Tamaqua Seniors

The Tamaqua Senior Citizens met on Dec. 9 with 34 members in attendance for their annual Christmas party. The event was opened with the Lord’s Prayer.

The food was catered by A&C, Mahanoy City and Santa gave each member a gift.

Christmas gifts were chanced off and favors were also distributed to all members.

The group meets every Thursday at the Coaldale Complex at 1 p.m. Anyone 55 and older is invited to attend.

Calvary Lewistown

This Sunday the 10:25 a.m. worship service at Calvary Evangelical United Methodist Church, Lewistown Valley, will consist of the Sunday school Christmas program featuring the lighting of the Advent wreath and a video about the joy of Christmas. There will also be a Christmas candlelighting service at 6:30 p.m.

Christmas caroling will be held at Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. with refreshments to follow. There will be no prayer meeting on Dec. 22.

Blue Christmas

Zion Lutheran Church in Tamaqua is hosting a Blue Christmas service Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

The holidays can be difficult times for anyone who has suffered loss or hurt. Many congregations across the country now offer a “Blue Christmas” to recognize that reality.

A service of comfort, it is a way to recognize the depth of the season and help process those negative feelings that might be held within during the holidays.

“By doing so, we can all celebrate more fully,” says Zion Pastor Cindy White, “knowing we have acknowledged those who are no longer with us or what we might have left behind.”

The service is a blend of readings, music and candlelighting.

Zion is located at the corner of Mauch Chunk and Greenwood streets.

All are welcome. See the service online at https://boxcast.tv/view/blue-christmas-service-saturday-dec-182021-174849.

American Primitive

Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m. at American Primitive Methodist Church. The service is available at www.tamaquachurch.org and www.facebook.com/PMChurchTamaqua. There will be no Sunday school until further notice.

Hope in the Mountains Nar-Anon Family Group meets at 57 Hunter St.

If you have questions or are interested in attending, contact Mark at 570-952-5098.

Zion Lewistown

Pastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday at Zion Church, Lewistown Valley.

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