Join Us for Worship
Sunday Holy Eucharist
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Our mission is to Teach the World that God is Love.
We do this through worship, music, education, fellowship, and service. In addition to our normal worship services, there are children and adult Sunday School classes, St. Paul’s Preschool, pantry, and so much more. There is a wide variety of Fellowship activities. We serve the York community, our sister congregation in Mpuguso, Tanzania and the LWR.
Monthly Newsletter
The Newsletter and Calendar for December is available on the webpage in color and is full of information that you will want to read. The Christmas Worship Schedule is in the Newsletter and on the Home Page of the WebPage. There are alternate service times throughout the Christmas Season and only one service (12/21, 12/25, 12/28, and 1/4). There is so much happening at St. Paul’s and there are many opportunities for all ages to get involved!
Upcoming Services and Events
12/7/25 – Second Sunday of Advent – 8: 00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes for Adults and Children, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Live Stream), 3:00 p.m. York College Holiday Choral Concert
12/14/25 – Third Sunday of Advent – 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages, 10:30 a.m. Children’s Advent Christmas Program/Holy Eucharist (Live Stream), Second Sunday Sandwiches
12/21/25 – Fourth Sunday of Advent – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all Ages, 10:30 a.m. Combined Service Holy Eucharist (Live Stream) Eucharist (Live Stream),
12/24/25 – Christmas Eve Service at 4:00 p.m. and 7:– p.m.
12/25/25 – Christmas Day Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
12/28/25 – Holy Innocents – Combined Service at 10:30 a.m. (Live Stream)
12/29/25 – Photo Directory Photo Shoot – 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m.
12/30/25 – Photo Directory Photo Shoot – 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m.
1/4/26 – Second Sunday After Christmas, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes for Adults and Children, 10:30 a.m. Combined Liturgy – Holy Eucharist (Live Stream)- Installation of Council, 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
1/11/26 – 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all Ages/Adult Forum Mpuguso & Konde, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Live Stream), 11:45 a.m. Second Sunday Sandwiches, 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
1/18/26 – Conversion of St. Paul – 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School.for All Ages, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Live Stream), 11:30 a.m. Women’s Group – Christ Hall, 6:00 p.m.Confirmation Class
1/25/26 – Confession of St. Peter – 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Live Stream), 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
Upcoming Events at St. Paul’s Winter 2025/2026
Handbell/Chancel Choir Rehearsals Thursday, 6:30 & 7:30 PM
Music/Create Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:15 PM
Confirmation Winter Term Begins Sunday, January 4, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Advent Dinner/Vespers Wednesday, 3 December 6:00 PM/7:00 PM
York College Chorale and Orchestra Sunday, 7 December, 3:00 PM
Advent Dinner/Vespers Wednesday, 10 December 6:00 PM/7:00 PM
Children’s Christmas Program Sunday, 14 December, 10:30 AM
Decorate the Church Tuesday, 16 December 6:00 PM
Advent Dinner/Vespers Wednesday, 17 December 6:00 PM/7:00 PM
Ringing in of Christmas Sunday, 21 December 10:30 AM
Christmas Eve Services Wednesday, 24 December 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Christmas Day Service Thursday, 25 December 10:30 AM
Holy Innocents, Lessons & Carols Sunday, 28 December 10:30 AM
Photo Directory Portraits Monday, & Tuesday 29& 30 December 12 noon—6:30 PM
Installation of Congregation Council Sunday, 4 January 10:30 AM
Epiphany Tuesday, 6 January 6:00 PM
Pantry needs Whole Whole Grain Cereal donations. We give out 80 boxes of cereal each week and our sources for cereal currently have very little available. We always need peanut butter, plastic and paper shopping bags and monetary donations are always welcome. Always looking for additional volunteers!
Full details on any of the events can be found in “Our Church” Newsletter.
NEWS FLASH WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION
New pictures posted for October including Consecratoin Sunday dinner! The Gallery has pictures taken over the last year. Click here Gallery
“Vintage” Members (80 and over) with birthdays in December: Norma Riese, June Heistand, Mike Hanson and Kristine Gross. Sending Happy Birthday wishes and hoping you have a happy and healthy year ahead from your family at St. Paul’s.
Please call Patee at (717) 843-8155 with any changes to the church pictorial directory. Universal Church Directories will be coming to St. Paul’s December 29 & 30, 12 noon – 6:30 p.m.to take professional family portraits for a new directory. If you have any questions, call Patee.
Handbell choir rehearses on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Christ Hall! Students in 7th grade through adults are welcome to join the handbell choir. Previous music experience is beneficial, but not necessary for success.
Choir practices on Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Consider adding your voice to the ensemble.
Music/Create meets Tuesday from 6:00-7:15 p.m.
Christian Education plans for Fall Session can be found in “Our Church” August newsletter.
Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in Christ Hall (please remember street sweeping the first Wednesday of each month) Evening Bible Study Tuesdays from 6:00-7:15 to coincide with Create & Music for the children.
