Service time change

WOOLRICH — Please make note of the change in starting time for the worship service at Woolrich Community United Methodist Church. The service will begin at 10 a.m. This is a change from 9:45 a.m.

Summer Concert Series

LAMAR — Lamar Lighthouse Camp will be hosting their Summer Concert series each Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Each of the concerts is free and open to the public. A love offering is taken each week to further the ministry of both the groups performing and Lamar Lighthouse Camp.

The Fuller Family Singers will entertain on Sept. 14, followed by 2nd Chance Ministries on Sept. 21 and GloryWay finishes out the summer concert series on Sept. 28. For more info call 570-337-0203 or visit their Facebook page: Lamar Lighthouse Camp.

Walk by Faith

LOCK HAVEN — The Walk by Faith walking program will be meeting, weather permitting, each Wednesday evening and you are invited to join the group, both for the exercise and for fellowship time together. The walks take about one hour where you can walk at your own pace or with a friend to get fresh air and exercise, all while enjoying the beauty of God’s creation.

We’ll be walking in the Nature Park in McElhattan on Sept. 17. Meet at the pavilion on the left at 6 p.m.

On Sept. 24, at 6 p.m., the walkers will meet at the Old Train Station for a walk on the Bald Eagle Valley Trail.

More walks are planned each Wednesday through October and will be announced later on. Call Fran at 570-748-4302 for a schedule of each of the walks or for more info.

Yard Sale

HOWARD — Fairview Church will have a huge yard sale at the home of Pastor Dave and Sabrina Etters on Sept. 11-12-13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. In addition to all the yard sale items, there will also be an abundance of baked goods for sale.

The Etters’ live along Rt 150 between Howard and Milesburg, directly across from the Twin Kiss Restaurant. Call 814-355-2815 for more info.

News from the Pathway pews

MCELHATTAN — Pathway to Christ Church is having a curb-side dinner on Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. until all sold out. The meal will consist of filled meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and peach cobbler for dessert! The cost is $15.

Pathway has bible study every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m., in the social hall at Pathway to Christ Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan. Everyone is welcome to join us to study the word and share good fellowship together.

Pathway to Christ Church is currently collecting boxes of Cheerios that will be given to the Jersey Shore Care and Share food pantry at St. John Lutheran Church. The food pantry has a goal to get 900 boxes of Cheerios before the end of October.

Yarn Collection

MARSH CREEK — Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church is collecting new and used yarn that will be donated to the Prayer Shawl Ministry for their needleworkers to use. Three ladies of the church are actively involved with the Prayer Shawl Ministry and are leading the campaign to collect as much yarn as they can during the month of September.

Yarn can come in the form of new skeins purchased from a local venue, partial skeins or even small balls or scraps of yarn that people may have stored. Even unfinished projects that we can tear out or add to can be used, as long as the yarn is clean and free of smoke or other harsh smells.

Marsh Creek BIC Church invites other churches and individuals of the area to collect yarn and bring it (or call for pick-up) for delivery to the Prayer Shawl Ministry in the Mill Hall area.

For more info on this yarn collection, call Rhoda at 814-625-2760.

Second Monday Dinner

RENOVO — Renovo’s 7th Street Church usually has a Second Monday Dinner, but this month the dinner will be held on the third Monday of the month, on Sept. 15, 2025.

Helping Hands will be open

LOCK HAVEN — Helping Hands at the United Lutheran Church in Lock Haven will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the church behind Kentucky Fried Chicken. Helping Hands provides products free of charge to low income families and senior citizens who live in Lock Haven and the surrounding communities. Any questions call Kelly at 272-209-5912.

Soup Sale and luncheon

HOWARD — Howard United Methodist Church will have their first soup sale and luncheon of the fall on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church fellowship hall.

The flavors being offered are vegetable beef, ham and bean, chicken corn and chicken noodle. A sit down meal will be $10 and includes a roll, salad, a piece of pie and your beverage.

Take out quarts come in freezable containers and are $9 each. It’s best to pre-order your take-out quarts before Sunday, Sept. 14, by calling Patti at 814-625-2182.

Support Services offered

WINGATE — Wingate Faith Church will be holding “A Community and Veterans Support Services Day” at the church on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend to get free information on the many valuable resources that are available to residents in the Centre County area.

Many local service organizations will have representatives at this event to provide literature and information. From veterans support services, to personal care homes, to the Office of the Aging, to children and youth services and more, many agencies will be there to answer questions and point you in the right path to getting the assistance they can provide that you may need.

Also during the day, there will be entertainment, free food, a bounce house and activities for the children.

Chiz Rider will be performing on the outdoor stage at 11 a.m. along with other local singers.

A Quilts of Valor Ceremony honoring 26 local veterans is also planned for 3:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary.

Blood Drives

bellefonte — Local churches will be hosting blood drives over the next several weeks. Blood donors of all types are invited to participate. To find a blood drive being held near you visit the American Red Cross website.

Blood drives will be held on the following dates:

On Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, Hughes St., Bellefonte.

On Oct. 7, from 12:30-6 p.m., at Wingate Faith Church, 111 Runville Road, Bellefonte.

Free book fair and costless closet

SNYDERTOWN — St. Mark Lutheran Church, at 850 Snydertown Road, Howard, will host its annual Free Book Fair and Costless Closet event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Hundreds of free books, media, puzzles, games, CDs and DVDS will be available to take, along with gently used and clean clothes. Various foods and baked goods also will be available to purchase during the day. The money goes toward St. Mark’s Social Action Committee, which helps individuals and organizations in need in our communities.

For those attending, you are invited to bring an unexpired food item or monetary donation to help the St. Mark Food Pantry that serves the region.

St. Mark is accepting clothes, books and media donations for the event that are in good condition. No encyclopedias. Items can be dropped off at the church between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13. Books and media can be taken down into the church’s Fellowship Room, while clothing can be dropped off in the middle level.

For more information, email stmarklutheran@gmail.com, call 814-383-4882 or visit stmarksnydertown.wixsite.com/snydertown.

Music at the Advent

MOOSE RUN — Music at the Advent Church (located along Moose Run Road between Milesburg and Yarnell) is planned for Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. Bring a lawn chair to be more comfortable for the afternoon!

For the final musical event of the 2025 season at the Advent Historical Society, we are delighted to welcome back the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners. Hailing from Central Pa., this lively group blends bluegrass, Americana and more to create a style all their own. After the performance, guests can stick around for cider and donuts and to meet the musicians. The event will be held rain or shine and is free to attend.

For more info call Dru Anne at 717-253-5786 or visit the Advent Historical Society’s website or Facebook page.

Concert in the Grove

LOGANTON — The Sugar Valley Church of the Brethren, 2305 E. Winter Road, Loganton, is hosting a Concert in the Grove, Sept. 21, at 3:30 p.m. Attendees will be treated to music by “Fishers of Men.” The concert will be followed by a pot luck picnic. A free-will offering will be collected. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music and food. In case of inclement weather, the festivities will be moved indoors.

Bible Study

LOCK HAVEN — God’s Eternal Life Church, 30 Woodward Ave., Lock Haven, is holding weekly Bible studies each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The topic will be Thru the Bible Word for Word. Please feel free to join. Church services are held on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor Dean Williams can be reached at 570-748-3700.

Free hymn sing

DUNNSTOWN — Dunnstorn United Methodist Church will hold a hymn sing and sing-a-long at the church on Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. The Twisted Racquet-Tears will be the featured musicians. The event is free and open to the public. Sing along to those old familiar hymns. Requests for your favorite hymn will also be granted.

Local Worship Services

Albright United Methodist Church, Loganton, invites everyone to worship with them on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Bald Eagle United Presbyterian Church, Main St., Mill Hall — Sunday morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. An invitation is extended to come early and enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee and a sweet treat. For spiritual guidance, call Pastor Susan Champion at 570-726-4112.

Blanchard Church of Christ’s services are Sunday morning at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Sunday School from 10-10:45 a.m.

Big Woods Bible Church, 241 S. Hanna St., Lock Haven, hosts its weekly Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:45 a.m.

Charlton Chapel, 46 Church Hill Road, Lock Haven, an Independent Bible Church, invites you to worship service each Sunday at 9 a.m.

Clintondale United Methodist Church, 103 Fishing Creek Road, Clintondale, invites you to worship with them Sunday at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

Covenant United Methodist Church, 44-46 W. Main St., Lock Haven, and Pastor Justin Frear invite you to the Sunday worship service at 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is at 10 a.m.

Dunnstown United Methodist Church, 59 Church St., invites the public to worship with its members each week. Sunday School/Bible Study begins at 8:45 a.m., and the morning worship service begins at 10 a.m.

Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Jacksonville invites you to join their Sunday morning services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Cindy Killinger.

First Church of Christ, 330 N. Vesper St., Lock Haven, invites everyone to Sunday morning services at 9 a.m.

Garman Lutheran Church, 1779 Sulphur Run Road, Jersey Shore, regular services at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday.

Grace Lutheran Church, 1601 Walnut St., Jersey Shore, holds services at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.

Great Island Presbyterian Church, 12 W. Water St., Lock Haven, invites you to worship with them at 10 a.m. each Sunday.

Haneyville Bible Church, 16655 Coudersport Pike, Lock Haven, holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. from spring through fall and regular services begin at 11 a.m. For info call 570-660-3389.

Hillview Wesleyan Church, 1200 W. 4th St., Lock Haven, invites you to their services: Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.; Church Service at 10:30 a.m. A Children’s Church service is also held at 10:30 a.m.

Marsh Creek Brethren in Christ Church holds Sunday morning services beginning at 9 a.m. and Sunday evening services at 6:30 p.m.

Mackeyville United Methodist Church invites you to worship with them each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.