623 Cleveland Street • Allentown, PA 18103
Office: (610) 434-2671
623 Cleveland Street • Allentown, PA 18103
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Here are a few of the ways our community is supported. Let us know if you’d like to be a part of the joy that is service.
We have Sunday School classes for all ages:
Nursery, Beginners, Primary, Juniors, Jr. High, Sr. High, Cradle Roll, Adult Bible Class, Adult Fellowship Class, and Parenting Group.
Our children’s Sunday School is lead by a group of very dedicated teachers who guide children to learn about service to God.
If you are dropping off your child for Sunday School and if you walk your child to class (and are not staying for the highly recommended Parenting Class), please use the Valet Parking space (if available) to free up a regular space for someone who is staying for Sunday School. This parking space is the first one on the left as you enter the church parking lot. However, please do not use it after Sunday School, as this may interfere with the valet service for church. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the church office.
We have started a video tape library of children’s Bible stories located in the Nursery Department. They are VHS tapes and available to all to view. Please stop in and browse our selection. – Jodi Bilger
6 Thursdays: March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 6th at 7:00 PM
Meet in the room above the church office.
We will read and study the book, “Women of Easter”, by author, Liz Curtis Higgs.
Please contact the church office before 2/12/17 to join the study group. 610-434-2671. The cost of the book is $10.
The Feed Our Flock Committee’s intention is to ministor to our shut-ins, college students, and military persons throughout the year to let them know they remain in our thoughts and in our prayers.
This committee reaches out to the flock in the following ways:
Valentine’s Day – cards and candyEaster – bags made by the Sunday School and filled with candy by the Candy MakersSpring – “Exam Survival Sacks” and graduation remembrancesFall – goodie boxesDecember – “Exam Survival Sacks”Christmas – bags made by the Sunday School, filled with candy by the Candy Makers and other gifts
The Helping Hands – Healing Hearts bereavement ministry continues to reach out to members of our congregation after the loss of a loved one – by caring and sharing. Our first contact with a member who has lost a loved one is to send a sympathy card. A few weeks later, we follow up with a phone call to let them know they are not forgotten and then offer to drop off a remembrance gift. If they would like to talk, we will stay for a short period of time; if not, we will just drop off the gift and a contact card.
Our mission statement is
An ear to listen, a hand to hold, a heart to share, a friend who cares.
Scholarship Information
The purpose of the Reverend C. Harry Kehm and Helen E. Kehm Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships for higher or continuing education. The award will be given on the first Sunday in June. Any member of Grace United Church of Christ, Allentown, PA who has been in good standing for three (3) years is eligible to apply for this award. Financial need will not determine eligibility. A previous year’s recipient and prior applicants may re-apply for the current year.
How to Apply
Applicants shall apply by letter, stating the applicant’s qualifications (such as community involvement, family background and scholastic interest and achievements, extra-curricular activities and transcripts) and indicating what desired higher education will mean to that applicant and the role expected for such education in that applicant’s future. Applications should be received by March 1st. The letter should be sent to the church office, 623 Cleveland Street, Allentown, PA 18103. Please mark on the front of the envelope Scholarship Committee. On the applications, please include your name, address and telephone number.
We are a dedicated group who gather twice a year to make candy. In 2009 we made 551 pounds at Easter and 285 pounds at Christmas. Through the efforts of this group many improvements have been made to our church.
The Adult Fellowhip Class meets each Sunday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on the 2nd floor of the church office. As we grow together in the Christian life, we welcome anyone who desires to learn and study God’s word through our weekly Bible lessons and the fellowship of others.
Our group consists of married couples, single parents, and married parents. Each Sunday morning during the Sunday School hour (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM), we gather to share in fellowship. We help each other with the day-to-day struggles and successes of parenting. We are always looking for new parents to join our group and give their perspective on parenting.
623 Cleveland Street • Allentown, PA 18103
Office: (610) 434-2671
