Salem United Church of Christ

Hello, I am Pastor Bob Witmyer and I welcome you to Salem UCC. Thank you for visiting our website. We especially enjoy welcoming new friends, and we hope you will visit us soon!

THIS WEEK @ CHURCH

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 16 — SEPTEMBER 22

Saturday
8:00 AM – Men's Breakfast
9:30 AM – Worship Committee
Sunday
9:30 AM – Worship @ Christ Lutheran
Monday
9:00 AM – Quilters & Crafters


NEWS & NOTES
The Oley Fair
	Folks, the Oley Fair is fast approaching. The dates are Sept. 17th – 19th. It is a great opportunity for Salem to have a presence in the community. There is the food stand and the Oley Valley Church booth that will all need volunteers from Salem to help with. Consider giving a little of your time and volunteering in the following areas: Volunteers are needed to serve in the Fair Refreshment Stand on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM until Close (approx. 9:30-10:00 PM). This is a fun way to support the community’s annual event! See Lorraine Valeriano or Stephanie Hubler to sign up for a full shift 5:00-10:00 PM or 5:00-7:00 PM or 7:00-10:00 PM and a parking pass.
Harvest Home
	Harvest home is set for Sunday, September 20th at Christ Lutheran. Food items, especially large-size cans, can be brought to the church to be used in the display and dedication of the Harvest during worship. The food will be taken to Bethany Children’s Home following the celebrations.
World Wide Communion Sunday
	On Sunday, October 4, we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper with all other Christians around the world. Communion for this service will be celebrated in a way that includes and remembers all Christians around the world.
Candy Making & Orders
	Women’s Guild candy makers will be making candy on Sat., Oct. 17 for the Nov. 7th Christmas bazaar. If you would like to help make candy or to pre-order candy, call Linda at (610) 929-3560. Candy orders must be received by Oct. 11th to ensure availability at the bazaar
Laity Sunday
	On Sunday, October 18th, we will celebrate Laity Sunday. The Laity will be leading the worship that day. We hope to include the children as participants in the service as well. The leadership team for the service will be reaching out to folks to share in certain parts of the service
Boscov's Friends Helping Friends
	Boscov’s Friends helping friends will be one day only / in store only Wed, October 21, 2026 8 AM – 11 PM We will Be selling $5.00 shopping passes. Salem keeps the $5.00. Shopping pass gives you 25% off lowest sale price. (exclusions apply) Contact Susan Fick for shopping passes 610 468 6420
Reformation Sunday
	Sunday, October 25, 2026, will be Reformation Sunday. We will be celebrating that day with the Sacrament of Communion. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of celebration.
Hoilday Bazaar
	The Women’s Guild will be holding our Holiday Bazaar on Sat. November 7th from 9 AM to 1 PM. Volunteers are needed to help with the many tasks to prepare for the Bazaar, before and during the Bazaar. Sign-up sheets will be on the bulletin board near the kitchen in September. Posters will be available on Sun. Sept 13th. See Denise Angstadt. Our lunch menu will include soup (eat-in or take-out), BBQ, hot dogs, baked beans, coffee and cold drinks. The charity that will receive 10% of our profits will be Berks Coalition Against Homelessness.
Fun in Faith
	Mark your Calendars Remaining Dates for 2026 Children’s Church during the service at 9:30 AM October 23rd – Fun in Faith 6PM - 8PM November 13th – Movie Night 6PM – 8PM December 11th – Fun in Faith with Santa 6PM – 8PM December 13th – Children’s Christmas Program 9:30AM