As people of faith, we want to help those who have been affected by the wildfires in Hawaii. Our denomination is reaching out to the churches there. Offerings and collections taken through our local church can be sent to the Conference Office where they will work to distribute the funds to devastated areas and those in need. Individuals may also donate directly through the Conference website, bit.ly/hcuccrelief
From September 17 through October 8, Rev. Kuhn will be offering a class on the history and polity of our denomination and how it has affected who we are and how we operate as a church. Based on the apology to the Afro-Christian Convention which has always been part of our denomination, although not acknowledged, we will be studying this newly acknowledged “stream” of our history. This is designed as an introduction for those who are not familiar with our history as well as a refresher and illuminator for those who have known it. The class will meet in the parlor and via Zoom from 3-4 PM on those Sundays. Registration is available by Clicking Here.
Join Church of the Apostles UCC on August 26th and 27th for a back-to-school camp-out in beautiful Rader Park’s Pine Grove, located at 1899 Apostles Way. There will be fun family games, back-to-school themed prizes, S’mores, and so much more! This event is open to the public and we encourage you to bring your friends, family, and a tent for a weekend of fun. For a full schedule of events, please see below. Registration is available at https://onrealm.org/apostlesucc/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MTlkZmNmMzAtNTgwYy00NmUyLWEyZmYtYjA0YjAwZWRkN2Uy
August 26th –
12-3 PM Arrive at Camp Site and Settle In
3-5 PM Family Game Time with Designated Associate Pastor, Jonathan Paredes
Games include, Slip-In-Slide, Scavenger Hunts, and a Fishing Derby
6 PM Fellowship Dinner (Burgers and Hot-Dogs provided by Church of the Apostles)
7:30 PM Worship Service around Fire Pit (S’mores provided by Church of the Apostles)
August 27th –
9 AM – Compassion Camp in Schellenberger Pavilion with special presenter Carol Welsh from Homefields Care Farm
10 AM – Sunday Worship Service in Schellenberger Pavilion
11 AM – Potluck Luncheon and Blessing of the Backpacks
Join the Lancaster Association on August 20th from 3:30-5:30 PM in Rader Park’s Schellenberger Pavilion and indulge in ice cream while hearing from various ministries and ministry partners.
Join Church of the Apostles on August 13th at 3 PM in Rader Park as our very own member, Abe Breslin, guitarist and vocalist, performs classic rock and popular hits in an acoustic format. In the event of inclement weather this concert will be moved to the Sanctuary at Church of the Apostles. A freewill offering will be taken in lieu of tickets.
Bring your dancing shoes to Church of the Apostles on July 8th at 6:30 PM when local jazz ensemble Swing Street performs classic swing-based jazz. This wonderful dusk concert will have you swinging under the stars in Rader Park Pavilion. In the event of inclement weather, this concert will be held in the Sanctuary at Church of the Apostles. A freewill offering will be taken in lieu of tickets. 
Again this summer, we will be holding Wacky Wednesdays at beautiful Rader Park for four Wednesdays in July. Dates will be July 5, 12, 19, and 26, with a special visit on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from Lisa Sanchez, Lancaster County Park Naturalist. Register through the QR code or Click Here!
Times for the sessions will be 10:00 – 11:30, with stories, crafts, games, and nature walks highlighting the theme, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands!” Registration information will be sent out in June. WW is offered to children ages 3 – 10, with parent or guardian supervision. If you would be willing to volunteer for any of the weeks as a craft helper or game leader, please contact Linda Lewis at LLewis103@comcast.net.
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