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 AUGUST 19 — AUGUST 25

Monday
8:30 AM – Quilters & Crafters
Wednesday
7:00 PM – Consistory Meeting
Saturday
8:00 AM – Men's Breakfast
8:00 AM – Yard Sale
9:00 AM – Worship Committee Meeting
11:00 AM – Chicken Bar-B-Q
Sunday
9:30 AM – Worship


NEWS & NOTES
Shared Ministry Joint Worship Services
	During the summer months, the Shared Ministry team has planned with the worship committees of both churches a series of joint worship services. There will be four joint services during the summer and all services will begin at 9:30 AM. The first joint service will be on July 7th and we will all worship together with communion at Christ Lutheran Church. The next service will be on July 21st at Salem UCC. In August, we will worship together on August 4th with communion at Salem UCC and on August 18th at Christ Lutheran Church. Please try to support these services as we develop our relationships between the two churches.
Yard Sale & Chicken Bar-B-Que
	On Saturday, August 24th we will being having a yard sale for 8AM to1PM. (Rain or Shine) Rent a space for $10.00. If you would like to donate items for the church to sell, call Susan Fick (610) 944-9053. (No electronics, clothing or shoes) The Chicken Bar-B-Que is $8.50 which includes ½ chicken, potato, roll and applesauce. Pick-up is 11 AM to 1 PM. For tickets call Janet Schlegel. (610) 689-0724
Congrgational Meetings
	There will be several congregational meetings to talk about and answer questions concerning the Shared Ministry discussion. The first meeting will be on Sunday July 28 after worship, the second will be on August 11th and on August 25th. There will also be an opportunity to meet together with the Lutherans on Sunday, August 18th following worship
Summer Worship Schedule
	During the summer months, Salem will be going to a modified worship schedule. Regular worship time will be at 9:30 AM. Regular Sunday School is postponed until September. The Summer Schedule will begin on Sunday June 23th. Hope to see you all in worship this summer.