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.




Interfaith Pilgrimage

Due to the Corona virus pandemic, the Interfaith Pilgrimage has been cancelled at this time.

March 13 – April 4

Over the next month, the Lancaster Interfaith Coalition is sponsoring an interfaith pilgrimage to experience the worship of other faiths. Each visit will include a time to gather prior to worship for some explanation and tips on understanding the experience.  
· Friday, March 13: Opening Dinner & visit at Shaarai Shomayim, 5:30 PM
· Sunday, March 15: Church of the Apostles, UCC, 10 AM
· Friday, March 27, Islamic Community Center, 12:15 PM
· Sunday, March 29, Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster, 9:30 AM
· Saturday, April 4, Reflection Gathering with River Crossing Playback Theatre, 5 PM  
To register, go to the Eventbrite link on the Lancaster Interfaith Coalition Facebook page.




Seeds of Climate Hope

First Sunday of the Month • 10:45 AM • Parlor

Sunday, March 1 — There will be a showing of a video on Sustainable Lifestyles. Join the discussion on how we can help maintain a healthy climate.

Did you know. . .25% of agricultural water goes toward producing food that ultimately goes uneaten?




2/9/20 Worship Time Change

Please note that there is one service this coming Sunday, February 9th at 10 AM.




2020 COA Garage Sale

April 17th and 18th, 2020

Did you get a Christmas present that you don’t like or would never use? If so, consider donating it to this year’s COA Garage Sale. If you haven’t started yet, it is time to select a spot in your home where you can start putting items you want to donate to the Garage Sale.

This year’s sale will be held after Easter on Friday, April 17th and Saturday, April 18th. Please plan to donate your items from Monday, April 13th to Thursday, April 16th. Help with preparation (unpacking, sorting, pricing and displaying) is also needed. We are also looking for cashiers on the 2 days of the sale. We need EVERYONE IN ONE WAY OR ALL WAYS! Please contact Clara Kosmela (717)- 569-9960 to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your help.




Crown Newsletters

Our monthly Crown Newsletter gives readers the opportunity to learn more about current events here at Church of the Apostles UCC.  Click the image below to read this month’s issue!

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Campout 2019

August 3 – 4, 2019 —

Open to families and youth, ages 12+.

Youth (ages 12+) must bring a permission slip if not accompanied by a parent.

Tentative Schedule:
– 1 PM arrival
– 5 PM Vesper Service
– 6 PM Potluck Dinner
For more information, contact Andy Smith at 717-238-0347 or e-mail him at pjsdasmith@comcast.net




Family Science in the Park

Saturday, August 10th —
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Lisa Sanchez, from the Lancaster County Park, will hold a presentation on “Pennsylvania Native Wildlife — Looking at Tracks and Scat”. Families will have a chance to make a book to take home with common tracks and scat. We will also take a short “hike” around the park to find animals tracks and scat.

A light breakfast of bagels, fruit and juice will be served. Learn about nature and explore the park! Activities and games will also be available for the kids before and after her presentation.




COA Garage Sale

Watch for Garage Sale 2020!

  • Clothing
  • Collectibles
  • Crafts
  • Electronics
  • Home furnishings
  • Jewelry
  • Small furniture
  • Small workable appliances
  • Sports items
  • Tools
  • Toys
  • and more!

Click here to see the flyer




Family Movie Night

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!

New dates and movie listings coming!