St. John’s UCC

St. John’s UCC, 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton, will hold a free community meal from 4:30-6 p.m. on July 8.

The meal consists of chicken and rice casserole, candied carrots and dessert. No takeouts before 5:30 p.m.

Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown), holds two services 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 at 11 a.m.

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

Looking ahead

• July 4: Office closed in observance of the Fourth of July.

• July 6: Communion Sunday. Pastor Dick Wilcock will speak at both services.

• July 9: 7 p.m. prayer and praise.

• July 10: 6:30 p.m. choir practice.

• July 13: Combined worship at 10 a.m. No Sunday school.

July Mission: Peaceful Knights.

Jude: The series “Jude: Contending for the faith once delivered” continues in Leah’s Room. The sessions will be led by Baron Cebrosky.

Bowman Park Camp: At 7 p.m. on July 6, there will be a God and Country Service. Camp meeting service is held with Pastor Brenda Smith at 7 p.m. on July 18-20; and with Pastor Al Smith on July 25-27. Grace Notes Concert 7 p.m. on Aug. 3. Youth Camp is July 12-18; Junior Camp, July 27-Aug. 2; and Children’s Camp, Aug. 6-9.

Upcoming outdoor services: July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14. Worship is held at the church pavilion.

Council: There will be no church council meeting on July 14.

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

Blessed ministry: Coming soon, “The Blessing Room” in the chapel room. For those in need of food or clothing. Take what is needed without judgment, but please clean up after to keep the room neat. Open to all Faith Alive attendees. For more information or to set up an appointment to visit, email Jan Lazarchak at jklpta@yahoo.com. Gently used clothing donations are also being accepted by appointment.

Jerusalem UCC

Jerusalem UCC, 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville), will host a community picnic on Aug. 2. The rain date is Aug. 3.

The event begins at noon. There will be lunch, a cakewalk, raffles, kids activities, cornhole tournament, live music and more.

Bring your lawn chair. The picnic is held in the picnic grove off Route 209 behind the fire company.

Save the date: JUCC Apple Fall Festival will be held from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Oct. 4. Crafters and vendors are needed. Space will be available in the grove and inside the church.

For more information, call or text 610-737-0839.

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