BY SUSAN RUMBLE

Special to The Press

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, will host a festive concert by the Macungie Band 3 p.m. Nov. 20.

The program, “Gift of Song,” will feature patriotic pieces, hymns and a variety of other music to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the church.

Light refreshments and a time for fellowship will be offered afterward.

The concert is free to the public, but tickets are recommended to assure seating.

Call the church office at 610-262-8061 for tickets and information.

St. John’s welcomes the community to the annual Thanksgiving Eve service 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23.

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Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, will rededicate its 150-year-old sanctuary and refurbished steeple at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services on Nov. 20.

Special music will be led by Roni and Matt Gerry, including the Community Choir, brass instruments and vocal soloists.

Church quilters will be honored, and a quilt raffle will take place.

Everyone is invited to enjoy cake and refreshments after the services.

Founded in 1755, the congregation originally worshipped in settlers’ homes, a log church and later a stone church until the present building was erected in 1872.

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Union Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, welcomes everyone to enjoy pumpkin treats during coffee and conversation following the 9 a.m. worship service on Nov. 13.

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The Auxiliary of Northern Valley EMS, NOVA, can help with your holiday dinner with its filling and bacon dressing fundraiser.

Place your order by calling Julie at 610-262-7749 by Nov. 16 for pick up on Nov. 23.

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Faith Wesleyan Church welcomes the community to a free Thanksgiving dinner at the Schnecksville Fire Company pavilion at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19.

A traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, sides and desserts will be offered.

To help in planning, call 610-398-0172 to make reservations.