Installation of Pastor Deb: Come celebrate the installation of Pastor Deb on Sun, Nov 17th at 3:00pm.
**Note: There will be no 9:30am service**
November 24th: Come and welcome Rev Karl Jones! He will be our guest speaker. Karl is the UCC PA Southeast Conference Disaster coordinator. He works with people in all phases of disaster: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. On July 9, 2023, Berks County experienced flood damage, including the Antietam Valley area. They are looking for volunteers on Nov 16th and Nov 23rd from 8:30am-4pm to help with general construction including installation and removal of skirting, drywall, and insulation. If you would like to volunteer, registration is required. Please send an email to berksrecoveryvolunteers@gmail.com. The Antietam Valley Unmet Needs Roundtable exists to help survivors of the Jul 9, 2023 storms in Berks County, PA. It is a partnership of Antietam Valley Community Partnership, Pennside Presbyterian Church, Lutheran Disaster Response, and PA SouthEast Conference, UCC. See flyer on bulletin board “Rebuild Volunteers Needed”
The Southeast Berks Ministerium is aiming to provide 38 Boyers or Redners gift cards in the amount of $100 for the Daniel Boone School District to give to families for Thanksgiving dinner. Money towards these gift cards or gift cards in that amount themselves will be collected by St. Paul's through November 17th, to be delivered on the 18th.
Bible Study is held in the upper room in the church each Sunday beginning at 8:30am. Join us for good conversation and discussion about the books of the bible. The group is currently discussing the Book of Mark. **Note: there will be no bible study on Nov 17th**
Caring Closet
Ashley Griffith, the coordinator for the Daniel Boone School District’s “Caring Closet” sent a flyer to the church asking for the following:
* Boys underwear for our Primary Center & Intermediate Center, S-XL & 4/5-12; & all sizes for Middle & High School
* Girls underwear for our Primary Center & Intermediate Center, S-XL & 4/5-12; & all sizes for Middle & High School
* Universal Items such as applesauce squeeze pouches & individual goldfish snacks; children’s toothpaste & toothbrushes; deodorant; tampons & panty liners
* Sweatpants of all sizes are always needed for Middle & High School
* New food pantry items for Middle & High School: Peanut Butter; Jelly; Canned soups, Canned beans, Canned chicken, Canned tuna, canned meat (Spam), etc
These are just a few items they are requesting. For more details, see flyer on bulletin board.
"Prayers of the People"
Our current Elders will be holding meetings on the 3rd Thursday evening of each month at 6pm via Zoom. All are welcome including phone participants. Contact Pat Babel/church office at 610-582-8461 to be included in the email distribution. Thank you!
Rental Space Available at St Paul’s
Do you have an upcoming event? Are you part of a group that is looking for space to hold meetings? Are you interested in a quiet space to work? If so, there are several options available here at St. Paul’s UCC-Birdsboro that may work for you. Both the Christian Education Building and the Church Building have spaces that you can rent. These spaces can be used for, but are not limited to:
Group Meetings, Conference Space, Office/Work Space, Classes, Parties, Receptions
Rates vary depending on the frequency that the space will be used. We also provide special rates for non-profit organizations. If you have questions or are interested in renting a space, please contact the church office.
**Note: There will be no 9:30am service**
November 24th: Come and welcome Rev Karl Jones! He will be our guest speaker. Karl is the UCC PA Southeast Conference Disaster coordinator. He works with people in all phases of disaster: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. On July 9, 2023, Berks County experienced flood damage, including the Antietam Valley area. They are looking for volunteers on Nov 16th and Nov 23rd from 8:30am-4pm to help with general construction including installation and removal of skirting, drywall, and insulation. If you would like to volunteer, registration is required. Please send an email to berksrecoveryvolunteers@gmail.com. The Antietam Valley Unmet Needs Roundtable exists to help survivors of the Jul 9, 2023 storms in Berks County, PA. It is a partnership of Antietam Valley Community Partnership, Pennside Presbyterian Church, Lutheran Disaster Response, and PA SouthEast Conference, UCC. See flyer on bulletin board “Rebuild Volunteers Needed”
The Southeast Berks Ministerium is aiming to provide 38 Boyers or Redners gift cards in the amount of $100 for the Daniel Boone School District to give to families for Thanksgiving dinner. Money towards these gift cards or gift cards in that amount themselves will be collected by St. Paul's through November 17th, to be delivered on the 18th.
Bible Study is held in the upper room in the church each Sunday beginning at 8:30am. Join us for good conversation and discussion about the books of the bible. The group is currently discussing the Book of Mark. **Note: there will be no bible study on Nov 17th**
Caring Closet
Ashley Griffith, the coordinator for the Daniel Boone School District’s “Caring Closet” sent a flyer to the church asking for the following:
* Boys underwear for our Primary Center & Intermediate Center, S-XL & 4/5-12; & all sizes for Middle & High School
* Girls underwear for our Primary Center & Intermediate Center, S-XL & 4/5-12; & all sizes for Middle & High School
* Universal Items such as applesauce squeeze pouches & individual goldfish snacks; children’s toothpaste & toothbrushes; deodorant; tampons & panty liners
* Sweatpants of all sizes are always needed for Middle & High School
* New food pantry items for Middle & High School: Peanut Butter; Jelly; Canned soups, Canned beans, Canned chicken, Canned tuna, canned meat (Spam), etc
These are just a few items they are requesting. For more details, see flyer on bulletin board.
"Prayers of the People"
Our current Elders will be holding meetings on the 3rd Thursday evening of each month at 6pm via Zoom. All are welcome including phone participants. Contact Pat Babel/church office at 610-582-8461 to be included in the email distribution. Thank you!
Rental Space Available at St Paul’s
Do you have an upcoming event? Are you part of a group that is looking for space to hold meetings? Are you interested in a quiet space to work? If so, there are several options available here at St. Paul’s UCC-Birdsboro that may work for you. Both the Christian Education Building and the Church Building have spaces that you can rent. These spaces can be used for, but are not limited to:
Group Meetings, Conference Space, Office/Work Space, Classes, Parties, Receptions
Rates vary depending on the frequency that the space will be used. We also provide special rates for non-profit organizations. If you have questions or are interested in renting a space, please contact the church office.
