As a Christian community of faith, we at St. Paul's are called to share the love God has extended to us so graciously in Jesus Christ. This webpage will hopefully give you a quick glimpse of the life and love within this congregation. St. Paul's is an active and vibrant part of the body of Christ. If you are currently without a church home we invite you to join in ministry with St. Paul's U.C.C. and experience God's love in your life.
PURPOSE
The avowed purpose of this church shall be to worship God, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to celebrate the Sacraments; to realize Christian fellowship and unity within the Church Universal; to render loving service to people; and to strive for righteousness, justice, and peace.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in this church is open to any person who has been baptized, confirmed or has made public confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons may be received into fellowship through Confirmation, Letter of Transfer, or Profession of Faith.
ST. PAUL'S U.C.C. MINISTRIES AND MISSION
· Young Adult 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 Mission trips to South Carolina and North Carolina, and Virginia
· Vacation Bible School with over 60 children in attendance daily
· Mother's Day Breakfast
· Easter Dawn Service
· Easter Breakfast and Communion Service
· Ministry of Music to shut-in members and Nursing Homes
· Applebutter making projects
· Fundraising and Fellowship Suppers
· Sunday School Programs and Activities
· Traditional Sunday School Picnic
· New Members Class
· Summer Camp available to all Youth
· Easter Egg Hunt
· Family Fellowship Activities including bowling, miniature golfing
· Exercise Classes
· Work days at Church World Service Center, Blanket collections, Health Kits
· Spiritual Nurture Events
· Special musical presentations
· Monthly Food Pantry collections
· Mission Offerings for near and far
· Friendly Circle Group
· Youth Fellowship
· Stewardship/Mission Promotion Committee
· Children and Senior Choir
· Schuylkill Haven & Vicinity Council of Churches
· Shut-in tape ministry
· Coffee Fellowship Hour
· Over-60 Dinner and Sacrament of Holy Communion
· Quilters and Fellowship Group
· Travel Club trips
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
The United Church of Christ, a merger of the Evangelical and Reformed Church and The General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches of the United States, was formed June 25, 1957. It consists of 5,633 churches and over 1.2 million members, all striving to express the unity in Christ of those within His Covenant. It, therefore, acknowledges Jesus Christ as its sole Head, and harmonizes in both belief and practice with many other denominations, e.g.: The United Methodists, Presbyterians, Disciples of Christ, Episcopalians, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The history of the United Church of Christ begins with the early traditions of our Biblical heritage and extends through the Reformation to the United States via those persons seeking freedom and truth within their religious expression.
The United Church of Christ is UNITED AND UNITING fellowship. Its goal is to reconcile all people, regardless of race, class, or color, under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Its mission is to witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ in all the world, while worshipping God, and striving for truth, justice, and peace...We pray for the coming of the Kingdom of God, and look with faith toward the triumph of righteousness and eternal life.
ST. PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Founded 1782
Present Building Erected 1959
When the first white settlers crossed the Blue Mountains and settled in what is now known as South Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, they brought with them their faith and loyalty to God. In the midst of their trying experiences of settling in a wilderness that was inhabited by Indians, they "looked to the hills from whence came their help" and on the top of the Summer Hill they founded and built their house of worship. This church dates back to the days preceding the Revolutionary War, and the Declaration of Independence.
From its origin until 1959, St. Paul's was a union church, alternating services with it's neighboring Lutheran congregation. In December 1958, fire destroyed the old Union Church, whereupon, each congregation built its own place of worship. Through the past years this congregation has maintained a rich tradition of worship and service to both the local and world community. We strive through the guidance of the Holy Spirit to remain faithful to the mission and message of Jesus Christ.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Regular Worship Hours
(Begins First Sunday after Labor Day)
Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.
Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Summer Worship Hours
(Begins First Sunday after Pentecost or first Sunday of June)
Morning Worship - 8:30 a.m.
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
*Children's Sermon each Sunday
*Nursery Care available each Sunday
*Youth Worship (September - May)
Sunday School
- Classes available for all age groups.
- Two Adult Formats
*Lecture Bible Study
*Group Discussion focusing on the
relationship of the Christian Faith to
contemporary issues
