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December 1 – Hanging of the Greens Concert in Wernersville
Sunday, December 1 at 4:00 p.m. at St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville. Please join us for our annual celebration of the season through song and symbols performed by the St. John’s (Hain’s) Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, and Recorder Ensemble. All are welcome. Please contact the church office for any questions at 610-678-2133.
December 1: A Festive Choral Christmas Concert
At 7:00p on Thursday, Dec. 1, Zwingli UCC, 350 Wile Avenue, Souderton, will host Souderton Alumni Men’s Chorus – Classic Men’s Chorus Anthems and Nostalgic Holiday Songs. Jon Leight, Director. No tickets required. A free-will offering will be taken with a reception to follow the performance. Questions, call 215-723-1186.
December 7: Christmas Camp in Leesport
FREE Christmas Camp on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:00a-3:00p at Epler’s Church UCC, 1151 West Leesport Road, Leesport. All kids potty-trained to 17 are invited to give parents a day free to plan for the Christmas holiday while the kids enjoy fellowship and mission projects for the Christmas Season. Find more information by checking out our website at: www.eplerschurch.org. Register by clicking on the “get tickets” link to print out and mail in.
December 7 – Christmas Bazaar in Molltown
December 7, St. Peter’s UCC of Molltown will hold its free admission public Christmas Bazaar. Included: cookie sale, craft vendors, white elephant sale, and from 10AM to Noon free photos with Santa. Turkey pot pie and/or pepper cabbage may be pre-ordered. Call 484-529-1893 by Nov. 30; pick-up is at the bazaar. Pot pie costs $10/qt. Pepper cabbage – $5/quart. (address: 219 Maidencreek Rd., Fleetwood) (day of bazaar phone number: 610-944-9418)
December 7 – Norristown Chorale Holiday Concert – A Christmas Road Trip
“A Christmas Road Trip” presents a concert with holiday destinations and travel, and modes of travel, in mind. Enjoy this SATB chorus, founded in 1977, as they take the audience on a musical journey through a variety of winter scenes. A light reception will follow the 4:00p concert. Ascension UCC, 1700 W. Main Street, Norristown, is the group’s new residence.
December 7 – 74th Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Bazaar
Indoor Craft Fair & Bazaar. 20+ Craft and Food Vendors; Wentz’s famous homemade cookies, soups, and baked goods; Beer and wine from Brothers Kershner Brewing Co.; Free Concert at 11am. Vendor offerings include gently used Christmas decorations, wooden toys, granite charcuterie boards, pottery, blacksmithing, and many more.
A Montgomery County tradition since 1950. Join us on December 7 between 9:00a and 3:00p at Wentz’s UCC, 3246 Skippack Pike, Worcester.
December 7 – Selfies with Santa in Havertown
Take your picture with Santa and enjoy special treats at this community event. Join us between 10:00a-12:00p at St. James UCC, 135 Myrtle Avenue, Havertown.
December 8 – Philadelphia Bronze Bell Choir in Perkasie
Philadelphia Bronze presents a Christmas Handbell Concert – 30% CHANCE OF SNOW
Sunday, Dec. 8 at 7:00p, St. Andrew’s UCC, 615 E. Walnut Street, Perkasie, Pennsylvania
This group was established in 2008 at the encouragement of several talented ringers who were in search of a challenging musical experience. Founded as Main Line Ringers, Philadelphia Bronze has since re-branded to include all of greater Philadelphia. It has included ringers from as far away as New Jersey, Delaware and Lancaster, Bucks County in Pennsylvania. These dedicated musicians boast over 300 cumulative years of ringing experience.
Ticket cost is $15
Tickets may be purchased by calling 215-257-2880 or email office@standrewsucc.org. You may leave a message with how many tickets you want and your phone number and someone will be in touch with you.
Seating is limited.
December 15 – The Ballad of Bethlehem – Cantata in Boyertown
“The Ballad of Bethlehem” by Choplin, will be performed during the 9:30 a.m. worship service on December 15 at St. John Hill UCC, 620 Hill Church Road, Boyertown.
December 17 – Indian Valley Community Blood Drive
Zwingli UCC, 350 Wile Ave., Souderton, is hosting the Miller-Keystone Indian Valley Community Blood Drive on Dec. 17 from 1:00-7:00p. NOTE: This is one week earlier than normal due to the Christmas holiday. Register today at GIVEaPINT.org. Click on Donate at the top, click on Donate Now in the drop-down list, key in 18964 for the Zip Code, leave Mobil Drives set to Yes, set both dates to 12/17/2024, then click on Search. Choose the Indian Valley Community Blood Drive and pick your time. NOTE: If you plan to donate platelets, before picking your time, click the Platelets tab. If you plan to donate double-red cells, key 2RBC into the Notes section. For further information, contact Jim See at 21m5ee@comcast.net.
December 19 – The State of LGBT+ Rights in PA
Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A.
Thursday, December 19th, 7pm
Love In Action UCC, The Welcome Project PA
350 S. York Rd. Hatboro, PA 19040
Facilitated by Corinne Goodwin, founder & Executive Director of Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
Jason Landau Goodman, Board President of the Pennsylvania Youth Congress
-Understanding the political landscape
-LGBTQ+ rights at the local, state, and federal level
-Actions you can take to protect yourself and others
-How you can get involved in the LGBTQ+ movement
Questions? Email Josh Blakesley, pastor@loveinactionucc.org
December 19 – Traveler’s Christmas Eve Worship Service in Leesport
Do you travel for Christmas and are unable to attend a Christmas Eve worship service on December 24th? Epler’s Church UCC, 1151 West Leesport Road, Leesport, has an opportunity to experience Christmas Eve Worship in person on Thursday, December 19th at 7:30 pm. This service will be the same as December 24th and will include all of the regular Christmas Eve Worship experiences including a choir anthem; singing Christmas hymns; hearing the Christmas Story; and the Candlelight singing of Silent Night.
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services in Boyertown
Come worship with us the coming birth of our blessed Christ Child. Services at 3:00p and 7:00p at St. John Hill UCC, 620 Hill Church Road, Boyertown.
610-367-8114
nikki@stjohnhillucc.org
https://www.stjohnhillucc.org
January 12 – Annie Gaul Concert: Ataraxis Duo in Wernersville
Please join us for this wonderful concert presented by Matthew Coley and Jennier Ruggieri. Matt is an internationally acclaimed soloist and chamber musician and the founder and executive/co-artistic director of Heartland Marimba in Iowa. He was the first executive director and curator at the Center for Mallet Percussion Reserarch at Kutztown University from February 2023 to August 2024. Matt has brought the beauty of his music to audiences across the country and abroad. Jennifer is a prominent freelance harpist serving Chicago and surrounding areas. She has had the opportunity to perform with many orchestras in the Greater Chicago area along with several orchestras outside of Illinois including the Wisconsin Philharmonic, LaCrosse Symphony Orchestra, the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, and New World Symphony in Miami, FL. The concert will be on Sunday, January 12 at 3:00p at St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville.
February 9 – Annie Gaul Concert: Berks Piano Quartet in Wernersville
The Berks Piano Quartet, an ensemble featuring four young keyboard virtuosos playing on two pianos. Since its founding in 2011, the Quartet has given over sixty concerts throughout the community and has inspired the formation of other groups from beginners to senior citizens. The Quartet is a cooperative effort involving accomplished students recommended by prominent area teachers. They appear year-round as ambassadors of music playing exciting versions of symphony showpieces, classical favorites, and lively extras from Sousa to ragtime in auditoriums and community centers of all kinds. Please join us for this wonderful concert. All are welcome. The concert will be on Sunday, February 9 at 3:00p at St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville.
March 23 – Annie Gaul Concert: Jill Haley, Piano, Obie and English Horn in Wernersville
Jill Haley has written nature inspired music based on her time spent as an Artist in Residence in the National Parks. She has released 11 recordings and held numerous performances throughout the country. The program titled “Wrapped in Light” includes music and video of nature images used in the book of Psalms. During the pandemic, Jill was not able to travel, so she turned to the book of Psalms’ beautifully written scriptures and created this music based on those images. Please join us for this wonderful concert. All are welcome. The concert will be on Sunday, March 23 at 3:00p at St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville.
May 4 – Annie Gaul Concert: Conrad Weiser Jazz Band and Choraleers
The Conrad Weiser “Afterhours” Jazz Ensemble directed by Neil Lutz is a by-audition group of students in grades 9-12. The group practices several times per week January-May and performed at festivals and various venues in the CW community. The Choraleers is the chamber choir of CWHS directed by Sarah MGrory. They perform for a variety of community organizations (Rotary, Lions, etc.) as well as an annual tour that takes them to CW East and West elementary schools and Phoebe Berks Home. Please join us to see this wonderful group of talented young people. All are welcome. The concert will be on Sunday, May 4 at 3:00p at St. John’s (Hain’s) UCC, 591 N. Church Road, Wernersville.
