Coming Summer 2023! Compassion Camp is an intergenerational program that will explore what it means to have compassion for others, ourselves, and the world. We will cover this in the areas of shelter, food, water, air and community. Our schedule of topics and guest speakers is listed below. Join Church of the Apostles every Sunday at 9 AM in Rader Park (1899 Apostles Way) for fun activities and learning opportunities.

June 4th – Habitat for Humanity will visit us and speak on how Shelter Protects Life

Visit Habitat for Humanity Lancaster and Lebanon website to learn more about their mission.

June 11th – Lisa Sanchez, a Lancaster County Parks naturalist, will speak on Shelter

Visit Lancaster County Parks Service websites to learn more about their missions.

June 18th- Bird Watcher and Community Member, Tom Weaver will speak on Blue Birds in Rader Park and Air.

Click Here to learn more about Church of the Apostles outdoor ministry, Rader Park.

June 25th – Community Member, Bill Hager will speak to us about Blessings of Hope.

Children will make Bird Feeders.

July 2nd – Firework Experiment with Associate Pastor Jonathan Paredes

July 9th – Church of the Apostles Seeds of Hope Garden Coordinator, Carol Nielsen will speak on Food.

Click Here to be directed to our Rader Park page to learn more about this mission.

July 16th – Lisa Sanchez, a Lancaster County Parks naturalist, will speak on how Water Hydrates Life

Visit Lancaster County Parks Service websites to learn more about their missions.

July 23rd – Participants will assemble Blessing Bags to be handed out to those in need.

**Meet in Fellowship Hall of Church of the Apostles on this Sunday.

July 30th – We will have yoga instructor, Elyse Pollack teach us common yoga poses and discuss Air

August 6th – We will form a drum circle with community members, Nathan and Brody Moore and discuss Community & Air

August 13th – Lisa Sanchez, a Lancaster County Parks naturalist, will speak on Food

Visit Lancaster County Parks Service website to learn more about their missions.

August 20th – Love Inc. presenter, Jay Rairsh will speak on Community.

Visit Love Inc. website to learn more about their mission.

August 27th – Homefields Care Farm presenter, Carol Welsh will speak on Food & Community

Visit Homefields Care Farm website to learn more about their mission.

September 3rd – Kim McDivitt, from Mental Health America will speak on Mental Health

Visit Mental Health America website to learn more about their mission.

On Sunday, June 11th at 3 PM guitarist Dave Pedrick and multi-instrumentalist Ken Gehret will present a concert of Irish music in the pavilion in Rader Park. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the sanctuary. A freewill offering will be taken in lieu of tickets for this concert.

Did you miss our last Kayaking event in October? Here’s your chance to join Church of the Apostles and Team River Runner’s for a fun-filled day of kayaking and fellowship. On Saturday, June 3rd join us at Lancaster County Central Park from 10 AM – 4 PM! Lunch will be provided! Registration is open now till May 28th, register by clicking the link below or by calling the church office at (717) 392 – 5718.

Registration Link – https://conta.cc/3HjRJCm

The Lancaster County Climate Summit is happening on Saturday April 22^nd 2023. This summit is a community-focused event for everyone to come together to advance climate awareness and take action in Lancaster County.

On April 22, 2023, organizations and businesses around Lancaster County will celebrate Earth Day by sharing their expertise and services at the first-ever Lancaster County Climate Summit. The event will take place in venues across Lancaster City, each with its own thematic focus on the challenge of climate change.

The impact of climate change on our daily lives is becoming increasingly evident.

A survey by the World Meteorological Organization shows a continued warming trend in 2022. And while there is momentum around solutions, global greenhouse gas emissions are still increasing. This data is backed up by tangible evidence – reduced crop harvests, extreme weather events, and widespread community displacement.

We believe collective action is the key to progress – join our movement to bring climate action to Lancaster County.

The Climate Summit is expected to bring 5,000-plus attendees through seven themed sites in Lancaster City, where attendees can listen to experts, learn about local green service providers, and connect with existing action groups.

For more information Click Here.

Join Church of the Apostles on International Jazz Day, Sunday,  April 30th at 3 PM in our sanctuary for the Amy Banks Quartet. Amy Banks is a sought-after jazz vocalist and performer in Lancaster and Central Pennsylvania, and will be joined by local legend Steve Rudolph on piano. The quartet will play tried-and-true standards that Amy has made a staple of her jazz repertoire for over two decades. This is a free-to-you concert with donations being accepted.

Church of the Apostles is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st starting at 10AM. Join us in the rear parking lot (near the Fellowship Hall) entrance for Fun Games, Music, and Dancing. This event is geared towards children 10 and under and open to the public.

The Chair & Light body Stretching & exercises have been extended at Salem UCC (Rohrerstown). They will continue through the rest if the winter and into the spring! See the dates below (all on Monday’s)!

They will take a break during the summer months (June, July, & August), but will return in September!

Searching for a massive, budget-friendly yard sale in or near Lancaster?

Look no further! Join us at Church of the Apostles UCC for our annual garage sale held on the Friday and Saturday following Easter. Be prepared to shop early, as there’s always a long line before doors open on Friday!

This years sale is set for April 5th from 8 AM – 2 PM & April 6th from 8 AM – 1 PM in and around Fellowship Hall. Our address is 1850 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster PA. Be sure to follow signs for Fellowship Hall!

All are welcome to attend this fun-filled annual event. We have many low-priced items for you to browse through including clothing, collectables, home furnishings, jewelry, sports items, tools, toys and so much more! Food options include hotdogs, sodas and baked goods on Friday and Saturday! Ample parking, including accessible parking, is available on both days.

If you are interested in donating items, you can donate them the week of the sale, April 1st-3rd, from 9 AM – 8 PM or April 4th, from 9 AM – 12 PM by the Fellowship Hall doors. For additional information please feel free to contact us at office@apostlesucc.org or by calling (717) 392-5718.

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List of donatable items!

The Apostles Community Preschool will be having their annual S. Clyde Weaver Sub & Soup Sale from now until March 17^th. A pint of soup of your choice will be $6, and a sub of your choice is $7. Order forms are located in the church office and must be returned to the ACP Parent Council by the 17^th. As always, thank-you for your support!

Church of the Apostles UCC has garden plots available in Rader Park. These plots are 20’x20′ and 20’x40′ and rent for $10 and $15 respectively for the the season. If you have any interest at all you may connect with Marty Holmes in Church or at (717) 898 – 2058. Please click the form above to download and print the order form. Forms may also be picked up in the office during posted office hours or at the Welcome Center during Sunday services. All forms must be returned to the office with payment.