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.

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?

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

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.

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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

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.

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

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!

New dates and movie listings coming!

The Church of Apostles, UCC, has scholarships to award to a 2019 High School Graduate.

The Helen Elmer Scholarship is awarded to an active member of the Church of Apostles who has been accepted, and enrolled in a four year college. It was established by Carl and Helen Bernhardt in memory of Helen’s mother.

The Kenneth Bernhardt Scholarship, created by the Kenneth and Evelyn Bernhardt family, is open to any High School graduate who has been accepted and enrolled in a Technical School.

Click here to print the application or pick one up at the Church Office, 1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603. Applications must be received by the Church (online, or by mail) before April 30, 2019. Scholarship recipients will be announced by May 15, 2019.