Jacobs UCC

Jacobs UCC, 138 Franklin St. Weissport holds worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. All are welcome.

Lehighton Bible Church

Lehighton Bible Church, 160 Jamestown St., Lehighton holds Sunday service and Sunday school for the children at 10 a.m.

Weekly initiatives:

Tuesday: 7 p.m., Five Smooth Stones Men’s Bible Study

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m., Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting and Club for the Kids

Thursday: 9:30 a.m., Ladies Bible Study

Visit www.lehightonbiblechurch.org for more information and to check out the church’s calendar for upcoming events or contact the church office at 610-377-1762.

Trinity Happenings

First Saturday worship with Holy Communion at Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. 3rd St., Lehighton begins at 4 p.m. Sunday worship with Holy Communion begins at 9:30 a.m. . Included in Sunday’s worship is installation of 2026 council members and procession of the Three Kings. Licensed Lay Minister Kathy Long presides. Coffeehouse fellowship in Luther Hall follows.

Livestream Sunday worship available on the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrinityLehighton) or on the church website (tlclehighton.com). Church phone: 610-377-4303.

Sunday Church School for students ages 3 through grade 6 plus confirmation classes for those in grades 7-8 will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Information regarding inclement weather on worship service days of other events: within two hours of the start time, a recorded message will be placed on the church phone. Delay or closing can be seen on WFMZ-TV, their website, and Trinity’s Facebook page.

Church initiatives:

The Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays (and third Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.) with an outdoor drive-up setting. Residents who reside in the Lehighton Area School District are eligible to receive supplemental food. Participants must remain in their vehicle at time of pick up. Pantry volunteers will assist pedestrians/those not in vehicles.

The Trinity Thrift Store reopens for business Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. Normal hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Cash only sales. Household goods and clothing donations will be accepted during store hours. There is a five bag limit. Use door 2 to bring clothing inside.

BECC

Ministries during the week:

Sister Chix, a support group for widows and divorced women, is held the last Sunday of each month at noon. Bring a lunch, but dessert will be provided. To attend, call 570-386-4547.

ESL classes are held at 6:30 p.m. every Monday. To register, call the church office.

Men’s Bible workshop is the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

AWANA — Kids Bible Club is held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Register at https://christfc.net/awana-bible-club/ or call 570-386-4547

Prayer Shawl Ministry is held the second Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m.

A Food Pantry takes place the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more information, contact the church office at 570-386-4547. Please leave a message if calling outside of church hours.

Visit the church’s Facebook page for updates on these ministries at www.facebook.com/christEFree.

Visit www.christfc.net for more details.

To submit a news item, email tneditor@tnonline.com.