Friedens United Church of Christ

ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE DONATIONS

Posted June 1, 2021

Pet supplies and monetary donations are still being collected for the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. So far we have collected $75. Our goal is to raise $500. Donations can be dropped off at any of the Drive-Thru Drop-Off events or by using the collection jars in either narthex. There is a collection box in the new narthex for pet supplies. Thanks for helping our furry friends in need!

USED INK JET CARTRIDGES

Posted June 1, 2021

The Mission Team Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Fundraiser is ongoing for the benefit of our Mission Team projects. You may bring your used ink jet cartridges to any Drive-Thru Drop-Off event or drop them in the collection boxes and both the old and new narthex areas at the church office. If you prefer, you can easily submit your used ink jet cartridges at no cost to you from home. To do so, go to planetgreenrecycle.com and follow the three easy steps. Use YOUR name, address, and email as the contact person for a free mailing label to be emailed to you. Use our “Organization Program ID Code” 31499 to ensure that the Friedens Mission Team receives a check for payment for your cartridges. We recently received a check for $76 for our first ink cartridge submission. This payout was based on $1 for each qualified cartridge and 25₵ for every non-qualified cartridge. Our efforts not only bring in funds for Mission Team projects, but help keep unnecessary waste from reaching our landfills.

JUNE OVFP DONATIONS

Posted June 1, 2021

The Mission Team has decided to continue hosting Drive-Thru Drop-Off events each month in the church parking lot. Over half of what we collect is donated by community members, so we feel it is important to continue holding these events. If you are attending in-person worship, we will take your donations the first Sunday of each month. Drive-Thru Drop-Off events will be held on Saturday, June 5 and Saturday, June 12 from 9 to 11 am for those who feel more comfortable with this method. Our theme for the June collection is canned vegetables, condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, pickle relish, BBQ sauce, salad dressing) and paper products (facial tissues, paper towels, toilet paper).

SUMMER WORSHIP

Posted June 1, 2021

We will begin summer worship hours on Sunday, June 20. Worship through Sunday, September 5 will begin at 9 am. Enjoy worship in air conditioned comfort in the Sanctuary during the summer months. On September 12 we will return to our 10:15 am worship time.

CALLING ALL GRADUATES

Posted June 1, 2021

If you or a family member are graduating this year from high school, college, the military or a technical school, we would love to share this accomplishment with our church family and friends in the upcoming July newsletter. Please contact the church office with the following information: student’s name, relationship to you, where they graduated from and future plans. If possible, please provide a digital copy of the graduate.

MUSICAL TALENT NEEDED

Posted June 1, 2021

With the return to in-person worship, we are in need of musical talent to enhance our services. Whether you are a vocalist or a musician, young or old, please consider sharing your gift with our congregation. You don’t need to be a professional! If you are interested, please contact Craig Conrad by calling him at 610-987-9508 or by email at concraig@gmail.com.

PARKING LOT SALE

Posted June 1, 2021

We are cleaning out the Friedens storage garage that is full of items that have accumulated since our last Church Bazaar. Come take a look at what we have on Saturday, June 26 from 7 am to 12 pm (weather permitting). We are not taking any more donation of items. However, if you would like to sell some of your own stuff, contact the church office at 610-987-3536 to reserve a space for $10. You must provide your own table.

CONFIRMATION

Posted June 1, 2021

We will celebrate our return to in-person worship in the Sanctuary on Sunday, June 6 at 10:15 am by welcoming our six confirmands, Madison Downing, Wesley Hoffman, Bryce Keller, Jacob Keller, Laura Kelly and Dakotah Medlin, into membership of Friedens UCC. We will also share the Sacrament of Holy Communion with them for the first time. Please plan to join us for this joyous celebration!

Sunday School:  9 am
Adult Bible Study:  9 am
Worship Service:  10:15 am
Summer Worship:  9 am
Holy Communion:  
     First Sunday of Every Month

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