Our Mobile Directory contains contact information for all the families of Church of the Apostles and is an easy-to-use tool to help you stay connected. PLUS, you will see portraits of all our families that participated in our recent photography event. It’s a great way to connect names and faces!

The link to the mobile directory:
https://mobiledirectory.lifetouch.com/129634/church-of-the-apostles-united-church-of-christ

The password to the mobile directory was distributed in the recent congregational meeting mailing.  If you did not receive the mailing and a copy of the flyer that contained the password, please contact the church office.

Once you are logged in, you can scroll through the directory, search by name, view family profiles, email, call, map addresses, and view our staff page. The onscreen Guided Tour will walk you through each of these areas. It’s very user friendly!

This online directory will contain the most up-to-date contact information for everyone. To update your contact information, please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718. Periodically, we will be hosting additional photography events to include even more of our family’s portraits in our mobile directory.

Connecting has never been easier! Check it out today.

Everyone and their pet(s) are welcome!

As we near the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will once again offer a Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, September 29th in the Pavilion of Rader Park from 10-11 am.

Pets of all sizes, shapes, and varieties are welcome. Please ensure they are secured in a way that provides safety for them and the other pets present.

Meet us for a blessing & refreshments!

“Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired Saint Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.” – a Franciscan pet blessing

Where: Rader Park on the Church of the Apostles Campus
1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
(Follow Apostle Way to the end behind Homestead Village and follow signs to the park)

For more information, please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718.

Back to school blues?

On Saturday, September 15, join us in Rader Park at 6:30 pm to see “Finding Dory” – the story of a little blue fish and her school on an adventure of a lifetime!

Bring your blankets, chairs, and bring a friend!

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

There is no charge to attend this event. All ages are welcome!

Where: Rader Park on the Church of the Apostles Campus 1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
(Follow Apostle Way to the end behind Homestead Village and follow signs to the park)

For more information, please contact us at (717) 392-5718.

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Each year, we celebrate God’s autumn bounty by giving a portion of it to those who are less fortunate. We ask each member of our church family to bring non-perishable food to church on Harvest Home Sunday—Sunday, September 9. Monetary gifts may go into your special envelope and placed into the collection plate, or you can donate online at http://apostlesucc.org/donation-form/.

These donations will be taken to the Lancaster County Council of Churches, Hempfield Area Food Pantry, and our own Food Bank at Church of the Apostles, which supports Apostles Assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Schock.

A Choir Retreat will be held on Saturday, September 1 at the McKonly homestead from 9:00 am to noon. Our morning of rehearsing anthems for the fall season will be followed by a delicious meal, including a wonderful variety of soups, sandwiches, corn, and sides! There is a sign-up list posted outside of the choir room.

Our present choir is a dedicated group who like to sing and have fun. We can always use more voices, so please consider joining us at the retreat. You are welcome to come, even if you can’t make it to choir every Sunday. For directions, or if you have  any questions, please contact Nathan Sheffer or Cindy Kahler at (717) 392-5718.

On Wednesday, August 29 at 9:30 am, the Widows Group will meet to discuss the life changes that follow the loss of a spouse. Recognizing that everyone’s journey is different, we thought this may be an outlet for you to find support and to support others in their respective experiences. Refreshments and pastries will be served. Members and non-members are welcome, so please feel free to invite someone you think might benefit from this discussion. Please call the church office at (717) 392-5718 if you would like to join us.

Women’s Luncheon: Let’s Talk Faith, Family, and Work

Church of the Apostles and the Lancaster Interfaith Coalition are hosting a women’s interfaith luncheon on Sunday, August 26 from 1-3 pm at the Pavilion in Rader Park. All women and their children are welcome to attend. The group will meet for this special event to celebrate what women of all traditions and backgrounds have in common and what is unique about each of them. Everyone attending is encouraged to bring a dish to share with the group that reflects their own tradition and background. The Coalition requests that shared dishes made with milk products or meat be identified and that they not include pork or shellfish, if possible.

Donations for the Domestic Violence Shelter in Lancaster City are welcome and will be collected at the event. Luncheon details and the shelter’s wish list is located on the bulletin board outside of the church office. If you have any questions, or would like to RSVP, please contact the church office at (717) 392-5718.

Join us for our last Church Family Picnic Night of the summer on Wednesday, August 15 at 5:15 pm. All are welcome to join us for a family-style picnic! Hot dogs, buns, and drinks will be provided. We ask that each family bring one dish to share. Come for fun and fellowship! Please sign up at the Rader Park bulletin board in the lobby or RSVP to (717) 392-5718 if you plan to attend.

We are happy to have new people join us (even if you haven’t read the book)! Join us for great discussions and books from every genre.

Please join us on Tuesday, August 14 to discuss the book “The Duchess” by Danielle Steele (a DVD will be shown). Our book club meets every second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pm in the Parlor.

Upcoming books will include:

• September 11: “An American Family” by Khizr Kahn
• October 9: “The Supreme Macaroni Company” by Adriana Trigiani

If you have any questions, please contact us at (717) 392-5718. Hope to see you there!