This week

• Effort UMC, located on Merwinsburg Road, Effort, will hold its Vacation Bible School from June 25-30. The theme is Babylon, Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.

On Sunday, the classes will be from 12:30 to 3 p.m., with lunch provided and on Monday through Friday, the classes will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. evenings. Meals will be provided.

To register contact Deb Audett at daudett@ptd.net

• St. Peter’s UMC, Saylorsburg, will kick off a new summer program on June 23, offering families a weekend of activity.

The church will offer free Fourth Friday Family Fun Flicks again, followed on Saturday by Vacation Bible School from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 5-12 and worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

The VBS program will include a Bible story, songs, crafts, a snack and other activities.

• Zion’s Stone Church of West Penn Township, 45 Cemetery Road, New Ringgold, June 26-30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Theme is “Twists and Turns.” For ages 3 to Grade 5. For information, www.zionstonechurch.org. Click on the VBS tab.

• Vacation Bible School will take place Monday, June 26 through Friday, June 30, 6 to 8 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 260 North 3rd Street, Lehighton. Take a “Radical Ride” around the world with amazing angels and super saints. Buckle up as you prepare to soar through awesome lessons about prayer and how to put it into action. Email dea249@gmail.com to receive a registration form.

• Dinkey Church, Ashfield will host Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 26, 27 and 28. The theme is“Food Truck Party”. Registration is greatly encouraged. Call the St. John’s church office at 570-386-9960.

July

• Cornerstone Community Church is presenting “Keepers of the Kingdom” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 9 through 13. Closing program is 7 p.m. July 14. For ages 4 to beginning 6th grade in the fall. Call 610-681-3534 to register. Cornerstone is located next to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School on Polk Township Road in Kresgeville.

• Bethany Wesleyan Church, 1122 Fairyland Road, Lehighton will host VBS July 10 to 12 from 10 a.m. - noon for all children 3 years to 5th grade. Your presence at the castle is requested for this year’s free event themed “Strength in the Kingdom.” Register at bethanywes.org/vbs.

• Lewistown Valley Vacation Bible School held at Lewistown Valley Tabernacle, July 10-14, 6 to 8:15 p.m. Theme: Keepers of the Kingdom. For information, call 570-952-1678.

• People’s EC Church: 5-day Club/Vacation Bible School, July 17-21, 6 to 8 p.m., open to K-6th grade

No pre-registration required. Contact Laura Coulson with any questions at 717-460-3494. The church is located at 216 Wagner St., Lehighton.

• St. Matthew’s Church, Kunkletown is hosting Hero Hotline VBS in the church grove July 17-21. VBS will be held daily from 9 a.m. to noon, and there is an optional field trip for families one afternoon. Open to students ages 3 to 12.Youth helpers ages 13 to 17 and adult leaders are invited to join the team. VBS includes Bible storytelling, crafts, science experiments, snacks, games, music, fellowship, mission project, and making new friends.

Contact Staci Gower at 610-283-4696 or stacigeorge0317@gmail.com to register your children or sign up to volunteer. All volunteers ages 18 and up must have their Pennsylvania background clearances. The grove address is 124 Picnic Lane, Kunkletown. Registration is capped at 48 students, so please register early to save your spot.

• Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, 223 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. July 17-21, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Theme: “Life of Jesus.” Call 570-668-2520.

• St. Peter’s West Penn, 184 St. Peter’s Road, Tamaqua. July 17-21, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Theme: “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness.” Call 570-573-1134.

August

• Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 South 3rd St., Lehighton, will host Community Vacation Bible School Aug. 1-3 at 6 p.m. Call 610-377-4303.

To have your Vacation Bible School listed, send details to tneditor@tnonline.com.

• Heidelberg Union Church, Germansville, “Hero Hotline… Called together to serve God!” for ages 3 to 6th grade, July 24-July 28 from 5:45 pm to 8pm. Closing worship, Sunday July 30 10 am.

Register online: tinyurl.com/heidelbergvbs2023