Blue Mountain Community Church

Sunday services: Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak St., Palmerton, invites you to weekly Sunday services held at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m.

Weekly initiatives: During the week the church has small groups, teen night, Celebrate Recovery and so much more that will help you get connected and grow your relationship with Jesus. Check out the church website at www.bmcc.cc. Livestream is also available.

Upcoming: Blue Mountain Community Church will hold a Special Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24 at Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Come early for refreshments and photo opportunity. No reservations or tickets needed.

Tax collector hours

Palmerton Borough Tax Collector Raquel Lutton will be in the Borough office on Monday, Dec. 29, from 6-9 p.m. to collect real estate and per capita taxes.

Payments can be made in money order, cashiers or certified check and cash after Dec. 15. Personal and business checks are no longer accepted after Dec. 15. This includes postmarked payments.

There is also a drop box at 790 Lafayette for payments.

Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown), holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. A contemporary service is held at 8:30 a.m., followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. A traditional service is held at 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Timlin will minister God’s word.

You can worship in person or on Facebook Live. For more information, visit www.faithalivechurch.net or call the office at 610-852-2805.

Upcoming events:

•This weekend: Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 11 a.m. Faith Alive Choir Concert “Your Light Has Come.” All are welcome.

• Dec. 21: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program.

• Dec. 24: 5 and 7 p.m. Candlight Service.

• Jan. 1, 2026, from noon-2 p.m., community takeout pork and sauerkraut meal. Must call the church office at 610-852-2805 to order take out meal.

ABC Food Pantry: Donations of canned goods and nonperishable food items can now be dropped off in the church lobby.

Jerusalem UCC

Jerusalem UCC, 545 Church Drive, Palmerton, (Trachsville) holds worship services at 10 a.m. every Sunday in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Marian Johnson officiates.

For more information, call the church at 610-681-4412 or visit jerusalemucc.org.

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Palmerton, holds worship service every Sunday, beginning at 9 a.m.

The church has also announced the following upcoming events:

Community Christmas event: On Dec. 14, parents can shop for free stocking stuffers for their children during a free community Christmas event. Stocking stuffers will include toys, personal items, snacks and crafts. Parents can choose two of each item for their children ages 2-10. The church will also be giving those parents a dozen holiday cookies. Families can also register to win a free Christmas ham or turkey. Free gift wrapping for up to five gifts. There will also be Support Our Troops Christmas cards available to sign.

Meat pie sale: The church is taking orders for a meat pie sale. You can choose from chicken, pork, a chicken and pork mix or beef. Orders are due by Jan. 5. Pickup is from noon-2 p.m. on Jan. 19. To place an order, call the church office at 610-681-5200, or 610-681-5020, or 610-577-6332.

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