☩ Pastor Hansen's Retirement Thanks ☩
Dear People of God,
I would like to thank everyone for the many thoughtful cards, notes and kind wishes I have received. They are deeply appreciated. Vincent and I are especially grateful for the generous gift card for the Golden Pheasant Inn and the enclosed gift. We feel truly blessed to have been able to share fellowship time with so many of you at the reception following the worship service on June 26. After the public health restrictions of the last two years, it was wonderful to be able to finally gather together again to remember and celebrate the many ministries we have shared. Please know that the people of Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church will always be in our hearts and prayers.
God’s blessings & peace,
Pastor John Hansen & Vincent Spiritosanto
Dear People of God,
I would like to thank everyone for the many thoughtful cards, notes and kind wishes I have received. They are deeply appreciated. Vincent and I are especially grateful for the generous gift card for the Golden Pheasant Inn and the enclosed gift. We feel truly blessed to have been able to share fellowship time with so many of you at the reception following the worship service on June 26. After the public health restrictions of the last two years, it was wonderful to be able to finally gather together again to remember and celebrate the many ministries we have shared. Please know that the people of Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church will always be in our hearts and prayers.
God’s blessings & peace,
Pastor John Hansen & Vincent Spiritosanto
☩ Pastor Hansen Announces Departure ☩
Pastor Hansen will conclude his Long-Term Bridge Ministry at Upper Tinicum on June 30, 2022. Please join us for a Farewell reception following worship on June 26, Pastor & Vincent’s last Sunday.
Personal Care Kits for Ukrainian Refugees will be assembled during the reception as our final Outreach Ministry together. Come share some memories, refreshments and tangible signs of God’s gracious love for our neighbors in need in Eastern Europe. **** 2022 Ukrainian Refugee Insert ****
Pastor Hansen will conclude his Long-Term Bridge Ministry at Upper Tinicum on June 30, 2022. Please join us for a Farewell reception following worship on June 26, Pastor & Vincent’s last Sunday.
Personal Care Kits for Ukrainian Refugees will be assembled during the reception as our final Outreach Ministry together. Come share some memories, refreshments and tangible signs of God’s gracious love for our neighbors in need in Eastern Europe. **** 2022 Ukrainian Refugee Insert ****
"Reflections on Trentham: Breathe on Me, Breath of God" Performed by Corey Niefert Olver.
Announcements
Important Dates for Your Calendar:
Apr. 10 - 10:00AM Palm/Passion Sunday & Procession for the Pantry, In-person Worship & Facebook live,
11:00AM Drive-Up Communion
Apr. 14 - 7:00PM Maundy Thursday Worship & Stripping of Altar. In-person Worship & Facebook live.
Apr. 15 - 7:00PM Good Friday Tenebrae. In-person Worship & Facebook live.
Apr. 17 - Easter Sunday, 6:30AM Resurrection of Our Lord Community Sunrise worship at Sky Island (on the farm across the field from the cemetery off of Jugtown Hill Rd.) &
Apr. 17 - Easter Sunday, 10:00AM Easter Festival Worship in the church sanctuary.
Apr. 10 - 10:00AM Palm/Passion Sunday & Procession for the Pantry, In-person Worship & Facebook live,
11:00AM Drive-Up Communion
Apr. 14 - 7:00PM Maundy Thursday Worship & Stripping of Altar. In-person Worship & Facebook live.
Apr. 15 - 7:00PM Good Friday Tenebrae. In-person Worship & Facebook live.
Apr. 17 - Easter Sunday, 6:30AM Resurrection of Our Lord Community Sunrise worship at Sky Island (on the farm across the field from the cemetery off of Jugtown Hill Rd.) &
Apr. 17 - Easter Sunday, 10:00AM Easter Festival Worship in the church sanctuary.
Easter Flowers
We will once again be offering Easter flowers to purchase and dedicate this year. Cost is $10/pot, choice of Easter lily or spring bulbs. Orders may be placed by downloading and completing the ORDER FORM order form and either mailing it to church or dropping it in the offering plate. Deadline is April 10.
We will once again be offering Easter flowers to purchase and dedicate this year. Cost is $10/pot, choice of Easter lily or spring bulbs. Orders may be placed by downloading and completing the ORDER FORM order form and either mailing it to church or dropping it in the offering plate. Deadline is April 10.
Mid-week Lenten Discussion
Make your Lenten season more meaningful by joining our mid-week Lenten Discussion. This year’s Lenten theme is “Witnesses to Christ: People from His Passion.” Pastor Hansen will lead discussion on 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 & 4/6. We will meet on Zoom and in-person, if local guidelines permit.
Our 2022 Lenten Study Series "Witnesses to Christ - People from His Passion" begins this Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00pm. You are invited to either attend IN-PERSON at the church or via ZOOM. Please contact Pastor John Hansen Pastor.john.hansen@gmail.com for information.
Make your Lenten season more meaningful by joining our mid-week Lenten Discussion. This year’s Lenten theme is “Witnesses to Christ: People from His Passion.” Pastor Hansen will lead discussion on 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 & 4/6. We will meet on Zoom and in-person, if local guidelines permit.
Our 2022 Lenten Study Series "Witnesses to Christ - People from His Passion" begins this Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00pm. You are invited to either attend IN-PERSON at the church or via ZOOM. Please contact Pastor John Hansen Pastor.john.hansen@gmail.com for information.
Ash Wednesday ~ March 2nd
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. We will have an indoor in-person service, beginning at 7:30pm, which will also be live streamed. This service will include an imposition of ashes. Ashes will also be available at a Drive-Up station before worship 7:00-7:25pm.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. We will have an indoor in-person service, beginning at 7:30pm, which will also be live streamed. This service will include an imposition of ashes. Ashes will also be available at a Drive-Up station before worship 7:00-7:25pm.
Advent Vespers ~ Dec 12th
Advent Vespers at historic Upper Tinicum returns on Dec. 12th at 3pm. Guest musicians include harpist Donna Cooper & Rev. Dave Heckler. Others will be added soon. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please contact either Corey Olver, Director of Music, or Pastor Hansen.
Proceeds benefit the Upper Bucks Code Blue shelter.
Advent Vespers at historic Upper Tinicum returns on Dec. 12th at 3pm. Guest musicians include harpist Donna Cooper & Rev. Dave Heckler. Others will be added soon. If you or someone you know would like to participate, please contact either Corey Olver, Director of Music, or Pastor Hansen.
Proceeds benefit the Upper Bucks Code Blue shelter.
Indoor Worship Returns!Although the number of new COVID cases increased slightly, the ICU hospitalizations continued to decline in Bucks County and the vaccination rate has reached 74.6% so the UTLC Advisory Team has approved returning to indoor worship starting TODAY, November 7, 2021, following CDC guidelines. This is great news for many members, however, to ensure everyone's safety, masks & 6 ft. distancing are required. Proof of vaccination is requested but not required. NOTE: Please take a hymnal & bulletin from the table by the rear doors to the sanctuary. You may place your offering in the offering plate either before or after the service.
For those who feel more comfortable worshipping at home, Sunday services will continue to be live streamed on facebook in the future and worship resources will be posted on our website. Drive-Up Communion will still be offered from 11-11:30am in the front driveway. Now you can safely & easily worship - from anywhere!
For those who feel more comfortable worshipping at home, Sunday services will continue to be live streamed on facebook in the future and worship resources will be posted on our website. Drive-Up Communion will still be offered from 11-11:30am in the front driveway. Now you can safely & easily worship - from anywhere!
Francis V. Barnes
+ Blessed are they who die in the Lord +We extend our prayers & sympathy to Patti Barnes and her family. Francis entered eternal life on Sat., Sept. 18, 2021 in the Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania. A Celebration of Francis' Life will be held next Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 at 10am at the Palisades High School Athletic Field, Kintnersville, PA. The Rev. Timothy Taylor will officiate. Full obituary can be found here.
+ Blessed are they who die in the Lord +We extend our prayers & sympathy to Patti Barnes and her family. Francis entered eternal life on Sat., Sept. 18, 2021 in the Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania. A Celebration of Francis' Life will be held next Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 at 10am at the Palisades High School Athletic Field, Kintnersville, PA. The Rev. Timothy Taylor will officiate. Full obituary can be found here.
All are welcome ~ June is Pride Month This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person – questions, complexities and all. (elca.org)
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person – questions, complexities and all. (elca.org)
Save the Date
On September 12 UTLC will participate in the “God's Work. Our Hands.” ELCA day of service. For our project this year, we would like to perform yard work or outdoor projects for some of our older members, friends and community members in need of help. If you need some help on any outdoor projects or know of someone who needs help, please contact Pastor Hansen or Carol DiGuardia. If you would like to help with this service project, please contact Carol DiGuardia. We will be performing the projects on Sunday morning, September 12, during our regularly scheduled worship time.
A “Share the Peace” Caravan is also planned. Join us in sharing the Peace of Our Lord with homebound members & friends. A caravan will drive to their homes for a brief curb-side visit. Call Pastor Hansen or Carol if you’d like a visit!
On September 12 UTLC will participate in the “God's Work. Our Hands.” ELCA day of service. For our project this year, we would like to perform yard work or outdoor projects for some of our older members, friends and community members in need of help. If you need some help on any outdoor projects or know of someone who needs help, please contact Pastor Hansen or Carol DiGuardia. If you would like to help with this service project, please contact Carol DiGuardia. We will be performing the projects on Sunday morning, September 12, during our regularly scheduled worship time.
A “Share the Peace” Caravan is also planned. Join us in sharing the Peace of Our Lord with homebound members & friends. A caravan will drive to their homes for a brief curb-side visit. Call Pastor Hansen or Carol if you’d like a visit!
Geraniums for Pentecost
If you would like to purchase a geranium in memory of a loved one, or to honor someone special, please e-mail Pastor by Sunday May 16th , or fill out the form supplied with Sunday's bulletin. Geraniums are $10 and will be used to decorate our "outdoor sanctuary" on Pentecost, May 23rd. You may pick your flower up after the service. If you don't want to purchase a flower, but wish to remember/honor someone, $10 donations may be made to off-set the cost of items needed to decorate outdoors.
PENTECOST DECORATION CONTEST: Join us on Sunday, May 23rd as we celebrate Pentecost. Let's get the attention of passers by by decorating your car or parking space for our drive-in worship. We are inviting everyone to wear red and to decorate your car and parking space in hopes that the community will engage with us about what's going on. There will be a prize for the best decorated car/parking space!
If you would like to purchase a geranium in memory of a loved one, or to honor someone special, please e-mail Pastor by Sunday May 16th , or fill out the form supplied with Sunday's bulletin. Geraniums are $10 and will be used to decorate our "outdoor sanctuary" on Pentecost, May 23rd. You may pick your flower up after the service. If you don't want to purchase a flower, but wish to remember/honor someone, $10 donations may be made to off-set the cost of items needed to decorate outdoors.
PENTECOST DECORATION CONTEST: Join us on Sunday, May 23rd as we celebrate Pentecost. Let's get the attention of passers by by decorating your car or parking space for our drive-in worship. We are inviting everyone to wear red and to decorate your car and parking space in hopes that the community will engage with us about what's going on. There will be a prize for the best decorated car/parking space!
Rides/Transportation for Vaccination
If anyone needs or knows anyone who needs transportation services to get their vaccination, please contact us, email uppertinicumlutheranchurch@gmail.com or call (610) 294-9391 and we will arrange for someone to drive you. A facemask will be required while in the car.
If anyone needs or knows anyone who needs transportation services to get their vaccination, please contact us, email uppertinicumlutheranchurch@gmail.com or call (610) 294-9391 and we will arrange for someone to drive you. A facemask will be required while in the car.
The Future Church
The ELCA’s Future Church model is based on the belief that the goal of Christ’s Church is to introduce more people to the way of Jesus and experience God’s grace in action. This new design identifies three priority areas: a welcoming church that engages new, young and diverse people; a thriving church rooted in tradition and radically relevant; and a connected, sustainable church that shares in a common purpose and direction. Be the Church!
The ELCA’s Future Church model is based on the belief that the goal of Christ’s Church is to introduce more people to the way of Jesus and experience God’s grace in action. This new design identifies three priority areas: a welcoming church that engages new, young and diverse people; a thriving church rooted in tradition and radically relevant; and a connected, sustainable church that shares in a common purpose and direction. Be the Church!
Sean Hanczaryk
In the living hope of the Resurrection Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church requests your prayers and sympathy on behalf of the Hanczaryk family following the sudden death of Sean Hanczaryk on Saturday, March 6, 2021 Sean is remembered for his infectious smile and kind heart. He was a vibrant member of our youth ministry before leaving for DeSales University where he was a Senior and a member of the DeSales baseball team. As we pray for Paul, Carolyn & Danny during this difficult time, the Hanczaryk family has also requested prayers for Brandon, Sean's college roommate, who remains in critical condition. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, March 15 from 5-8 pm at Johnson-Walton Funeral Home The Funeral service, on Tuesday, March 16.For specific details visit: https://athletics.desales.edu/sports/baseball/roster/sean-hanczaryk/6033. Officiating Clergy: Rev. Jim Greenfield, DeSales University & Rev. John Hansen, Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church Sean's DeSales Baseball biography (number 23). https://athletics.desales.edu/sports/baseball/roster/sean-hanczaryk/6033
In the living hope of the Resurrection Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church requests your prayers and sympathy on behalf of the Hanczaryk family following the sudden death of Sean Hanczaryk on Saturday, March 6, 2021 Sean is remembered for his infectious smile and kind heart. He was a vibrant member of our youth ministry before leaving for DeSales University where he was a Senior and a member of the DeSales baseball team. As we pray for Paul, Carolyn & Danny during this difficult time, the Hanczaryk family has also requested prayers for Brandon, Sean's college roommate, who remains in critical condition. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, March 15 from 5-8 pm at Johnson-Walton Funeral Home The Funeral service, on Tuesday, March 16.For specific details visit: https://athletics.desales.edu/sports/baseball/roster/sean-hanczaryk/6033. Officiating Clergy: Rev. Jim Greenfield, DeSales University & Rev. John Hansen, Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church Sean's DeSales Baseball biography (number 23). https://athletics.desales.edu/sports/baseball/roster/sean-hanczaryk/6033
A Prayer for Our Nation As a nation, we mourn the the violence and loss of life that occurred at our nation's Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. As Christians, we are reminded of the "Great Commandment" that Jesus teaches us, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind and your neighbor as yourself." Please keep our elected leaders & their staffs, security forces, first responders and all citizens of all political ideologies in your prayers. Also pray for peace and justice for all God's children, everywhere.
“Eternal God, amid all the turmoil and changes of the world your love is steadfast and your strength never fails. In this time of danger and trouble, be to us a sure guardian and rock of defense. Guide the leaders of our nation with your wisdom, comfort those in distress, and grant us courage and hope to face the future; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.” (ELW additional prayers)
“Eternal God, amid all the turmoil and changes of the world your love is steadfast and your strength never fails. In this time of danger and trouble, be to us a sure guardian and rock of defense. Guide the leaders of our nation with your wisdom, comfort those in distress, and grant us courage and hope to face the future; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.” (ELW additional prayers)
Indoor Worship Has Been Suspended (11/22/20)
Join us live on UTLC's Facebook Page on Sunday's at 10am. Bulletins, Readings and Services archives are on our Worship Page
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, we have suspended indoor in-person worship services until January 2021 to protect the safety of our members and our community. This was a difficult decision to make as we are entering the Advent and Christmas seasons, but we feel that it’s the right decision because it protects the most vulnerable people around us – the people Jesus teaches us to love and serve the most!
We invite everyone to join us in worship at 10 am each Sunday as we live stream services on our facebook page and post them on our website worship page for later viewing. Drive-Up Communion will be offered in the front driveway on Sundays from 11-11:30am. Copies of worship inserts & Announcements will also be available or they may be picked up at any time from the bin by the front doors. Stay SAFE!
We invite everyone to join us in worship at 10 am each Sunday as we live stream services on our facebook page and post them on our website worship page for later viewing. Drive-Up Communion will be offered in the front driveway on Sundays from 11-11:30am. Copies of worship inserts & Announcements will also be available or they may be picked up at any time from the bin by the front doors. Stay SAFE!
God’s work.
Our hands.
Sunday ~ Sept. 13, 2020
Please support UTLC’s God’s work. Our hands. COVID-19 2020 project with donations to the Lord’s Pantry.
Items needed:
- Spaghetti-Os and ravioli
- Baked Beans
- Grape Jelly
- Canned potatoes, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes,
- carrots, stewed tomatoes.
- Canned meats - Spam etc.
- Chunky Soups
- Snacks
- Hand Soap
- Shampoo
- Paper towels
- Band-aids
- Walmart Gift Cards
• School Supplies are also welcome! •
Bring items to Drive-In worship NEXT Sunday or leave in the plastic bin by the church doors. $25 gift cards for Walmart or checks may be mailed to the church.
Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church
188 Upper Tinicum Church Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
www.uppertinicumlutheranchurch.org
Our hands.
Sunday ~ Sept. 13, 2020
Please support UTLC’s God’s work. Our hands. COVID-19 2020 project with donations to the Lord’s Pantry.
Items needed:
- Spaghetti-Os and ravioli
- Baked Beans
- Grape Jelly
- Canned potatoes, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes,
- carrots, stewed tomatoes.
- Canned meats - Spam etc.
- Chunky Soups
- Snacks
- Hand Soap
- Shampoo
- Paper towels
- Band-aids
- Walmart Gift Cards
• School Supplies are also welcome! •
Bring items to Drive-In worship NEXT Sunday or leave in the plastic bin by the church doors. $25 gift cards for Walmart or checks may be mailed to the church.
Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church
188 Upper Tinicum Church Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
www.uppertinicumlutheranchurch.org