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 NOTICES:
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. 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 resumes in September 9.
Ladies’ Bible study is POSTPONED until the spring, depending on the Covid-19 situation.
Christian Friends Luncheons are POSTPONED until further notice.
HYGIENE KITS (see below) are due OCTOBER 4. There is a box in the Fellowship Hall for your donations.
INDOOR YARD SALE & BAKE SALE – Friday & Saturday, SEPT. 25 & 26.
Volunteers are needed for:
- Making baked goods
- Setting up Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday prior to the sale
- Working on the days of the sale
- Clean/Pack up on Monday, Sept. 28 after the sale
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP. Phone 938-4021 (Church) or 939-9025 (Carla)
DONATIONS of items around your house that you’re ready to part with will be greatly appreciated!
Sunday, Sept. 6 – Worship service with Holy Communion, 10:30
Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Choir practice, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11 – Church picnic, 4 p.m. at Mike and Carla’s
Sunday, Sept. 13 – Worship service, 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 14 – Clean ‘n’ Gleam distribution, 6–7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Choir practice, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20 – Worship service, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Choir practice, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25 – Indoor Yard Sale & Bake Sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26 – Indoor Yard Sale & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. –1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27 – Worship service, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Choir practice, 7:30 p.m.
Pastor’s Page: “Of Kicks and Crowns”
ODDS & ENDS
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: CHURCH WORLD SERVICE HYGIENE KITS DUE OCTOBER 4
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.
Be sure to LIKE our FACEBOOK Page, where updates are posed regularly and where pictures from our gatherings are posted. Check them out by clicking here.
Our monthly activities include:
Clean ‘n’ Gleam distribution: second Monday
Christian Friends Luncheon: third Thursday (POSTPONED until further notice)
Ladies Bible study: every other Wednesday (Spring and Fall) POSTPONED until SPRING
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.
