Events & Activities

Today we celebrate the sacrament of baptism for Mason Nathanael Rahn, son of Zac and Gabby Rahn. Mason is the grandson of Debbie and Paul Rahn and Mark and Marie Gutekunst. The rosebud and candle on the altar is in honor of Mason’s baptism.

We also celebrate those joining this household of faith through affirmation of baptism – Zachary Rahn and Richard and Cynthia Weilacher. We welcome all visitors today, who are joining with the members and friends of St. Paul’s in this celebration! All are invited to join us for cake and punch after worship.

Our collection of financial contributions, as well as gift cards to Redners and Boyers, for families in the Daniel Boone Area School District has ended. We were able to provide $600 in gift cards! However, collection continues for Christmas meals, so it is not too late to donate, if you would like. Thank you for your generosity! It makes a real difference to families in our community.

And you are invited to join!
Friday, November 20th at the church in the upper room from 4:00 to 5: 30 for Prayers for the People as we pray for our families, friends, and community – including all the prayers shared with us from the community dinners. In addition, we will be introducing a way to pray. Come for the entire hour and a half or drop in for as long as you wish! Contact Pat Babel at 484-949-5033 to be included in the email distribution. Thank you!

The primary agenda item for this meeting is the review, discussion, and formal congregational vote to approve the proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. We will also vote on the approach for proceeding with a U.S. flag policy. First there will be a vote for consistory to create a compromise policy for when the flag will be displayed in the sanctuary. If rejected, there will be a second vote to have the flag displayed in the sanctuary all of the time or out all of the time.
Voting can be done in person, on zoom, or by proxy. Proxy forms are available in the sanctuary.
All members are encouraged to attend either in person in the Sanctuary or virtually to ensure we meet our required voting quorum.
Virtual Attendance: For those joining from home, the meeting will use the standard Sunday Service Zoom Connection. The virtual meeting room will remain open directly after the benediction concludes.
For clarification: The vote on the flag policy could be two-fold. First there will be a vote as to whether or not the consistory should proceed in creating a policy that reflects a compromise between our varied positions. If the vote for a compromise is “yes,” the details of when and where the flag will be present in the sanctuary will be worked out, written in the policy, and presented to the
congregation for final approval. If the vote for a compromise is “no,”another vote will be taken on Nov. 22 with two choices for the flag’s presence in the sanctuary: “always” or “never,” again, with details to be worked out and presented for final approval. The proxy forms must be completed before the meeting and sent to worship with someone on the 22nd.

 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, ReceptionsRates 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.