Church of the Apostles UCC

Youth Group Meeting
2025-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rader Park, 1899 Apostles Way, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join the Apostles Youth Group on Sunday, October 19, for a campfire and s’mores at the Rader Park Pine Grove! All youth in grades 4-12 are welcome. Bring your friends for a fun evening. Registration is encouraged so we have enough supplies for everyone. Register by Clicking Here

Flicks & Fun: Free Family Movie Night
2025-10-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Flicks & Fun: Free Family Movie Night is coming to the Fellowship Hall at Church of the Apostles UCC! Join us on October 18th, with doors opening at 3:00 PM and Disney’s Spooky Buddies starting at 3:15 PM. Enjoy games and activities for kids, plus a small cash-only snack booth with treats for purchase, proceeds will benefit the UCC’s Neighbors in Need fund. Kids are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes, and don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket for comfy viewing. Indoors, so it’s rain or shine, and best of all, the movie is free and open to everyone in the community!

Mocktails & Meaning™: Sustainable Farming
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
On Thursday, October 16th at 6:30 PM in the Main Lobby, join us for Mocktails & Meaning™ as we welcome back Rev. Dr. Matthew Lenahan, Director of the Wittel Farm Growing Project. This session will focus on sustainable farming and the practical steps individuals and communities can take to combat climate change. Learn how changes in farming practices can transform a farm into a carbon sink, capturing carbon before it’s released into the atmosphere, and how everyday habits at home can make a meaningful environmental impact.
Our featured mocktail for the evening will be a refreshing Virgin Mojito
Register now to attend: Click Here!

Book Club
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2 PM in the Narthex, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’ve read the book or not, you’re welcome to come for engaging discussions and fellowship.
October 14th, 2025: The Divorce Party by Laura Dare

Apostles Academy Concerts: Malta Band of Lancaster
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
We’re thrilled to welcome The Malta Band, one of the oldest concert bands in Lancaster County, for a special community concert at Church of the Apostles UCC!
📅 Sunday, October 12 at 3 PM
📍 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
📍 Sanctuary – Fully accessible with plenty of handicap parking
This concert is free to attend, and a free-will offering will be collected in place of tickets to support the Apostles Academy.
Bring a friend, relax, and enjoy an inspiring afternoon of live music in a welcoming space.
We hope to see you there!

50th Anniversary Team Meeting
2025-10-12 11:15 - 13:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Where: Parlor
The 50th Anniversary Team is dedicated to planning meaningful events and outreach to commemorate Church of the Apostles UCC’s 50th anniversary in May 2025. With a focus on honoring our history and celebrating our vibrant future, we’re bringing the congregation and community together in joyful reflection and connection.
Team Lead: Donna Carr

Community Game Night
2025-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Rader Park, 1899 Apostles Way, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Community Game Nights return this summer! Join us on the second Saturdays of each month for games, snacks, and fun in Rader Park. Bring your favorite games and invite your friends and family, everyone is welcome! Plus, we may have fire pits and campouts afterward. Stay tuned!

Finance Committee Meeting
2025-10-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
When: Second Thursday of the Month at 12:30 PM
Where: The Parlor
The Finance Committee supports the congregation by promoting responsible stewardship and providing oversight of the church’s finances. The committee plans and executes year-round stewardship efforts, including annual campaigns for pledges of time, talent, and financial contributions. Additionally, the committee promotes planned giving opportunities, such as gifts from estates, wills, trusts, annuities, insurance policies, and outright donations of money, securities, or property.

Youth Group Meeting
2025-10-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Calling all students in grades 4-12 (and friends)! Join us for our Youth Group at 6 PM in our permanent room, Rm 306, where we’ll have fun, build friendships, enjoy snacks, and dive into a short Bible study.

Compassion Team Meeting
2025-10-04 08:30 - 11:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States

Drum Circle
2025-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join Music Director Lars Potteiger for a fun, hands-on drum circle in the grass behind the choir room! All ages are welcome, and drums will be provided, just bring your energy and love for rhythm!
September 28th at 3 PM Rain or Shine (If it rains, we’ll move into the Sanctuary)
Come drum with us and feel the beat of community!

Free Vaccine Clinic
2025-09-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
We’re excited to once again partner with Melissa Koehler of Hillcrest Pharmacy to offer no-cost vaccines to our community! This year’s clinic will provide both regular and senior flu shots, along with Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
Join us after worship on Sunday, September 28, to get your vaccines and help keep our community safe and healthy.
To register, Click Here or contact the church office at office@apostlesucc.org or by phone. Let’s stay healthy together!

Exploring Christian Nationalism Across Communities and Continents
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Elizabethtown College, 1 Alpha Dr, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022, United States
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
Location: Elizabethtown College – Eshbenshade Bldg. Gibble Auditorium
Address: One Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Join us for a powerful evening of education and conversation about the rise of
Christian Nationalism—what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts both our
democracy and our diverse communities. This nonpartisan event will feature two
renowned scholars offering local, national, and global perspectives.

Board Meeting
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States

Youth Group Meeting
2025-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Calling all students in grades 4-12 (and friends)! Join us for our Youth Group at 6 PM in Rm 306, where we’ll have fun, build friendships, enjoy snacks, and dive into a short Bible study.

Saturday in the Park
2025-09-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Freedom Memorial Park, 9 Shertzer Lane, Millersvile, PA, 17551, United States
Join us for games, prizes 🎁, and a raffle for $25 off a facility rental 🏠✨ with Board President Johanna Baker. Come connect with our Millersville neighbors and share in the fun! 💙

Mocktails & Meaning™: Food Insecurity in Lancaster, PA
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
On Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 PM, Church of the Apostles UCC will host our next Mocktails & Meaning™ session in the Main Lobby, focusing on food insecurity in Lancaster County and the potential impact of federal budget cuts.
Guest speakers Paige McFarling from the FoodHub and Rev. Dr. Matthew Lenahan, Director of the Wittel Farm Growing Project, will offer insights into the services they provide and how proposed policy changes could affect their ability to meet community needs. Many are unaware that nearly 40% of Lancaster County residents fall into the ALICE category, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, meaning they work but still struggle to afford basic necessities and often don’t qualify for benefits. This conversation will highlight the challenges and local responses to hunger and food access.
As always, we’ll enjoy a signature mocktail together, this month’s drink is a refreshing Strawberry Basil Spritzer.
Register By Clicking Here

Back-To-School Blessings Sunday Worship
2025-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Children and youth are invited to bring their backpacks and bags to worship on Sunday, September 14, for a special blessing as they begin a new school year. All teachers and school staff are invited to receive a blessing during worship, and our youth group will lead the service with Nathan Moore delivering the sermon. Come celebrate and support our students, teachers, and youth leaders!

Environmental Team Meeting
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
The Environmental Team at Church of the Apostles is dedicated to living out our vision of environmental advocacy through meaningful, sustainable actions. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, exploring alternative energy sources, and creating a green church through initiatives like transitioning lawns to meadows, planting native species, and increasing recycling efforts. We aim to reduce single-use products, encourage composting, and promote eco-friendly practices such as using bamboo products and glass communion cups.
We are also focused on education, community partnerships, and exploring grant opportunities to fund environmental projects. Visit apostlesucc.org/green-justice-ministry to learn more about how we are working to protect the planet and create a more sustainable future.
Staff Liaison: Rev. Kathryn Kuhn

Book Club
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2 PM in the Narthex, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’ve read the book or not, you’re welcome to come for engaging discussions and fellowship.
September 9th, 2025: The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line by Maj. Gen. Mari Eder

Property Committee Meeting
2025-09-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
When: First Monday of the Month at 6:30 PM
Where: Rm 107 (P2)
The Property Committee plays a vital role in fulfilling our congregation’s vision of environmental stewardship and creating a safe, welcoming space for all. Tasked with maintaining our church buildings and grounds—including the church, youth center, farmhouse, Rader Park, and barn—we ensure everything is in working order, up to code, and repaired or replaced as needed.
In alignment with our mission, we collaborate with other commissions to plan upgrades and additions that promote sustainability and environmental care. By thoughtfully managing our resources and facilities, we aim to honor God’s creation while providing a safe, inviting space for members, staff, and visitors alike.

37th Annual Schrieber Rubber Duckie Race & Festival
2025-09-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Schrieber Center for Pediatric Development, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
🐥 Join our campus partner, Schreiber Pediatrics, for their 37th Annual Rubber Duckie Race, a fun-filled event for a great cause!
🗓️ Get all the details & register your duck here:👉 schreiberpediatric.org/event/duckies

Office Closed
2025-09-01 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States

Youth Group Meeting
2025-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Youth Center, 1879 Apostles Way, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Calling all students in grades 4-12 (and friends)! Join us for our Youth Group at 6 PM in the Youth Center, where we’ll have fun, build friendships, enjoy snacks, and dive into a short Bible study.

Olivia Holeva & Band Concert
2025-08-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Rader Park, 1899 Apostles Way, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Join us at Schellenberger Pavilion in Rader Park on Sunday, August 17th at 3 PM for an electrifying outdoor concert with Bad Publicity! This dynamic rock trio from Reading, PA—featuring singer-songwriter Olivia Holeva, guitarist Frankie Hagen, and drummer Michael Gruber—brings a fresh, high-energy sound blending rock, jazz, and metal influences.
The band formed at Albright College, bonding over late-night jam sessions that led to their self-titled debut album, Bad Publicity, released on Good Friday 2024. Now, they’re gearing up to drop their sophomore album, Dearly Beloved, and you can catch their unforgettable live performance right here in Rader Park!
This concert is free to attend, with a freewill offering taken in lieu of tickets. Bring a lawn chair, soak in the summer vibes, and enjoy an afternoon of incredible live music!

Environmental Team Meeting
2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Church of the Apostles UCC, 1850 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
The Environmental Team at Church of the Apostles is dedicated to living out our vision of environmental advocacy through meaningful, sustainable actions. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, exploring alternative energy sources, and creating a green church through initiatives like transitioning lawns to meadows, planting native species, and increasing recycling efforts. We aim to reduce single-use products, encourage composting, and promote eco-friendly practices such as using bamboo products and glass communion cups.
We are also focused on education, community partnerships, and exploring grant opportunities to fund environmental projects. Visit apostlesucc.org/green-justice-ministry to learn more about how we are working to protect the planet and create a more sustainable future.
