3:00 pm – Candlelight Communion Service

7:00 pm – Candlelight Service and Cantata – “Darkness into light” presented by all choirs and orchestra.

Saturday, December 20, 6:30 pm, and
Sunday, December 21, 6:30 pm

Bring the family at 6:30 pm to Fellowship Hall. Children and youth will present scenes, narration, and music telling the Nativity story. Program will be followed by cookies and hot chocolate.

Saturday, December 13, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, with story time at 9:30 am.

Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and fruit.

Adults – $6 Children 3-12 – $3

Bring your camera for pictures with Santa!

Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 pm

At Salem UCC, Rohrerstown, 2312 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA

Sermon by Rev. Galen Wiley of Grace Brethren Church

Special music by all churches participating

– See more at: http://apostlesucc.org/events/event/thanksgiving-community-service#sthash.Zin7EcMW.dpuf

Sunday, November 23, 3:00 pm 

The concert on Sunday, November 23 at 3:00pm features The Dark Moon Octet, performed by TRP (The Reese Project), which blends neoclassical sounds with real jazz. It features a jazz quartet made up of alto flute, piano, bass, & drums, as well as a flute quartet made up of flute, violin, viola, and cello. The instrumentation highlights the juxtaposition of jazz and classical music. Commissioned in 2014 by the Lancaster Summer Arts Festival, it has been called “a modern masterpiece” by a reviewer for JazzTimes.

This is a free-will offering performance.

The 37th annual Bazaar and Craft show will be on Saturday, November 8th from 9 am to 3 pm. Over 70 vendors will be here showcasing their hand-made items. Church members will be selling crafts and homemade jams, pickles, backed goods, etc. The food court will have pies, soup, and lunch items that can be purchased.

There will be performances by the children’s choir and a 6 person bell ensemble starting at 9:30 am.

Saturday, October 25 6 pm-8 pm

6 pm-7 pm – Trick or Treating – Church Parking Lot

6:30 pm-8 pm – Rader Park Events  (lower campus)

Hayride & Bonfire w/Marshmallow roasting

Snacks & Crafts at Schellenberger Pavilion

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

Sunday October 12th at 3:00 pm

Engaging and eclectic, the Mirari Brass Quintet brings a spirit of joyful collaboration and innovation to music spanning many centuries and genres. The commissioners of multiple new works of brass, the group performs a spectacular tight-rope act, balancing intensity with levity and refined virtuosity with pure fun. – See more at: http://apostlesucc.org/857-revision-v1#sthash.TYAQhlMS.dpuf

FLU SHOT CLINIC REMINDER

October 8 and 9 are the dates for the flu clinic at Church of the Apostles.  Make a note on your calendar to stop by on the 8th from 6 to 9 or on the 9th from 1 to 4 to receive your flu shot for this winter.  Bring all your insurance cards with you and the pharmacists from Rite Aid will take care of the paperwork.

Enter through the lower door at the west lobby and someone will be there to greet you and walk you through the procedure.

And don’t forget to sign up in the narthex or call the office so we will know how many people to expect on each of the days.

The tailgating party in our back parking lot is this Saturday at 6:00 pm! Hot dogs and s’mores are on the menu and bring a dish to share along with your outdoor chairs. Decorating your car with you favorite team things is encouraged, as are team jerseys and faces painted in team colors. Following supper we’ll gather in fellowship hall to watch “Airbud Golden Receiver”, a G rated football themed movie. Indulge in movie popcorn and candy during the movie. Bring your friends and enjoy the evening.