Union Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, announces “All Are Welcome!” to Lenten soup and bread dinner on March 11, 18, 25, and from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on April 1 in the Family Life Center.

Worship will begin at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Pastor Gordon Camp will use the Holden Village Evening Prayer service along with stories of temptation for these weekly worship times.

The Journeymen group of Union Lutheran will have a chili cook-off 11:30 a.m. March 15.

Prizes will be awarded for the favorite chili recipes entered in the contest.

A luncheon will be held which will include samplings of the chili, mac and cheese, and hot dogs.

The Journeymen will match your free will donations with proceeds going to Daybreak.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, will host Lenten luncheons on Wednesdays March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, noon to 1 p.m.

Pastor James Gottwald reports the gathering will open with prayer, lunch, then share thoughts on the book, “The Promise of Winter” written by Martin and Micah Marty.

Some topics to consider are is winter a test of our survival skills or a period of hibernation and rest, and what are some ways that winter can be a blessing?

Those attending are invited to bring a sandwich.

Call 610-262-8061 for more information.

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Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, has selected the theme, “Painting Ourselves in the Story” for the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services during Lent.

Throughout the Lenten period, the services will “freeze-frame” moments in Holy Week to enable people to place themselves “in the picture.”

The aim is to take a closer look at the ancient story to provide a deeper conviction for people today in its ongoing message.

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Volunteers at Northern Valley EMS, NOVA, will be baking shoofly pies for the next fundraiser.

Call Julie at 610-262-7749 by March 9 to reserve a shoofly pie. Pick up is March 15 and 16.