Religious events for January 8, 2009 edition
All Saints Episcopal Church, Rhawnhurst, 1811 Loney St. Handicrafters meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 11: Holy Eucharist services at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday school for children at 10 a.m. 215-342-6310.
All Saints Episcopal Church, Torresdale, 9601 Frankford Ave. Jan. 10: Men of All Saint’s breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Liturgy of Word & Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11: Liturgy of Word & Eucharist at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Friendship hour at 11 a.m. Choir rehearsal at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14: Healing & Eucharist at 9:30 a.m., Bible study at 10:30 a.m. E.C.W. meeting at noon. Jan. 15: Young at Heart meet at noon. 215-637-8787.
Berachah Church, 400 Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham. Ask about Awana, youth groups, SPUDS, retreats and other activities. Jan. 11: Sunday school classes for all ages at 9:15 a.m. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Nursery is available for both. 215-379-8700, www.berachahchurch.org
Bethany United Church of Christ, 6545 Rising Sun Ave. Jan. 11: Join the congregation at 9 a.m. as they prepare hot meals for Aid For Friends. Church school at 9 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m. 215-745-5231, www.BethanyChurchPhila.org
Bethel, the Church at Franklin Mills, Franklin Mills mall, near Sam’s Club and Bally’s Fitness. Jan. 10: Worship services at 6 p.m. Jan. 11: Sunday service with Kidsafe programs at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Jr. High’s "Impact" meets at 11 a.m. 215-824-3000, www.FMchurch.net
Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 808 Red Lion Road. Jan. 11: Contemporary worship, Sunday school and adult Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Traditional service at 11 a.m. 215-464-3131, www.bethesdapc.net
Bridesburg Methodist Church, 2717 Kirkbride St. Jan. 11: Worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:45 a.m.
Burholme Baptist Church, Cottman and Rising Sun avenues. Opportunities for worship, fellowship, Bible study, choir and instruction on Sundays at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Classes and choir with the Manna Bible Institute on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45 to 10 p.m. Receive a blessing each Thursday at 5 p.m. 215-745-3483.
Bustleton United Methodist Church, 9707 Bustleton Ave. Jan. 11: Traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. 215-673-1504.
Calvary Lutheran Church, 9610 Northeast Ave. Jan. 11: Choir and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship, Communion and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Calvary Kids board meets at noon. Jan. 12: Boy Scouts at 7 p.m. Northeast Oratorio Society at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13: Bible study at 7 p.m. 215-673-6789 from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Wednesday and Friday; e-mail callu19115@verizon.net; or visit the church Web site, www.calvarylutheranonline.org
Campbell AME Church, 1657 Kinsey St. First Sundays: Worship service and Communion at 10 a.m. Second through fifth Sundays: Contemporary service at 8 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Traditional service at 11 a.m. 215-288-2748.
Church of the Resurrection, 3301 Wellington St. Jan. 11: Youth group meets for crafts, stories, snacks and fun at 1 p.m. $2 dues. 267-679-4308.
Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park. Jan. 10: Services at 9:30 a.m. Rabbi Murray Silberman will speak about "India-Zionism-Israel: From Foe to Friend." Adult Education Committee hosts a Lunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Carol Harris-Shapiro who will speak about the origins of Passover Hagaddah focusing on the controversial book, Two Nations in Your Womb by Israel Jacob Yuval. Call 215-635-6611 for reservations.
Congregations of Ner Zedek, 7520 Bustleton Ave. Schmooze with the Rabbi every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Make reservations for Jan. 24 lunch and learn. $10 per person. 215-728-1155, 215-331-0117.
Crescentville United Methodist Church, 412 Sentner St. Jan. 11: Sunday school for all ages at 9:15 a.m. Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Child care is available. 215-745-7115.
Crossroads Bible Church, 855 Old Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley. Youth group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Jan. 11: Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Power Hour at 6 p.m. 215-379-3096.
Crossroads Community Church, 7721 Torresdale Ave. Jan. 11: Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. (Child care provided for infants through age 2.) Children 3 through fifth grade can learn about the Lord and have fun during the worship service. 215-632-1564, www.crossroadsnortheast.org
Disston Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4500 Tyson Ave. Jan. 11: Contemporary worship at 9:30 a.m. Christian education for all ages at 9:50 a.m. Traditional worship at 11 a.m. 215-332-2171.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Holmesburg, 8201 Frankford Ave. Holy Communion Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school is held weekly for ages 3 to 12. Bible study in the chapel on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 215-624-8520.
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 3301 Wellington St. Jan. 11: Worship services at 10 a.m. 215-624-4858.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Luke, 7200 Castor Ave. Jan. 11: Worship service and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. 215-745-8922.
Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Woodhaven Road. Jan. 11: Traditional service at 8:15 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Contemporary service at 11 a.m. (Nursery available.) 215-637-4210, www.FaithLutheranPhiladelphia.org
Feasterville Community Reformed Church, 15 W. Street Road, Feasterville. Rummage/flea market room is open every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Women’s Fellowship meets every third Monday at 1 p.m. Kids of the King children’s choir (ages 5 to 11) rehearsal every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Senior Moments meets every third Wednesday at 11 a.m. 215-357-7777.
Fellowship Bible Church, 13021 Worthington Road. Sunday worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Prayer and Bible study Sundays at 6 p.m. Youth night for grades 1 to 12 is held Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. 215-677-7033.
First Grace Brethren Church, Oxford Avenue and Knorr Street. Jan. 11: Small groups meet at 6 p.m. Kingdom Kids, a ministry for children in grades one through seven, meets at 7 p.m. 215-745-2799.
Fox Chase United Methodist Church, 201 Loney St. Jan. 11: Services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Optional adult church school at 9:40 a.m. 215-745-7416 or visit the church Web site, www.gbgm-umc.org/fcumc
Frankford United Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1814 Orthodox St. Jan. 11: Sabbath school for adults and youth at 9:30 a.m. Sabbath service at 11 a.m. Adventist Youth at 3:30 p.m. (Varies during sunset.) 215-743-0820.
Glading Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1267 E. Cheltenham Ave. Jan. 11: Worship, Communion and the Remembrance of the Saints at 11 a.m. 215-533-2572.
Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. Jan. 10: Worship service at 5 p.m. Jan. 11: Worship services at 8, 9 and 11 a.m. Service for teens at 7 p.m. 215-947-8200, www.gloriadei.com
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cottman Avenue and Erdrick Street. Food pantry pickup at 7234 Erdrick St. Tuesday through Thursday. Call about meetings for Golden Age Seniors. Jan. 11: Worship, fellowship and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. 215-332-4110.
Grace Bible Church, 8950 Ashton Road. Jan. 11: Sunday celebration at 10:30 a.m. Grace Institute at 6 p.m. Jan. 14: Prayer fellowship at 7 p.m. 215-677-2088.
Greater Hope Fellowship, 8601 Torresdale Ave. Jan. 11: Training for Reigning (Sunday school) at 10 a.m. Prayer at 10:30 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. Intercessory prayer at 7 p.m. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 877-282-3568.
Holy Innocents St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Torresdale and Tyson avenues. Vinyasa yoga and tai chi classes are now available. Call for dates and information. Jan. 11: Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. service. (No choir.) Service with choir at 10 a.m. Sunday school and youth group at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14: Reiki healing on a labyrinth at noon. Light lunch provided. 215-624-1144.
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Loretto Avenue and Robbins Street. Jan. 11: Service at 9:30 a.m. Worship service at 10 a.m. Bible study at 11 a.m. 215-535-2550.
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 101 Ashmead Road, Cheltenham. Senior Group meets every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 11: Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. 215-663-1600.
Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church, 2364 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley. Jan. 11: Contemporary worship at 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Traditional worship at 11 a.m. 215-947-5500.
Iglesia Del Nazareno de Philadelphia, Summerdale and Shelmire avenues. Servicio de Adoracion: Domingo 11 a.m. Servicio de Jovenes: Viernes 8 p.m. Celulas en los hogares: Miercoles 7 p.m. 215-725-1144.
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Burholme, 1013 Cottman Ave. Jan. 11: Holy Communion and Sunday school at 10 a.m. 215-342-8203.
Immanuel Lutheran Church-Somerton, 14100 Worthington Road (corner of Southampton Road). Jan. 11: Service in English at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Service in German at 11 a.m. 215-464-1540.
Impacting Your World Christian Center, New Foundations Charter School, 8001 Torresdale Ave. Bible study Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. 215-438-7838.
JCC Klein Branch, Red Lion Road and Jamison Avenue. Kaballat Shabbat celebration is held every Friday at 10:30 a.m. 215-698-7300.
Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, Hawthorne Street and Longshore Avenue. Jan. 11: Service in the chapel at 8:30 a.m. Church school for children and adults at 9:30 a.m. Service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Youth Group meets at 6 p.m. Jan. 14: Bible study at 10:30 a.m. Mid-week service in the chapel at 7 p.m. 215-338-4487, www.johnsonmemorialumc.org
Life Victory Church, 7501 Frankford Ave. Jan. 11: New sermon series, "The God Questions," begins. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Bible study Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16: Indoor movie night at 7 p.m. with free popcorn and beverages. 215-331-7500.
Living Waters Ministries, 7757 Frankford Ave. No Kids Promise Club will be held this month. Jan. 9: House of Koinonia with fellowship, food, games, movies and more from 9 p.m. to midnight. Jan. 11: Services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15: Mid-week service at 7:30 p.m. Services are held in the first-floor sanctuary, which is wheelchair accessible. 215-332-9688.
Macalester Torresdale Presbyterian Church, Crown and Morrell avenues. Jan. 11: Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Church at 11 a.m. 215-637-7264.
Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El, 133 W. Cheltenham Ave, Cheltenham. Shabbat services on Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. 215-635-1505.
Memorial Church of St. Luke (Episcopal), 1946 Welsh Road. Jan. 11: Church school at 10:20 a.m. Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. Coffee hour at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 13: A.A. at 8 p.m. 215-969-3645, www.memorialchurchofstluke.org
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fox Chase, 7902 Oxford Ave. Jan. 11: Church school at 9 a.m. Worship and Communion at 10:30 a.m. (Nursery care available.) Fellowship at 11:30 a.m. 215-745-2844 or e-mail foxchasepc@aol.com
Mount Zion Baptist Church-Holmesburg, 8101 Erdrick St. (at Welsh Road). Jan. 11: Sunday school at 8:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 10 a.m. 215-624-8869.
New Life Community Church, 2680 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley. Jan. 11: Traditional worship service at 9:30 a.m. Contemporary service at 11:15 a.m. Children’s worship and nursery is provided. Sunday youth worship at 7 p.m. 215-947-1880.
New Life Northeast Church, 425 E. Roosevelt Blvd. Jan. 11: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship service at 11 a.m. (Casual dress; child safety-certified nursery provided.) 215-331-6344, newlifenortheastchurch@verizon.net
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am, 971 Old York Road, Abington. Jan. 9: Hors d'oeuvres at 7 p.m. prior to 7:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat service in the Molish Sanctuary. Jan. 10: Discussion of the weekly portion at 9 a.m. Peer-led Shabbat service at 10:15 a.m. in the chapel. Shabbat B Yachad for students in grades 4 to 7 will be held today. Jan. 11: Brotherhood hosts adult study session at 9:40 a.m. Jan. 11: One Book One Jewish Community book review at noon. Jan. 16: Shabbat dinner (Reservations required.) precedes the Erev Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi David Saperstein will be the guest speaker. 215-886-8000.
Pennepack Baptist Church, 8732 Krewstown Road. Jan. 11: Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Services at 11 a.m. 215-673-4410.
Philadelphia Holiness Apostolic Tabernacle, Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Road. Services are held on Sundays in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. 215-410-8109.
Presentation BVM Church, 100 Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham. Jan. 11: Healing Mass at 3:30 p.m. Sacred music will be performed by the Immaculate Heart of Mary Gospel Choir. 215-379-1364.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Lawncrest), 6001 Colgate St. Jan. 11: Holy Communion at 10 a.m. service. 215-342-3535. www.RedeemerLutheranPhila.org
Redemption Lutheran Church, 8001 Bustleton Ave. (at Rhawn Street). Jan. 11: Sunday school at 9 a.m. Contemporary praise service at 10:15 a.m. Trumpet Call church service at 1 p.m. Fisher’s pot sale begins today and continues through Jan. 25. Jan. 14: Mary Martha Circle meets in room 25 at 12:30 p.m. 215-342-2085.
Rhawnhurst Baptist Church, 2224 Rhawn St. Sunday school lesson at 9:45 a.m. Sunday service at 11 a.m. 215-742-9217.
Rhawnhurst Presbyterian Church, 7701 Loretto Ave. Jan. 11: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. 215-342-2112.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 500 Somerton Ave. Jan. 11: Traditional service at 8 a.m. Children’s choir at 9 a.m. Contemporary service at 10 a.m. (Nursery available.) 215-673-5938.
St. David’s Lutheran Church, 9169 Academy Road. Jan. 11: Traditional worship at 8:15 a.m. Regular service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3 and older. Rejoice service at 11 a.m. Jan. 14: Service at 7:30 p.m. Bible study at 8 p.m. 215-332-7424.
St. Dominic Parish, 8506 Frankford Ave. A series of adult faith catechesis (talks) continues in the parish center on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Baby-sitting will be provided.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tyson Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Jan. 10: Worship and communion at 5 p.m. Jan. 11: Worship and communion at 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14: Adult Bible study at 10 a.m. 215-624-5505, www.stjohnsmayfair.com
St. Luke’s Church, 1946 Welsh Road. Adult forum meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Contemplative prayer Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Holy Eucharist and anointing for healing Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. 215-969-3645.
St. Luke’s & Bishop Hoffman Reformed Episcopal Church, 6701 Frankford Ave. Holy Communion is held the first Sunday of every month. Jan. 11: Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Worship service at 10:45 a.m. 215-333-4185.
St. Mark’s Church, 4442 Frankford Ave. Anglican/Episcopal worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Healing prayers with Eucharist on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. 215-535-0635, www.StMarksFrankford.org
St. Martin of Tours Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. All Masses are celebrated in the upper church: Saturday Vigil at 4 p.m.; Saturday Brazilian Mass at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday English Masses at 7:30 and 9 a.m. and noon; Sunday Spanish Mass at 10:30 a.m.; Saturday Mass at 8:30 a.m.; Holyday Vigil at 7 p.m.; Holyday Masses at 8:30 a.m. and noon. 215-535-2962.
St. Petri and Hope Lutheran Church, 6816 Jackson St. Jan. 11: Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. 215-333-4103.
St. Stephen Orthodox Cathedral, 8598 Verree Road. Jan. 11: Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. 215-745-3232.
St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 7965 Fillmore St. Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. 215-745-4453, www.stc-philly.org
Saints Tabernacle Outreach Ministries, Roosevelt Boulevard and Large Street. Sabbath worship schedule: Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m., and Wednesday at 7 p.m. 215-548-6011.
Shaare Shamayim Synagogue, 9768 Verree Road. Reservations are being accepted for Men’s Club brunch on Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. The public is invited. Guest speaker will be Dr. Fern Grossman. Members $5, non-members $7. 215-676-6590.
Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave. Services Monday through Friday are at 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Services on Saturday and Sunday are at 9 a.m. Bingo with Mature Adults group is Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Free adult Hebrew classes for all levels are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Grass-roots discussions held every Saturday after services. (Knowledge of Hebrew is not required.) 215-673-2511.
Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai, 4301 Tyson Ave. Classroom Thrift Shop is now open 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. (Closed Saturday.) 215-624-9600.
Trinity Church Oxford, 6901 Rising Sun Ave. Jan. 11: Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. Family Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. Refreshments follow. 215-745-6114.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2920 Holme Ave. Jan. 11: Christian education for ages 3 through high school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. 215-332-0287.
United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd, 10901 Calera Road. Communion is held the first Sunday of the month. Jan. 11: Praise and hymn sing at 9 a.m. Traditional worship service at 9:30 a.m. 215-632-1929.
United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, 1128 Cottman Ave. Communion is held the first Sunday of every month. Fellowship and refreshments follow traditional service on the third Sunday of each month. Jan. 11: Contemporary worship at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday school at 10 a.m. Traditional worship at 11 a.m. 215-745-5963.
Victory in Jesus, 7757 Frankford Ave. Jan. 13: From Victim to Victor meeting at 7:30 p.m. God’s Arrows Fellowship provided for children. 215-343-8474.
Whitehall Baptist Church, 3541 Avalon St. Jan. 11: Adult Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Church service at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church held during the worship service. 215-637-9677.
Wissinoming United Methodist Church, 4419 Comly St. Jan. 11: Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Service at 11 a.m. 215-289-5957.
Young Israel Synagogue of Oxford Circle, 6427 Large St. Services Monday to Friday at 7 a.m. Saturday service at 9 a.m. Sunday service at 8 a.m. The synagogue is offering bar mitzvah training and services. 215-744-2449. ••