Recent and Upcoming Events

 

 

Young Children & Their Families Ministry

Planning Meeting

Sunday, May 12, 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.

 

 

Soup 'n' Such & Children's Clothing Closet

Held on the Last Thursday of the Month

Currently Dine-In or Take-Out: Subject to Change 

Thursday, May 30 from 4:00 - 6:00pm

Thursday, June 27 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.

 

 

Confirmation Sunday

6th Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live Stream, Phone Stream, Facebook Live, & In-person

     During worship we will be celebrating in receiving our five confirmation students into full membership.  We hope you will join with us in celebrating with them.

     To participate virtually, click on this Confirmation Sunday - Live Stream link.  To view or download the bulletin by click on this worship bulletin link.

     For more information about our confirmation program, click on this Confirmation Program link.  For information about this and other worship services, please contact Larry Hollahan (Chairperson of the Worship Committee), the pastors, or any member of the Worship Committee.

 

 

 

Ascension Sunday

7th Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live Stream, Phone Stream, Facebook Live, & In-person

     During this worship service we will be extinguishing the Paschal Candle as we bring a close to the Easter Season.

     To participate virtually, click on this Ascension Sunday - Live Stream link.  To view or download the bulletin by click on this worship bulletin link.

     For information about this and other worship services, please contact Larry Hollahan (Chairperson of the Worship Committee), the pastors, or any member of the Worship Committee.

 

Pentecost Sunday

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live Stream, Phone Stream, Facebook Live, & In-person

COVID Safety Precaution Level for this Sunday = Low

    Pentecost is the day that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' disciples as recorded in the New Testament of the Bible.  It also marks the birth of the Christian Church. 

     It was on the 50th day after Easter when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles as they were praying together.  They received the Spirit's gift of speaking in various languages (tongues), and they immediately began preaching about Jesus Christ to the Jewish people who had gathered in masses  in Jerusalem from all over the world.  The crowds were in the city for the Feast of Shavuot.

     For information about the worship services, please contact Larry Hollahan (Chairperson of the Worship Committee) or any member of the Worship Committee.

Trinity Sunday

1st Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live Stream, Phone Stream, Facebook Live, & In-person

COVID Safety Precaution Level for this Sunday = Low

     Celebrated on the first Sunday after Pentecost, Trinity Sunday is a Feast Day celebrated by Christians all over the United States and the world.  The purpose of this holiday is to celebrate the symbolic nature of the Trinity - which is God, the father; Jesus, the son; and the Holy Spirit.  All of which are separate entities upon themselves but are also one and the same entity.  This is also known as the Christian Godhead as God incarnate in one person.

          This Sunday also begins the church's summer schedule.  Worship will continue at 10:15am, but there will be NO Sunday school, and NO Junior Worship for the summer months.  Our regular Sunday schedule will resume the Sunday after Labor Day (September 10).

     For information about the worship services, please contact Larry Hollahan (Chairperson of the Worship Committee) or any member of the Worship Committee.

 

 

 

2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 10:15am

Hybrid: Live Stream, Phone Stream, Facebook Live, & In-person

COVID Safety Precaution Level for this Sunday = Low

     During worship we will be celebrating in Holy Communion.  This will be our Confirmands first communion as full members of the church.  For those joining us virtually, you are invited to have your own bread and wine/grape juice for the Pastors to bless during the live stream.

     For information about the worship services, please contact Larry Hollahan (Chairperson of the Worship Committee) or any member of the Worship Committee.

 

Ketchup/Catch-up Sunday

Sunday, June 2, 2024

     We are encouraging members to look through their 2024 Offering Envelope Packets.  Do you have any unused envelopes from January to May?  If so, we invite you to bring them (or mail them to the church office) by Sunday, June 2, 2024 with some green in them, and we will have some red after worship for your hotdog (as well as other yummy food remaining from the Wine & Strawberry Festival).  We are a member supported congregation, and it is only through our members' faithful weekly contributions that we can carry out all the other ministries you find on this website.

      For more information, please contact any member of the Stewardship Committee, including Cory Putt (Head Deacon) and Terry Pastor (Financial Secretary & Treasurer).

 

 

 

Reading Fightin Phils Game Night

with Fireworks!

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm

     There will be a UCC of Robesonia Group Night at the Fightin Phils on Thursday, June 13th at 7:00pm. The Phillies will be playing the Portland Sea Dogs on "Celebrate Your Faith Night".  There will be fireworks after the game.

     All families, youth and friends are invited to attend!  Tickets are $11 each and are for reserved group seats.  Families with children under 4 years old have the option of having their child sit on their lap during the game for free or purchasing a ticket for a seat.  In order to reserve group seats the Reading Phillies want a month's notice.  As such, tickets must be reserved by this Sunday, May 12.  A sign-up sheet is on the table in the church vestibule. You may also make your reservation by emailing Laurie Ostimchuk at lbostimchuk@gmail.com or texting her at 610-763-7885.  She will need your name, contact information, and number of tickets. If you have any under 4-year-old children sitting on your lap for the game, let her know.

     Payment is due sometime before game day. Checks should be made payable to Laurie Ostimchuk. You may send it to the church address (301 W. Penn Avenue, Robesonia PA 19551) or give it to Carl Unger (Laurie's father).  You may also pay using the Venmo app (using your smart phone).  Go to Venmo@laurie-ostimchuk.  Questions?  Speak with Laurie O., Denise or Carl Unger. We hope you will join us for this fun group event!

 

 

 

Patriot Days

Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16, 2024

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

     Tentatively, we will leave the church parking lot on Friday, June 14 at 5:00pm, and return to the church parking lot on Sunday, June 16 at about 11:00am.  For those just joining on Saturday, participants are expected to be there on Saturday by 11:00am and remain until the close of worship on Saturday evening.

     The cost is $10 per person for campout.  For those just coming on Saturday, the cost is $15 for those over 10 years old and $10 for those 10 years old and younger.

     We will need male and female CHYLD Worker Status approved chaperones for this event.  Those younger than youth group age, must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

     Registration and payment is due Sunday, June 2, 2024.

     To register, please contact the church office or Pastor Ben.

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

 

 

 

Community Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20, 2024

Evenings from 6:00 - 8:00pm at the United Church of Christ of Robesonia

     The United Church of Christ of Robesonia (UCC of Robesonia) and St. Daniel's Lutheran Church will have our 2024 Community Vacation Bible School Program, Parables of Jesus, from Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 20.  It will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm.  All children from the age of 3 to 11 years old are welcome to attend.  Youth aged 12 and up are welcome to help.  

     St. Daniel's Lutheran Church and UCC of Robesonia work together to offer VBS.  The program flip flops from one church to the other each year.  Last year it was held at St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, this year it will be at UCC of Robesonia.  Lots of fun for the kids.  There will be music, crafts, recreation, science station, snacks, and more.  Most of it will be centered on the Parables of Jesus.  Click here to see our VBS flyer.

     To register for this event please click on the this Parables of Jesus VBS link.  It will take you to pdf registration form.  Please fill it out, print it and send it to: UCC of Robesonia, 301 West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551.  You may also scan and save the completed form to your computer and then email it to the church at office@sprucc.org.  If you have any questions, please contact the church office (610-621-5770).  Leave a message if no one answers and the church secretary, Geri Gammel, will call you back.

     We hope that you will set aside time to bring your children, grandchildren, and friends.  It should be fun! 

     For more information, contact anyone on our Christian Education Committee or the church office.

 

 

 

18th Annual Car Show

Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 10:00am-3:00pm

      Save the date.

      Look for more detailed information about this event posted here in the near future, as well as information and registration forms to register your car for the car show.

      For more information, contact any member of the Men's Fellowship Group.

 

 

 

Worship at Knoebels Amusement Park

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 10:30am

     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

            7:00pm - 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

 

 

 

Trampoline Park

TBD

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

 

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