2020
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