Dorrance, PA
Given the times we are in I feel we would be remiss in our duty as your Consistory if we didn’t reach out to you now. We may not be able to gather in our beautiful church on the hill, but that church still needs us. The bills will not stop, our devoted Pastor and […]
Christian Pilgrimage and Personal Sense of Call Pastor Lou Aita The Christian pilgrimage is a journey that begins with a sense of call. The call serves as the opening clarion of the spiritual journey. My initial exposure to Christianity was through the Catholic Church. From a very early age the concept of church […]
Two highlights of Februaries worship were Scout Sunday and Ash Wednesday. Troop 433 worshiped with us on Sunday, February 16th. They provided the scripture readings, took up collection, and provided a great coffee hour after worship. They also expressed how happy they are to be attached to Emmanuel UCC, and of course we feel […]
The season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, February 26. We are again preparing Lenten suppers prior to our services on the Wednesday evenings during Lent. These light meals will be shared in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 pm. We will then gather at 7:00 pm in the church for service. A sheet is on […]
The envelopes for the annual OGHS offering are on the tables where you retrieve the bulletins. We will collect this offering through March 22. Our Sunday School is also participating in the OGHS offering and the kids will bring their donations and we will put them in the “refugee tent” collection box. During […]
In addition to the Youth Group’s Weis and Carone’s Card Fundraisers, we have a Gift Card Fundraiser which is a great way to help our church. The Fundraiser Sheets are on the table in the narthex. Just look over the list (and there’s a lot to choose from) and mark how many cards you want. […]
The Youth Group is sponsoring breakfast after service this Sunday, February 23rd.Donations appreciated to support mission trip and activities. Hope to see you there!
For the past year I have been participating in a new program sponsored by the Penn Northeast Conference called Communities of Practice. Developed by our conference minister, the Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates, groups of ministers in the conference meet once per month for a few hours. The facilitator of the group decides on the […]
Mary Rinehimer would like to thank the Sunday School for the Fruit Basket during the Christmas Season and also an extended Thank You to Lisa Rinehimer for delivering the fruit basket and her extended visit. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. Friends Can Make It Happen Inc. sent us a thank you for all of the […]
CONSISTORY ** The Consistory will be meeting at a NEW TIME and DAY. The next Consistory meeting will be on Sunday, February 23 following 10:30 worship service. KITCHEN COMMITTEE The next Kitchen committee meeting will be on Friday, February 14, at 9:00 am.