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Note: Due to the ever-changing coronavirus pandemic, check with your church to see schedules have changed since our deadline. Thank you All notices for church events and services must be emailed to vcarey@delcotimes.com by Wednesday at noon. We will not accept faxes or hard copies.

Bethlehem Church: 4 Westtown Road, Thornton, Bethlehem Church, 4 Westtown Road, Thornton, PA 19373, www.BeBethlehem.com All are welcome to Sunday services in person and online. 8:45 a.m. Traditional and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary with children’s program. Special Events: October 16, 2 – 5 p.m. Join us for our Fall Festival! There will be pony rides, a bounce house, hot dogs, popcorn, Johnny Appleseed, pumpkin decorating, and much more. Join us on Facebook.com/BeBethlehemPA for services and “Journey through the Psalms” Tuesday mornings at 10.

Beverly Hills United Presbyterian Church: 500 Midvale Avenue, Upper Darby, meets both in-person and via Zoom at 500 Midvale Avenue (at Fairfield Avenue) at 11 a.m. For more information, and Zoom connection information, go to www.bhpcud.com.

Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church: 2 Sylvan Ave, Rutledge. Service on Sunday morning at 10 am with Rev Na.

Chi United Church: 5151 Chichester Avenue, Aston, Join us for indoor Worship Service at 10 a.m. Sundays – Mask And Social Distancing Are Required – or watch live on Facebook, from home – or if you prefer, listen, in the parking lot, to 94.9 FM in the safety of your car.

The Christian Church of Chester: 308 W 3rd St., Chester, invites you to join our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 9:15 a.m., which will be livestreamed on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel. Due to the current pandemic, no in person activities will occur at our facility. Mask up, stay safe and Follow me to the CCC (virtually).

Church of the Overcomer: 1016 Sunset Street, Trainer. You can reach us by phone at 610.485.6090 or email churchoftheovercomer@gmail.com. Our website is www.churchoftheovercomer.net and we do have a presence on Facebook: Church of the Overcomer (coto1016). Join Us For A Worship Experience That Will Change Your Life every Sunday at 10 a.m. Food Bank Open Every Wednesday Starting at 10 a.m.-Noon (Please Bring Your Own Bags). Come As You Are, Blue Jean Friendly, Be Yourself, Renew Your Faith. Spiritual Opportunities Available At The Church of the Overcomer. Celebrate Recovery / Free Indeed – A Christ Centered 12 Step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. Prison To Praise Ministry, Youth Development, Boys To Men, Daughters Of Destiny, Academy Of Champion. Please feel free to call us with any questions or concerns you might have.

Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church: 256 Bethel Road, Glen Mills. Worship is held each Sunday at 10 a.m. The service is broadcast live on Facebook each week. Mask wearing is optional. However, extra seat spacing will continue. Kids on the Move (Sunday School) began their Fall Season on September 11 at 10 a.m. with a program “Come to Superpower City” for grades K-6th. Nursery and Preschool will be offered upon your request to the greeters as you enter for service. Prayer times take place on Sundays and weekdays as follows: Sunday 9:15 a.m. in the Library to Pray for the morning’s service, on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. in the sanctuary and Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. in the Getz Room. The receipt of Annual Operation Christmas Child Donations begins early this year. There is a box in the Narthex for the deposit of items and monetary gifts as the packing party day draws near for the proposed date of November 12th. Individuals also will donate items and prepare shoeboxes to be destined to girls between ages 9-11. The Fall “Reunion, Women’s Breakfast” will be held on Saturday October 15th beginning at 9 a.m. Signs Up begin Sunday September 18th. From the period September 18-24 sign up is limited to members. After that, signups will be open to Family and Friends. In keeping in mind the ongoing virus the number of attendees will be limited to 65. So, signing up in advance is suggested. This time together of fellowship, worship and teaching begins with the popular breakfast of egg casseroles, French toast casseroles plus many other treats. If There are questions, contact the church office at office@concordliberty.org or call 610-358-2105.

Eddystone United Methodist Church : 733 Saville Avenue, Eddystone is offering worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor John Lafferty will bring his message to you in everyday language and offer support for everyone in these troubled times of our economy or pandemic. The worship message and prayer concerns can be found anytime on Eddystone Family & Friends Facebook page. For further information, call 610-872-6094 or email at EddystoneUMC@gmail.com

First African Baptist Church: 901 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, Full in-person and live- streamed worship service, beginning at 9:45 a.m. To watch the service live stream, go to First African Baptist Church of Darby Township via YouTube Live or listen to the service, conference call number at 617-691-8245. In light of the most recent news reports and guidance from the Center for Disease Control, masks and social distancing is required at the in-person worship service. Dr. Eric D. Jackson, Sr., Senior Pastor / Teacher will bring the morning message. Adult Sunday School will take place at 9– 9:45 a.m. every Saturday until further notice on Zoom or conference call. The conference call dial-in numbers: 929-205-6099 or 301-715-8592. The New Members Discipleship Classes has resumed. We will provide updates as they become available.

First United Methodist Church: 350 W. State Street, Media. will have Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m. Sunday worship is at 10:15 a.m. with Sunday School during the service, followed by refreshments/ fellowship. Childcare is available.

The Foundry Church: 25 Cedar Road, Wallingford – we now offer several ways to connect to our worship, prayer and art programming. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m., it is available live in person (cdc guidelinesare practiced) broadcast on Facebook live and on YouTube. Thursday night prayer 7 p.m. at church and on google meets. You can follow our arts program on Facebook at Studio 410. For details and requests. Info@thefoundrychurch.org or at our website www.thefoundrychurch.org

God’s House of Glory Haven of Peace: 900 East 9th Street, Chester, (610) 876-7764. invites you to our Sunday Services. Sunday School 9 a.m.. Morning worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer 6 p.m. and Bible Study 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Apostle Charmaine Hollis Pastor

Holmes Presbyterian Church: 375 Holmes Rd. and Academy Ave., Sept. 25, 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship: Rev. Dr. J. W. Carpenter preaching: “Using Our Spiritual Gifts.” Children’s Education is during the Worship Hour. 6 pm. Jr/Hi and Sr/Hi Youth Group. Mon. Sept. 26, 8 a.m. Men’s Work Group. Tues. Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal; 7:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop #355. Wed. Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Heroin Anonymous Support Group. Thurs. Sept. 29. 7:30 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study. Fri. Sept. 30, 8 p.m. AA Support Group. Sat. Oct. 1, 8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. For further information, call Church Office 610 532 0346 or FaceBook or www.holmespreschurch.org.

Immanuel Lutheran Church: 501 Chester Pike, Norwood. As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norwood, commits to celebrating the love of God with all people as we are all made in God’s image. Whatever your abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status, race, culture, faith tradition or economic circumstance; whatever your past or present – you are welcome to share in God’s love and our community. All are welcome to worship with the congregation on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m.

Linwood Heights United Methodist Church: 1627 Chichester Ave., will celebrate worship this week with both in person and live streamed services at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Ethel Guy will bring the message “Whom (Or What?) Will you Serve? “. For more information call the Church office at 610-485-2300 or visit our webpage at www.linwoodumchurch.com for more information on our ministries including Sonrise Christian Day School, Sunday school and Bible study for all ages, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, grief counseling and more. Follow us on Facebook

New Bethel Holiness Church: 717 Kerlin Street, Chester invites you to Sunday Morning Worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Prayer & Bible Study every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The New Harvest Fellowship Ministries: 3001 West 10th Street, Chester. Will resume in person Worship starting Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served following the service and all CDC guidelines will be enforced Elder Mark C Birdsong Pastor

Norwood United Methodist Church: 315 Chester Pike, Norwood 610-532-0982. Please join us at our 10 a.m. as Pastor Brendan shares the Word with us. We also have a Children’s Worship at 10 a.m. We livestream our service on Facebook bit.ly/FacebookNUMC, then post to YouTube bit.ly/YouTubeNUMC. Check us out at bit.ly/InstagramNUMC. Please use the Ridley Ave entrance with the double glass doors, which is also handicap accessible. Visit www.NorwoodUMC.org for more information.

Prospect Hill Baptist Church and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry: 703 Lincoln Ave., Prospect Park. Sunday Worship (in-person and online): 11 a.m., www.prospecthillbaptist.org. Visit us on Facebook: @prospecthillbc. The Pantry serves residents of Delaware County with meat, dairy, fresh produce, and canned goods. Hours: Tuesdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ; 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Thursdays 1 p.m – 4 p.m. More info on Facebook: @delcoloavesandfishes and www.delcoloavesandfishes.org; (610) 532-9000

Prospect United Methodist Church: 8th and Lincoln Aves.(420), Prospect Park invites you to come worship in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. Sunday morning.

St. James Episcopal Church: 732 Eleventh Avenue, Prospect Park. St. James offers two options for worship: In-person Sunday Morning Eucharist at 9 a.m., or worship virtually through our live-stream on St. James’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stjamesprospectpark

St. John the Evangelist: 16 W. Third Street, Essington will hold services each Sunday at 7:30 and 11. Sunday School is also at 11. Website: www.stjohnsessington.com

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church: 50 East Plumstead Avenue, Lansdowne, meets in-person at 50 East Plumstead Avenue (at Congress Avenue) Sunday at 10 a.m. for worship – in addition to other opportunities for learning and mission. For more information, and Zoom connection information, go to stpaulslansdowne.org.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church: 199 W. Baltimore Ave. Clifton Heights, 610-622-3636 Sunday service at 9 a.m. or livestream on Facebook – www.facebook.com/ststephenscliftonheights Bible Study Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Website – www.stsec.org.

Swarthmore Presbyterian Church: 727 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore. Early morning service in Loeffler Chapel starting 8 a.m. Traditional Worship Service begins at 10:15 a.m in the Sanctuary.

Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church: 3705 W. Ninth St., September 25, 10:15 a.m.. The morning message is “The Great Conspiracy”. Email: trainerumc@comcast.net. Facebook: Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church.

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