Upcoming EventsTues., June 24 - Celebrating St. John's Festival in Kimberton Hills Through solitude, John the Baptist prepares the way and brings us the message to change our ways that leads to a new baptism, the baptism by fire. We will celebrate the Festival of St. John together in Camphill Village Kimberton Hills with songs, a potluck and bonfire. Please bring a dish to share. Sunday, June 29, A celebration of St. John's Tide After the service and a light potluck, there will be a talk on "He must increase, I must decrease" - How do we prepare the way for the Lord? How do we make His path straight? Wed., July 2, Celebrating in the German language at 9:00 am Rev. Jakob Butschle will be visiting us with a group of young adults from Austria. The Act of Consecration on Man will be celebrated in German followed by a light potluck breakfast and contemplation. All are welcome to attend. Thurs., July 10, Celebrating with Homily in Rose Hall at at 9:00 am The Act of Consecration of Man will be celebrated at Rose Hall in Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, 1601 Pughtown Rd., Phoenixville, PA. Sat., July 12, House and Garden Day Come and help clean and beautify the chapel, the parish house grounds and the community space from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Sunday, July 13, Community Meeting after the Service Second in a series of several community gatherings. We will be sharing moments from our community life, moments of gratitude, joys, sorrows, disappointments, appreciations, transformations, revelations and many life-changing experiences. We will share a light potluck lunch. All are welcome. Sun., July 27, Talk by Rev. Craig Wiggins after the Service"The Path from St. John to Michaelmas" - After the service and a light potluck, Rev. Wiggins will give a talk on "The Path from St. John to Michaelmas," looking at the passages that we hear from the altar during the ten Sundays between these two festivals.
Looking Ahead - Save the Dates! Monday, August 18, 10:30 am - Celebrating the Act of Consecration of Man at Beaver Farm followed by the Marriage Sacrament at 12:30 pm - After the Act of Consecration of Man, we will celebrate the Marriage Sacrament for Joe Harris and Anna Schmidt. If you can help with the setup on Sunday evening, August 17, please let Nora know at 240-381-8557. Summer Picnic - August 30, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Join us for another fun community picnic at Marsh Creek State Park. Bring a dish to share, or something to grill. Cold drinks will be provided. The park has walking trails, a beautiful lake with a boat rental, and use of the park's swimming pool is available for a nominal fee. OCTOBERFEST - Harvest Social on October 11 Time to be announced - On October 11, our fall community fundraiser will feature German foods, music, beverages, non-alcoholic beer, a silent auction, raffles, and a pickle contest. If you would like to share your German recipe, or be a part of the planning and/or cooking process, contact Melody at mel.bowers@verizon.net. If we get enough recipes, we may be able to offer a German recipe booklet as an additional fundraiser, so please forward recipes you’re willing to share. DO YOU MAKE YOUR OWN PICKLES? Then be sure to make some extra for the pickle competition at our Octoberfest event. Judging will be for the best cucumber pickles, sweet pickles, spicy pickles, and alternative pickles. Regional Events
Death and Dying Form Ongoing Activities Contact Rev. Nora Missasian at 240-381-8557 for more information about any of these activities.
Married Couples Workshop - For couples to strengthen and deepen their commitment to one another. Meeting Saturdays, bi-weekly.
Religion Lessons for Children Study Group in Kimberton Hills - Gospel Study most second Wednesday of the month at 7:15 PM. Threshold Group - Meets monthly at the Kimberton Hills CHC. Contact (240) 381-8557 for more information and meeting times. Young Adults Group - Meets every other week on Saturdays at Soltane Breads and Spreads. For more information click here or contact Rev. Nora Minassian at 240-381-8557
Young Mothers Group - Meeting every other Wednesday. The meetings are at 1:30pm at CHC, CVKH. We look at the development of the young child from a Spiritual Scientific understanding of the human being. Contact Rev. Minassian for the next date.
Women's Circle - Meeting once a month to get to know one another, study together and serve the wider community.
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| COMING SERVICES Sunday Services Devon Chapel, 212 Old Lancaster Rd., Devon, PA CHILDREN 10:00 am -Children's Service (The 9:15 am program for children is on summer break, and will resume in Sept.) 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 There will be no service on June 18 and 25, nor July 23. Saturday Service One Saturday per month at 9:00am. Next Service will be July 12, in Devon. Kimberton Village Camphill Services Celebrating The Act of Consecration of Man on the 2nd Thursdays of the month at Rose Hall at 9:00 am. Next service: July 10. Beaver Farm Services Services at Beaver Farm are on hold until further notice. Community Events and Study Groups Come and Create Contact Jodi Dill Youth Group One Monday a month from 7:30-9 pm at Serena Social Room. Next meeting: June 30. Young Adults Group Every other Saturday at Soltane Breads & Spreads in Phoenixville. Meets July 6. Threshold Group Staying Connected
The last Saturday of the month from 7:00 to 7:45 am. Meets next on June 28. Contact Rev. Nora Minassian Marionette Group Meets in Devon. We are working on the fairy tale "Little Briar-Rose." Meets next on July 3 at 6:30 pm.Contact the Priest Rev. Nora Minassian 240-381-8557 |
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