Flicks & Fun: Free Family Movie Night is coming to the Fellowship Hall at Church of the Apostles UCC! Join us on October 18th, with doors opening at 3:00 PM and Disney’s Spooky Buddies starting at 3:15 PM. Enjoy games and activities for kids, plus a small cash-only snack booth with treats for purchase, proceeds will benefit the UCC’s Neighbors in Need fund. Kids are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes, and don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket for comfy viewing. Indoors, so it’s rain or shine, and best of all, the movie is free and open to everyone in the community!

Students, teachers, and school staff from across the Greater-Lancaster Area are invited to join us for a special Back-to-School Blessing during our 10 AM worship service.

Children and youth are encouraged to bring their backpacks to receive a blessing as they begin a new school year. Teachers and school staff will also be recognized and blessed for the important role they play in shaping young lives.

Our youth group will lead this meaningful service, with Nathan Moore delivering the sermon. We’d love to celebrate the start of the school year with you, come and support our students, teachers, and youth leaders!

Get ready for a weekend of fun, food, and fellowship as our COA youth invite the entire church to a Churchwide Campout & Youthlympics in Rader Park, happening Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3!

Join us for an afternoon of wild and wacky games, think wiffle ball, three-legged races, and more! Stick around for a potluck dinner, then gather ’round the campfire for s’mores before settling in for an overnight campout under the stars.

Tentative Schedule:

3-6 PM: Youthlympics games outside the Youth Center

6-8 PM: Potluck cookout at the Rader Park Pavilion

8-10 PM: Campfire + s’mores

10 PM: Overnight campout

Come for a few hours or stay the night, whatever fits your summer vibe! Friends and family welcome!

Register by Clicking Here

We’re excited to invite you and your little ones to Terrific Tuesdays in Rader Park

A four-week summer program full of fun, learning, and outdoor adventure! Children ages 3–10 are welcome to explore the fascinating world of pollinators through hands-on, nature-based activities.

Program Schedule (10:00–11:30 AM):

June 17 – Bees
June 24 – Butterflies
July 1 – Caterpillars
July 8 – Special Presentation by Lisa Sanchez, Lancaster Parks Naturalist

Each session will take place in beautiful Rader Park, and snacks will be provided. Please note that a guardian must remain with their child throughout the program.

Registration is now open, Click Here to Register!

Join Church of the Apostles UCC after worship on June 8th for a special 50th anniversary celebration picnic in Rader Park! We’ll be serving up hot dogs, chips, cookies, and ice pops—just bring yourself and drink! All are welcome for family fun!

Enjoy free yard games and the beauty of Rader Park, plus a fun-filled lineup of activities: 

Noon: Children’s performer PHREDD Ukulele One Man Ban 

Afterward: Learn-to-fish session and a fishing derby at the pond

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of community and celebration. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are not required but appreciated to help us plan for food. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move the fun inside to Fellowship Hall.

To Register Please Click Here!

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of faith, fellowship, and community at Church of the Apostles! Our 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, starting at 5:30 PM, with dinner served at 6:00 PM.

Enjoy a delicious catered meal with your choice of turkey, beef, or stuffed shells, along with green beans, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, and corn. For dessert, choose between carrot cake or apple crumb pie.

 Tickets are $35 per person. If you’d like to generously sponsor a ticket for someone in need, please contact Donna Carr.

The evening will feature a special 50th-anniversary slideshow highlighting our journey together and guest speakers who will reflect on our rich history and bright future.

Come celebrate this milestone with us! Click Here to buy your ticket now through April 28th.

Church of the Apostles UCC invites you to our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 AM – 12 PM in the grass behind Fellowship Hall.

This free, family-friendly event is open to the entire community! Children will enjoy egg hunts separated by age groups, ensuring a fun and fair experience for everyone. Don’t forget to bring a basket to collect eggs and a camera to capture free pictures with the Easter Bunny!

We can’t wait to celebrate this joyful tradition with you—rain or shine!

Join Music Director Lars Potteiger on February 23rd at 3 PM in the Sanctuary for a beautiful afternoon of hymns! All are welcome to come together and raise our voices in song.

This is a free event, and we can’t wait to celebrate the joy of music with you!

Mark your calendars! On Sunday, February 9th, Church of the Apostles will host our annual Souper Bowl Sunday collection after the 10 AM worship service. This year, our Primary Faith Formation and Rooted in Faith classes are teaming up to gather donations for the COA Breakfast Ministry.

Every first Saturday of the month, COA serves a hearty breakfast at First Reformed UCC on Orange Street. Guests receive breakfast sandwiches, peanut butter sandwiches, cereal, snacks, milk, juice, coffee, and more. Your support directly helps us continue this vital outreach!

Want to get involved?

We’re always seeking volunteers (no experience necessary!) to help serve on these Saturdays from 8–10:30 AM. If you’re interested, reach out to office@apostlesucc.org.

Let’s come together on Souper Bowl Sunday to support this meaningful ministry. We can’t wait to see you there! Don’t forget to bring your donations!