Events and Program

Upcoming Events


Saturday, May 12, 11-12 pm - Celebrating The Act of Consecration for the Dead for Irmgard Smits.  Please note that the community Ascension hike that was scheduled for this day is canceled.


Saturday, May 19, 9-10 am - Celebrating The Act of Consecration for the Dead for Erika V. Asten.


Saturday, May 19, 10:30-2:30 pm - House and Garden Day - Come and help if you can. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by noon Thursday, 240-381-8557


Saturday, May 19, 2:30-6:30 pm - Youth Group gathering - Bowling and dinner. RSVP by May 15.


Whitsuntide

Whitsun (Pentecost) Sunday, May 20 - After the service - hearing the Prologue in different languages followed by festive potluck. Special Youth gathering afterwards. 


Whitsun Monday and Tuesday, May 21 and 22 - 9 a.m. The Act of Consecration of Man followed by contemplation.


Sunday May 27 - after the service and light potluck - Elements of the Sacraments: The Altar.  





Looking Ahead - Save the Dates!


Sunday, June 10 - Last Sunday for our Children's Program before the summer break. 


Sunday June 10 - after the service and light potluck - Elements of the Sacraments: The Right, the Middle and the Left.  


Thursday June 14, 9 am - Celebrating The Act of Consecration of Man with a Homily - at Rose Hall in Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, 1601 Pughtown Rd., Phoenixville, PA 19460.


Saturday, June 16, 9-10 am  Celebrating The Act of Consecration of Man, 10:30-2:30 pm - House and Garden Day - We will celebrate the Sacrament on Saturday once a month followed by House and Garden Day. Come and help if you can. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by noon Thursday, 240-381-8557 


Sunday, June 24, St. John's Sunday - BBQ after the service followed by short presentation and sharing experiences of Metanoia - Changing of Heart and Mind - the message of St. John. Come and bring your friends and families for a special community time together.


Thursday July 5, 9 am - Celebrating The Act of Consecration of Man with a Homily - at Rose Hall in Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, 1601 Pughtown Rd., Phoenixville, PA 19460. 


Saturday, July 14, 9-10 am  Celebrating The Act of Consecration of Man, 10:30-2:30 pm - House and Garden Day - We will celebrate the Sacrament on Saturday once a month followed by House and Garden Day. Come and help if you can. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by noon Thursday, 240-381-8557


Sunday, July 15, 12:30 pm - The Sacrament of Marriage will be celebrated for Andy and Jodi Dill after our regular Sunday services.  All are welcome.


Friday-Sunday, July 27-29 - The Future of Our Earth - Summer Conference with Rev. Bastiaan Baan. In this conference, Rev. Baan will speak about the phenomena of our present time,what do mythologies and what does Anthroposophy say about the future of the earth and what can we do about it. $85-$110 (sliding scale) includes Friday supper, Saturday breakfast, lunch and supper. RSVP  to Rev. Minassian by July 13 if you plan to attend the conference. 




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Priest Away

Rev. Minassian will be in Germany from May 24-June 2 to attend the International Synod. In case of emergency, please contact Rev. Cindy Hindes.




Priest Consultation Hours

For conversation or the Sacrament of Consultation, please contact Rev. Nora Minassian: 240-381-8557, noraminassian@me.com

SERVICES

Sunday Services
Devon Chapel 
212 Old Lancaster Rd. Devon, PA 19333

CHILDREN
9:15 am - Children's Program (last Sun. will be June 10, before our Summer break) 
10:00 am - Children's Service 

ADULTS

10:30 am -The Act of Consecration of Man 
Wednesday Services 
Devon Chapel, 212 Old Lancaster Rd., Devon, PA
9:00 am - The Act of Consecration of Man, followed by contemplation. No service on March 7.
Affiliate Community -Kimberton Village Camphill Services
Celebrating The Act of Consecration of Man on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Rose Hall at 9:00 am. Please note for July it will be the 1st Thursday. 

Community Events & Study Groups 
 
Rev. Nora Minassian's Office Hours at CVKH 
3-5 pm on Mondays at Caspar Hauser Ctr., 125 Camphill Drive, next to Serena House, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills. Please call to let her know you are coming. 240-381-8557.

Confirmation Classes 
for 7th and 8th graders
Meets every other Monday at 6-7:30 pm at CVKH Old Cafe. Contact Rev. Minassian to join. (Classes will resume at the beginning of October.)

Youth Group
For 14-18 year olds. Next meeting: Meets next: Sat., May 19, from 2:30-6:30pm. Youth Sunday: May 20

Young Adults Group  

For 30 - 40 year olds.  Let Rev. Minassian know if you would like to be a part of it.


Staying Connected
Reading for those who have died. Meeting in the Blue Rm. in Rose Hall, the last Sat. of the month, 7-7:45 am. 

Gospel of John 
Study Group
Meeting Wednesday evenings at 7-8:30 pm at CHC, CVKH. 
 
Shepherds Play
Study Group 
Meeting Sundays after service and light potluck in Devon. Next meeting: June 3.

Threshold Group 

First Thurs. of the month at 7:30 pm. Contact Kerry Lee


Marionette Group 

Contact Rev. Minassian for more info.


Contact the Priest
240-381-8557