Groups of the Aaronsburg Charge (St. Peter’s, Salem and the former St. John’s UCC)

We offer a variety of groups to walk with you on your spiritual journey. We are also open to new ideas/needs of the community and welcome your participation and input. All groups meet from September through June. Please see calendar for specific dates.

Support Group for Grandparents of Autistic Grandchildren
Therapeutic Play Group for Autistic Children
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Thursday Evening Lectionary Bible Study
Choir
Women's Guild
Men's Group
Youth Group
Friends with a "Mission"

Support Group for Grandparents of Autistic Grandchildren

Facilitators: Nan Immel and Lori Corman

Meets the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 pm, at St. Peter’s in Aaronsburg (RT 45). Parking is available behind church; please enter using the parking lot door. Handicapped accessible. We will be having guest speakers, videos and other events in the upcoming year—watch this space for details! Most importantly, we are here to support you in your most valuable role; as grandparent to this precious one in your life! We know the joys and the difficulties—you do not need to be alone. (back to top)

Therapeutic Play Group for Autistic Children

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Teachers: Lisa Boone and Rev. Faith McCausland (349-5094)

Meets each Tuesday morning beginning September 16^th, 10:30 am, at Salem UCC (Spring Mills, RT 45). We usually go for lunch at an area restaurant after class. Each unit is 4-6 weeks using a variety of teaching materials, i.e. videos, music, literature, scripture, etc. On Tuesday, September 18^th we begin a 5-part video series and discussion—“That the World May Know, Discovering New Insight and Life-changing Relevance in God’s Word.” Whether you are new to the Christian faith, or have been a believer all your life, you are sure to discover new insights and relevance for your spiritual walk. (back to top)

Thursday Evening Lectionary Bible Study

Teacher: Rev. Faith McCausland (349-5094)

This class meets each Thursday evening (7 pm), following choir rehearsal at St.Peter’s UCC in Aaronsburg (RT. 45). This class studies the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday worship service. If you would like to have additional background information to enhance your morning worship experience, then this is the class for you! We study together and learn from one another, deepening our understandings of the upcoming scripture texts (see calendar). (back to top)

Choir

Choir director and organist: Marilyn Weaver

We are a group of singers who love to praise God through music! While we are a traditional bunch, we are also learning new pieces from a variety of traditions ranging from Gospel to Contemporary. If you have a heart for God and a voice that longs to sing those praises, then come join us! Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 6:15-7pm at St. Peter’s in Aaronsburg. We have a lot of fun together and look forward to meeting you! (back to top)

Women’s Guild

President:

The Women’s Guild is an active outreach group of the Aaronsburg Charge (St. Peter’s, Salem, and the former St. John’s UCC). With a heart for friendship, a hand of helping, and a compassionate mindset, the Women’s Guild seeks to grow through study, understanding, and service to others. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month (see calendar for any changes of time or location) at 7pm, at St. Peter’s UCC. Come join the fun! (back to top)

Men’s Group

We are a group of men from many walks of life, some of us are retired, and some of us are still in the work world. We are teachers and farmers, woodworkers and prison employees. Some of us are fathers, some grandfathers and great-grandfathers! If you are looking for a great group of men to discuss your faith journey with, then join us at Linda’s Home Cooking Restaurant (formerly the Aaronsburg Café on RT. 45) on the second Saturday of each month, beginning October 13 at 6:30 pm for coffee and dessert. (back to top)

Youth Group

Leaders: Tracey Ridenour and Rev. Faith McCausland

We are a new group, small in number, but expecting God to do great things with this group! We have many upcoming events with the church, our Northern Association and our Conference. We usually meet on the fourth Sunday of each month at St. Peter’s in Aaronsburg in the lounge area (“cozy corner”)—first floor education room.

On September 23^rd we will be traveling to Lewisburg to attend the “Teen’s Together event of our Penn Central Conference at St. John’s UCC, 2:30 pm. And in October, we will be attending the Northern Association’s tailgate party for youth. Come join us—just call the church office at 349-5094 for more information or email the pastor at: aaronsburgcharge@verizon.net. See you soon! (back to top)

Friends with a "Mission"

Facilitators: Shane and Pam Royer

We are a group of adults 21 years and older that started out by building friendships and then offering our help where and when we felt a calling. We truly do not have a mission nor do we feel we ever will. Our goal is to make sure that long standing traditions remain alive in the Aaronsburg Charge by offering our assistance so the knowledge and wisdom can be passed on. We meet the third Saturday evening of each month. We rotate where we meet so please call (349-5094) to find out where we are meeting each month.

Our main project is an Easter Egg Hunt for the community held at the Aaronsburg Civic Club park. Our fund raising is in support of this project.

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