Serving God | Serving Others
This Week
@ Saint John's
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SATURDAY | December 20
​ 8:00AM Men's Breakfast
@ E&Z Restaurant, Friedensburg
SUNDAY | December 21
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:00AM Chancel Singers
9:00AM Worship Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader​
10:00AM Joyful Ringers
5:00PM Blue Christmas Service
@ St. Mark's UCC, Cressona
WEDNESDAY | December 24
CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00PM Worship & Communion
4:45PM Cookies & Cocoa
7:00PM Joyful Ringers
7:30PM Annual Handbell Recital
8:00PM Candlelight & Communion
ALL ARE WELCOME!



November 30, 2025


Upcoming
Services & Events
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SUNDAY | December 28
CHRISTMASTIDE
9:15AM Combined Choir
10:00AM Combined Carol Service
"Sing The Christmas Story"
11:00AM Christmas Cookie Social
TUESDAY | December 30
6:00PM Consistory Meeting​
SUNDAY | January 04
EPIPHANY SUNDAY
9:00AM Holy Communion Service
Rev. Mark Dewald, Worship Leader​
SATURDAY | January 10
12:30PM Women's Luncheon
SUNDAY | January 11
BAPTISM OF CHRIST
9:00AM Worship Service
Heidi Kleckner, Worship Leader​



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We invite you
to worship with us!​
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PARKING - A small parking lot is located next to the church and can be accessed from River Street, which runs behind the church building. Ample on-street parking can also be found on East Main Street and Dock Street. Parking is also available in both Sovereign Bank and M&T Bank parking lots (Sunday mornings only).
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ENTERING THE CHURCH - You may use either entrance doors on the front of the building. Once inside, you will find a friendly greeter who will direct you to the Sanctuary, which is located on Level Two (or the Chapel on Level One if our service is being held there). If you need the elevator, they will assist you. Restrooms are located on the Ground Level.
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ENTERING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - An usher will give you a worship bulletin to guide you through the service. Children's activity bags are also available. Offering plates are located on a stand inside each Sanctuary entrance (or just outside the Chapel).
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DURING THE SERVICE - Please be mindful that the service is being recorded for those who are viewing online. If we are celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion, the elements (bread and wine/juice) will be distributed by the ushers. The Mite Family Room is available in the rear of the Sanctuary for those who have difficulty sitting for longer periods of time.
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LEAVING THE SANCTUARY/CHAPEL - At the end of the service, you may spend a few moments in prayerful reflection during the postlude music or exit using either of the stairwells. If you need the elevator, an usher will assist you.
FROM THE
CONSISTORY PRESIDENT
December 2025

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness -
on them light has shined.
~ Isaiah 9:2
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Saint John's invites YOU to be a part of our Advent & Christmas celebration this year. We begin the season of Advent with Holy Communion on Sunday, November 30. This year, Saint John's Church is featured stop on the Schuylkill Haven Holly Trail. Our community will be invited to view our beautifully decorated Chapel, Narthex, and Sanctuary.
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We continue the celebration of Advent each Sunday in December as we light a candle on the Advent Wreath each week focusing on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
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This year's Christmas Eve schedule is as follows:
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4:00PM - Casual Worship & Communion
cookies & cocoa will follow the service
7:30PM - Annual Handbell Recital
presented by the Joyful Ringers
8:00PM - Traditional Candlelight & Communion
surrounded by glittering candles & twinkling lights
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Saint Mark's congregation will join us on Sunday, December 28 @ 10:00AM for a special service of carols as we "Sing The Christmas Story". A Christmas cookie social will follow the service.
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We extend a very Merry Christmas to all of you from Saint John's Church!




