CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Services: Sunday 9 & 10:45 a.m.
JP Bohanan, Pastor
175 S. Main Road, Mountain Top
570-474-6060
Sunday worship is held at 9 and 10:45 a.m. online and in-person. Masks are not required and are optional.
Visit the church’s Facebook page: Christ on the Mountain Top or its website: christonthemountaintop.org.
CONYNGHAM
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Graham Truscott, Pastor
411 Main Street, Conyngham
570-788-3960
Join them for worship on Sundays online on Facebook and in person at 10:30 a.m.
Kids and Youth Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.
EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Louis Aita, Pastor
7768 Blue Ridge Trail, Dorrance
570-868-5675
The church welcomes you to join its congregation on May 28 at noon in the Dorrance Cemetery next to Emmanuel UCC as it pays tribute to our fallen brothers and sisters for Memorial Day.
Emmanuel UCC offers Bible school to anyone ages 5 to 18. Bible school is held before church services every Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. All of our instructors have current background checks, and the children meet in a safe environment in the church.
Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m. and is led by Pastor Lou Aita. Visitors and friends are welcome to join the congregation for worship every Sunday.
Upcoming events:
May 28 – Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
The church’s newsletter, The Messenger, is available through the church’s website, emmanuel-ucc.org, along with other information about the church and our surrounding communities. You can also check the church out on Facebook at facebook.com/emmanuelucc.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Dorrance Township houses the Food Bank for the Wapwallopen Ministerium. All contacts are kept strictly confidential as we understand each person’s need for privacy and self-esteem. The food bank is open by appointment only. If you or someone you know need help, please call (570) 868-5675 and the food bank will provide for you and those you care for, at this time the food bank is not accepting any food donations. It is offering gift cards only at this time. It is accepting monetary donations to make the gift card purchases. Please give at least 24-hours notice in order to set up an appointment.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ is located at 7768 Blue Ridge Trail at its intersection with Alberdeen Road (across from Andy’s Gas Station) in Dorrance Township, Mountain Top. The church has a Nursery available for children to age 6 during services. If you need directions or would like more information, please call the church office at (570) 868-5675. The church is handicapped accessible.
If you are in need of pastoral care, please call Pastor Lou Aita at (570) 582-9550 or email him at aitatl12@ptd.net. E-mail access is emmanuel_ucc@hotmail.com and our website is emmanuel-ucc.org.
GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH
Services: Saturday: 6 p.m.
Sunday: 8 & 9:30 a.m.
Rev. Michael J. Kloton, Pastor
Route 309, Drums
570-788-3141
Bingo at Good Shepherd Church on Tuesdays is back. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. and the Early Bird game begins at 6 p.m. If you would like to volunteer, call the parish office.
The Queen of Our Hearts Rosary Group invites you to pray the rosary in church on Saturdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Confessions are on Saturdays from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in Fr. Kloton’s office. Please enter and exit through the outer library door (white storm door) located at the ramp entrance to the church.
MOUNTAINTOP
FAMILY CHURCH
Services: Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.
Brian Knorr, Pastor
209 S. Mt. Blvd., Mountain Top
570-474-0900
Mountaintop Family Church will be offering Summer Day Camps June 26 to 29 (4 days). The camps being offered are Lego Robotics from 10 a.ml-noon and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. for completed grades 3-6, Decorating with Icing from 10 a.m.-noon for completed grades 3-6, Sewing Machine Basics from 10 a.m.-noon for completed grades 5 and 6, Cup Stacking from 10 a.m.-noon for completed grades 1-6, and Craft Mosaic Art Project from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. for completed grades 1-6. Space in each camp is limited and some will fill quickly! Registration form and full payment are needed to secure your spot. Camp fee is $40 if received by May 28, $50 after May 28. Contact katie@mfcchurch.com for more information and for registration forms.
Mountaintop Christian Academy is currently accepting enrollments for pre-Kindergarten students who will be attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Program highlights include small class sizes, developmentally appropriate instruction and a Christian curriculum and environment. Preschool classes will be held at Mountaintop Family Church on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and noon-2:30 p.m., depending on interest. Visit www.mtchristian.org or email director@mtchristian.org for more information.
Mountaintop Family Church holds Sunday morning services from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. KidsTown Children’s Ministries takes place during both services for children 8 weeks old through sixth grade. Our certified KidsTown staff provides a safe environment for children to grow in their relationships with God and with others.
Sunday morning services are also available through live-stream. If one platform happens to not be working, please try the others.
• MFC Webpage – www.mfcchurch.com/live-stream
• YouTube – search for Mountaintop Family Church
• FaceBook – go to Mountaintop Family Church Facebook page
Please contact the church office at 570-474-0900 if you have any questions or would like more information about MFC.
MOUNTAINVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
Service: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
5126 N. Lehigh Gorge Drive
White Haven
Phone is (570) 443-9438
Each sunday of the month there are have different events.
• First sunday is a normal worship service.
• Second Sunday is family/potluck Sunday. This is when the children are in service with the congregation. After church there is a potluck together as a family. On Sundays where a holiday falls on this Sunday, the potluck will be moved to the next Sunday.
• Third Sunday is a normal worship service
• Fourth Sunday is normal worship service, but there i a youth service during normal service.
MT. ZION UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Fran Fink
Lily Lake Road, Slocum
Cindy Faust will be the minister on Pentecost Sunday (May 28). Everyone is invited to stay following the service for Gospel Gleanings led by Tim Conklin.
On Sunday, June 4, Rev. Fran Fink will lead the worship service.
For more information regarding the church services or activities, please contact Diane Webster at 570-379-3713.
NEW HOPE WAPWALLOPEN CHARGE
Faith United Methodist Church 8:45 a.m. 1448 Slocum Rd.
Stairville United Methodist church 10 a.m. 1790 Stairville Rd.
Slocum United Methodist Church 11:15 a.m. 1185 Blue Ridge Trail
Scott O. Miller, Pastor
Pastor Scott can be reached by phone, text, or email at: Cell: (570) 200-5388 or email at: somiller@susumc.org
Visit us on Facebook at New Hope Wapwallopen
Check out our website at newhopewapwallopen.org where on line services can be found.
For any needs or concerns, please contact:
Faith UMC – Wilma Baratta at (570) 200-5329
Stairville UMC – Christine Kellow at (570) 868-3413
Slocum UMC – Charles Herring at (570) 868-6478
NEW LIFE
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Services: Sunday
8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: John Broglin
570 S. Main Road, Mountain Top
570-868-5155
New Life Community Church invites you to join them for in person worship services. You can also join via Facebook Live on the NLCC homepage. Come grow with them as they study God’s Word on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in person or via Zoom. Please contact Pastor John for the link.
The 10:30 service includes kinderchurch for ages 4–6 years and junior church for 7-12 year olds.
Upcoming events:
• Friday, June 9 at 6:30 pm, coffee house with movie. Cost $4.00 and a dessert to share.
Save the dates:
• Music on the Mountain Saturday, June 3, noon to 5 p.m. at Crestwood High School.
• Vacation Bible School, July 24-28.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MOUNTAIN TOP
Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Lory D. Ryan
Organist: William Blannett
9 Chestnut Street, Mountain Top
570-474-9951
Facebook & Web: PBYCHMT.org
YOU are invited to join Worship on Sunday, May 28. The message will be delivered by Pastor Ryan. The Worship service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. The last day of Sunday School is June 4.
There is a sanitizing station available in the Narthex. Service will continue to be available live on Facebook and for replay. Please continue to mail in your tithes and offerings if you cannot attend in person.
Music on the Mountain will be held at the Crestwood High School parking lot from noon until 4pm on JUNE 3! Come and enjoy the music while visiting the Presbyterian Church tent as well as those of other area churches! A fun faith-filled afternoon with music, games and activities for the kids.
June 4 is Graduation Sunday. A reception will be held after church.
Blessing Bags for the homeless will be assembles Tuesday, May 30. Please come and lend your hands to a good cause.
Family Game Night returns on May 3 at 6:30. Bring your favorite game and a sandwich to share for a night of fun and fellowship.
New faces and old friends are always invited to get involved in the church family. There are many opportunities to serve including:
• Share your talents with the choir.
• Attend or help with Sunday School.
• Just show up
Ongoing Missions:
H.O.M.E. Fund is available for church members with financial emergencies.
Remember: The Mountain Top Community Food Bank is still open Fridays from 9:15 a.m. to noon for those in need of food assistance. It is located at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Route 309. You can bring donations any Sunday to help feed the hungry.
If you have any questions about the church or its ministries, please call 570 474-9951, email at pbychmt@verizon.net. or find us on Facebook: Presbyterian Church of Mountaintop PA. The church website is pbychmt.org
ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services: 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.
Oliver Brown, Pastor
827 E. County Road, Wapwallopen
570-379-3878
The church doors are open for worship services on Sunday mornings. Services are also live on Facebook every Sunday morning, you can tune in by opening Facebook and typing St. James Lutheran Church, Hobbie, in the search line.
ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.
772 St. John’s Road, Drums
570-788-2685
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 772 St. Johns Road, Drums, 18222, St. Johns, welcomes everyone each Sunday for worship at 10 a.m. The church’s mailing address is P.O. Box 2, St. Johns, PA 18247 and the church’s phone number is 570-788-2685. Youth Sunday School is over for the summer and will resume in the fall.
The supply pastors are Rev. Chip Fairchild on May 28 and Rev. Melvin Mundie on June 4. Pastor Michele Kaufman is the Pastor Designate.
Visit us on Facebook: St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church-Saint Johns, PA and the church’s updated website, sjlutheran.org.
ST. JUDE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Services: Saturday 4 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 & 11 a.m.
Father Joseph J. Evanko, Pastor
420 S. Mt. Blvd., Mountain Top
570-474-6315
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the St. Jude Adoration Chapel.
You are invited to pray the Rosary and Holy Hour at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, in the church. The Knights of Columbus welcome you.
The Catholic Women’s Conference will be held on Saturday, June 10, at Marywood University. The theme for this year’s conference is “With the Holy Spirit.” Registration is $55 per person. Student tickets (under 22 years of age) are $20, and women religious are welcome free of charge. Register at cwcnepa.com.
St. Jude Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 through 16. This year’s theme is “Shine Your Light.” Register at stjc.org. Registration deadline is June 1. The camp is open to students ages 3 (fully toilet trained) through entering sixth grade. Adults and students entering seventh grade and up can volunteer at the camp. For more information, click the “Education” tab and then “Vacation Bible School” at stjc.org.
Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 p.m.) Questions, call the office, 570-474-6315, ext. 221.
ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services: Sunday 12:30 p.m.
3085 Church Road, Mountain Top
Rev. Father Charles Warwick, Priest-in-Charge
570-868-5358
Everyone, regardless of their faith or background, is welcome to attend worship services. St. Martin-in-the-Fields is an inclusive and modern Episcopal church, incorporating the best of both Catholic and Protestant traditions. As an inclusive church, St. Martin’s recognizes divorce and the remarriage of divorced people, male and female clergy, single or married, LGBTQ equality, and a Eucharist open to all baptized persons, regardless of their faith background.
They uphold five marks of mission which includes proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, teaching and nurturing new believers, safeguarding the integrity of creation, and of particular importance to them, responding to human need through loving service and seeking to transform unjust structures in society; and, challenging violence of every kind. The charitable work they do individually, and collectively as a congregation reflects their commitment to these increasingly crucial needs in our area.
For more information on St. Martin’s services and upcoming events, visit stmartintimeless.org or call 570-868-5358.
ST. MARY’S OF DORRANCE
Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.
Father Joseph Evanko, Pastor
3529 St. Mary’s Road, Dorrance
570-868-5855
Saint Mary’s has confession on Saturdays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
The parish will be hosting Yoga Classes on Wednesday evenings. (Thursdays the first week of the month). Parishioner Lisa Rosser will be the instructor. There is no set fee, but donations will be accepted.
Have you moved? Dropped a home phone? Changed your email address? Please call the office or drop your updated information in the offertory basket.
Visit Saint Mary’s website: stmarydorrance.org; Facebook Page: Saint Mary’s of Dorrance and Saint Mary’s of Dorrance Youth Group or call 570-868-5855 for more info.
Parish office is open Monday and Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Molly will be at St. Jude office Tuesdays and Thursdays. Calls will be forwarded on those days.
ST. PATRICK’S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Services: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m
Saturday 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
Rev. Peter O’Rourke, Sacramental Minister
411 Allegheny St., White Haven
570-443-9944
St. Patrick’s Church welcomes all to visit and worship with them. Contact the parish office if you would like to become a member of the parish. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Confession schedule: Saturday, 4 to 4:45 p.m.; Sunday, 9 to 9:45 a.m. You may also schedule an appointment.
Women of St. Patrick will not meet in March. Meetings will resume on Monday, April 3, at 6 p.m. in the Parish Center.
The Mission of Faith cabinet has been restocked with inspiring and informative materials for adults, teens, and children. The cabinet is located on the right as you enter the Church. Monetary donations are appreciated and are sent to the foundation that provides the books. These donations help the foundation to continue this service.
Please be aware the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation require our children to attend 2 years of Faith Formation. If they have not attended the required 2 years, they will be moved appropriately to fulfill the requirement.
ST. PAUL’S
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Summer Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Rev. Michele Kaufman, Pastor
316 S. Mtn. Blvd., Mountain Top
570-474-6616
Join the congregation for worship at St. Paul’s on Sunday’s at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday school will be held at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Office hours are 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday. The office is closed Thursdays. As always, you can call the church office and leave a message for any inquiries.
Bible study is on Thursdays at 1 p.m. Snacks Provided.
Please note: Food Bank continues to distribute food to clients every Friday. If you would like to drop off donations at the church, please do so on Fridays 9am-noon. Some items needed are ketchup, mustard, canned soups, jelly, peanut butter, pasta, and cereal.
ST. PAUL’S
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Janell Wigen, Pastor
418 Berwick St., White Haven
570-443-9424
Sunday morning worship service is at 9 a.m.
The church is using Zoom so you will still be able to attend services. It is held on Sundays at 10 a.m. If you are not able to join a computer, phone or ipad, you can call into the worship service.
The number is 1-646-876-9923. Press the # sign after the prompt. The meeting room ID again is 557 531 789 and the password is 470085.
ST. PAUL’S DRUMS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
Todd Glasmire, Pastor
335 W. Butler Drive, Drums
570-788-3051
Pastor Todd and the congregation invite you to worship with them every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., and for Bible Study every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
They are an active, praying congregation with great plans for after the pandemic. They have a great family of people but have plenty of room to grow.
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH OF
WHITE HAVEN
Services: Sunday 11 a.m.
Sunday School 11:15 a.m.
Bill Lester, Leader
305 Berwick Street, White Haven
570-443-7293
The congregation invites all to come and worship the Lord. If you are looking for a church home, they welcome you.
Al-Anon meets every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Fireflies Youth Group meets Fridays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more info on their group, check them out on Facebook at Fireflies Youth Ministry.
Sunday School is provided from September-June to children ages 4 through 12 during worship service, after the Children’s Moment. It takes place in the lower level of the church.
WHITE HAVEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Services: Sunday 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.
Youth Group: 10:15 a.m.
David Botzer, Pastor
900 Buffalo St., White Haven
570-443-7153
White Haven UMC welcomes everyone in the community to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.,followed by fellowship and refreshments. Communion is shared the first Sunday of each month.
Sunday School welcomes children Pre-K through fifth grade. Youth Group welcomes those in sixth through 12th grade. Both meet every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. following worship.
Non-perishable food items are collected every Sunday to support the White Haven Food Pantry.
Adult Bible Study meets every Wednesday morning at 10a.m. upstairs in the overflow room.
If you have any questions or are in need of pastoral care, please call Pastor Dave at 570-443-7153, or email him at dbotzer@hotmail.com. Be sure to check the church out on Facebook at White Haven United Methodist Church. Have a Blessed day!
