August 13, 2019

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Love for the World: Partners Announced Featuring the Fred Rogers’ Center!

Love for the World: planting seeds locally, to grow fields of grace and peace worldwide Our first “Love for the World” supper, learning, and vigil event will take place on Friday, August 16th from 5-7pm in Shellenberger Park & Fellowship Hall.  The theme for our inaugural “Love for the World” is Blessing Children and Families.  […]

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November 14, 2018

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Children’s Church: Helping Kids Worship God!

We are very excited about our brand new children’s ministry!  Children’s Church is for kids 5 years-old through 5th grade.  Participants will begin worship in the Sanctuary with their parents or guardians and will leave for Children’s Church following the Time for Children.  They will conclude their time at the close of the regular worship […]

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March 29, 2018

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St. Paul’s Prayer Vigil Resources

Thank you for joining our prayer vigil!  We hope that God will bless and guide you during your time a prayer and discernment.  You will find below resources to help you on the journey.  There are 8 gates to guide you on your way.  May God Bless and Keep You! GATE 1- PRAISE & WORSHIP- […]

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March 29, 2018

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Prayer Guide for St. Paul’s Prayer Vigil

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 24 Hour Prayer Vigil Friday, April 14, 2017, 8:00PM – Saturday, April 15, 2017, 7:00 PM PRAYER GUIDE Take time to quiet yourself in God’s presence. Take a few deep breaths and relax.  You may read some scripture verses to quiet your spirit or be silent.  Sometimes we cannot […]

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March 29, 2018

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Holy Week Services

Holy Week (April 14-21) is a sacred time in the life of the church.  During the week we will come together for special worship opportunities.  I hope that you will join us during this holy time for worship, prayer, repentance, and praise of our risen Lord. Maundy Thursday:  April 18th, the service will begin at […]

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December 22, 2017

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Blue Christmas Service, Christmas Eve, 9:30am

Please join us for A Blue Christmas Service on Christmas Eve at 9:30am.   The Blue Christmas service acknowledges the hard reality that for many people Christmas is a very challenging time. Some folks are dealing with grief, depression, or other challenges that make this joyous time immensely difficult. The hustle, bustle, and cultural pressures […]

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November 22, 2017

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Winter at St. Paul’s!

We have a long tradition of being open all the time!  Whether it is sheltering the homeless or for those who just need a place for some solitude, the church is always open. Our inclement weather policy is that we will worship whenever two or three are gathered.  However, we ask that you  use your […]

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March 26, 2016

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Easter Worship–Sunrise 6:30am, Festival of Word & Sacrament 9:30am

Please join us for our Easter worship services as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection. The Easter Sunrise Service:  Sunday, March 27th, will be held in the Union Cemetery with a procession leaving the church at 6:30am. (weather permitting).  We will meet in the Edgewood Avenue Narthex.  The service will be followed by a breakfast served in […]

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September 10, 2015

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Salem Church: A Celebration 50 Years in the Making!

On Sunday, August 30th, the congregation of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their merger with sister congregation, Salem United Church of Christ, Lavansville, PA.  The following article was written by Denise Weaver following her conversation with three Salem Matriarchs.   Fond Memories of Salem Church The overarching sentiment of […]

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February 20, 2015

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Along the Journey–Finding the Holy in Lent

The Season of Lent is the 40 day journey that proceeds Christ’s suffering, death, and resurrection.  During Lent we are encouraged to think about our relationship with God and our neighbor.  Our relationships are often a complicated mix of emotions and experiences.  We sometimes fail miserably at them and inflict pain on others.  There are […]

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