During the months of October, January, and April, we will be hosting informational sessions on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Youth Center. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to both visitors and members seeking answers to these questions.
Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, canned tomatoes, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, and tuna.
Heritage and Horizons
The Heritage & Horizons Fall 2016 series – “Taking Care of Yourself…Taking Care of Others Part 2” – will be held on Tuesday mornings from September 27 through October 25. There is a $15 registration fee. The full program can be found at the Welcome Center.
Market Basket and Thanksgiving
Are you doing extra baking and feeding more people in November? Be sure to sign up for grocery cards in the office the first three weeks of October, and maybe even order extra cards. They will be available for you to pick up in early November. Our sales support the Saturday Morning Breakfast!
Parish Life Volunteers
Parish Life is looking for volunteers:
To volunteer, or for more information, please contact Clara Kosmela.
Special Mission Offering — October 2
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. NIN grants are awarded to churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. Funding for these grants is through donations to the Neighbors in Need offering, which will be received on October 2, 2016 by most UCC congregations as part of their World Communion Sunday observance. The 2016 theme for NIN is “This We Believe” and connects the issue of child hunger to the work that the UCC congregations are doing to serve their communities and address this injustice. An excellent example of how COA is supporting the cause is through Outreach to the Power-Packs Project, support of the food bank through monetary, food, and produce donations through our Seeds of Hope Garden! Please consider this special offering on October 2nd.
Becoming an Apostle
During the months of October, January, and April, we will be hosting informational sessions on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Youth Center. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to both visitors and members seeking answers to these questions.
Attention Music Lovers
On Sunday, October 9th at 4 pm, international organist and lecturer Gail Archer will present a concert of works by Bach, Bruhns, Hensel, Howe, Reger, Schumann, and Tower at St. Anthony of Padua church (501 East Orange Street, Lancaster.) You are welcome to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments after the concert. There is no admission charge; a free-will donation will be accepted.
New Beginnings will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, October 13th in the Fellowship Hall. A dessert social will begin at 1 pm with the program to follow at 1:30 pm. The program will feature Mr. Bill Uyeda, a resident of Homestead, who will speak about his experience in an internment camp during World War II. Come and learn about the life experience of one of our own.
Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, canned tomatoes, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, and tuna.
Heritage and Horizons
The Heritage & Horizons Fall 2016 series – “Taking Care of Yourself…Taking Care of Others Part 2” – will be held on Tuesday mornings from September 27 through October 25. The program will include topics such as: Meet Your Lancaster Neighbors, Elder Nutrition, a discussion panel by the Interfaith Coalition of Lancaster, and more. There is a $15 registration fee. The full program can be found at the Welcome Center.
Volunteers Needed
The Amos Herr Dream Park project in Landisville is underway! After an initial weekend of building the new playground from September 9-11, they found that they will need many more volunteers to complete this ambitious playground plan. Volunteers are needed today and from September 27-October 2 to help cut boards, put pieces together, and build. There are jobs for everyone 14 years and over of any skill or activity level. Everyone involved is sure to reap the rewards of volunteering. To volunteer, please contact Kristi Newport.
Special Mission Offering — October 2
Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM). Two-thirds of the offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support a variety of justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. NIN grants are awarded to churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. Funding for these grants is through donations to the Neighbors in Need offering, which will be received on October 2, 2016 by most UCC congregations as part of their World Communion Sunday observance. The 2016 theme for NIN is “This We Believe” and connects the issue of child hunger to the work that the UCC congregations are doing to serve their communities and address this injustice. An excellent example of how COA is supporting the cause is through Outreach to the Power-Packs Project, support of the food bank through monetary, food, and produce donations through our Seeds of Hope Garden! Please consider this special offering on October 2nd.
New Beginnings
New Beginnings will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, October 13th in the Fellowship Hall. A dessert social will begin at 1 pm with the program to follow at 1:30 pm. The program will feature Mr. Bill Uyeda, a resident of Homestead, who will speak about his experience in an internment camp during World War II. Come and learn about the life experience of one of our own.
Becoming an Apostle
During the months of October, January, and April, we will be hosting informational sessions on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm in the Youth Center. The purpose of these sessions is to reflect on: “Who are we?” “What do we believe?” and “Where and when are we serving?” These sessions are open to both visitors and members seeking answers to these questions.
Honduras Email List
Central American Relief Efforts will be going to Honduras on the summer mission trip the last week of July in 2017. The exact dates are not yet set, but it will be between the 23rd and the 29th. If you would like to be added to the “Summer Trip” email list, please send your email address to Andy Appel. Joining the list is does not require any commitment on your part, it is just a way to be updated as plans are made.
Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, canned tomatoes, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, and tuna.
Lunch with the Pastors
Next Sunday, September 18, the first lunch and conversation with Rev. Kuhn and Rev. Giffen will be held in the Parlor following the second service. It is our hope to enhance communication within the congregation, continue to develop our sense of community, and provide time for members to get to know Rev. Giffen on a personal level. Please RSVP to the church office at (717) 392-5718.
Interfaith 9/11 Remembrance
Today from 4-6 pm, we will gather in our Fellowship Hall for a conversation on “The Two Sons of Abraham” and hear perspectives from Rabbi Jack Paskoff, Rabbi of the Congregation Shaarai Shomayim; Dr. Julia O’Brien, Old Testament Professor of Lancaster Theological Seminary; and Asheq Fazlullah, Scholar of the Islamic Center of Lancaster. After their presentation, we will answer questions posed around tables and share in light snacks and refreshments. Come to be part of the conversation and hear perspectives from other faiths.
We will be collecting items for Church World Service, so please bring any of the following items in NEW condition only: Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, brush/comb, sanitary pads, band-aids/First Aid, thermometer, bath towel, wash cloths.
Heritage and Horizons
The Heritage & Horizons Fall 2016 series – “Taking Care of Yourself…Taking Care of Others Part 2” – will be held on Tuesday mornings from September 27 through October 25. The program will include topics such as: Meet Your Lancaster Neighbors, Elder Nutrition, a discussion panel by the Interfaith Coalition of Lancaster, and more. There is a $15 registration fee. The full program can be found at the Welcome Center.
New Beginnings
New Beginnings will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, October 13th in the Fellowship Hall. A dessert social will begin at 1 pm with the program to follow at 1:30 pm. The program will feature Mr. Bill Uyeda, a resident of Homestead, who will speak about his experience in an internment camp during World War II. Come and learn about the life experience of one of our own.
Honduras Email List
Central American Relief Efforts will be going to Honduras on the summer mission trip the last week of July in 2017. The exact dates are not yet set, but it will be between the 23rd and the 29th. If you would like to be added to the “Summer Trip” email list, please send your email address to Andy Appel. Joining the list is does not require any commitment on your part, it is just a way to be updated as plans are made.
Gary Sickles Remembrance—September 24
“We want to thank you, the congregation and Pastor Kuhn, for your expressions of care and sympathy. Katie and I are grateful for your cards and for the sharing of altar flowers. We want you to know that any who would like to attend are welcome to a time of remembrance for Gary – a casual “open house” setting. God’s blessings be with you.”
~ From Debbie and Katie Sickles
The information for the remembrance is as follows:
Food Bank
Needs: Specifically—cold cereal, canned tomatoes, rice or rice helpers, pasta, crackers, dry soup, and canned items, including soups, fruits, beans, baked beans, and tuna.
Harvest Home
Each year, we celebrate the bounty of the harvest by giving a portion of it to those who are less fortunate. We ask our church family to bring nonperishable food to place at the altar on Harvest Home Sunday—September 11. Monetary gifts may be placed into your special envelope for Harvest Home/Food Bank and placed into the collection plate. These donations will be distributed to Lancaster County Council of Churches, Hempfield Food Bank, and our own food pantry at Church of the Apostles, which supports Apostles Assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Schock.
Lunch with the Pastors
An informal lunch and conversation with Rev. Kuhn and Rev. Giffen will be held on the third Sunday of each month following the second service in the Parlor—the first of which will be held on Sunday, September 18. It is our hope to enhance communication within the congregation, continue to develop our sense of community, and provide time for members to get to know Rev. Giffen on a personal level. Please RSVP to the church office at (717) 392-5718.
Honduras Email List
Central American Relief Efforts will be going to Honduras on the summer mission trip the last week of July in 2017. The exact dates are not yet set, but it will be between the 23rd and the 29th. If you would like to be added to the “Summer Trip” email list, please send your email address to Andy Appel. Joining the list is does not require any commitment on your part, it is just a way to be updated as plans are made.
Interfaith 9/11 Remembrance
On Sunday, September 11 from 4-6 pm, we will gather in our Fellowship Hall for a conversation on “The Two Sons of Abraham” and hear perspectives from Rabbi Jack Paskoff, Rabbi of the Congregation Shaarai Shomayim; Dr. Julia O’Brien, Old Testament Professor of Lancaster Theological Seminary; and Asheq Fazlullah, Scholar of the Islamic Center of Lancaster. After their presentation, we will answer questions posed around tables and share in light snacks and refreshments. Come to be part of the conversation and hear perspectives from other faiths.
We will be collecting items for Church World Service, so please bring any of the following items in NEW condition only: Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, brush/comb, sanitary pads, band-aids/First Aid, thermometer, bath towel, wash cloths.
Heritage and Horizons
The Heritage & Horizons Fall 2016 series – “Taking Care of Yourself…Taking Care of Others Part 2” – will be held on Tuesday mornings from September 27 through October 25. The program will include topics such as: Meet Your Lancaster Neighbors, Elder Nutrition, a discussion panel by the Interfaith Coalition of Lancaster, and more. There is a $15 registration fee. The full program can be found at the Welcome Center.
Special Speaker at Trinity U.C.C.
Trinity U.C.C., East Petersburg has invited Byron Borger, the owner of Hearts and Minds Bookstore, to present a talk on the value of reading together as a church community and of reading as a spiritual practice. The presentation will be on Tuesday, September 20 at 7 p.m. in Isenberg Hall. Byron and his wife, Beth, have operated an independent bookstore in Dallastown for 34 years, and he has a vast knowledge of the books he stocks. Byron has had an extensive bookstore at the Penn Central Conference Annual Meeting for several years and he loves to talk about books. For more information call Trinity Church at (717) 569-1632.