ABOVE: The Boyertown Alumni Band performs classic hits such as “When the Saints Come Marching In” and the “Pennsylvania Polka” for the 275th anniversary celebration at Longswamp United Church of Christ Sept. 24.

RIGHT: Barbara Karom and Sherry Kratz are busy with the bake sale. PRESS PHOTOS BY MARIEKE ANDRONACHE

Faith Andrews is busy looking at one of the 24 themed gift baskets for the church raffle.

The celebrating parishioners do not let the bad weather dampen their spirits, as they take to the church hall to do the cake walk.