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WEEKLY NEWS
April 16, 2026
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April 13, 2026
To my brothers and sisters in Christ at Mt. Calvary,
I need to thank all of you for your caring and warm support for me over these last four and a half years and for the delightful send off that you gave me. The lovely Deacon’s cross from the vestry, the delicious Thank You luncheon on Palm Sunday, your cards, and all of your well wishes as I was departing, have not gone unnoticed. I am deeply thankful and moved by your love.
Please know that I keep Mt. Calvary in my prayers and I look forward with great anticipation to see what God is going to do next in your midst.
Faithfully yours,
Deacon Stu Scarborough
| | Readers and Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Please let Aaron know if you are interested in being a reader and/or Lay Eucharistic Minister at any of the services. You can let him know in person or e-mail him at aaron@mtcp.org. | | | |
Voices of the Valley Concert: On May 1 at 7pm, here at Mt. Calvary, you are invited to join in a powerful musical celebration honoring the 250th birthday of the United States of America with a special choral concert that captures the spirit, history, and heart of the nation. This inspiring program will feature a vibrant blend of rousing patriotic anthems, beloved timeless classics, and soul-stirring spirituals. For more information about Voices of the Valley or this upcoming performance, visit VoicesoftheValley.co or find them on Facebook.
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IN PERSON
Saturday - Eucharist 5:00 pm
Sunday - Eucharist 8:00 and 10:00 am
Monday - Contemplative Prayer 11:00 am
Thursday - Healing Service 10:00 am
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ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
Sunday - Eucharist Service 9:00 am
| | Christian Churches United will be hosting the 2026 United in Love Conference on Saturday, May 16, at Camp Hill United Methodist Church. This event seeks to deepen our embrace of our neighbors, educate ourselves in best practices, and dream of how we might embody the way of Jesus in our ever-changing world. Representatives from the Mt. Calvary Outreach Committee will be in attendance and we welcome anyone else to join us! Register at tinyurl.com/bdz2yyzk. | | Hearing assistance during services is available. Please see ushers for details. | | |
When e-mailing the church office, please use mtcalvary@mtcp.org. This address will go directly to the parish administrator.
For pastoral care concerns
contact Rev. Aaron Smith by email or phone 717-312-7995
| | Brethren Housing Association: MCP outreach volunteers have completed our 9th apartment, and this week a mother and her 2 young children have moved in. Thanks to our parishioners who have contributed their ‘Time, Talents & Treasures.’ Josh Duff, Zach Mills, Cheri Fogarty, Anne Aufiero, Ami Levin, Tom Hollingshead, Dave Castonguay, Ed Stuber, the Carmichaels, Melissa Stock, Elaine Foster, Elizabeth VanDyke and Brian Fogarty. | | Your opportunity to be a part of this effort – please sign up for a group cooking event or as a restocker. Signup sheet is in the narthex. | | |
Youth Group: Sunday, May 3, 11am-3pm. Youth Group will be helping to collect and clean the bikes that will be brought to Mount Calvary to donate to Recycle Bicycle. Please give whatever time you can between 11am and 3pm to this worthy outreach project. Pizza will be available.
What do bees use to comb their hair?
Honeycombs!
| | | | Book Club: Will meet Sunday, May 3, after the 10am service to discuss Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander, MD. Contact Linda Farrell for more information. | | |
Men’s Breakfast Group 2025-2026
Mt Calvary Men’s Breakfast Group meets the second Saturday of every month from October through May. We meet at the church and start at 8:30 and end at 9:30. Coffee and breakfast bites are available. Our meetings are a combination of prayer, sharing about ourselves and a discussion of "Secrets in the Dark”" by Frederick Buechiner. It is a celebrated collection of sermons, essays and talks spanning the author’s career, revealing his deep engagement with themes of faith, doubt and personal experience.
You may choose to buy the book, but it is not necessary as our group leaders will introduce the chapter(s) and then open it up for discussion. It’s a great opportunity to get to know other men at Mt Calvary and to have some God centered dialogue with other men. We welcome new members! For questions, contact Dean Wharton at 717-329-1200.
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MCP Women’s Study Group: We are underway in our Women’s Study Group, and we have been having meaningful and rich discussions with both laughter and tears! You might enjoy these wonderful gatherings, too! We meet at 6:45-8:00 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month downstairs in the Undercroft. Our next book will be A Tree Full of Angels by Macrina Wiederkehr, which we will being discussing at our next meeting on April 22. We hope to see you! Questions? Please call Marcia Wharton, 717-728-6322.
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News from Saint Luke's
We have been seeking ways to share ministry with St. Luke's and part of that is sharing news from each parish. See something of interest? Share the news with others.
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You can use this QR code to contribute by phone. Or click the button below to make a donation via Onrealm.org. Thank you !
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Masks are optional as we gather for worship and other events.
For pastoral care concerns
contact Rev. Aaron Smith by email or phone 717-312-7995
Contact Deacon Stuart Scarborough by email or by phone 717-585-0576.
For other inquiries and non-urgent issues
contact the church office by email or by phone 717-737-9834
Inclement Weather - Tune to ABC27, WPMT43, Facebook and e-mail for postponements or cancellations.
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