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.

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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!

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.

Come & Join us for a 6-week Book Study starting on Sunday, February 26^th at 10AM in the Parlor. We will be reading Witness at the Cross by Amy-Jill Levine as we experience Holy Friday from the perspective of those who watched Jesus die. If you are unable to attend the in-person sessions on Sunday mornings, we will also be offering a 7PM session on Wednesdays starting March 1^st on Zoom. To reserve a copy of the book please contact Barbara Achtermann at bachtermann@comcast.net or register online via Realm.

Please remember that on February 5th there will be on service at 10AM with communion. Following this service please plan to attend an open discussion in the Fellowship Hall following a potluck luncheon at 11AM to provide input and ask questions. The Jeremiah Project will be a specific point of conversation. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this critical church project.

Please consider joining our friends at Salem UCC (Rohrerstown) on Sunday February 5th from 2-4PM for a Mission and Ministry Fair. From 2-3:15PM you will have the opportunity to view other churches tables and their ministries. Then at 3:15PM there will be a presentation by representatives of Church World Services Refugee Resettlement ministry. This is a great opportunity to see what other churches are doing in our community!

Please Join us on Sunday, February 26th at 3PM in the Sanctuary for the Temple Avenue jazz quintet ! This talented ensemble met while in school at Temple University and still perform regularly as an ensemble throughout southeastern and central PA. This is a free concert with donations being accepted!