To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. –St. Thomas Aquinas
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here — to explore your faith, to meet new people, and to strengthen your personal relationship with God.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
JEFFERSON COUNTY IS IN THE GREEN ZONE as of Friday, May 29. As we gather in the church sanctuary for corporate worship every Sunday, we will continue to observe the guidelines of the state and CDC by wearing masks and maintaining social distance.
Pastor’s Page: “A Soft Answer”
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Rev. Dr. Robert (B0b) McKie, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 22. Rev. McKie served as pastor at St. Peter’s UCC from 1972 to 1977. His wife, Sue, was a member of St. Peter’s, as was her mother, Frances Stokes.
The MEMORIAL SERVICE for Rev. McKie will be held SUNDAY, JULY 19 at 3 p.m. at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 139 North Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601.
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JULY EVENTS:
All events are dependent on current government guidelines regarding the COVID-19 virus. Please check our Facebook page for updates in case of cancellations.
Choir practice, Bible study, and Christian Friends Luncheon will resume in September.
Sunday, July 5, 2020 – Worship service with Holy Communion, 10:30 SHOW YOUR COLORS! WEAR RED, WHITE, AND BLUE!
Sunday, July 12, 2020 – Worship service, 10:30 a.m.
Monday, July 13, 2020 – Clean ‘n’ Gleam distribution, 6–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 19, 2020 – Worship service, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 19, 2020 – Memorial Service for Rev. Bob McKie, 3 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, Greensburg
Sunday, July 26, 2020 – Worship service, 10:30 a.m.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY RESUMES WEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2020
WHEN: Every other Wednesday from 1–3 p.m. in the spring and in the fall. We are studying the book of Romans using How to Be a Christian Without Being Religious by Fritz Ridenour.
WHERE: at the home of Carla & Mike Krucelyak, Punxsutawney
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP: Call the church office at (814) 938-4021.
ODDS & ENDS
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: CHURCH WORLD SERVICE HYGIENE KITS
These kits are small packages of personal hygiene supplies assembled by volunteers and shipped to people in need at home and around the world. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
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Our monthly activities include:
Clean ‘n’ Gleam distribution: second Monday
Christian Friends Luncheon: third Thursday
Ladies Bible study: every other Wednesday (Spring and Fall)
Choir Practice, every Wednesday, September through May
ABOUT US
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Punxsutawney is a congregation of disciples of Christ and His teachings, seeking to live out our faith through prayer, worship, study, service, fellowship, and evangelism.
We invite you to be a part of the adventure of learning to live as disciples of Christ. Come, join us for worship and engaging opportunities for disciple formation.
Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Church location: in the Elk Run area of Punxsutawney, at the corner of Graffius and Orchard avenues (behind Sheetz and Gimmicks)
Church office phone: 814-938-4021
Church email: stpetersucc@verizon.net
Church address: PO Box 535, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Church secretary: Janice White
Church office hours: Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. unless listed otherwise in the Sunday bulletin
Lay speaker: Michele Huey
Music director: Timothy Decker
Michele Huey
Christian author and inspirational speaker Michele Huey is currently serving St. Peter’s United Church of Christ as a lay speaker. For more information about Michele, visit her online at her website and her weekly inspirational blog.
