By SUSAN RUMBLE

Special to The Press

Union Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, is accepting registrations for VBS which will be offered 10-11 a.m. on June 26, July 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Children ages 3 through fifth grade are welcome. Parents are also invited to attend.

The theme for this year is “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness.”

Programs will include skits, games, music and fun. Free registration is open until June 12.

Call 610-767-6884 for more information or to sign up.

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Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, will have VBS 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 20-24,

Children are invited to join the Rocky Railway where “Jesus’ Power Pulls us Through.” Registration is due by June 5. Call 610-767-6961 to learn more.

Union UCC will welcome the Rev. Dr. Allan Kramer-Moyer as preacher on Memorial Sunday, at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services on May 29.

He served as interim pastor at the church several years ago.

On June 5, Associate Pastor Kayli Freeman will lead services for Graduate Sunday and communion.

On that day, the congregation will celebrate those who are graduating from high school, college and advanced education and will offer them supportive wishes for their future plans.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, will decorate the sanctuary with geraniums for Memorial Day worship 10:15 a.m. on May 29.

Pastor James Gottwald offered thoughts on returning to traditional worship after restrictions due to COVID-19.

“One of the things the pandemic limited was our in-person ministry with other people,” Gottwald said. “On Palm Sunday, I listened to the congregation fill the church with the hymn, and I thought, ‘Thank you, Lord’. I have not heard it sound like that for over two years.”

Turning to the Biblical messages, Gottwald noted, “Resurrection stories continue in the Sundays between Easter and Pentecost. We look forward to the ways that God will raise up the ministry and mission of the church.”