Join us on Sunday, December 24 in celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

3:00 pm
Candlelight Communion Service with children’s choirs and instrumentalists

7:00 pm
Candlelight Service with adult choirs and orchestra

Our services will recall the birth of the Christ Child and provide the opportunity to sing beloved carols.
Come to remember the spirit of Christmas in word and song
as we celebrate the gift of our savior!

The children’s mission project for the month of December is collecting hats and mittens for needy families in the School District of Lancaster, including the Puerto Rican families displaced by the hurricane. Children may bring their items to the Christmas tree near the altar during the children’s message on December 17, 24, and 31. Thank you so much for your support of this important project, and for teaching the children, especially during this Christmas season, that it truly is more blessed to give than to receive.

New Beginnings

Kick off the yuletide season by attending our annual Christmas Banquet on Friday, December 8 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Following the banquet, we will enjoy a time of Christmas Caroling. Van transportation will be provided for Homestead residents. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP and submit payment to Cathy Bernhardt by December 3.

Have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Story time begins at 9:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. Adults $6. Kids 2-10 are $3. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

First Day of Advent – Join our Family Advent Workshop on December 3 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Enjoy crafts and fun getting ready for the Christ Child.

Pies, Pies, Pies
Pre-order Form for Bazaar

Every year, the Bischoff family, volunteer friends, and choir members bake pies to sell at the choir table at the Bazaar.  We have found that this pre-order form helps us determine more accurately the kinds of pies and amounts that we need to bake.

Please fill out the form on the back of this sheet to pre-order your pies.  Please give the form to any choir member or drop it off in the church office by Thursday, November 2.  Do not include payment.   We will hold your pies for pick up at the choir bake table until 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 11, unless you request special arrangements.

Please click here to download the order form.

Saturday, October 28 from 6-7 pm

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN & TRICK OR TREATS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

DECORATE YOUR CAR TRUNK & YOU MIGHT WIN A PRIZE

Here is How it Works:  The middle parking lot is designated for “Trunk or Treating”.  Anyone wishing to participate in handing out treats should park in this section.  The children will come to each car for their “treat”.  We encourage you to decorate your vehicle, but it is not mandatory.

The most important item – HAVE FUN!

RAIN LOCATION:  FELLOWSHIP HALL

WHO: Adults interested in becoming certified facilitators for Our Whole Lives workshops

WHAT: A weekend-long training on facilitating Our Whole Lives for youth in grades 7-9 and 10-12

WHERE: Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

WHEN: Friday 10/27/2017 through Sunday 10/29/2017. Registration will open at 4 pm on Friday Oct. 27; supper will be served at 5 pm, and training will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. Training will end at 2:30 pm on Sunday afternoon.

WHY: Because Our Whole Lives is an award-winning, comprehensive, values-based sexuality education curriculum, which helps individuals make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, health, and behavior in the context of their faith. The creation of the OWL curriculum, a joint effort between the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association, was a direct response to UCC General Synod actions calling for the development of sexuality education materials for all ages.

COST: $250 postmarked on or before Sept. 30 ($300 postmarked Oct. 1 or later).

HOW TO REGISTER: Click here for full details on registration, lodging, and travel information. All registrations must be received no later than 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Registration will be capped at 20 participants.