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"Life in the Spirit"
at
Church of the Holy Spirit
2871 Barndt Road
Harleysville, PA
www.churchoftheholyspirit.us
215-234-8020
Worship, ministries, and events!
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Worship Schedule
Holy Communion
Sundays In-Person
8:00 AM Holy Communion with hymns and music (in person only)
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:15 AM service of Holy Communion with hymns and choirs
(in person and online)
Or
Join us online for Sunday worship via
Facebook livestream on Sundays at 10:15 AM.
You may view this service at our website, or via our Facebook page.
Follow this link for your viewing options!
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Upcoming Worship Services
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Morning Prayer
with Deacon Johnine
Tuesdays and Fridays
9:00 AM via Zoom
Click here for the details and links
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Friday, January 5
9:00 AM
Tuesday, January 9
9:00 AM
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Sunday, January 7
8:00 AM
in-person only
10:15 AM
with music and hymns
in person and
online via Facebook
or COHS Website
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Transitions Update From Your Vestry at COHS
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Members of your Vestry from L to R:
Eric Hunt, Mo Higgins, Bill Kerwin, Emily Knorr, Rick Alderfer, Kirk Walters, Al Stevens, Kathy Clipp, Susan Fisher, Brian Ray
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Dear Friends,
Many thanks to Rev. Dean Bickel for presiding and Deacon Johnine Byrer for preaching on New Year’s Eve. Some of our young adults and children’s choir members, and Kent, Jesse, and Jack Lloyd provided wonderful music for us.
This coming weekend, our youth and young adults will be heading to Spruce Lake for their annual retreat. Thanks to Karen Work, Wes Paul, and all the chaperones and volunteers who made this possible this year! Also, we are grateful for all the food donations made by members of the congregation.
It has been a while since we have had any measurable snow, but this upcoming weekend may break that drought. Should there be a need to change plans, we will post information on the website and send an email announcement to the congregation.
Our stewardship team led by Al Stevens and Rick Alderfer would like to complete last year’s stewardship campaign and finalize our pledge numbers for 2024. If you have not already done so, please complete your giving for fiscal year 2023 and if you are able, please send in a pledge for this coming year. As always, we are grateful for your financial support.
Lenten Retreat: Mark your calendars for Saturday 2/24 for a retreat at COHS led by Rev. Dr. Christian Brocato entitled "Trust in God". The retreat will include brief conferences, Scripture readings and times of silence for meditation and writing. The retreat will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM and will include a light lunch. Parishes in our Deanery will be invited to attend. We are thankful Christian offered this opportunity for prayer and reflection during Lent. Stay tuned for more information and registration details, and please join us if you can!
Thank you for keeping Church of the Holy Spirit in your prayers, presence, and actions of support.
Blessing and gratitude,
Kirk P. Walters,
Rector’s Warden
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A Note From Deacon Johnine
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Dear Ones,
Happy, Happy New Year to us all!!! May our year ahead bring us great joy, buckets of peace, and along the way an extraordinary rector to lead us in this new year.
Having the congregation stand up and sing "The Hallelujah Chorus" on New Year's Eve Day was over the top inspiring and uplifting. Thank you so much for doing this Sue Ellen. I was thinking any applicant would be lucky to be our next rector!!!! WE ARE AWESOME!!!! It was a fabulous way to end the year and begin a new year the next day!!!
A PS from my recent sermon about the children who were Secret Santas in Phoenix, Arizona. Just click here , and you will be happy to see this three minute video of what happened. I like spreading good news!!!
Blessings to all of us!!!
Johnine
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Here at Church of the Holy Spirit, we have a vibrant gathering of individuals who pray daily for those in any kind of need whether physical, mental or emotional. Your request for prayers can include members of your family, friends, or your colleagues at work. Anyone.
This Prayer Chain is coordinated by Priya Eddy who can be reached by email at [email protected]. You can email Priya directly or myself about any concerns which need the attention of our Prayer Angels. Please consider joining this prayerful group by contacting Priya and she will make sure you are included in all the emails of prayer concerns.
Thank you for your consideration in joining this most worthwhile, holy ministry.
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Transition Prayer Gathering Schedule
We meet on the first and third Sundays of the month. The first Sunday of the month we meet in person in the chapel in the new building after the 8 AM service around 9:10 AM. The third Sunday of the month, we meet via Zoom at 4:30 PM.
Please join us for a 20-minute time of prayer, both said out loud and within our hearts. It is a holy time for all involved. All are welcome!!
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First Sunday of the Month at
9:10 AM - in person
(following the 8:00 AM service)
in the chapel, new building
2024
Sunday, January 7
Sunday, February 4
Sunday, March 3
Sunday, April 7
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Third Sunday of the month at 4:30 PM - via Zoom
(Click here for the Zoom link)
2024
Sunday, January 21
Sunday, February 18
Sunday, March 17
Sunday, April 21
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During this time of Transition, please contact me if you have a concern of a pastoral nature. Maybe someone is sick, or injured, or needs a visit, or is in the hospital or needs to talk … whatever!! You can contact me via my email address at [email protected] or by phone at 908-399-4170. I will definitely respond as soon as possible. Thank you.
Have a blessed week!
Deacon Johnine Byrer
View the Prayer For Transition at our website
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Give to Church of the Holy Spirit
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Thank you for your continuing generosity through your pledges and other contributions to Church of the Holy Spirit. Our ministries are only possible with your financial support. If you have questions about giving to COHS, please contact either Al Stevens or Rick Alderfer.
If you prefer to pay by check, feel free to mail your contribution to:
Church of the Holy Spirit
PO Box 575 (do NOT use the street address please!!)
Harleysville, PA 19438
There are several options to do this remotely and you can do it through our online giving platform or click the link below to view all your giving options, including support for our building expansion!
Thank you!
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Childrens, Youth and Family Ministries
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Food donations still needed!
Spruce Lake
Youth Retreat!
January 5-7, 2024
Our annual Winter Youth Retreat to Spruce Lake in the Poconos is coming up in early January. There will be 30+ youth and chaperones attending this much-anticipated weekend of worship, learning and conversations, and fun! Our theme this year is "Let Your Light Shine" as we explore how the light of Jesus Christ is all around us and the ways we are to be light for others.
You can help support this retreat by donating food for the weekend, which may be delivered Tuesday, January 2 through Thursday, January 4 during office hours (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) or Friday, January 5 between noon-3:00 PM.
Please use the link below to sign up for food donations:
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Music for Magical Mallets
February 9, 2024
7:00 PM
Jeffrey Uhlig, piano
Mark O'Cain, Marimba and Xylophone
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Save the Date!
March 15, 2024
7:00 PM
The Jameson Sisters
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Music During Hospitality Hour
Sunday, January 14
Hobie and Friends will provide music during hospitality on January 14. Come hear your favorites songs from the 60s and 70s.
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Adult Christian Formation
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COHS Book Club
Wednesdays
January 17 - February 21 (5 weeks)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Once again, we are partnering with Christ Episcopal Church in Xenia, OH in a book club discussion. Marge Hanna Zeig will be hosting via Zoom as we together read The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Email Marge if you want to join us at [email protected] or text 215-896-4045.
Get more details here
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Al-Anon Family Group Meeting
A Path to Peace
Fridays, 10 a.m., will continue a hybrid in-person and online. For information contact our parish administrator: Karen Work, 215-234-8020. Additionally, go to al-anon.org for phone and electronic meetings all week long.
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Education for Ministry
Education for Ministry is a four-year program of studies of Scriptures, the history and traditions of the Church, and theology. It meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 PM at COHS.
If you would like to learn more about EfM, please contact Bob Miller.
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Spiritual Friends Meditation Group
(First Monday of the Month except when it falls on a holiday)
Monday, January 8
7:00 PM
Hobie Simms's cottage
contact Hobie Simms with questions.
Learn more about this group.
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Men's Spiritual Growth Group
(First Thursday of the Month except when it falls on a holiday)
Thursday, January 4
Gathering Place: Eric Frankhouser's Home. Contact Eric Frankhouser for more information or read more here.
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First Friday Adult Faith Forum
There will be no FFAFF in January, instead please join us in February
Friday, February 2
6 PM Potluck Supper
6:30 PM Presentation and Discussion
A time for learning, sharing, and growing in faith together!
View the topic HERE.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Saturday, January 6
10:30 AM - Noon
Deacon Johnine's Office, COHS
All those who are interested in making shawls for anyone in need are encouraged to come. There will be conversations and prayers and crocheting and knitting. We will teach you!
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Engaging New Corridors Of Recreation and Education
A ministry for people in the second half of life!
Read the details on our fall/winter outings here
for our Holy Spirit ENCORE friends!
Listings for the New Year coming soon!
If you want to let us know if you were able to enjoy a visit to these places or share some thoughts about them, we will include them in our future communications. We welcome your thoughts/comments on these and other ideas for future tours or outings that we might enjoy. For more information, contact Louise ([email protected]) or Maryanne ([email protected]).
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Church of the Holy Spirit Clergy and Staff
The Rev. Johnine Byrer, Deacon
Sue Ellen Echard, Director of Music and the Arts
Dawn Hunsdorfer, Communications Coordinator
Seth Trumbore, Associate Musician
Patrick Waldenberger, Audio-Visual and Tech Coordinator
Karen Work, Administrative Coordinator
Ken Patrick, Head Verger
Nick Duesberry, Brian Ray, Brian Bingaman, and
Tina Michener - Vergers; Barry Norris, Verger Emeritus
Steve Thacker, Sexton
COHS Mission Statement
Church of the Holy Spirit strives to build a spiritual community that fosters welcome and seeks truth in love. We are committed to acceptance, honesty, joy, and adventure as we follow Jesus Christ. Caring and compassion run deep in this church. Through worship, shared ministries, and prayer we strive to know and express God's message in Christ through the Holy Spirit in ourselves, our communities, and our world.
Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
News and information about the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
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