Friedens recently received a donation of $9.56 from AmazonSmile which represents activity between July 1 and September 30.  When doing your online shopping please consider using AmazonSmile for your purchases.  AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Friedens UCC every time you shop—at no cost to you!  On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, you will need to select Friedens United Church of Christ in Oley, PA to receive donations before you start shopping.  Your selection will be remembered and every purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a 0.5% donation to Friedens UCC.  You will then encounter the same shopping experience and prices as amazon.com.  If you have any questions about using this service, contact Denise in the church office.

In the event of snow, ice or any inclement weather that will make travel difficult, cancellation information will by posted on WFMZ 69 News and WFMZ.com.  During the week, if Oley School District is on a two-hour delay, the church office will open at 11 am.  If the schools are closed, the church office will be closed. 

To help someone is one of the best gifts we can offer, and to ask for help is a gift in itself.  If you could use a little assistance with something or can provide help in any little way, please talk to any Caring Connections member or sign up on the volunteer sheet in the Narthex.

Join us for some holiday cheer as we decorate Friedens for the Advent Season.  We will meet at the church on Saturday, December 1 at 8 am.  You won’t want to miss out on all of the fun and fellowship as we prepare the church for the holiday season.  All ages are welcome.  Contact Diane Degler at 610-987-3201 if you have any questions.

Friedens is a busy place!  If you would like to reserve church space for a meeting or event, please contact the church office as soon as you know your date.  There are many groups that use our church weekly for meetings and events.  Check the calendar on our web site to see if space is available.  This is the official church calendar and all meetings and events must be added to it to avoid conflicts.

Church Directory photos sessions were held Thursday, November 8, Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10.  This project was so successful that an additional day for photos has been added on Tuesday, December 4.  If you have not scheduled a session and are still interested, please contact Carol Miller at 610-987-3505.

Friedens recently received a donation of $9.56 from AmazonSmile which represents activity between July 1 and September 30.  Make a difference while doing your online Christmas shopping.  When doing your online shopping please consider using AmazonSmile for your purchases.  AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Friedens UCC every time you shop—at no cost to you!  On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, you will need to select Friedens United Church of Christ in Oley, PA to receive donations before you start shopping.  Your selection will be remembered and every purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a 0.5% donation to Friedens UCC.  You will then encounter the same shopping experience and prices as amazon.com.  If you have any questions about using this service, contact Denise in the church office.

Each year we decorate the church for Christmas Eve with beautiful poinsettias and it’s already time to start thinking about the Youth Group Poinsettia Sale.  If you would like to order a poinsettia (or two or three), sign-up forms can be found in the Narthex.  You may also place your order by calling Denise in the church office at 610-987-3536.  This year we are offering a selection of red, pink or white flowers.  Each 5+ bloom plant from Levengood’s is $10.  Dedications made “In honor of” or “In memory of” will be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletins.  You may take your poinsettia home following the Christmas Eve Worship Service you attend.  Order deadline is December 16.

Friedens UCC will host a Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship service on Wednesday November 21 at 7 pm.  Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with this service as we gather together and give thanks to God for the many blessings we enjoy.  All are welcome!

The Churches of the Oley Valley will be holding a special multi-denominational service of Thanks-Living at Friedens Lutheran Church, 1076 Memorial Highway, Oley, on Sunday, November 18 at 4 pm. There will be a musical performance by Mount Laurel Brass, as well as the musical offerings from a combined youth choir during this service.  A community quilt, designed and assembled by members of local churches, will be presented.   There will be a light meal of soup and bread served in the social hall during which table communion will be offered.  All are welcome.