We have many special events scheduled throughout the year. We hope you’ll join us as you are able!
ZUMBA CLASSES
Monday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00pm.
The class meets in the Acts/Galatians room and is led by licensed instructor Missy Fugazzotto.
Cost is $30.00 for six classes or $7.00 per class. Childcare is NOT provided. Please bring your own towel and water.
For more info, contact: Diane Moyer at 610-285-4751 or Laurie Rex at 610-285-4284.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY BREAKFAST
Friday mornings at 7:00am.
All are welcome to enjoy breakfast and study our weekly scriptures at the Cracker Barrel in Fogelsville.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am
Join us in the Fellowship Room to help make prayer shawls, baptismal blankets and scarves. All are invited to attend and share your gifts or come out and learn how to knit and crochet.
LOWHILL FOOD PANTRY SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION
Now through July 28th
We are collecting backpacks (boy backpacks or neutral plain colors), lunch bags, notebooks, pencils, erasers, highlighters, markers and colored pencils and other school supplies for the children of the clients of the Lowhill Food Pantry. A box is located in the lobby for your donations.
The deadline is Sunday, July 28. The items will be distributed to the children beginning on August 3 for the 2019-2020 School year.
Blessing of the Backpacks will be held at the union worship service on Sunday, July 28.
MISSION RESPONSE TEAM TRIP
July 7th – July 12th
Our Team will be returning to Camden, New York to work with Cluster 13 Ministries. This trip is open to families and teenagers. All are welcome to take the trip. You do not have to know how to do everything that needs to be done. You can learn from our group, but the most important part of the week is learning to follow God’s call for you!
If you would like to work with us for a week or even a half week, you are more than welcome! Please contact Lori Brawn for more information.
The Team will leave following the Godspeed at 9 am.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, July 7th through Sunday, July 28th
Following the children’s sermon, or as dismissed by the Pastors, the children will meet in the Acts room for Sunday School. There will be no Sunday School during the month of August.
If you would be interested in teaching or helping, please contact Kristin Folck by email at KristinFolck@gmail.com or call 484-860-2549.
INFORMATIONAL CONFIRMATION MEETING
Sunday, July 14th after the 9 am worship service
Students entering 7th and 8th grade in September should plan to attend this meeting. If you know anyone in your family, or neighbors or friends who might be interested, invite them to attend.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Kristin Folck by email at KristinFolck@gmail.com or call 484-860-2549.
BEAR CREEK CAMP
July 15th through 19th from 9am to 3pm
The camp is open to youth in grades KDG through 6th.
Registration fee is $65 for the first camper, additional siblings are $60 each, if registered by June 24th.
After June 24th, the registration fee for the first camper is $75 and additional siblings are $70 each.
To register: paper registration forms will be available outside of the Christian Education Office, or register online at this location
Camp T-shirts are available and cost $8 per shirt (please make check out to the Sunday School).
Helpers and host families for our counselors are needed!
For questions or if you are interested in making a donation, please contact Kelly Lucarelli at ZiegelsChristianEducation@outlook.com.
COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, July 20th at 7 pm
Join us out in the grove for a Movie Night! Movie suggestions are always welcome. Please contact Kristin Folck or Kelly Lucarelli if you would like to suggest a movie!
ZIEGELS SEWING MISSION
Wednesday, July 24th at 6pm
Our Sewing Mission is open to all those who are interested in helping – even if you do not know how to sew. We make pillowcases for local children’s hospitals, dresses for “Dress A Girl Around the World”, and chemo port cushions.
Donations of material (100% cotton), binding, and/or monetary contributions are appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelley Daniels at 610-704-4500 or email her at seashell246@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, August 17th at 7 pm
Join us out in the grove for a Movie Night! Movie suggestions are always welcome. Please contact Kristin Folck or Kelly Lucarelli if you would like to suggest a movie!
ZIEGELS END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 24th from 4pm to 9pm
Ziegels Union Church will be hosting the End of Summer Festival community event in the Church grove. Please come out, bring your family, friends and neighbors and enjoy a great night!
Entertainment for the night will be provided by Hannah Violet Trio (bluegrass/country).
Food will include but is not limited to: Turkey BBQ, Hot dogs, Ham Sandwiches, French fries, and ice cream.
Snow Cone Sale to benefit the Sunday School).
Activities will include at least 4 different carnival type games (yes the ball pit is back), a free kids area (face painting, rock painting, corn boxes, tattoos), a pedal tractor pulls for adults and kids, cake walk, bake sale and a raffle (we are getting great donations).
All of the proceeds from the picnic will go towards the Ziegels’ youth program and Family Promise.
Donations and volunteers are needed for this event to be successful, please sign up through Sign-Up Genius, contact Shana Hanna or Carley Schopf, or email them at Ziegelsfellowship@gmail.com.
ZIEGELS SEWING MISSION
Wednesday, August 28th at 6pm
Our Sewing Mission is open to all those who are interested in helping – even if you do not know how to sew. We make pillowcases for local children’s hospitals, dresses for “Dress A Girl Around the World”, and chemo port cushions.
Donations of material (100% cotton), binding, and/or monetary contributions are appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelley Daniels at 610-704-4500 or email her at seashell246@gmail.com.
RETURN TO TWO SUNDAY SERVICES WITH FELLOWSHIP HOUR
Sunday, September 8th
Lutheran worship at 8:30 am
Fellowship Hour at 10:00 am
UCC worship at 11:05 am
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR
Sunday, September 8th
classes are held each Sunday from September through May for children and youth age 1 through grade 8. Children are asked to gather in their classrooms, Pre-K through first grade in the Timothy Room and second through sixth grade in the Galatians Room.
Classes begin at 10 am and end at 10:55 am.
GOD’S WORK, OUR HANDS
Sunday, September 8th
The Mission Team will celebrate this Synod program by packing military boxes for those who serve outside of the country.
Donations will be needed: Snack bars, cheese crackers, candy (no chocolate), (we send a lot of Moose Crunch Bars), gum, nuts, trail mix, Ramen noodles, flavoring packets for water, beef jerky, instant Mac and Cheese, peanut butter, toothbrushes and paste, lip balm, lotions, word puzzle books, stationary and envelopes, etc.
Please bring donations by September 1st.
HARVEST HOME
Sunday, September 15th at both worship services
This year our theme is Apples, but we need all types of vegetables and fruits to make our display beautiful. Please remember that your contributions can come from the garden, a farmer’s market or grocery store. So, even if you don’t have a garden, you can still help by purchasing a few items at a local roadside stand or the supermarket.
Please bring all produce to the church lobby prior to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 14. Your help to set up the display would also be appreciated. Contact Diane Hemerly at 610-285-6297 or Pat Elliot at 610-395-8034.
13TH ANNUAL MISSION TEAM GOLF OUTING
Saturday, September 21st
Starts at 7:30 am
Join us at the Allentown Municipal Golf Course for a 7:30 am shotgun start.
Fees are $90 per golfer, which includes greens fees, lunch, and prizes!
Donations of raffle prizes are needed, as well as tee sponsors ($50) and business sponsors ($25).
Forms for foursome and sponsorship are available in the church office.
For more information, call Terry Oplinger at 610.462.5324.
Help is also needed the day of the Outing.
ZIEGELS SEWING MISSION
Wednesday, September 25th at 6pm
Our Sewing Mission is open to all those who are interested in helping – even if you do not know how to sew. We make pillowcases for local children’s hospitals, dresses for “Dress A Girl Around the World”, and chemo port cushions.
Donations of material (100% cotton), binding, and/or monetary contributions are appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelley Daniels at 610-704-4500 or email her at seashell246@gmail.com.
MISSION TEAM SHRIMP BOIL
Sunday, September 29th from 4 pm to 6 pm
The menu will include a salad, 1/2 pound of shrimp (1/4 pound of shrimp for children’s meals), sausage, and potatoes, corn, a drink and a desert. The cost will be $15.00 for adults and $7.00 for children.
You must preorder by September 12th! Please call Lori at 610-573-9764 to place your reservation.
All proceeds will be used for work in disaster relief recovery.
MISSION TEAM TRIP – TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
Saturday, October 12th – Saturday October 19th
The Mission Team will be working with Habitat For Humanity.
All are welcome to join us for the amazing week of serving those in need.
If interested, please contact Lori Brawn.
MISSION TEAM BREAKFAST
Sunday, November 3rd
Save the date! More info to come.
ZIEGELS SEWING MISSION
Wednesday, November 13th at 6pm
Our Sewing Mission is open to all those who are interested in helping – even if you do not know how to sew. We make pillowcases for local children’s hospitals, dresses for “Dress A Girl Around the World”, and chemo port cushions.
Donations of material (100% cotton), binding, and/or monetary contributions are appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelley Daniels at 610-704-4500 or email her at seashell246@gmail.com.
ZIEGELS SEWING MISSION
Wednesday, December 11th at 6pm
Our Sewing Mission is open to all those who are interested in helping – even if you do not know how to sew. We make pillowcases for local children’s hospitals, dresses for “Dress A Girl Around the World”, and chemo port cushions.
Donations of material (100% cotton), binding, and/or monetary contributions are appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelley Daniels at 610-704-4500 or email her at seashell246@gmail.com.
