Commitment Sunday

Nov 8 at the 10am service in the Sanctuary. We will dedicate our yearly commitments to God.




Apostles 5K Walk/Run

Nov 8 at 1:30pm at our Campus and Homestead Village. Come to participate or cheer others on!




Outdoor Sunday Worship & Vespers

OUTDOOR SUNDAY WORSHIP • 10 AM • At Plow Circle •
Outdoor worship will continue during the summer months. Bring your own lawn chair, if able.  A limited number of chairs will be provided.  Please bring a mask, plan to social distance the entire time you are here.  We are encouraging limited restroom use but the restrooms by fellowship hall will be available, through the west narthex. 

SUNDAY EVENING VESPERS • 7 PM • Pavilion in Rader Park
An informal vespers service will be held every Sunday throughout the summer months at the Schellenberger Pavilion in Rader Park. This gathering will also require a mask, social distancing and seating to be brought from home.
Restrooms in Youth Center will be available.

PLEASE NOTE: 9:15 AM & 10:45 AM worship services are not being held in the church until further notice.




Worship Online

Being sensitive to the needs of all, we continue to create a recorded Sunday service which can be viewed at: https://apostlesucc.org/sermons




Children’s Activities

Children’s Sunday School, worship bulletins and other activities have gone virtual for the summer months. Below is a listing of where to view and download all of the children/family activities happening now!

Children’s Sunday worship bulletins:
https://apostlesucc.org/sermons/

Sunday School activity sheets:
https://apostlesucc.org/sunday-school-activities/

Family Science in the Park activity sheets:
https://apostlesucc.org/family-science-in-the-park-activities/

Wacky Wednesday Reading Program Flyer and Sign-up Sheet:
https://apostlesucc.org/rader-park/




COA YouTube

Church of the Apostles is now on YouTube!
Visit the site here

You can also access this site at the top of the COA homepage on the far right hand side. The icon is on the right, next to the Twitter icon.




UPCOMING EVENTS NOTICE

Please note: All UPCOMING EVENTS , on calendar to the right, are cancelled until further notice. Holy Week and ongoing Worship services are held online at https://apostlesucc.org/sermons
Please note that the 2020 Spring Heritage & Horizons program has also been cancelled. Fall dates for this program will be announcements at a future date.




Lenten Vespers Online

With the world changing so rapidly now and physical contact being discouraged, we are trying alternative ways to connect us as a congregation. Church of the Apostles will be hosting Evening Vespers online, every Wednesday evening at 7 PM, during the Lenten season. Church members are invited to email the church office and request the Zoom meeting link, I.D. and password to join this prayer gathering.




COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS

In response to the growing public concern regarding the coronavirus pandemic, Church of the Apostles, UCC has made a decision, effective Tuesday, March 17th, to temporarily suspend Sunday worship services as well as all church activities and meetings until March 31st.  Videos of the services, along with corresponding bulletins, will be available on the church web site.  The church office will remain active behind-the-scenes to address essential issues.  If you need assistance, please call 717-392-5718 or email us.




Lenten Programs and Holy Week Schedule

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Sundays During the Lenten Season ADULT EDUCATION  •  RESURRECTION NOW  •  10:45 AM  in Room 304
and 12 PM  in the Church Parlor

The Resurrection Now: Delighting in Our Salvation series will be presented each Sunday through Lent at 10:45 AM and 12 PM.  Each session will feature a DVD presentation by Richard Rohr. Check the March Crown for topics that will be covered during each session.

•  Wednesday Evenings During Lent  •  7 PM  •  Church Parlor
Join us for an evening of prayer, song, scripture readings and reflection every Wednesday evening during Lent, beginning March 4th.  The series entitled, Stories Jesus Told, will also include video and conversation.  Check the March Crown for details.

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Maundy Thursday Service
April 9, 2020 at 7 PM

Good Friday Service
April 10, 2020 at 7 PM

Easter Sunday
April 12, 2020
Outdoor Worship Service at 7 AM in Rader Park.
Worship Service: 9:15 & 10:45 AM on Easter.

These services have been
musically identical.