St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
Call 610.944.0406
Event Information
St. Paul's Book Group
Tues., April 30 at 7 p.m.
in the lounge
Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself by Luke Russert
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Chronicling the important lessons and historical understandings Luke discovered from his travels, Look for Me There is both the vivid narrative of that journey and the emotional story of a young man taking charge of his life, reexamining his relationship with his parents, and finally grieving his larger-than-life father, who died too young.
For anyone uncertain about the direction of their life or unsure of how to move forward after a loss, Look for Me There is a poignant reflection that offers encouragement to examine our choices, take risks, and discover our truest selves.
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We will discuss how Luke traveled, grieved, healed and moved forward with his life.
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All are welcome to participate. The glass doors at the Green Street entrance will be open for your convenience.
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Church contact: Sharon Dreibelbis
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Evening Bible Study
Every Tues. starting May 7
7 p.m. in the lounge
Pastor Beth Lyon will lead a weekly Bible study starting with I Corinthians. You can purchase a print or ebook online through Pilgrim Press, or ask the pastor to order you a copy.
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Church contact info is in the footer below.
Relay for Life of Kutztown and Eastern Berks
Sat., May 18 from noon to 10 p.m.
William Delong Park, Bowers
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Come to the Relay for Life event to support the American Cancer Society
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Live musical entertainment throughout the day
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Games
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Rubber duck derby - $5 donation per duck or $25 for a 6-quack. Duck derby prizes include an outdoor pizza oven and an air fryer. Ducks will be released in the creek at 7 p.m.
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How to Donate
Donations can be made before and between Sunday services in the narthex. You can purchase fundraising bracelets or luminaries if you prefer.
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Checks should be made payable to American Cancer Society and can be given to the church office or mailed to St. Paul's UCC, 5 W. Arch St., Fleetwood, PA 19522. Thank you for your support!
Donate Unwanted Glassware
Do you have old coffee mugs, glassware or vases you're not using? Give them new life by donating them for use in a dime pitch game at this event. Box them up and drop them off at the church; mark the box "Relay Team" and set it near the office. Glassware is accepted into July where they'll also have a stand at the Fleetwood carnival.
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Have a question? Contact Deb Reinert at guildspuccfw@gmail.com.
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Find more info in the Tower Tymes.
To Relay for Life Kutztown-Eastern Berks Facebook page
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A Night Out at the Reading Phils
Tues., June 4 at FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading
Enjoy a delicious buffet and a baseball game with the St. Paul's UCC family! You don't need to be a member of our church to participate.
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Free promotion at the gate: Fightin Phils t-shirt to first 2,000 adults
Pre-game music: Exeter Junior High School Chorus
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Game date: Tues., June 4
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Buffet: 6-8:30 p.m.
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Game starts: 7 p.m.
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Price: $39 per person includes unlimited buffet in the third base picnic area
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Cash or check payable to St. Paul's UCC Guild
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Deadline to reserve your ticket(s): Wed., May 1 (Ticket quantities are limited, so order now to ensure seats.)
Look for a sign-up sheet in the narthex or email the church office to inquire about tickets. A member of the Guild will get back to you.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
First Mon. of each month at 7 p.m.
(next gathering is May 6)
New to knitting or crocheting? We will teach you!
Looking for a relaxing way to socialize and create something that will provide comfort and warmth to someone? Check out this close-knit group! We meet in the lounge near the Green Street entrance.
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Bible Study
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Join us! You don't need to be a member of the congregation to participate.
Vicky Garl leads this weekly study. The group meets in the lounge off the narthex. Use the Green Street entrance.
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Rejoicing Spirits of Eastern Berks County
No-Shush Worship Service
St. Paul's UCC Kutztown 3 to 4 p.m.
First Sunday of each month
47 S. Whiteoak Street, Kutztown, PA
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All are welcome at this no-shush, 30 to 40 minute worship experience that enriches the lives of all people, especially those who are differently abled, their families and caregivers.
Rejoicing Spirits includes music and joyous singing, brief, meaningful messages and the chance to connect with others. This worship experience offers people of all abilities a chance to lead and serve their faith community. A time of fellowship and snacks follows.
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Follow them on Facebook at Rejoicing Spirits Eastern Berks
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Union Church Cemetery Restoration Project
Left: St. Paul's Church Cemetery before cleaned in 2022. Right: Leveled, reset and repaired gravestones at sunset in Nov. 2023.
A team of twenty volunteers from this congregation and St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran in Fleetwood cleaned 500 St. Paul's Church Cemetery gravestones in summer 2022. The original church stood at this site at the western edge of town for more than 100 years and was razed in 1959. The first known burial occurred here in 1832. The cemetery continues to serve members of the Fleetwood community and beyond.
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From spring through fall 2023, a team leveled leaning gravestones, reattached loose stones, and repaired broken stones and bases. The team is using lime-based mortars and other specialty repair products designed for historic gravestones. Most of the stones in this "old section" were quarried from limestone, aka Pennsylvania marble.
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The project is about 90% finished as of Nov. 2023 and will be completed in spring 2024.
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