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Where and when to worship in Delaware County

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Bethlehem Church: 4 Westtown Road, Thornton, PA 19373. www.BeBethlehem.com. All are welcome to Sunday services in person and online. 8:45 a.m. traditional and 10:45 a.m. contemporary with a children’s program. Join us on Facebook.com/BeBethlehemPA for services and “Journey through the Psalms” Tuesday mornings at 10.

Beverly Hills United Presbyterian Church: 500 Midvale Ave., Upper Darby, meets in-person and via Zoom Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information, and Zoom connection information, go to www.bhpcud.com.

Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church: 2 Sylvan Ave, Rutledge. Service on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with the Rev Na.

Chi United Church: 5151 Chichester Ave., Aston. Worship service at 10 a.m. Sundays. Mask and social distancing are required, or watch live on Facebook from home. Or if you prefer, listen in the parking lot to 94.9 FM in your car.

The Christian Church of Chester: 308 W Third St., Chester. Sunday morning worship service at 9:15 a.m., which will be livestreamed on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel. No in-person activities will occur.

Church of the Overcomer: 1016 Sunset St., Trainer. 610-485-6090 or churchoftheovercomer@gmail.com. Website is www.churchoftheovercomer.net and on Facebook: Church of the Overcomer (coto1016). Worship every Sunday at 10 a.m. Food bank open every Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your own bags. Blue jean friendly. Spiritual opportunities: Celebrate Recovery/Free Indeed, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. Prison To Praise Ministry, Youth Development, Boys To Men, Daughters Of Destiny, Academy Of Champion. Call with any questions or concerns.

Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church: 256 Bethel Road, Glen Mills. Worship is Sunday at 10 a.m. The service is broadcast live on Facebook. Mask wearing is optional. However, extra seat spacing will continue. Kids on the Move (Sunday school) meets at 10 a.m. with a program “Come to Superpower City”  for grades K-6th. Nursery and preschool will be offered upon request to the greeters as you enter for service. Prayer times on Sundays and weekdays as follows: Sunday 9:15 a.m. in the library to pray for the morning’s service, on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. in the sanctuary and Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. in the Getz Room. The receipt of  annual Operation Christmas Child Donations has begun. There is a box in the narthex for the deposit of items and monetary gifts as the packing party day draws near for the proposed date of Nov. 12. Individuals also will donate items and prepare shoeboxes to be destined to girls ages  5-9. For questions, contact the church office at office@concordliberty.org or call 610-358-2105.

Eddystone United Methodist Church: 733 Saville Ave., Eddystone, is offering worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor John Lafferty will bring his message in everyday language and offer support for everyone in these troubled times. The worship message and prayer concerns can be found anytime on Eddystone Family & Friends Facebook page. For further information, call 610-872-6094 or email at EddystoneUMC@gmail.com

First African Baptist Church: 901 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, will celebrate The Lord’s Supper and the right hand of fellowship in an in-person and livestreamed worship service on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 9:45 a.m. In light of the most recent news reports and guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, masks are required at the in-person worship service. To watch the livestream, go to First African Baptist Church of Darby Township via YouTube Live, or listen to the service with conference call number at 617-691-8245. Chaplain Col. B. Greg Edison will bring the morning message. Adult Sunday school will take place at 9 a.m. every Saturday until further notice on Zoom or conference call. The conference call dial-in numbers: 929-205-6099 or 301-715-8592. The new members’ discipleship classes have resumed.

First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne: 140 N. Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne. Join us for in-person worship service at 10 a.m. Sundays. Mask and social distancing section available or watch live on Zoom from home. Find the Zoom link, more information, and events at https://lansdownepresbyterianchurch.com/. Contact the church with any questions: 610-622-0800 or office@lansdownepresbyterianchurch.com.
First United Methodist Church: 350 W. State St., Media, will have adult Sunday school at 9 a.m. Sunday worship is at 10:15 a.m. with Sunday school during the service, followed by refreshments/ fellowship. Child care is available.

The Foundry Church: 25 Cedar Road, Wallingford. Several ways to connect to worship, prayer and art programming. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. It is available in person, broadcast on Facebook live and on YouTube. Thursday night prayer 7 p.m. at church and on Google Meet. Follow the arts program on Facebook at Studio 410. For details and requests: Info@thefoundrychurch.org or www.thefoundrychurch.org.

Gateway Community Church: 708 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, For information and registration, contact Mary Campbell at 610-566-0131 or mrosecampbell@yahoo.com

Glenolden Congregational Church: 115 S. Scott Ave., Glenolden, has worship service on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with William E. Bounds. Sunday school and prayer meeting on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., and Bible study on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Call the office for more information at 610-583-7723. Masks are required. Come and be blessed.

God’s House of Glory Haven of Peace: 900 E. Ninth St., Chester. 610-876-7764. Sunday school 9 a.m., morning worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday night prayer 6 p.m. and Bible study at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Apostle Charmaine Hollis, pastor

Immanuel Lutheran Church: 501 Chester Pike, Norwood. As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, Immanuel Lutheran commits to celebrating the love of God with all people as we are all made in God’s image. Whatever your abilities, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status, race, culture, faith tradition or economic circumstance; whatever your past or present, you are welcome to share in God’s love and our community. All are welcome to worship with the congregation on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m.

Linwood Heights United Methodist Church: 1627 Chichester Ave., invites all to worship on Sunday at 10:45 a.m., either in person or by livestream on Facebook. For more information about the ministries or about Sonrise Christian Day School, call 610-485-2300 or visit  www.linwoodumchurch.com.

Marple Presbyterian’s: traditional Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary, or virtually on Twitch.tv. Children are welcome. Nursery care is provided for children age 3 and under. Marple also offers Sunday school for preschool and elementary school children, and Sunday evening youth group for middle school- and senior high-aged children. For more information about Sunday school, Bible study, mission outreach, community involvement and small groups, visit: www.marplepres.org.

New Bethel Holiness Church: 717 Kerlin St., Chester, invites you to Sunday worship at 11 a.m.  Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. Prayer and Bible study every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The New Harvest Fellowship Ministries: 3001 West 10th St., Chester, worship starting Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served following the service and all CDC guidelines will be enforced. Elder Mark C. Birdsong, pastor.

New Life Community Church of God: 500 LaGrange Ave., Essington, 484-494-6726. We are a Pentecostal, charismatic church. Our Sunday school is 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. We have a women’s group and men’s group that meet for Bible study every other Monday evening. Church opens Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. for intercessory prayer. Separate groups meet at 6:30 p.m. We also have Bible study on Wednesday evening at 6:30. We have new pastors, the  Rev. York Ash, 231-218-7805, and his wife, Pastor Shirley Ash, 727-631-5332. If you’re looking for a church or need a change, please join us on Sundays to hear God’s Word and fellowship with us.

Norwood United Methodist Church: 315 Chester Pike, Norwood. 610-532-0982. 10 a.m. Sunday worship with Pastor Brendan. For parents, there are two children’s Sunday school classes during that time: Little Sprouts Bible Time for up to 5 years old, and Bible Bunch Time for ages 6 to 12. Kids meet in the church sanctuary with their parents/guardians, and are then dismissed to the classes. Adult Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Livestream of service on Facebook bit.ly/FacebookNUMC, then post to YouTube bit.ly/YouTubeNUMC. Use the Ridley Avenue entrance with the double glass doors, which is also handicapped accessible. Additional parking available next door at Cavanagh’s Funeral Home parking lot if no funerals are being held. Visit www.NorwoodUMC.org for more information.

Prospect Hill Baptist Church and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry: 703 Lincoln Ave., Prospect Park. Sunday worship, in-person and online, 11 a.m. www.prospecthillbaptist.org. On Facebook: @prospecthillbc. The pantry serves residents of Delaware County with meat, dairy, fresh produce, and canned goods. Those hours are Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., and Thursdays 1 to 4 p.m. More info on Facebook at delcoloavesandfishes and www.delcoloavesandfishes.org; and 610-532-9000

Prospect United Methodist Church: Eighth and Lincoln avenues, Prospect Park, worship in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. for children and adults. https://www,facebook,com/prospectumcevents. email: se.prospectpark.prospect@epaumc.org

St. James Episcopal Church: 732 11th Ave., Prospect Park. In-person Sunday morning Eucharist at 9 a.m., or virtually through livestream on St. James’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stjamesprospectpark.

St. John the Evangelist: 16 W. Third St., Essington. Sunday services at 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.. Sunday school is also at 11. Website: www.stjohnsessington.com.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church: 50 E. Plumstead Ave., Lansdowne. Sunday 10 a.m.  worship, in addition to other opportunities for learning and mission. For more information, and Zoom connection information: stpaulslansdowne.org.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church: 199 W. Baltimore Ave. Clifton Heights. 610-622-3636. Sunday service at 9 a.m. or livestream on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ststephenscliftonheights. Bible study Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Website: www.stsec.org.

Swarthmore Presbyterian Church: 727 Harvard Ave., Swarthmore. Early morning service in Loeffler Chapel starting 8 a.m. Sunday. Traditional worship service begins at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church, 3705 W. Ninth St., offers worship Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The morning message on Nov. 20 is “Did Anyone Invite Jeremiah?” Email: trainerumc@comcast.net. Facebook: Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church. YouTube: trainer trinity umc