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Important Dates for Your Calendar
2026 offering envelopes are now available in the church entry! Pick up yours when convenient! If you are interested in joining Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church please see Carol or Ingrid or email us [email protected]. If you aren’t considering membership, but would like offering envelopes to keep track of your giving, we can do that too. Weather Alerts: Check here, WFMZ TV station 69,or our Facebook page for weather-related closings & changes. Annual Meeting – Feb. 1, 2026
Mark your calendars for the Upper Tinicum Lutheran church annual meeting at 11 AM (directly following 10 AM worship) on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. The meeting will be held in-person and on Zoom (a link will be provided). We will be conducting important church business including voting on the 2026 church budget and electing new council members. The budget will be emailed to all members by January 11, 2026. A paper copy will be sent to our list of members who do not have email. If you would like to check if you’re on our list or would like a paper copy, please contact Carol DiGuardia or Ingrid Johnson. Please make every effort to attend this meeting, our constitution requires a quorum of members be present for the meeting to be valid. Council Members
We’re still looking for people to serve on church council. No experience necessary! We meet once a month on Zoom for no longer than 2 hours so a big time commitment is not necessary. We would really like some fresh input and ideas on how to make Upper Tinicum the best it can be. Please prayerfully consider if you could help. Contact Carol D. or Ingrid J. if you are interested. |
Ash Wednesday- 2/18/2026
We will not be having a service at Upper Tinicum on Ash Wednesday, but our fellow PALM churches will have services: Christ Lutheran Pipersville- 12 PM and 7 PM Durham Lutheran- 12:30 and 7 PM Trinity Lutheran-Pleasant Valley – 7 PM St. Peter’s Riegelsville – 7:30 PM St. Luke’s Ferndale- Ash & Dash (parking lot)-4-6PM Additional Dates and Events!
5th Sunday Downstairs Worship
Ever get tired of climbing the stairs to our upstairs sanctuary? On the 5th Sunday of the month (in months that have 5 Sundays) we have worship downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.Our next 5th Sunday downstairs will be 5/31/26 since 3/29/26 is Palm Sunday. Mark your calendars! Care of Creation Ministry Team
Are you passionate about the environment and taking care of God’s creation? Join the SEPA Synod Care of Creation Ministry Team! The first “Connection Call” for the team will take place on 2/2/26 from 7-8:30. If you are interested in helping out with this ministry, see Carol for more details. |
If you are interested in becoming a member of Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church please see Carol or Ingrid or email us at [email protected].
Christmas 2025
Wreaths Across America
Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. These are the guiding principles for Wreaths Across America. The Upper Tinicum Cemetery Board is sponsored Wreaths Across America ceremony at Upper Tinicum on December 13th. Photos of the event!
Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. These are the guiding principles for Wreaths Across America. The Upper Tinicum Cemetery Board is sponsored Wreaths Across America ceremony at Upper Tinicum on December 13th. Photos of the event!
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Christmas Poinsettias
This year we have decided to try something new. Instead of decorating the sanctuary with live plants, we will be purchasing silk flowers that can be used year after year. You can donate money towards the purchase price in honor/memory of loved ones. Donation forms will be available in the church entry. Flower Donations Thank you to everyone who donated to the silk poinsettia flower fund. Dedications will be listed in a special supplement to the Christmas Eve bulletin. |
Christmas Baskets
Thank you to everyone who helped bake cookies, donated items, and assembled our baskets this year. A special thank you to members of the Upper Tinicum Cemetery Association who assisted with baking. We are grateful to Thrivent for seed money for publicity and supplies through their Action Team program. |
Reverse Advent Calendar
We hope everyone had fun completing their Reverse Advent Calendars! If you haven’t already dropped off your donations, please drop them off at church on or before January 4th. We will arrange to have the donations dropped off at The Lord’s Pantry in Ottsville. We will also tally all of our donations and report out total to the Palisades Area Lutheran Ministry group of churches.Stay tuned for news of the Palisades church that collected the most donations! |
Prayer Request
Please keep the families of Alice H. and Lois M. in your prayers as they mourn the passing of their family matriarchs. Both Alice and Lois were church matriarchs as well who gave freely of their time and talents. We will miss them.
Please keep the families of Alice H. and Lois M. in your prayers as they mourn the passing of their family matriarchs. Both Alice and Lois were church matriarchs as well who gave freely of their time and talents. We will miss them.
Bishop Penman at UTLC Christmas Eve
We wish to thank Bishop Penman, Bishop of the Southeast PA Synod for leading our Christmas Eve worship on Dec. 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM. We are honored that the Bishop chose to worship at our church.
We wish to thank Bishop Penman, Bishop of the Southeast PA Synod for leading our Christmas Eve worship on Dec. 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM. We are honored that the Bishop chose to worship at our church.
Ed Peterson Memorial Award - 2025
Congratulations to Kirsten Myers and Kaya Rutstein the winners of the Palisades High School Ed Peterson memorial award. They received their awards on May 27th.
Congratulations to Kirsten Myers and Kaya Rutstein the winners of the Palisades High School Ed Peterson memorial award. They received their awards on May 27th.
Ed Peterson Memorial Award - 2024
Congratulations to Owen Brandes and Cora Anderson, the two winners of the Ed Peterson Memorial Award! Owen and Cora received their awards, including a $500 scholarship check for each on Monday, May 28 at the Palisades High School award ceremony. We wish both of these talented young people much luck and happiness as they continue their education.
Our two Ed Peterson scholarship recipients, Owen Brandes and Cora Anderson, are performing in church Sunday August 11th at the 10am Service! We will be having a small reception for them after worship. Please come, meet these special young performers, and enjoy some coffee, bagels, and fruit!
Congratulations to Owen Brandes and Cora Anderson, the two winners of the Ed Peterson Memorial Award! Owen and Cora received their awards, including a $500 scholarship check for each on Monday, May 28 at the Palisades High School award ceremony. We wish both of these talented young people much luck and happiness as they continue their education.
Our two Ed Peterson scholarship recipients, Owen Brandes and Cora Anderson, are performing in church Sunday August 11th at the 10am Service! We will be having a small reception for them after worship. Please come, meet these special young performers, and enjoy some coffee, bagels, and fruit!
Ed Peterson Memorial Award - 2023
The first annual Ed Peterson Memorial Award scholarships were awarded to Lindsay Ulrey and William Clifford, seniors at Palisades High School. Diane Marshall presented the awards at the High School awards ceremony on Monday, May 22. Congratulations to both these young people and best wishes for the future!
We were pleased to have had one of the scholarship recipients, William Clifford, join us last week to share a piano piece with us. If you missed it, the replay is available on our Facebook page. (You can fast forward to the 22-minute mark to see his performance.) Please join us on June 25th when Lindsay Ulrey will share their talents with us.
The first annual Ed Peterson Memorial Award scholarships were awarded to Lindsay Ulrey and William Clifford, seniors at Palisades High School. Diane Marshall presented the awards at the High School awards ceremony on Monday, May 22. Congratulations to both these young people and best wishes for the future!
We were pleased to have had one of the scholarship recipients, William Clifford, join us last week to share a piano piece with us. If you missed it, the replay is available on our Facebook page. (You can fast forward to the 22-minute mark to see his performance.) Please join us on June 25th when Lindsay Ulrey will share their talents with us.
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.
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
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!
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)