Special Services and Events

Special Services and Events

Monday through Thursday evening:   Join us on Facebook at 7 pm for a daily reflection.   All reflections will be posted to this site about an hour after they air on Facebook. 

 

Sunday, December 29:  We will have a service of Lessons and Carols.  No Sunday School or Confirmation classes.

Sunday, January 5:  We will have the installation of Church Council members for 2025.

Monday, January 6 at 7 pm:  We will have our Epiphany service with the Sacrament of Holy Communion.  Come and celebrate the day the Magi met the Christ child.

Sunday, January 12 through February 2:  The youth group is selling hoagies from Island Expressions.  Delivery will be on February 9, Super Bowl Sunday.  Cost of a hoagie is $6 and a sandwich is $4.  Call 610-533-0161 or email sothlcyouthgroup@gmail.com for more information or to order.

Sunday, January 19:  Our congregational meeting will be held immediately following the service, approximately 10:15 am.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Sunday, January 26:  The youth group will lead the service.  Come out and support these talented young people as they lead us in song, sermon and prayers.

Wednesday, March 5 at noon or 7 pm:  Join us for our Ash Wednesday service.  Both services will be in person and the 7 pm service will be live on Facebook.  'For you are dust, and to dust you shall return.'

March 9 through March 23.  Youth Group Nut roll sale.  This year we are using Baker Ben's Bakery and will also sell strudel and sticky buns.  Cost for nut rolls is $17 and flavors are nut, poppyseed, apricot.  Cost for strudel is $11 and flavors are apple, blueberry and cherry.  Sticky buns come in 3 packs and 6 packs and can be plain or with nuts.  Cost ranges from $6.50-$11, depending on size and flavor.  Delivery will be on April 6.  Call 610-533-0161 or email sothlcyouthgroup@gmail.com.

Every Wednesday at 7 pm from March 12 through April 9:  Lenten services where we will hear from six Bible characters that were affected by the presence of Jesus.   All services will be in person and live on Facebook.

Sunday, April 13:  9 am, Palm Sunday.  Our annual Palm Sunday procession around the church will return this year, as long as the weather is nice.

Thursday, April 17:  Our Maundy Thursday service begins at 7 pm.   We will share a covered dish dinner prior to the service, beginning at 6 pm.  Join us as we celebrate our young individual who will be receiving communion for the first time.

Friday, April 18:  Our Good Friday service begins at 7 pm.  This is an extremely moving service as we mourn Jesus, but look forward to his resurrection on Sunday.

Friday, April 18, 8 pm through Saturday, April 19, 8 pm:  Prayer vigil.   Sign up for your hour in the sanctuary soon.

Sunday, April 20:  Hallelujah!!  Jesus is Risen!!  Celebrate Easter Sunday at 9 am. Sunday School students will celebrate with an Easter egg hunt at 10:15 am, a lesson and other fun activities.

Sunday, April 27:  The youth group will be hosting a penny party beginning at 12:30 pm.  Cost is $1 for an envelope of tickets.  Come out and join the youth group as they begin their fundraising for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering which will be held  in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Food and beverages will be available at an additional cost, as well as a raffle for some fun prizes!

Sunday, June 1:  Our last day of Sunday School will be at 10:15 am.

Sunday, June 8:  Confirmation will take place on Pentecost!  We will celebrate with one young man as he affirms his Baptismal Vows and is Confirmed.  Please remember to WEAR RED on this joyful occasion.

June 23-27, 6-8:30 pm:  Vacation Bible School.  Our theme is True North, Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!  Ages 3-finishing 6th grade are welcome!!  Check out the Youth page for more information and how to register.  Registration opens on Easter Sunday, April 20.

Sunday, July 27:  Our church picnic will be held at Egypt Park.  Our day will begin with worship at 10:15.  All are invited to remain at the park after worship for our annual congregational picnic.  Those who plan to remain for the picnic portion of the morning should bring a covered dish to share as well as your own plates, utensils and cold drinks.  The church will provide hot dogs and coffee.  Please sign up or call the church so can have enough hot dogs for everyone.