Backpack Blessing
August 27th
A backpack blessing is a moment set aside during our worship service to encourage students. Doing so celebrates with the excited and soothes the anxious. No matter the age or how a student is feeling about the upcoming school year, a backpack blessing is a valuable ritual within our faith family.
Back to Church Sunday
September 10
We are not meant to live life alone. God has designed us to be in community with family and friends where we support each other and share life together. Think about it: It’s more fun to share experiences with friends – everything from going to the movies, to sporting events, even just shopping is a lot more fun when shared with other people. The same is true for going to church! Join this Sunday and bring a friend!
Church Picnic
September 10, 1-4 PM
Long's Park, Pavilion #3
Bring a friend to church and then join us for lunch! There is plenty of food and fun for all!
Anchor Gala
September 21
The Inn at Leola Village
Save the date! More info to come.
YOUTH MINI GOLF
October 1, 12 PM
Youth grades 6th-12th invited to mini golf at Village Green in Strasburg. Meeting at church at 12 pm to carpool. Email Christian Faux, youth leader to sign up.
FALL SMALL GROUPS
The Cost of Control
By Sharon Hodde Miller
A Six-Week Study with Pastor Laura Sambrick
Wednesdays, 7 PM
In person and online
October 4-November 8
Questions Jesus Asked
By Magrey R. deVega
A Six-Week Study With Pastor Joe Dipaolo
Thursdays 10 am Room 232/234
Thursdays 7 pm online
October 5-November 9
SOUND OF ROSES
Friday, October 6
An outdoor concert on Walnut Street entrance, otherwise known as “Stage 29”
There’s nothing like First Friday in Lancaster City! Join us on the Walnut Street steps for an evening of music with the Sound of Roses. The Sound of Roses is a large band that plays jazz, disco, rock, and swing music.
TREE PLANTING DAY
Healing Creation
with Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Saturday, October 14, 10 AM-1 PM
Manheim
Come help us plant trees in a riparian forest buffer! All tools provided.
MINISTRY FAIR
Get in the Game!
Sunday, October 15
8:15, 9:30 and 10:45
Don’t miss this great opportunity to “Get in the Game” and start using your talents and time for service here at First Church. Check out all the ministry teams, find out the team purpose, meet the other team members, see what skills and time are required, then join the team of your choice! Putting your time and talents into action is a way to grow, a way to give back to our church, and a way to glorify God.
Allegro Orchestra Lancaster Presents
HALLOWEEN AND THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
Friday, October 20th 2023 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 21st 2023|7:30PM
Sanctuary
Children ages 5-18 can attend our concerts for free with a paying adult!
Repertoire:
Jim Stephenson: Legend of Sleepy Hollow,
Mozart : Symphony No. 36 “Linz
FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 28
12 -2 PM
Celebration Center
FREE, FUN, FAMILY EVENT for children 3 years old-5th grade. Come dressed in your favorite costume. Children will enjoy a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, candy, games, prizes and more! All are welcome!
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday, November 3, 6-8 PM
Fellowship Hall
Hosted by Jason Perkowski
Music, food, fun!
Come test your knowledge of pop culture, history, and so much more! Form a team and compete for prizes. Pizza served at 6. Trivia begins at 6:30. Suggested donation of $5 per person.
SERVICE OF HEALING AND PRAYER
Wednesday, November 15, 7 PM
Sanctuary
Join us as we ask for God's blessing of physical, mental, spiritual, emotional healing for ourselves and our loved ones. All are welcome!
Allegro Orchestra Lancaster Presents
DON QUICHOTTE
Friday, November 17th 2023 | 7:30 PM
Sanctuary
Repertoire:
Telemann: Don Quichotte
Linda Robbins Coleman: Hibernia Suite
Bach: Brandenburg No. 4