Save the Date: Tuesday, December 5th! 

Join us for an enchanting Children’s Shopping Night and a heartwarming Cookies with an Elf event! 

Kids are in for a special treat as they get to choose gifts (priced from $1 to $5) for their entire family, including beloved pets. 

After the shopping fun, friendly elves from the Lancaster Flute Ensemble will serenade us with Christmas tunes. 

But that’s not all! We’ll have delicious treats to savor and a creative station for making “Reindeer food” and writing heartfelt letters to Santa. 

Please remember, this event is exclusively for our congregation and preschool families. 

Mark your calendars! Join us on Sunday, November 19th for our annual meeting, immediately following the worship service in Fellowship Hall, starting at 11 AM. Your presence is crucial as we require a quorum to conduct church business.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to any of our Executive team members – we’re here to help!

Also, you’ll have the chance to ask questions or share your thoughts on these matters after the worship services on 11/5 in the Associate Pastor’s Office and 11/12 in the Church Parlor.

The agenda and a 2024 budget overview have been mailed to all congregants and should arrive at your home address shortly. If you haven’t received your copy by Thursday, the 9th, please give us a call, send an email, or stop by the office to get one.

Your participation and input are highly valued!

Join us on December 2nd, 2023, at 3 PM in the sanctuary for a delightful Christmas performance by the Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble. Ron Bellamy, our former Apostles’ Handbell Director, now leads this outstanding ensemble. They are recognized as one of the top handbell groups in the tri-state area, featuring advanced-level ringers hailing from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. You don’t want to miss this Christmas concert—it’s sure to fill your heart with holiday cheer!

Experience the mesmerizing sounds of mountain dulcimerist Dave Haas as he presents a captivating program of dulcimer music on November 5th, 2023, at 3 PM in the sanctuary. Mr. Haas is a renowned dulcimer instructor and jam leader at music festivals in the U.S. and abroad, and he has authored numerous instructional materials for this exceptional instrument. Be sure to mark your calendars for this musical journey!

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Prepare to immerse yourself in an exciting evening as we eagerly anticipate the return of multi-media artist and storyteller Bill Hager and his talented troupe to Church of the Apostles on October 21^st at 7PM. Join us in the sanctuary for a special double feature premiere of two captivating tales.

During this event, Mr. Hager will enchant us with the tales of Medusa and the Pearl of Poseidon” and “Brigid O’Callahan and the Turquoise Prince”. Following the storytelling, he will provide insights into the intricate behind-the-scenes process that brought these oral and photographic stories to life. Don’t miss this unique and enlightening experience.

Save the date! Join fellow COA members for a potluck lunch in Fellowship Hall after the 10AM service on Sunday, October 22nd. The newly formed Compassion Team will share valuable insights, fostering conversations with their team members. Additionally, the Implementation Team will update us on our journey towards realizing our Vision and Mission, as well as other ongoing activities.

The Parish Life Commission will supply drinks. Please bring a dish based on your last name:

· A-G: Salad or Side Dish

· H-P: Main Course or Casserole

· Q-Z: Dessert

Drop off your dished in the kitchen or Narthex prior to our service, where carts will be available for transport. RSVP on Realm‘ or by calling the church office to let us know you’re coming.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21^st, from 4-6PM as we proudly present our 2^nd annual Halloween Costume Parade & Party! The excitement begins in the Church parking lot, where our enchanting costume parade will set off through Homestead Village, delighting members and residents along the route.

The parade will conclude in Rader Park with live music, a bicycle raffle, ice-cream, yard games, crafts, tractor rides, and more for everyone to enjoy! This event warmly welcomes the public, so extend an invitation to friends and family. Register on Realm at: tinyurl.com/2ParadeParty to help us plan accordingly. Let’s make this year’s Halloween celebration unforgettable!

Do you want to meet more members of our congregation? Join the Dining Around group. You can join as an individual, a couple or a family. The groups will be for approximately 8 people and will share 4 meals together over a 6-month period starting in October 2023. The groups will be randomly selected. The meals can be anywhere—someone’s home, a park, or a restaurant. Please sign up in Realm or by contacting the church office.

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Melissa Koehler from Hillcrest Pharmacy will be giving flu and Covid-19 shots at COA on Sunday, September 17th starting at 11AM in the Parlor. Please call the office or register on Realm if interested so she knows how many to prepare for. We look forward to continuing to keep our church and community healthy!

As part of our worship series “Come to the Table” this fall, Rev. Kuhn would like to create a group that meets some of our great cooks in the congregation via Zoom. She is willing to come to your house and make a video of you creating one of your favorite dishes and hear about why hospitality and cooking, in particular, is important to you. Then she will create a schedule for members to gather via Zoom on Wednesday evenings to watch the video, talk about what is made and explore the questions together. This is an opportunity to build more community within the congregation as we get to know one another better and receive some of the great recipes from our friends. We are currently looking for cooks who would like to invite Rev. Kuhn into their homes to record a recipe video. If you are interested please sign up on Realm or call the office at (717) 392-5718. Please note registration is only for cooks at this time.