Recent and Upcoming Events

 

Capital Campaign Committee

March & April 2024

     We are looking for members to serve on a Capital Campaign Committee.  This committee will review "capital improvement projects" suggestions within the church, help provide the Consistory with recommendations and guidance for which projects to prioritize, and make a recommendation to the congregation for the congregation's final vote of approval of projects.  Current suggestions include: addressing the repair needs of the bell tower, replacing a non-functioning heat pump in our HVAC system, a digital marque, etc.

     This committee will provide leadership for utilizing capital campaign resources to determine financially how much our congregation can provide in additional support for a capital campaign, research grant options, investigate business sponorship, and look at other sources of potential financial support.  This committee will also provide leadership for how funds will be raised for this campaign.  It is anticipated this will involve a multi-year pledged capital campaign fund drive.

     For more information and/or to express an interest in serving on this committee, please see Pastor Ben, Pastor Mary Etta, George McLain (Consistory Pres), Kirk Aulenbach (Consistory VP), or Cory Putt (Head Deacon).

 

 

 

3rd Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live, & In-person

     During this penitential season, our paraments (altar coverings) are purple, the color of penitence, as well as the color of royalty.  Our King, Jesus the Christ, gave his life for us that we might not only have life everlasting, but also know the fullness of life now by following in his way.  In thanksgiving for his sacrifice, in humble penitence, and in not wanting to take his gift for granted, we weekly come to worship in his name.

     To view or download the bulletin by click on this worship bulletin link.

     For more information about our worship services, or how to help with the music, liturgy, readings, decoraing, greeting, AV, etc, you can contact our Worship Committee, including: Larry H. (chair); Terry P. (vice chair); and Diane M.

 

 

 

Mid-Week Afternoon Community Lenten Service

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 12:00noon

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live, & In-person
COVID Safety Precaution Level for this Wednesday = Low

     The United Church of Christ of Robesonia will be hosting this Wednesday's Conrad Weiser Ministerium community afternoon Lenten Service.  The worship service will be in our sanctuary from 12:00-12:30pm, followed by a free light luncheon in Miller Fellowship Hall.

     Lent is a season where we increase our spiritual disciplines to strengthen us in faith and in relationship with our Lord God, as Jesus strengthened himself in faith in the 40 days in the wilderness.  One of the ways in which we strengthen our faith (as well as strengthen our fellowship with our fellow Christians within our school district) is through this additional mid-week worship service during this season of Lent.

 

 

 

Mid-Week Evening Lenten Service

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:30pm

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live, & In-person
COVID Safety Precaution Level for this Wednesday = Low

     For the Wednesdays during Lent, we will have a short evening prayer service beginning at 6:30pm.  These services will be offered in-person, and via live stream, phone stream and Facebook Live.  

     This year we have another dialogue series that will feature such Bible characters as Jeremiah, Joseph, Jonah, Judas Iscariot, and Jesus.  The dialogues will take place each Wednesday evening during the worship service from  February 21 to March 20 at 6:30pm.  Please join us as the characters change each Wednesday evening during Lent.


 

 

4th Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live, & In-person

     During this penitential season, our paraments (altar coverings) are purple, the color of penitence, as well as the color of royalty.  Our King, Jesus the Christ, gave his life for us that we might not only have life everlasting, but also know the fullness of life now by following in his way.  In thanksgiving for his sacrifice, in humble penitence, and in not wanting to take his gift for granted, we weekly come to worship in his name.

     To view or download the bulletin by click on this worship bulletin link.

     For more information about our worship services, or how to help with the music, liturgy, readings, decoraing, greeting, AV, etc, you can contact our Worship Committee, including: Larry H. (chair); Terry P. (vice chair); and Diane M.

 

 

 

Easter Flower Orders

Due: Sunday, March 10, 2024

 

 

 

Mid-Week Afternoon Community Lenten Service

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 12:00noon

     Trinity ELCA in Robesonia will be hosting our fourth Conrad Weiser Ministerium Wednesday community afternoon Lenten Service.  The worship service begins at 12:00noon, followed by a free light luncheon beginning at about 12:30pm.

     Lent is a season where we increase our spiritual disciplines to strengthen us in faith and in relationship with our Lord God, as Jesus strengthened himself in faith in the 40 days in the wilderness.  One of the ways in which we strengthen our faith (as well as strengthen our fellowship with our fellow Christians within our school district) is through this additional mid-week worship service during this season of Lent.

 

 

 

Mid-Week Evening Lenten Service

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 6:30pm

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live, & In-person
COVID Safety Precaution Level for this Wednesday = Low

     For the Wednesdays during Lent, we will have a short evening prayer service beginning at 6:30pm.  These services will be offered in-person, and via live stream, phone stream and Facebook Live.  

     This year we have another dialogue series that will feature such Bible characters as Jeremiah, Joseph, Jonah, Judas Iscariot, and Jesus.  The dialogues will take place each Wednesday evening during the worship service from  February 21 to March 20 at 6:30pm.  Please join us as the characters change each Wednesday evening during Lent.




Youth Group Advisors Meetings

Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 5:30pm

Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 5:30pm

     The Adult Youth Group Advisors meet on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30pm (half an hour before the youth group meeting).  Our adult advisors are approved through our SafeConduct process, and seek to provide a well supervised, safe, fun, and meaningful youth group experience.

 

 

 

Youth Fellowship Group Bi-Monthly Meetings

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Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm

No Youth Group on Thursday, March 28 due to Maundy Thursday, but we hope the youth will join us for a free meal and worship at 6:30pm.

Thursday, April 11 & 25, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm

      Our regular youth group meetings are on the second and last Thursdays of the month from 6:00-7:00pm, and are intended for grades 5-12 (and/or up to age 21). 

     During our monthly meetings we have time for fellowship, prayer, learning, fun, and the youth planning for their own upcoming activities, all with appropriate adult supervision (who are approved through our SafeConduct process).

     Click on this Youth Fellowship Group link to go to our youth group page for more information about our youth group, upcoming youth group activities, additional youth group links, and more.

 

 

 

Youth Group Bowling

March 16, 2024 at 4:00pmbowling

     Our Youth Group is planning to go bowling in March.  Youth Group members, their friends, and their families are invited to go bowling at the Womelsdorf Fire Company on Saturday, March 16th at 4:00pm.

     The fire hall has 6 lanes that can accommodate up to 6 bowlers per lane.  The cost is $4.00/bowler which includes bowling shoes.  Food and drinks may be brought in, but no alcoholic beverages.

     If we don't have enough bowlers to fill all the lanes, an invitation will be extended to the rest of our church members.  

     For more information about this event or the Youth Group, please contact our adult advisors: Pastor Ben Motz, Geri Gammel, or Beth Miller.

 

 

 

Young Children & Their Families Ministry

Planning Meeting

Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 9:15am

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9:15am

      After our 9:00am Sunday school opening, Pastor Ben will be meeting with parents, grandparents, and other adults interested in the planning of our activities for our Youn Children & Their Families Ministry.  We seek to plan activities that are especially appropriate for children under 5th grade and members of their family.

 

 

 

Easter Candy Orders

Due: Sunday, March 17, 2024

     More info coming soon

     To order your candy today, click on this Easter Candy Order Form link.

 

 

 

Mid-Week Afternoon Community Lenten Service

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 12:00noon

     Trinity ELCA in Wernersville will be hosting our fifth and final Conrad Weiser Ministerium Wednesday community afternoon Lenten Service.  The worship service begins at 12:00noon, followed by a free light luncheon beginning at about 12:30pm.

     Lent is a season where we increase our spiritual disciplines to strengthen us in faith and in relationship with our Lord God, as Jesus strengthened himself in faith in the 40 days in the wilderness.  One of the ways in which we strengthen our faith (as well as strengthen our fellowship with our fellow Christians within our school district) is through this additional mid-week worship service during this season of Lent.


 

 

Mid-Week Evening Lenten Service

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 6:30pm

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live, & In-person
COVID Safety Precaution Level for this Wednesday = Low

     For the Wednesdays during Lent, we will have a short evening prayer service beginning at 6:30pm.  These services will be offered in-person, and via live stream, phone stream and Facebook Live.  

     This year we have another dialogue series that will feature such Bible characters as Jeremiah, Joseph, Jonah, Judas Iscariot, and Jesus.  The dialogues will take place each Wednesday evening during the worship service from  February 21 to March 20 at 6:30pm.  Please join us as this final segment of the dialogue series is completed. Tonight is the last of our Wednesday evening worship services during Lent.



 

Palm/Passion Sunday

6th Sunday in Lent

Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 10:15amPalmSunday

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live& In-person

      The Sunday before Easter is "Palm Sunday" and "Passion Sunday."  Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.  Passion Sunday commemerates the beginning of Holy Week. 

     We will have our traditional "Blessing of the Palms" this Sunday, and we will have enough palms for everyone to be able to take a blessed palm branch home with them.

     For information about the Lenten worship services, please contact Larry H (Chairperson), Terry Pastor (Vice Chair of the Worship & Education Committee), or any member of the Worship & Education Committee.



 

Soup 'n' Such & Children's Clothing Closet

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Held on the Last Thursday of the Month
Currently Dine-In or Take-Out: Subject to Change 

Thursday, March 28 from 3:30 - 5:30pm (Please note time change)

Thursday, April 25 from 4:00 - 6:00pm

     On the last Thursday of the month from 4:00-6:00pm, we offer a free meal, which we call "Soup 'n' Such" and free children's clothing (one bag per child) through our "Kids Clothing Closet".  You can also schedule an appointment to pick up clothing by calling the office at 610-621-5770.

     In addition to food and clothing, we would be happy to be in prayer with you individually and/or add a name and a need to our prayer chain or prayer list.

     All are welcome to share in this meal -- we do NOT have any income, residency, or religious affiliation requirements.

     Through these two ministries we seek to share live out the teachings of Christ in sharing the love of God in both practical and spiritual ways (Matthew 25:14-46).

 

Volunteers
     Volunteers are welcome to come and help prepare and set up at 3:00pm, and of course are also welcome to share in the meal.  Volunteers are also needed earlier in the week and earlier that day to help with the preparations.

 

Donations

     We accept donations of gently used, clean clothing, in good condition, which can be placed under the roof at the Pearl Street doors on the left.

     Monetary donations enable us to purchase the food to make these meals possible.  Click on this Supporting Soup 'n' Such link for information about donating.

 

More Information

      For more information about these ministries click on this Soup 'n' Such or Kids Clothing Closet links.

 

 

 

Soup 'n' Such

Special March Envelope

     Our special mission envelope for the month of March supports our Soup 'n' Such free meal ministry.  Click on this Soup 'n' Such link for more information about this ministry.

     Click on this Donate to Support Soup 'n' Such link to make a secure online donation for this important ministry.

     For more information about this special offering appeal, contact any of the Deacons, including Cory Putt (Head Deacon).

 


 

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 6:30pm

Image result for maundy thursday clipart     On Maundy Thursday Jesus gathered with the disciples for the Feast of Passover.  They shared in a meal.  He took bread, blessed it and broke it, and instituted the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion).  He then took his disciples to a garden to pray, where he was betrayed and crucified.
     On Thursday, March 28 at 6:30pm, we will begin worship in the Fellowship Hall at table with one another.  We will have a free light meal and communion.  Then we will process to the sanctuary for Tenebrae - the service of shadows - where we will pray, hear the last words of Christ, and strip the altar in preparation of his crucifixion, as the sanctuary slowly becomes shrouded in darkness.
     We hope you will join us for this meaningfully spiritual service.

     The meal is provided by the church; there is no charge for the meal, and there is no need to bring any food along with you.  As always, visitors, friends, and members are all equally welcome.

     Please note, with having Tenebrae included in our Maundy Thursday worship service, we will not be having a separate Good Friday worship service; however, there is a Good Friday Prayer Vigil taking place, more details are listed below.

     Due to the logistics of starting in the fellowship hall and moving to the sanctuary, the downstairs portion of this worship service will be in-person only.  However, we plan to live stream the upstairs Tenebrae portion of our worship service, which you can view by clicking on this Tenebrae Live Stream link.



 

Maundy Thursday Envelope

     In members' offering envelope packets, there is a special Maundy Thursday offering envelope.  Check back here in the near future for additional about this envelope.

     To make a secure donation online, click on this Maundy Thursday Offering link.

     For more information, please contact Cory Putt (Head Deacon) or any of the Consistory Deacons.

 

 

 

Good Friday Prayer Vigil

Friday, March 29, 2024PrayerVigil

     The Good Friday Prayer Vigil will be on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Please contact the church office at 610-621-5770 to reserve a time slot.  The church will be open between 9:00am and 5:00pm.  Slots are by reservation only.

 

 

 

Easter Sunday

Sunday, March 31, 2024EasterSunday

6:45am - Sunrise Worship

In-person Only

     Our Easter Sunrise worship service will begin outdoors around a fire with candlelight, right before sunrise, and conclude in the sanctuary.  There will be the processional of the cross, the return of the light to the sanctuary, and Holy Communion.

     Because this worship service begins outdoors and ends in the sanctuary, this year's sunrise worship service will be in-person only.  However the 10:15am worship service will be hybrid.

 

9:00am - Sunday School

     We will have our usual Sunday school classes for all ages at our usual 9:00am time.

 

10:15am - Worship

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live & In-person

     Our second Easter worship service will take place at our regular time 10:15am.  We will have a children's sermon, regular sermon. children's bulletins, available nursery, the choir, the bell choir, and Holy Communion.   Join us for the celebration of the resurrection of Christ.

     For more information about our Easter worship services, please contact any member of the Worship Committee (Larry H., Chairperson; and Terry P., Vice Chairperson).



 

Easter Envelope

     In members' offering envelope packets, there is a special Easter offering envelope.  Check back here in the near future for additional about this envelope.

     To make a secure donation online, click on this Easter Offering link.

     For more information, please contact Cory Putt (Head Deacon) or any of the Consistory Deacons.




Walking Group

Saturday, April 6 - 8:30am

     Our monthly Walking Group will meet on Saturday morning at 8:30am at the Wernersville State Hospital.  The walk is scenic and not difficult - flat with paved macadam.  The group usually makes 2 or 3 loops.  You are welcome to do as many as you have the time for.  Friends and pets are welcome.  Come fellowship with us!


 

 

Holy Humor Sunday 

2nd Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 7, 2023 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live & In-Person

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     Each year we pick a different fun theme for Holy Humor Sunday.  This year our theme is the "Beach".  How does this year's "Beach" theme relate to Christianity and the Easter message?  Join us to find out.

     During this worship service there will be pauses for children's hands-on activities, humorous interuptions, special decorations, and more.

     You are invited to come dressed for the theme in "beach wear" (please do NOT come in "swim wear"), or just come in casual or bright colored clothing (Holy Humor Sunday is also known as "Bright Sunday").  Dressing for the theme might mean: t-shirt or sweatshirt from your favorite beach, Hawaiian shirt, etc.

     To watch on the live stream click on this Holy Humor Sunday Live Stream link; to download this Sunday's bulletin go to This Sunday's Bulletin link.

 

RisenChristBySea 2What is Holy Humor Sunday?

     Holy Humor Sunday is an opportunity to let our hair down - way down - with a very upbeat and fun service, following the somber season of Lent.  It is a day of humor and light-hearted fun. 

     Holy Humor Sunday shares its roots with that of April Fool’s Day.  When Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, he defeated death, and in doing so the Great Deceiver (i.e. the Devil) was deceived - bested by the best trick ever.  From deceiving the Great Deceiver on Easter, April Fool’s Day came to be celebrated on April 1st, and Holy Humor Sunday came to be most commonly celebrated on the Sunday following Easter Sunday.
     This ancient Easter custom was begun by the Greeks in the early centuries of Christianity.  For centuries Holy Humor Sunday has been celebrated by Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant countries going by a variety of names, including "Bright Sunday" (the Sunday after Easter) and “days of joy and laughter” with parties and picnics the week after Easter to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.  Churchgoers and pastors played practical jokes on each other, drenched each other with water, told jokes, sang, and danced.
     The custom was written about by early church theologians, including Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, and John Chrysostom.  These theologians called it “Risus paschalis - the Easter laugh,” referring to God playing a practical joke on the devil by raising Jesus from the dead.
     The custom began to fade by the mid 1900s in many churches.  In 1988 the Fellowship of Merry Christians, which bi-monthly publishes The Joyful Noiseletter, began to encourage churches to resurrect “Bright Sunday” celebrations and to call it “Holy Humor Sunday.”  The first theme they encouraged was: “Jesus is the LIFE of the party.”  The Fellowship of Merry Christians encourages churches in general to uplift the joy and humor found in scripture and in our Christian faith.  You can learn more on their website at: https://www.joyfulnoiseletter.com/hhsunday.asp
     We have been celebrating Holy Humor Sunday annually since 2014.  Previous themes and pictures from those worship services can be found on the “Photos” page of our website.

     The Worship Committee begins considering themes each January for the next Holy Humor Sunday, and we welcome individuals to share ideas.  For the past few years our youth group or confirmation class came up with and developed the theme

     For more information, contact any member of the Worship Committee (Larry H, Chairperson; Terry P, Vice Chairperson) or contact the church office at 610-621-5770 or office@sprucc.org.

 

Previous Holy Humor Themes

     You can view pictures from some of our previous years by clicking on the following links:

          2023 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: "Outer Space"

          2022 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: "Good News"

          2021 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: "There's No Business Like God's Business"

          2020 Holy Humor Sunday - Cancelled due to COVID-19

          2019 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: "Drawn to Christ"

          2018 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: "Medieval"

          2017 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: "Game On!"

          2016 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: "Come Fishing"

          2015 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: “From Zeroes to Heroes”

          2014 Holy Humor Sunday - Theme: "A Childlike vs. A Childish Faith"




hand make_heart_shape-1-300x285Healing Service

Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live StreamPhone StreamFacebook Live, & In-person

     We hope you will join us this Sunday for a Service of Healing.  During this worship service, there will be a time when people can: (1) remain in their pews in prayer; (2) come forward and light a candle to offer a prayer; and/or (3) make a prayer request for healing to one of our prayer teams, who will pray for you and offer an annointing of oil in prayer.

     For those worshiping at home, we invite you to have a candle set before you for the healing portion of this worship service.

     For more information about our worship services, or how to help with the music, liturgy, readings, decoraing, greeting, AV, etc, you can contact our Worship Committee, including: Larry H. (chair); Terry P. (vice chair); and Diane M.

 



Stay-Near-Home Mission Trip

Saturday, April 27, 2024

     Mark your calendars.  We are planning a "Stay-Near-Home Mission Trip" on Saturday, April 27, 2024.  The exact times of day have not yet been determined.

     We are looking for potential local home projects, that can be accomplished by a team on that particular day.  Examples include: yard work, painting, moving furniture, power washing, and the like.

     Please contact the church office at 610-621-5770 or office@sprucc.org with your suggested a request.  Afterwhich, a member from the Property Committee will arrange a time with you to look over the proposed project, the committee will then determine which of the proposed projects we will attempt to do this year.  The number of projects we will be able to do will depend upon the number of volunteers we have to help with the projects.

     To sign up to help with the projects, please contact any member of the Property Committee or the church office.

 

 

 

Trampoline Park

April - TBD

       The Young Children & Their Families Ministry is planning an event at a trampoline park in April.  Please check back.  We'll post details here, as they become available.

 

 

 

Patriot Days

Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16, 2024PatriotDays

     Mark your calendars....

     Our Youth Group will be having a campout at the Daniel Boone Homestead for the annual Patriot Days Encampment.

     For more information about the Youth Group, please contact our adult advisors: Pastor Ben Motz, Geri Gammel, or Beth Miller.

 

 

 

Worship at Knoebels Amusement Park

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 10:30am

03 DSCN0310     We will be gathering for worship at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, PA at Pavilion Tent #4 on the second Sunday of August at 10:30am. 

     Friends, family, visitors are all very welcome to participate.  There is NO park admission fee.  There is NO parking fee.  You need only to pay for ride tickets (for whatever rides you may wish) and any food you may wish to purchase there.

Schedule at the Park

          10:00am - begin to gather at Pavilion Tent #4

          10:30am - worship at the pavilion

          11:00am - pool opens

          12:00pm - park opens

            6:00pm - pool closes

            8:00pm - park closes

 
Hybrid Worship at UCC of Robesonia on August 11

     For those who are unable to journey with us to Knoebels, we are planning to have our usual in-person and virtual worship service in the sanctuary of UCC of Robesonia at 10:15am.


Previous Year's Photos

     To view photos from previous year's click on the following links:

           Knoebels 2016 - Facebook Photos

           Knoebels 2015 - Website Photos

           Knoebels 2015 - Facebook Photos

           Knoebels 2014 - Website Photos

           Knoebels 2014 - Facebook Photos

 

 

 

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