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ALLIANCE CHURCH OF ELIZABETHTOWN: 425 Cloverleaf Road invites you to attend the following weekly activities: Sunday - Worship Services at 8:30 am & 11 am. Nursery is provided for 11 am service.First Sunday of the month: 6 pm gathering for grades 7th thru 12th. For more info: 717-367-2995 or visit www.alliancechurch.com BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonitechurch.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool 717-537-8192. CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH: 629 Union School Rd. Mount Joy 717-653-5857 www.cbcmj.org “teaching people to do the things Jesus said to do...” CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Pastor Mike Byrd. Traditional Service at 9-10 am Communion: held 1st Sun. of the month. 5th Sunday of the month: One service only at 9:45 am. Children’s Sunday School 9 am. Adult Sunday School 10:15 am. Kids’ Church 10:30 am Contemporary Service 10:30 am. Nursery provided at all services. Handicapped accessible. Church office: 717653-5175. CHRIST CHURCH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 247 S. Market St, Elizabethtown. Ph: 717-367-1208. Rev. Dr. Galen E. Russell III - Lead Pastor, Rev. Fa Lane - Associate Pastor. Join us Sundays at 9:30am for in-person or online worship at: www.etownucc.org CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15 & 11am (Livestream and recorded on YouTube). Christian Education at 9:45 am Sunday. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. www.christlutheranetown.com COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.
gives the actors a different experience than they’d get in a fully formed production. “The big difference is the actors don’t have to contend with the off-book deadline,” he remarked. “Doing a staged reading requires a different skill set. You have to be able to hold your place and keep the other actor’s attention and the audience’s attention.” He added that he will dedicate “Blackbird” to his directing mentors, Don A. and Bob C., and that he hopes to direct again soon. “I like the craft of working in the theater,” he said, noting that he is usually on stage as an actor. “I’m excited about the idea of being able to expand my skill set.” “Blackbird” has won several awards since it debuted in 2005 and earned multiple Tony nominations as a revival in 2016. A 2016 film titled “Una” was based on the play and
CONOY BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH: 1722 Bainbridge Rd, Elizabethtown. B. Nicholas Ressler, Sr. Pastor. Join Us Sundays: 9:15am Sunday School; 10:30am. Worship Celebration & Children’s Church. Nursery provided for most services. Church office 717-367-7915
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH: 300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Ph 717-367-7089. Lead Ministry Couple: Conrad & Heidi Kanagy. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our Facebook page. Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Located at 815 Bruce Ave., Mount Joy, PA. Pastor: Tom Weber. Directions Turn next to Weis Markets on Main Street and go to top of hill, follow Bruce Ave. to church on right. Sundays: 9 am Adult Fellowship Groups and 10:10 am Worship Service. Phone: 717-653-1202 (Pastoral Care, Opt. 1; Office Administrator, Opt. 2). Zoom services are available, call the church office for the code. For more info go to our website: www.florincob.org or email us at secretary@florincob.org GLOSSBRENNER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. live (Livestream & recorded on website); Sunday School: 10:45 am.; Tuesday Youth Group: 6:30-8 pm.; Pastor: Brian Albert. Children & Youth Director: Jessica Rockey. Church Office: 717-653-5683. “Like” us on Facebook: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church. www.gumcmj.net GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:15pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222. HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Lead Pastor Kirk Belmont. Visit us online at www.hopechurchonline.org We desire to be INTERNALLY STRONG so that we can be EXTERNALLY FOCUSED, bringing hope to our community through Jesus. Sunday services and classes at 9am & 10:45am. Join us at 1806 Harrisburg Ave, Mount Joy. 717-653-7168
MARIETTA COMMUNITY CHAPEL: 1125 River Rd, Marietta (across from Castleton) Cafe 9-9:30am; Contemporary service begins at 9:30am. Nursery care provided for infants through age 2. Kidz for Christ classes for age 3-5th grade. Handicapped accessible. Active youth & young adult groups. 717-426-4584. www.mariettachapel.org MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 W. Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are welcome! Sunday Worship Service 9 am. Sunday School (all ages) 10:30 a.m., Prayer/Missionary Meeting Mondays at 6pm. Phone: 717-4263117. www.maytowncog.org MILTON GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.Miltongroveumc.com MOUNT JOY CHURCH OF GOD: 30 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552. 717653-4695. Join us for blended worship at 9 am, and Sunday School for all ages at 10:30am. Youth Group Meets on Sunday Evenings (Jr. High from 6:007:30 pm & Sr. High from 7:00-8:30 pm). For more info, visit us online at www.mountjoychurchofgod.org. PENTECOSTAL EXPERIENCE! Miracle Life Churches 813 E. Market St. York, PA & 6139 Main St. (Rte. 72) East Petersburg PA HMLCYORK.com (717)854-1220 RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
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received critical praise. Susquehanna Stage will present “Blackbird” as the last show in its series of staged readings called The Undercurrent. Donations will be accepted for YWCA Lancaster. For more information on the performance, 367-3724 3444 ROUNDTOP RD. visit www.susquehannastage.com. ELIZABETHTOWN
PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, located at 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. We Welcome You! Visit us online www.proclamationpca.com SAINT PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ELIZABETHTOWN: 398 N. Locust St. (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, 717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional - 8:30 a.m.; Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) 10:15 a.m..; Contemporary- 10:15 a.m.. E-mail: office@stpauls.faith Visit our Website:stpauls.faith
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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 239 E Market St, Marietta. Church Phone: 717426-3189. The Rev. Gina Bautista. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Join us for Service. Handicapped Accessible. ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Rev. Ingrid Andersen. Sunday Holy Eucharist 9 am. Morning Prayer Wednesday 10 am in the Education Building. Taizé Service at 5 pm (first Saturday of each month) E-mail: stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com Website: www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible. ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH: 1840 Marshall Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (GPS – 904 Mill Road). 717367-1255 www.stpeteretown.org Saturday Evening Mass 4pm (Nov-Mar) 5pm (Apr – Oct) (C). Sunday Morning 8:30 – 10:30 am (C). Weekday Masses (HC) – Monday & Wednesday 7am Tuesday & Friday 8am; Thursday 6pm (C). (C) = Church on Marshall Dr (HC) = Historic Church at 1 St. Peter Place. TRINITY EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 100 New Haven St. (located directly across from Mount Joy Fire Hall), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:15am. Pastor Jerry Berrier. Office 717-653-4435 Home 717-653-0399 WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!
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“This is not an easy show to figure out,” said Jeremy Patterson, who will direct a staged reading of “Blackbird” at Susquehanna Stage. “Whatever you come in believing will be challenged.” The staged reading will be presented at the theater, 133 W. Market St., Marietta, on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. “This is a modern play written by David Harrower,” Patterson stated. “It’s about a meeting between a woman in her late 20s and a man in his 50s and a relationship that occurred between them 15 years prior.” This is the first play Patterson has directed, and he said he decided to stretch when he was invited to direct a show by Asher Johnson, a board member who handles marketing for the theater. “I pitched him the hardest thing I
could think of sort of thinking he’d say ‘no,’ but he didn’t,” Patterson recalled. “He embraced it.” Patterson chose the show as much for its small cast - it features just two characters - as for its subject matter. “Blackbird” will feature Kevin Ditzler in the role of Ray and Gabrielle Dina in the role of Una. After the show, representatives from YWCA Lancaster will be on hand for an audience talkback. “This is a show about a young woman who has been abused. It’s important to funnel that back into the community, to people who can help the audience explore the piece in a safe setting,” Patterson noted. “For me, this exists solely as a work of art, but the responsibility on my end after participating in the art is to put it into the hands of people who are experts in the field.” Patterson said a staged reading
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