Freedom Walk Gains Momentum by Putting One Foot in Front of Another
BY JEFF FALK
Actions can be moving and influential. They don’t need words.
Silence speaks volumes.
Hope Inspire Love’s Freedom Walk raises awareness and funds for the war on human trafficking and sexual exploitation through the silent treatment.
“It’s really powerful,” said Amy Thurston, who’s been Hope Inspire Love’s CEO and president for the last eight years. “When we hear our community say, ‘We’re glad you’re here,’ it really means a lot. The walk was something we attended in Harrisburg in 2017, and we asked, ‘What are we doing here?’ Everyone wears all black. What we’ve seen is that the community can get behind something that doesn’t cause a ruckus. People want to know why we’re quiet
and they want to know why we’re happy in the midst of something so heavy.”
This year’s sixth edition of the
Hope Inspire Love’s annual Freedom Walk will be conducted on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St.,
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Outdoor Fine Arts Show
BY JEFF FALK
Not unlike beauty, art is in the eye of the beholder.
Art is what you make of it. Art is where you find it. Art moves us all, each in our own unique way.
Interpretation will abound at the Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Arts Show.
“I’m not really an art guy, but it takes all kinds,” said
Outpour Seeking Singers for Kids’ Choir
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Katie Wieand believes in using her gifts to serve others.
That’s why she is the director of the Outpour Community Worship Choirs.
The choirs rehearse in Grace Community Church of Willow Street, 212 Peach Bottom Road, Willow Street.
The Outpour Kids Community Worship Choir for children in kindergarten through eighth grade will practice from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 2 to Nov. 13. The deadline to register at www.outpourkids .com is Sunday, Sept. 28. There is a fee, which includes music and materials and a performance shirt. “If finances are an issue, we have scholarships,” Wieand said. “We have people in our congregation who have set aside resources to be able to help families.”
There is also an audition choir for students in grades six through eight who are advanced and interested in specialized training in worship leading. The fall auditions have already been held. The winter session will start Thursday, Jan. 29.
Alex Van Pelt, who’s been the environmental education program manager for the Manheim Township Recreation and Parks Planning (MTRPP) department for eight years. “Everybody sees different value in different works. That’s the beauty of the show.”
MTRPP’s 27th annual Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Arts Show will be presented
The choirs are open to every kid regardless of location. “I think it’s important for families to know that by joining a choir here, it doesn’t mean you’re leaving your church,” Wieand said. “This is just like a a sports program that’s out at a rec league, and you’re just gaining skills to be able to use back at your school. This is here for the whole community.”
The choir rehearsals will culminate with a free concert at Grace Community Church on Friday,
Two participants carry signs at last year’s Freedom Walk.
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Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. “That’s open to the community for free, and the entire worship night is led by the kids and teens,” said Wieand.
The choirs are celebrating their fifth anniversary. Wieand has led the kids’ music program and the kids’ Sunday morning worship at Grace Community Church for 13 years.
“When we expanded the (church) building, when we were gifted this, we wanted to be able to help other churches who may not have the facilities or the time to be able to help their raise their kids up to be the future worship leaders,” Wieand said. “The church is going to need the next generation of leaders and pastors and worship leaders.”
Practices are designed to be inspirational, educational, and enjoyable. “(Participants) will learn the worship songs that they’re going to be leading in the concert, and they’re kids so they need to break up their time of rehearsals,” Wieand said. “In the middle of it, my husband (Matt), who is a science teacher at Martin Meylin Middle School, does the Bible devotions with science object lessons. Some things explode, and he maybe sets things on fire. There’s lots of excitement, and it really captures the kids’ attention, and they
remember those things. When they’re going home, they’re sharing those stories with their families or their friends at school. It’s a way that they can share the Gospel without just telling something they experienced in a different way.”
Wieand’s aunts Janet Zeager and Joyce Speer also assist. “They’re using their gifts of loving on kids when they come in, they’re greeting them, welcoming them, and just helping them, especially the kindergartners,” Wieand said. “This is, for some of them, their first activity that they’ve been signed up for. We just find such joy in helping kids just feel excited to be here. We want the kids to grow confidence and not feel
nervous by making it a relaxed environment.”
The choirs’ devotion series is called “Vibe Check.” “We can only be effective as Christians if we are constantly reflecting on how we are interacting and how we’re going about the day to day,” Wieand said. “Each week we’re going to focus on different things that help us to make sure our attitude is reflecting Christ. And it’s a good lesson for adults, so as we’re teaching it, it challenges us as well.”
Wieand is doing what she loves and loving what she does. “My life verse is 1 Peter 4:10, using whatever gifts the Lord has given you to serve others as good stewards of his grace in our lives,” she said. “The gifts that I have are teaching
and music. That’s my background. I went to college and have my master’s in vocal performance, and I had a private vocal studio here in the community for 19 and a half years and just have a love for teaching.” She continued, “I can see the importance of the adult Christians that were in my life beyond my family growing up and feel that that’s part of what the Lord’s design is for our kids is - to surround them with positive Christian influences to support families and to support them. I look back at some of my favorite music teachers at church and just think about how they really made an impact in my life and gave me confidence in pursuing and using gifts that the Lord gave.”
Exhibit To Open at Mulberry Art Studios
Viewpoints in Tandem, featuring the work of Jen van der Meij and her 12-year-old daughter
Violet van der Meij will open with a First Friday Reception on Oct. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mulberry Art Studios, located in historic downtown Lancaster at 19-21 N. Mulberry St. Jen is a Lancaster-based fine artist with a degree in visual communication and graphic design. For this
exhibition, she worked primarily in acrylic and oil.
Beyond painting, Jen is a creative director in the advertising industry, a photographer and a published children’s book illustrator. Guided by the belief that art should be accessible to everyone, she creates works in a variety of sizes and mediums and offers prints to ensure her art reaches a wider audience.
Violet brings a fresh point of view to the world of art. From her earliest days of scribbling with crayons to building with Legos as a toddler, Violet has always been drawn to creating. Today, her creativity spans painting, drawing, pottery and even nail art.
This exhibition marks
Violet’s first formal art show, a milestone on a path she hopes will lead to a lifelong career in the arts, including owning her own studio one day.
Viewpoints in Tandem will be on exhibit at Mulberry throughout October, and those wishing to view it after the opening can contact Stephanie. MulberryArt@gmail.com to set up a time to stop in.
The Outpour Community Worship Choir performs at last year’s concert.
The exhibit will feature the artwork of Jen van der Meij (right) and her daughter Violet van der Meij.
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Landis Woods Park, 2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. The rain-or-shine event is free to attend, and free parking will be available at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster.
“The art show is a unique event because it’s entirely outdoors,” said Van Pelt. “It’s an art show set in nature. There will be centrally located music that you can hear throughout the park. The artists’ tents are spread out, and there’s a nice outdoors feel to it. It’s just a nice day in the park.”
The Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Arts Show will feature the works of 25 mostly Lancaster County artists in mediums like watercolor, oil, acrylics, sketching, woodworking and metalworking. The artists will offer some of their works for sale.
Several cash prizes will be awarded to the pieces of art, including best of show.
“A lot of these artists have studios,” said Van Pelt, “and for a majority of them, it’s their living. It’s not a hobby.”
“For me personally, I like the wood working booth,” continued Van Pelt. “A lot of the artists are actively working throughout the show. It’s enjoyable to me to watch someone make something out of a piece of
wood.”
The art show’s vibe will be supplemented by music and hot and cold food items made available by the Neffsville Mennonite Church youth group. But the artistic atmosphere will be inspired by trees, nature and early fall weather.
“It’s very laid back,” said Van Pelt. “You have visitors of all ages, and some people like watching the bands all day. It’s well attended. It’s a nice outing for residents.”
The Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Arts Show will present audio art from Stone Soup String Band from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Jim Sorrentino Jazz Band from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Lancaster County Folk Music and Fiddle Society from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and the Steve Barth Band from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
“Lancaster is an interesting area, and there are a lot of art shows here,” said Van Pelt. “(The Landis Woods Outdoor Fine Arts Show is) an opportunity to see a lot of different artists, and this one is held in the woods, which is one of the most unique settings for an art show in Lancaster County.”
The outdoor fine arts show was established in 1999 through the efforts of former Manheim Township supervisor and art lover Roy Baldwin. Since
its inception, the show has gained popularity by capturing the imaginations of local residents.
“(The show) has had a pretty decent history in Lancaster,” said Van Pelt. “There have certainly been ebbs and flows. But the community has varying interests in art. It’s always been a little different.”
In addition to the art show, MTRPP also sponsors a pair of Halloween carnivals near the end of October, a holiday open house in early December, a groundhog’s day celebration in early February, a community egg hunt in April and now an Earth Day festival near the end of April.
“Over the last five or 10 years, the rec department has put more energy into community events,” said Van Pelt. “We’re just trying to have as many events and programs as we can. We want to keep them engaging for the whole community. (The art show) is one of the longer standing events. There are demographics of people who have interest in this art show. We try to make sure there are all types of events for all ages and all walks of life.”
For additional information, go to www .manheimtownship .org/1644/Landis-Woods -Outdoor-Fine-Art-Show.
Benefit Ride Raises Funds for
GiGi’s Playhouse
The Pennsylvania Riding Club raised money for GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster at its benefit ride on Aug. 16.
The Pennsylvania Riding Club held a benefit ride with more than 50 motorcycle riders from clubs and communities across southeastern Pennsylvania on Aug. 16 in support of GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster. The ride raised thousands of dollars to help expand free educational and therapeutic programs for individuals with Down syndrome. GiGi’s Playhouse Lancaster is part of a national network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers with a mission to change the way
the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. The Lancaster location provides programs at no cost to families. For more information, visit https://gigisplay house.org/lancaster.
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Freedom Walk
Lancaster. Concerned walkers can register at https:// hopeinspirelove.org/free domwalk or at the event the day of.
“There’s a lot of excitement because people want to know what they can do to help,” said Thurston. “People cheer us on as we go. Anybody can do this. If you can’t walk, you can support us. We also have survivors walking with us. As we walk, some people become emotional. Some people pray through the walk. When people come back, they feel like they did something.”
The silent 2-mile Freedom Walk, which will start just before 11 a.m. and take about an hour to complete, will begin and end at Musser Park. In a single-file line, walkers traverse the city blocks through Lancaster Central Market and past the Lancaster County courthouse.
The event will also feature live music, a kids’
zone, a display that tells the stories of human trafficking survivors and statistics and information from similar organizations battling human trafficking.
“Every year during the walk, I will jump out of line and thank people, because we can’t do it alone,” said Thurston. “Sometimes that thank you is filled with tears because the line keeps getting stronger and stronger. I don’t want the line to stop. I want to see it keep getting longer and longer.”
More than 500 concerned citizens from all over Lancaster County and surrounding areas are expected to participate in the Freedom Walk. Hope Inspire Love is hoping to realize $75,000 in proceeds from the walk, which will serve as ammunition in the battle against human trafficking.
“There are people who continue to come back for the Freedom Walk,” said Thurston. “We have
individuals who work alongside us. It’s people who have heard about the work. We invite nonprofits from outside the county to participate. Each of us can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking.”
A faith-aligned nonprofit, Hope Inspire Love, which is located at 1380 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, also hosts a formal gala, which next year will be held on Friday, April 10, at Eden Resort Lancaster, 222 Eden Road, to raise funds and awareness to combat the societal blemish.
In addition, Hope Inspire Love sponsors training events, therapeutic art classes and equine therapy.
“(The Freedom Walk) started with a passion and with a small group of people,” said Thurston, a resident of Manheim Township. “We saw excitement, and we invited a few nonprofits. Maybe 75 to 100 people came. As it’s
grown, we’ve had amazing businesses join. We have kids holding signs that say, ‘I’m not for sale.’ We want our kids to be safe, and this is what it looks like. That’s why we want families to come out.”
Established in 2017, Hope Inspire Love now employs seven individuals - three full-time workers and four part-time workers. The organization, which also makes use of contracted employees and volunteer mentors, is funded through donations from businesses, churches, foundations and individuals, as well as grants.
“(The growth) has been beautiful,” said Thurston. “We’ve expanded how we serve. Now we’re able to serve moms and their kiddos. We have an amazing team that is steadfast in the work, and our community has been behind this 100%. The survivors let us be part of their stories.”
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction Posted
The 48th annual Brethren Disaster Relief Auction will be held at the Lebanon Valley Expo
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The auction, in cooperation with the Atlantic Northeast and Southern Districts of the Church of the Brethren, began in 1977 and has provided nearly $20 million in disaster relief to victims of natural disasters both in the U.S. and internationally. Funds raised by the auction pay for emergency supplies for disaster victims and support volunteer disaster relief trips throughout the year. In the past few years, funds and volunteers from the auction have helped immediate relief efforts and long-term cleanup and rebuilding efforts from disasters such as earthquakes in Haiti and tornadoes and floods in Pennsylvania.
Separate auctions will include a main auction, a children’s auction, a quilt auction, a theme basket auction, two silent auctions, a heifer auction, a
coin auction, a sporting goods auction, and a pole barn auction. The two-day event may have as many as five auctions taking place at once.
Children’s activities this year will include the children’s auction, specializing in new items for children to be bid on only by children. A children’s store will offer quality used items at reasonable prices, as well as face painting. A balloon artist will create balloon animals for the children. Also available for children, weather permitting, will be free barrel train rides
and pony rides, the latter of which will be offered for a nominal donation. Food options will include Amish soft pretzels and doughnuts, a cafeteria, a buffet breakfast, chicken potpie, chicken barbecue, and a food stand. Other auction activities will include an area for arts and crafts and a farmers market with fresh produce and baked goods, including homemade pies. To find out more about the auction, visit www .brethrenauction.org, call 717-823-2745, or pick up an auction booklet at many local retailers.
History Group Sets Meeting
The WWII Oral History Group will hold its next meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at a new location, Heritage Hotel, 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster.
The guest speaker will be Susan Taylor, who was hired at Eastern Aircraft
in Baltimore after defense training school as an aircraft riveter.
The group’s meetings are free and open to anyone who has an interest and appreciation for World War II history. For more information, call 717-319-3430.
LBC Plans Annual Hymn Sing
Lancaster Bible College (LBC) will hold its 10th annual Hymn Sing on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Chapel, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, as part of LBC’s Homecoming & Family Weekend.
The theme will be “Our Blessed Hope: Singing of Christ’s Return,” and alumni; faculty; students; and friends of the Music, Worship & Performing Arts (MWPA) Department will join together for community worship through hymns of the faith. Fac -
ulty members leading the event will include Robert Gibson, LBC’s new director of choral activities; director of vocal studies Jeffrey Martin, baritone; vocal adjunct faculty Abigail Martin, soprano; adjunct faculty and staff accompanist Frank Dodd, organ; and Rachel Sidebothom, LBC alumna and chair of the MWPA Department.
The Hymn Sing is free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to reserve tickets at www.lbc .edu/events.
Church To Hold Polka Mass
Singers Sought for “Messiah” Performance
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, will host two performances of Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 14, and community members are invited to join the chorus.
Singers will have the opportunity to perform part one of “Messiah” and additional choruses with professional soloists and a full orchestra. People of all ages, from high school to senior adults, are welcome to participate. No auditions or prior knowledge of the music are required, but singers should be able to read music.
Rehearsals will be held at St. Peter’s on Thursdays
from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Oct. 16 to Dec. 11. Attendance is required for the dress rehearsal on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 13, and the performances on Dec. 14 at 4 and 7 p.m. Singers will need to purchase the Novello score, which will be available at the rehearsals for a fee. There is no other fee to participate.
To express interest in participating or for more information, contact the church’s director of music, Tom Berdos, at tom. berdos@stpeterslutheran .org. For more information about St. Peter’s, visit www.stpeterslutheran.org or call 717-569-9211.
Moms in Prayer Conference Set
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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2 W. Strawberry St., Lancaster, will hold its annual Polka Mass on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The church honors its anniversary yearly with a Polka Mass led by the Rev. Glenn Beard. The Polka Mass combines the Lutheran liturgical worship service in a respectful way with popular waltz and polka tunes. Everyone is invited to share in the service of worship and praise, which will be followed by a fellowship time in the adjacent church parlor.
The church is located at the corner of Manor and West Strawberry streets in Lancaster, with parking available in the lot behind the church on Lafayette Street.
McNees Opens LEAP Program
McNees Wallace & Nurick announced on Sept. 11 that it has opened the 2026 application cycle for its newly expanded Legal Equity Advancement Program (LEAP), which provides participating businesses with access to legal services and business development opportunities.
McNees is accepting applications for LEAP through Tuesday, Sept. 30. The program supports underrepresented businesses from economically disadvantaged communities and backgrounds in areas of Pennsylvania and Maryland that McNees regularly serves.
Interested businesses are asked to submit their information through the LEAP portal at www .mcneesleap.com. Qualified applicants will then be invited to submit detailed applications.
LEAP was launched in 2020 to support underrepresented businesses in
the communities served by McNees. The program has continued to evolve and expand, helping a total of 34 small, underrepresented businesses since its inception.
McNees is expanding LEAP in 2026 with a goal of helping even more businesses from a wider range of economically disadvantaged communities and backgrounds.
LEAP awardees receive access to McNees’ core legal services, including business formation and corporate governance, labor and employment law compliance, real estate and contract negotiations, intellectual property protection and guidance on Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification. Awardees also gain access to educational workshops, business development seminars and valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals and McNees attorneys.
New Holland Pike, Lancaster, will host the “Living Victorious as Women” Moms in Prayer conference on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The conference will be a time for women to experience joy, freedom, and victory in Christ and to pray over their children, schools, and communities. Providence Elementary School principal Zac Bauermaster, who has recently gained national attention for his interactions with students and staff, will speak at the event. To learn more about Bauermaster, visit www.zacbauermaster .com. Other speakers will include Sally Burke, a
speaker and author and the president of Moms in Prayer International, and Kathy Armitage, Moms in Prayer International global ministry director.
The event will also include worship led by the Worship Center team, prayer, and a panel discussion. Attendees will receive lunch, have time to browse sponsor tables, and obtain information on how to start a Moms in Prayer group for their local schools. A highlight of the event will be a special time to pray over teachers in the audience.
For more information or to register, visit https://moms inprayer.org/events/ victorious-lancaster.
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Township Completes Parks and Recreation Strategic Plans
Manheim Township has completed its Parks and Recreation Planning initiatives following a 19-month process led by project consultant Michael Baker International.
The Parks Master Plan lays out a 10-year roadmap for park development, enhancement, and longterm planning. Complementing it, the 5-Year Parks Strategic Plan outlines a detailed set of strategic goals with objectives, timeframes, and deliverables. The plans aim to ensure the township is well positioned to strengthen resident engagement and support within township parks, maintain long-term finan -
cial sustainability, establish operational directives that align with community needs, and provide clear staffing and personnel recommendations.
The completion of these initiatives marks a major milestone in ensuring that Manheim Township’s parks and recreation system remains a valuable resource for all residents.
For more information and to view the full Parks Master Plan and 5-Year Parks Strategic Plan, visit https://bit.ly/ParksandRec -Master-Plan. Any questions may be directed to assistant township manager Andy Bowman at abowman@ manheimtownship.org.
Railroad Museum Plans
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The event will features live music from the Moonlighters Big Band among the historic trains in the museum’s Rolling Stock Hall. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1940s vintage attire or a military uniform. Light refreshments will be served, and free on-site parking will be available.
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SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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ANDY’S DRYWALL
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entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
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Crack Filling 717-494-1635
CHIMNEY FALLING APART?
WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN? WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
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Church of the Apostles Plans Drum Circle
Church
Music director Lars Potteiger will lead the hands-on activity in the grass behind the
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org
LANDIS VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 2420 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster. 717589-6051. SUN. WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30am, Sunday School for all ages 10:45am.Children's Church & Nursery. Handicap Accessible.
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH: 601 East Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 (Off the Oregon Pike - 3 miles North of Rt. 30 Exit at Oregon Pike). Phone (717) 569-8531; Website: www.sjnlancaster.org Saturday 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation. Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass (Inperson & Livestream); Sunday, 7:30 a.m. (In-person), 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.(Inperson & Livestream) Rev. Daniel F.X. Powell.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm