Designing the Magic of Christmas
BY CAT SHANNON
To say Dawn Fisher loves Christmas doesn’t quite capture it. For her, the holiday isn’t just a season; it’s a way of life. For nearly 30 years, Dawn has
poured her creativity and sparkle into designing the enchanting displays at the National Christmas Center, helping countless visitors feel the magic she’s always cherished.
“I’ve always loved Christmas,”
she said with a smile. “I love glittery decorations. I really like decorating inside. Outside, not so much - but inside, I just love building displays.”
Dawn, who lives in Millersville, has a background in art and design.
After years as an interior designer and antique shop owner in Columbia, she discovered her knack for festive window displays, one that soon led her to a new opportunity at the National Christmas Center, which opened in 1998. Her first
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“You know, the churches are supposed to work together,” said Rick Christopher, a participant with the New Danville Mennonite Church’s New Danville Railroad. For 2025, the church’s model railroad will join forces with Al Strausner and his grandson Matthew Palmeri, along with model train enthusiast Justin Trout, to hold the seventh model railroad display to raise funds and collect food for two area food pantries.
A love of model railroads and a spirit of cooperation is evident when the organizers of the tour discuss the upcoming event. “These guys are just coming on board,” said Strausner of the New Danville group. Trout first took part in the effort in 2024.
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Dawn Fisher with a scene from Tudor Towne at the National Christmas Center. Photo by Cat Shannon
A life-size reproduction of a Woolworth store. Photo by Cat Shannon
Rick Christopher (left), Chubb Harnish (center), and Robert Brody are looking forward to the New Danville Railroad taking part in this year’s model railroad tour.
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live in,” said Jenn Knepper, the coordinator of the gift fair and the founder of Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster. “At the gift fair, we focus on quality over quantity. There’s a hashtag that says, ‘Put your money where your heart is.’ It’s a good way to think about your spending habits, like giving gifts that have been repurposed. It’s thinking creatively and outside of the box.”
Gifts That Give Hope’s upcoming gift fair is not your typical gift fair. This year’s edition of the in-person portion of the annual hybrid shopping event will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, at Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
The event is free to attend, and the proceeds from the sale of the meaningful gifts will go to the nonprofits represented at the fair.
“There’s a palpable energy at the gift fair,” said Knepper. “It’s a positive, uplifting kind of vibe. I hate big crowds, but everyone is there for the common good. Everyone is coming there seeking opportunities to give contributions or to get involved. It’s an opportunity to get plugged into the community.”
Gifts That Give Hope’s
gift fair will feature items, merchandise and services offered by 35 nonprofit vendors and 20 marketplace vendors.
The nonprofits typically offer services that can also serve as charitable contributions, like music lessons, medical care, mentoring and training. At the marketplace, the vendors usually sell more tangible merchandise like soaps, jewelry and repurposed clothing.
Adding to the festive mood will be live music and food trucks.
“Everything there goes back to a socially conscious effort,” said Knepper. “I think we all feel a sense that the world feels so heavy. I think the people at the fair are trying to do their best to make the world a better place.”
“Every nonprofit has a story,” continued Knepper. “I think everybody right now is looking for ways to connect with these types of efforts. A small group can change the world. We all can chip away in our spheres of influence to make impacts in areas.”
As many as 1,500 individuals from Lancaster County and beyond are expected to attend the gift fair. Gifts That Give Hope officials are hoping to raise $35,000 for the participating nonprofits.
The gift fair also offers online shopping opportunities, which can be viewed at https://giftsthatgive hopelancaster.org.
“We keep tabs on all the contributions to the various nonprofits,” said Knepper. “When all is said and done, our accountants tabulate everything and write a check to each of those nonprofits. It’s whatever the customers purchase from each nonprofit. It’s up to the nonprofits to promote their items. It’s usually things people can identify with that tend to do well.”
“You want the people who come to the fair to feel like it’s worth their time,” she added. “Receiving gifts is one of the five love languages, and some people love giving gifts. I think giving a good gift is knowing what’s important to people. I don’t think we need more stuff. It’s about thinking about the recipient. I try to give gifts from what I know about the person.”
There’s also a social aspect associated with the gift fair. It can allow attendees to share expe -
riences and get involved, and it can provide nonprofits with opportunities to collaborate and share resources.
“What the nonprofits have told me is that it’s not about the donations; it’s about the connections,” said Knepper. “A lot of nonprofits meet people who are doing similar work and start sharing resources. That’s a benefit that you’re not able to quantify.”
Gifts That Give Hope was established in 2008 when Knepper found out about a similar initiative spearheaded by a group of women in Harrisburg. She could find no reasons that the concept wouldn’t fly in generous Lancaster County.
Since its inception, the gift fair has generated a total of over $500,000 for nonprofits.
“I’d love for people who have never been to the fair to feel intrigued,” said Knepper. “I always challenge the status quo, like, ‘let’s do it differently.’ I want the gift fair to feel appealing to a wide variety of people. I want to pique their interest.”
Luisa Tapia (left) and Sophia Spurrier of My Peruvian Treasures prepare for the upcoming Gifts That Give Hope alternative gift fair.
Registration Open for Ag Literacy Week
The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation has opened registration for the 2026 Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week, scheduled for March.
The featured book will be “Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms,” part of The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series. The book takes students on a tour of a farm while introducing them to the people, animals, and science behind agriculture.
Ag Literacy Week connects volunteers from the agricultural community
with classrooms across the state. Volunteers read the featured book, share their experiences, and help students understand how agriculture impacts their daily lives.
Registration will be open through Friday, Dec. 12.
Volunteers and community partners may register and purchase their book and classroom resources at www.pfbfriends.com.
For more information, contact the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation at 717-7612740 or visit the aforementioned website.
Trivia Event
Planned
The Moravian Center of Lancaster will present a trivia contest on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second floor of 227 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Featured trivia questions will be about music and artists from the ‘50s through the ‘80s. The event is free, with prizes awarded to the first-, second-, and thirdplace winners. Doors will open at 3 p.m. with snacks available for sale. For more information, call 717-278-9008.
Dermatology Partners To Hold November Food Drive
Dermatology Partners, the Mid-Atlantic’s privately owned, physician-led dermatology group, will support the nearly 40 communities in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland in which it has clinic locations by holding a month-long food drive.
Throughout November, Dermatology Partners invites patients, team members and neighbors to join with it in collecting nonperishable food items and household essentials to benefit local food banks.
Anyone can help by dropping off items such as canned goods and ready-toeat meals, pasta and pasta sauce, rice, granola bars, peanut butter and cereal to any Dermatology Partners location throughout November. Dermatology Partners’ clinic locations can be found at www.derm partners.com/locations.
Dermatology Partners will send all food donations to the following local food
banks in Pennsylvania: Allentown Food Bank, Chester County Food Bank, Helping Harvest Food Bank, Lancaster Food Hub, Montgomery County Food Bank, Philabundance and Warminster Food Bank.
For more information about Dermatology Partners’ November food drive, visit www.dermpartners .com or call 888-818-3376.
photos by Bob Diller
In a 3-0 triumph, Comets’ Carly Koehler controls the ball against Parkland during the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday, November 8, in Exeter.
Comets’ Molly Hufford sends the ball across the field in a 3-0 shutout against Parkland during the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday, November 8, in Exeter.
On Saturday, November 8, Penn Manor sisters Chloe (left) and Morgan Hook help Comets’ shutout Parkland 3-0 during the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday, November 8, in Exeter. Chloe had two goals, and Morgan added one.
Penn Manor’s Kelby Dings fights for possession against Parkland in a 3-0 victory during the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday,
Penn Manor celebrates after Chloe Hook scores against Parkland in a 3-0 victory during the PIAA quarterfinals on Saturday, November 8.
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This year, Strausner and Palmeri, a Penn Manor High School senior, will again construct a temporary model railroad layout at West Willow United Methodist Church (UMC), 118 West Willow Road, Willow Street. Trout’s model railroad is located at 1729 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, and the New Danville Railroad travels the track laid out at the church, 103 Marticville Road, Lancaster. All three locations will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays,
Dec. 6, 13, 20, and 27, and Sundays, Dec. 7, 14, 21, and 28. At each display, organizers will receive donations of nonperishable food items and cash. Food and funds will be divided between Solanco Neighborhood Ministries and Conestoga Community Food Bank, located at Bethel Evangelical Congregational Church. Strausner reported that in 2024, more than 360 food items were donated, and $1,500 was raised by the effort.
New Danville Mennonite has had a permanent 8-by-31-foot model railroad layout in the church basement for more than a decade. A few of the buildings were hand-built by hobbyist Chubb Harnish. As a fellow aficionado, Strausner knew of the church’s layout, and he asked the New Danville group to join in his mission. The model railroad layout is not the only attraction at the church, however. According to New Danville pastor Robert Brody, the congregation’s association with trains began a dozen years ago with an effort to build the children’s program using a popular toy. “It started with a small Lego train,” recalled Brody, who noted that this year 30,000 pieces of Legos will be available for the community to build a train display. Christopher added that an interactive wooden train set will be on-site for young children to play with. Hot chocolate and other refreshments will also be
for Strausner and Palmeri, who have both been enamored of trains since they were children. By Saturday, Nov. 22, the portable layout will be installed at West Willow UMC by the duo with help from friends and family. “We can put the platform and track together in two hours,” shared Strausner.
Palmeri, who is now 18, has been working on the layout with Strausner since the project began. He said that his favorite part of creating the display is working alongside his grandfather.
“During this time, we both work on a project we are passionate about and have fun together,” he stated, adding that both generations contribute to the planning and details of each year’s layout.
But organizing and setting up the trains is only half the fun. “The best part of hosting the display is seeing the generosity of the visitors to the food drive,” said Palmeri.
“It’s truly amazing to see the care that they have for giving to those in need.” Palmeri also enjoys “spreading the message of Christ’s birth” at the same time the project is helping the community. He pointed out that many of the visitors come for the nostalgia, while contributing to the well-being of their neighbors.
“I think that people also find it fulfilling to bless others, especially during the Christmas season,” he said.
For Trout, the train display weekends offer an opportunity to bring out his vintage
holiday decorations as well as share the permanent train display housed in a 1,300-square-foot addition to his shop. Like the other participants, Trout has been involved in model railroading since he was a child, and his collection boasts Märklin, Lionel, and American Flyer trains. “I have standard-gauge trains from the 1930s. I have post-war Lionel from the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s,” noted Trout, adding that he has O-gauge, S-gauge, and standard-gauge trains.
Trout’s stop on the tour will also include “mechanical” department store displays. “Now they’re called animated,” said Trout, who has pieces by David Hamburger. “I have some of his elves,” shared Trout, who included Santa’s helpers in his 2024 display. Trout also owns Santa Clauses made by Harold Gale, as well as two bears that were originally in Kaufmann’s department store in Pittsburgh. “A lot of the older people loved the (animated window characters) because it takes them back to when they were kids,” shared Trout, who added that visitors to the display often show up on more than one weekend. “We have a lot of fun, and we get to meet a lot of nice people,” shared Trout. “It puts a smile on my face to see people enjoy it.” For more information about the displays, contact Strausner at william .strausner@yahoo.com or 717-917-6922.
Matthew Palmeri (left) and his grandfather Al Strausner will set up a model railroad layout at West Willow United Methodist Church as one stop on the 2025 train tour.
Justin Trout will display his vintage Christmas characters along with his train layout at the model railroad tour.
A circus train layout will be part of the model railroad tour open at three locations on weekends during December.
CFC To Open Second Location at Chestnut Hill
One hundred years after its cornerstone was placed, the historic Chestnut Hill Church building at 344 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, has been revitalized. Community Fellowship Church (CFC) has completed a 10-month renovation of the landmark and will celebrate the grand opening of its second location with its first public service on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 9 a.m.
CFC will also host a Worship & Prayer Night on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 7 to 8 p.m. and a community open house on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 to 11 a.m., both open to the public. Guests are invited to tour the building, meet the pastors, and enjoy live worship. Coffee and refreshments will be served during the open house.
The $4 million renova -
tion, led by Arthur Funk & Sons Construction, preserved the building’s architectural beauty while equipping it for modern ministry. The 25,000-square-foot space features upgraded HVAC, security, and audiovisual systems; refreshed gathering areas; a new 75-seat balcony; brightened stained-glass windows; and new classrooms for children.
Nathan White, who relocated from Missouri to help launch the new location, will be the main teaching pastor at Chestnut Hill.
The story behind the project is one of God’s timing and provision. As Chestnut Hill Church, an aging but faithful congregation, sought a way to continue its
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legacy of ministry, Community Fellowship Church was prayerfully searching for a place to expand. Their connection and shared vision has become what both congregations recognize as a clear act of God’s orchestration.
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Community Fellowship Church is opening its second location in the historic Chestnut Hill building in the city.
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500-seat historic theaters from Maine to South Carolina. He also books unconventional spaces, such as community centers, opera houses, community theaters, listening rooms and art studios.
big project at the center became her greatest joy.
“I was in charge of setting up Tudor Towne,” she said, describing the walkthrough storybook scenes of animatronic woodland creatures preparing for the holidays. “That was and has always been my pride and joy.”
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later, Bob passed away. Dawn decided the timing was right to help Abel with more than just packing up, and she agreed to assist with the design of the new site.
plays, which change yearly.
“One of my favorite rooms is the 1950s,” Dawn said. “It’s very popular with people because it’s nostalgic.”
Ramey has sold more than 15,000 tickets since April 2024 without a record label or a manager.
Ramey recently released his debut album, “All I Had,” a collection that explores the terrain between grief and resilience. He’s currently finishing the release of an acoustic version of the record.
A portion of ticket sales from every show goes to Sound Mind Live, a nonprofit supporting mental health initiatives.
To order tickets for the performance on Dec. 12, visit https:// events.humanitix .com/121225. Many of the tickets have already been sold.
For more information about Ramey, including upcoming dates and his music, visit www .troyramey.com.
She soon became close friends with Jim Morrison, the curator of the National Christmas Center, whom she describes as a mentor. They worked together for decades until Dawn took a step back in 2014. Morrison, who passed away in 2024, closed his business in early 2018, and David Abel bought the site’s contents. While Dawn thought she might be permanently done with the business, Abel had other ideas.
He invited Dawn to come back and be a part of his vision to reopen the National Christmas Center on the grounds of Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, a property he owns.
At the time, Dawn was a full-time caregiver for her husband of 46 years, Bob. His health was deteriorating, and she wasn’t sure she could commit to working for Abel. She agreed to help pack up the original National Christmas Center site’s contents in preparation for the move, but nothing more.
Then, just a few months
Work is underway to give the National Christmas Center a permanent home inside the restored 40,000-square-foot Barns of Belmont, historic buildings dating back to 1867. Originally located on Fruitville Pike in Lancaster, the barns were saved from demolition by Abel, who had them carefully dismantled and moved to storage in preparation of placing them on-site at Stone Gables Estate.
In the meantime, visitors can enjoy the reimagined National Christmas Center along Route 230 just outside of Elizabethtown. It will open for the season on Friday, Nov. 21. While the current home is temporary and includes some limitations such as no on-site parking (visitors park at 48 Industrial Road, Elizabethtown, and take a free shuttle to the center), it has room to feature almost all of the elements of the original National Christmas Center.
Dawn, who has never worked full time for the National Christmas Center, dedicates countless hours creating dis -
Decorations, Nativities and Santas from around the world can be found in other rooms, along with a life-size recreation of a Woolworth store at Christmas; the walkthrough Tudor Towne; replicas of storefronts of Columbia from the past; rooms dedicated to Lancaster County history; and life-size models that depict the birth of Christ.
There are a few non-holiday displays as well. Abel, who is a Titanic enthusiast, has included a room dedicated to the ship, complete with an oversize model.
But most of the space is focused on the holiday.
“We’re all about the magic and memories of Christmas - mostly the magic,” Dawn said. “Much of what we have is just charming. It makes you feel happy to be here.”
Being a Christmas decorator has a few occupational hazards, she noted, and it can lead to intrusive thoughts when she sees displays elsewhere she doesn’t like.
“I’m such a critic,” she said with a laugh. “I was at a funeral at a church one time, and it was all I could do not to get up during the service and try to fix the bows they had displayed.” Now 72, Dawn said she has no plans to retire from her decorating days.
“I’ll stop only when I can’t walk and my hands are too stiff to move,” she stated.
While she’s no doubt a huge fan of Christmas, Dawn said her love for the National Christmas Center runs even deeper than her love for the holiday.
“You know how Taylor Swift says she dreams about her songs, and then she writes them?” Dawn said. “I dream up Christmas displays. … Christmas comes and goes. I don’t think about Christmas year-round, but I do think about the National Christmas Center.”
To learn more about the National Christmas Center, visit www.nation alchristmascenter.com.
Volunteers Sought for Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser
United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) has announced its 55th annual Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser. UDSF’s gift-wrapping booth can be found at Park City Center, located off Plaza Boulevard in Lancaster, from Friday, Nov. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 24. The gift-wrapping booth is one of UDSF’s largest yearly fundraisers.
In order to staff this year’s booth through its entire run, UDSF is seeking 400 volunteers. Those 14 years of age and older interested in volunteering may contact Radha Davé at 717715-8921 or radhad@ udservices.org. Informa -
tion can also be found at https://udservices.org/ gift-wrap-booth/.
UDSF also welcomes new and returning sponsors - both local businesses and individual donors - to help cover the costs of gift-wrapping supplies. To learn more, contact Angie Trout at 717-286-0267 or AngelaT @udsfoundation.org.
UDSF is a nonprofit committed to helping seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Its mission is largely supported by its volunteers, sponsors, and staff members. To learn more, visit www.ud services.org.
Penn Manor To Present “A Fox on the Fairway”
Penn Manor Productions will present Ken Ludwig’s “A Fox on the Fairway” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21 and 22, in the auditorium at Penn Manor High School, 100 E. Cottage Ave., Millersville.
A tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, “A Fox on the Fairway” takes audiences on a hilarious journey pulling the rug out from underneath the stuffy members of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and romantic shenanigans, the play is a comedy that deals with love, life, and man’s love of golf.
Nearly 70 students are involved with the production, including cast members onstage and crew members work -
ing behind the scenes. Members of the cast include Rayn Andreychek, David Fogell, Lily Fox, Abigail Lapp, Anna Mincemoyer, and Aiden Whitfield. The production is directed by Melissa Mintzer.
Tickets are available to purchase before the show at https://search .seatyourself.biz/web store/accounts/penn manor/buy-tix. Students will receive a discount.
Comet Classic cardholders and Penn Manor School District employees are invited to a free, fulllength dress rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. Reservations are not required, but attendees must show their Comet Classic card or employee ID and pick up tickets at the box office before entering the auditorium.
Church Plans Community Meal
Joseph’s Table at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, will offer a takeout meal to members of the community on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Meals may be picked up from 5:30 to 6 p.m. There is no charge. Those who would like a meal should enter the parking lot from Penn Grant Road and exit onto Shiprock Road.
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683
Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
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
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210
Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 717-872-7951 Pastor: Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151
Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Phone: 717872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Sun. & Wed. 6:30 pm. Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net
MARTICVILLE CHURCH: Located at 641 Marticville Rd. (Rt. 324) between New Danville & Pequea. Pastor: Kevin Kresge. 9:30am worship service. Casual dress. Nursery, handicap accessible. Visit us online: MarticvilleChurch.org E-mail: info@marticvillechurch.org
MILLERSVILLE COMMUNITY UM CHURCH We are learning to live, love & lead like Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9:00 AM for Traditional Worship at Grace Campus, 163 W Frederick St or at 10:30 AM for Contemporary Worship at Hope Campus, 242 Bender Rd. On-line worship is offered at our website: MCchurch.net
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF LANCASTER: We have been a liberal religious community in the county for more than 123 years. Our services start at 10 AM, and everyone is welcome to join us for Coffee Hour afterward. 538 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603 717-393-1733 | admin@uuclonline.org
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
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