Bethany EC Church

Bethany EC Church, 222 North St. holds Sunday worship with the Rev. Jeff Stansbury, pastor. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages, including adult Bible study class, morning worship at 10:45 a.m., preschool nursery available and Jr. Church provided for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.Tuesday: Ladies Bible study, 10 a.m.Wednesday: Prayer meeting, 7 p.m.Thursday: Men's Bible study, 5:15 a.m.Friday: True Women Bible Study and Play Group, 9 a.m.Lehighton Bethany EC is online at

wwwbethanyec.weebly.com. Email:

Bethany@ptd.net. Church office: 610-377-0724 or follow Bethany on Facebook.Trinity happeningsFirst Saturday worship with holy communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., begins at 5 p.m. Sunday worship with Holy Communion is at 9:30 a.m. Gluten-free communion wafers are available for those with allergies. Graduates from high school, college, and institutions of higher learning will be recognized. The Rev. Nancy Moore presides. The church is air-conditioned. Coffeehouse fellowship is at 9:30 a.m.First Tuesday worship with holy communion is June 7 at 10 a.m.Trinity's Vacation Bible School "Cave Quest" is July 11-15, for children age 3 through sixth grade, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The sessions are aimed to assist children to follow their faith by exploring who Jesus is: the light of the world. No matter how dark the times are in our "caverns of life" Jesus is our source of light and hope. The free registration information is available in the narthex. A parent or guardian may also call the church office at 610-377-4303 with information. Volunteer opportunities are also available to aid.For those interested in church membership, baptism or wedding, appointments with the pastor are available by contacting the church office with your request.Crossroads churchCrossroads Community Church, 580 Coal St., Lehighton is holding its Vacation Bible School July 18-22 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. This year's theme is "Cave Quest." All children in grades Pre-K through sixth grade are welcome. Registration is 6 p.m. July 18. For information contact Kayona at 570-386-4880.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.