Our Community
Discover our wide range of Member Care programs at Church of the Apostles designed to provide support throughout every stage of life. Explore the details of each member care program below and let us know how we can best support you.
Game Night
Mexican train? Exploding Kittens? Rummikub? Five Crowns? Pit? UNO? What is your favorite game? Enjoy an evening of laughs, strategy, and fun with games for all ages. This is the perfect chance to invite a friend! Bring a game & snack to share—drinks will be provided.
Dates: January 11th, February 8th, March 8th
Time: 6 PM
Location: Narthex, Church of the Apostles UCC
Prayer Chain
We are honored to pray for you through life’s ups and downs. You can share your prayer requests on your connection card during Sunday services or email them to office@apostlesucc.org. Please let us know if your request can be shared or should remain private for our prayer chain. Together, we lift our hearts in prayer to support and encourage one another.
Book Club
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.
You can participate for one month, every month, or even suggest a book for an upcoming discussion! See the list of our upcoming books and meeting dates below.
March 11th, 2025: The Sisters of Belfast by Melanie Maure
April 8th, 2025: The Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
May 13th, 2025: When Women Ran Fifth Avenue by Julie Satow
June 19th, 2025: American Heroes by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann
July 8th, 2025: We’ll Prescribe You A Cat by Syou Ishda
Caring Hands
The Caring Hands Ministry at Church of the Apostles UCC has revived our beloved shawl and blanket initiative with a fresh name and dedicated volunteers. We craft soft shawls, baby blankets, and lap blankets, each accompanied by a blessing card and available for members to take or share with those in need of comfort. We invite anyone who enjoys crocheting or knitting to join us in creating these meaningful items, which are delivered to our main office. Together, we spread love and support within our community.
Coffee Fellowship
Coffee and treats are served after our 10 AM worship service, giving people an opportunity to socialize. If you would like to host the Fellowship Table please either call the office or register on Realm by Clicking Here!
New Mom’s Support
The New Moms Support Group is dedicated to providing meals and assistance to families experiencing a new birth or significant life event involving children. We can offer help with meals, respite care, errands, and more. To express your interest in the New Moms Support Group, please Click Here to fill out our form.
Compassion Team
Did you know one in five Americans will face a mental health challenge in their life? Church of the Apostles’ new group, Compassion Team, aims to educate and support those with mental health challenges. Their main goal is to let anyone facing a mental health struggle know that “YOU Are Not Alone!” Please Click Here to access the Compassion Team brochure.
Compassion Team has 2 ongoing programs;
Free Mental Health Resource Library: The Compassion Team has established a collection of resources for individuals dealing with challenges like loss, grief, anxiety, depression, and more. Following the 10AM service, the Compassion Corner will be accessible for anyone interested in exploring books and other mental health materials. This resource will only be open on the second Sunday of the month and can be found in the Associate Pastor’s office. A Compassion Team member will be on hand to assist you in locating what you require.
Compassion Team Listening Sessions: On September 23rd, 2023 the Compassion Team received training from Liz Grubb of Mental Health America. The training focused on listening without judgment and providing resources for those seeking professional help. Our team members are Donna Carr, Barbara Achtermann, Mark Achtermann, Carol Neilsen, Robin Lucy, Milt Gockley, and Ellen Schellenberger. To arrange a private, confidential listening session with any of our team members, please refer to the weekly and monthly schedules posted in the Sunday Bulletins and the Crown Newsletter. If you require immediate assistance, please call the office at (717) 392-5718, and we will connect you with the on-call Pastor.
Share the Bounty
This is a seasonal program where church members bring produce from their gardens to share with others.