Zwingli United Church of Christ, Souderton, PA

Lenten Bible Study Feb 25 - Mar 25, 2026
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 69 W. Broad St, Souderton, 69 W. Broad Street, Souderton, PA, 18964, United States
Emmanuel Lutheran and Zwingli will meet together on Wednesday evenings through Lent from 6-7pm for soup and a Bible Study of the traditional scripture. This series will run from Wednesday, February 25 – Wednesday, March 25 and be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 69 W. Broad Street, Souderton.

One Great Hour of Sharing Collection
2026-03-15 08:00 - 17:00

Adult Electives - Faith In Action: The Biblical Mandate to Write for Justice
2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30
Join the DEI Team in the Parlor at 10:30 am, as we work together to remind our lawmakers that the treatment of the immigrant is a direct reflection of our nation’s moral health. Use the “power of the pen” to urge Congress to correct what has gone wrong with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Grounding our postcards and letters in the biblical mandate to care for the stranger turns our personal faith into a political force. Help protect the vulnerable and demand our congress to choose compassion and justice over increased detention. Leviticus 19:34: The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself.
You can write your own message or use what’s provided. Specific scripture suggestions, writing suggestions, and a list of our representatives will be available. Postcards, pens and pencils will be provided.

Lenten Bible Study Feb 25 - Mar 25 2026
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 69 W. Broad St, Souderton, 69 W. Broad Street, Souderton, PA, 18964, United States

Adult Electives - Caring for Friends
2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:30
Caring for Friends is a 50+ year old volunteer organization. We have one focus…to feed people. In 1974 our founder Rita Ungaro Schiavone, started to serve those in need in her neighborhood by cooking homemade meals, freezing them and then visiting with them while bringing the food. She believed that no one should be hungry or alone in a world of caring people. This home-delivered meal program is the base of what became Caring for Friends.
Our organization currently supports over 250 food pantries throughout the 5 counties of Philadelphia as a food bank. Delivers meals to hundreds of seniors and homebound individuals using her initial “visitor” methodology. Supports senior low income housing building and schools through pantry building and communal meals. Provides the materials for outside organizations, like yours, to cook meals, prepare snack bags, make sandwiches or collect food. We have mobilized one of the largest volunteer bases in the area (over 10,000 strong) to help serve the universal mission of feeding those in need.
We will be on hand Sunday March 22 during Adult Electives to explain how you can help those in your community. Together we can take a “bite” out of hunger in Philadelphia. Please join us to learn more.

Indian Valley Community Blood Drive-Cancelled
2026-03-24 13:00 - 19:00 | FLC
Unfortunately, due to a staffing shortage, the March 24th blood drive is canceled. Please consider signing up for the next Indian Valley Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 28th. You can sign up at Giveapint.org choosing 18964 for the zip code, Mobil Drives set to Yes, and both dates set to 04/28/2026.

Circle of Sisters Book Club
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30
Join the women of the church discuss “Just Mercy”, a memoir by Bryan Stevenson. Chronicling his efforts as a lawyer to defend the poor and wrongly condemned while exposing deep injustices in the justice system. We meet at 7pm in the Bright Space.

Easter Egg Hunt!
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Zwingli United Church of Christ, 350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA 18964, USA
You’re invited to the Zwingli Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 at 11 am. Bring your own basket to fill. There will be free crafts, refreshments and prizes! Appearance by the Easter Bunny with photo opportunity. This is a rain or shine event and is for ages toddler – 5th grade. Doors open at 11am. Hunt begins at 11:20 am.

Adult Electives - Seed to Supper Program led by Keystone Opportunity Center
2026-03-29 10:30 - 11:30
Are you wondering why there is a pile of wood chips in Zwingli’s front yard? Join us during adult electives on March 29th to learn about Penn State Extension’s Seeds to Supper Program, how it serves those in need within our community and how Zwingli is partnering with Keystone Opportunity Center and the Extension’s Master Gardener Program to serve our community. The Seeds to Supper Program is an in-depth, beginning gardening program that provides novice and more experienced gardeners the tools they need to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. Keystone Opportunity Center sought to implement this program in Souderton to help those in our community who suffer from food insecurity to grow their own fresh vegetables to supplement their family’s nutrition. Please join Master Gardener (and Zwingli neighbor) Stephanie Cross and Keystone Opportunity Center’s Director of Development, Kristine Evina, as they outline the operations and goals of the program and how Zwingli’s partnership is vital to its success.

Bobby Jo Valentine Concert! Heart-Opening Folk/Pop
2026-03-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Zwingli United Church of Christ, 350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA 18964, USA
Join us for the free concert on Sunday, March 29 @ 6:30 pm
A free-will offering will be taken. Proceeds to benefit the Asylum Pride House
Catchy songs with good tunes and intelligent, thoughtful lyrics in the tradition of Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens. – Stephen Schwartz, Creator of Wicked and Godspell
Bobby Jo has both the spirit and songs that bring us back to believing. Whatever our faith, he has the humor, compassion, words, and music to help us believe again.”
–Dar Williams

Bobby Jo Valentine’s music exists outside the lines of any genre, but the music’s thoughtful, spirit focused lyrics and catchy melodies reach listeners across all walks of life. The poetic nature and spiritual focus of his stories and songs has resulted in notable awards and a growing, loyal following around the country. He’s found a voice with original, hopeful songs about the gentle everyday spiritual awakenings of an openhearted life.
Growing up and emerging out of a Baptist Church of strict lines and sharp edges, Bobby Jo Valentine has emerged into a larger, kinder, more welcoming faith…one that is excited to learn, open to growth, and focused on love.
Along with theatres, house concerts, and many other kinds of stages, Bobby is often invited to offer his stories and songs at faith communities around the nation. Among others, he has been invited to perform for The Wild Goose Festival, the international Emerge Conference, and the 2017 General Synod of the United Church of Christ. His music has won Song of the Year twice at West Coast Songwriter’s Association, and his work has appeared on radio, TV, and feature films. He has performed artist residencies, hosted songwriting workshops, and been involved in helping communities of all types use their spaces and voice in more creative and powerful ways.
Bobby currently hails from Northern California, and is ecstatic any time he can discuss the big questions, challenge the easy answers, and inspire people to move closer to love.
You can hear music, watch performances, and get information on catching a show at www.bobbyjovalentine.com

Maundy Thursday Worship Service
2026-04-02 19:00 | Zwingli Sanctuary, 350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA, 18964
Service will be held at Zwingli at 7pm and include hand washing/communion.

Good Friday Worship Service
2026-04-03 19:00 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 69 W. Broad St, Souderton, 69 W. Broad Street, Souderton, PA, 18964, United States
Worship service will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 69 W. Broad St., Souderton at 7pm.

Easter Sunrise Service
2026-04-05 06:30 - 07:00
Join us at 6:30 am for an Easter Sunrise Service. Holy Communion will be celebrated with breakfast at 7:15 am.

Easter Worship Service
2026-04-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Zwingli Sanctuary, 350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA, 18964
Please join us at 9am for our Easter Worship Service. Holy Communion will be celebrated!

Adult Electives - Christian Nationalism in 2026
2026-04-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Parlor
Christian Nationalism in 2026
Join Rev. Dr. Claude & Donna Dencler for a conversation about white Christian Nationalism in 2026. We will consider these questions:

What is it and why are we hearing about it so much these days?
What’s Christian about Christian nationalism?
What’s an alternative vision of Christianity in our society?

Spring Clean-Up
2026-04-18 09:00 - 12:00
Help us spruce up our campus. Bring your favorite garden rake, gloves or shovel. There are lots of sticks to pick up. Refreshments provided. Rain Date: April 25

Adult Electives - Grass Roots Experiences on Climate Action
2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Parlor
In 2025 Nevaeh Tice traveled to Brazil for the COP30 UN Climate Conference and Missy Rogers participated in the Citizen’s Climate Lobby Day in Washington DC. Come to hear from these two Zwingli members about their experiences on climate action.

Adult Bible Study
2026-04-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Parlor

Miller-Keystone Blood Drive
2026-04-28 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-26 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-23 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-25 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-22 13:00 - 19:00
Miller-Keystone Blood Drive – Donate life saving blood on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1:00-7:00 pm in the Family Life Center at Zwingli UCC. Signup can be completed at www.giveapint.org. If you plan to give Platelets, click the Platelet tab before choosing your time slot. If you plan to give double-red cells, key 2RBC in the comments space. Thank you!

THE CIRCLE OF SISTERS BOOK CLUB!
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Bright Space
This Changes Everything
by Tyler Merritt
Wednesday, April 29
7pm

This national bestseller is about a cancer diagnosis that caused Tyler Merritt – beloved author of I Take My Coffee Black – to realize that there was no time for anger, unforgiveness, foolishness, or lost friendships. None of us has any time to waste.

"Painting with a Sis"
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | FLC
🎨 CIRCLE OF SISTERS: “PAINTING WITH A SIS”

Join us Saturday, May 2nd at 2 PM in the Family Life Center for a fun afternoon of painting and fellowship! We’ll create a simple step-by-step painting, so no experience is needed. Enjoy wine and cheese while we paint. You’re welcome to bring a bottle of wine or a favorite cheese to share. Sign up on the Shepherds Board. A small fee for supplies may apply.

Adult Bible Study
2026-05-03 10:30 - 11:30

Art in Sacred Spaces
2026-05-16 12:00 - 17:00
To honor this special national anniversary, the Souderton-Telford Historical Society is proud to hold its first fund-raising event: Art in Sacred Spaces. In partnership with six local churches and the Mennonite Heritage Center, we invite you to join a self-guided driving tour celebrating the artistic and historical gems in our own backyards.
Our houses of worship in all their diversity represent a value that distinguished Pennsylvania among the other colonies in 1776. Founder William Penn, whose own Quaker faith was persecuted in Great Britain, set up a colony in which there was no government-endorsed religion but rather freedom to worship as one wished.
Art in Sacred Spaces will offer visitors a combination of art appreciation and history as well as the opportunity to explore these spaces. It follows the model of the popular holiday home tours.
Tickets are being sold online and are available now. If you visit the payment page before March 31, you can choose the discounted $12 price per ticket. The discount goes away on April 1, and each ticket will be $15. Children up to age 12 are free. Families and groups are welcome.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/souderton-telford-history-donations
Once you have made your payment, you will receive an email with your receipt to use as the ticket.
We encourage getting tickets online for your convenience. They will be sold on the day of the tour, but only at Zwingli UCC (350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA 18964). You’ll need to start your tour at that location before visiting any of the others to purchase ticket(s).
A map and schedule soon will be available to plan your route.
Scan the QR code on your phone or visit the payment page on your computer.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Hours: noon – 5 p.m.
Locations: All are a short drive from each other, have parking available and are accessible. Use the map key, right.
1.St. Paul’s Lutheran. After the original church — built in the early 1900s — was torn down, a new church was built and completed in 1980. The new church sanctuary was designed to “speak” about God’s love and salvation. You will learn how our church building was designed to tell God’s story. Visitors will “see” this story through our stained-glass windows and the design of the sanctuary. You will be warmly welcomed by St. Paul’s church members leading the tour and providing light refreshments. (107 W. Lincoln Ave., Telford, PA 18969)
2. Trinity UCC. This is perhaps the most iconic and beautiful building in the Borough of Telford. Visitors will learn the 127-year history of the congregation, its current ministry and mission, and enjoy pondering the gorgeous stained-glass windows that surround its worship space. Docents will be on site to assist. (101 S. Main St., Telford, PA 18969)
3. St. Philip Orthodox. The art, architecture and customs at St. Philip represent an Orthodox Christian parish of the ancient Patriarchate of Antioch, where “the disciples were first called Christians” (Acts 11:26). During your visit, you can learn about how Orthodox worship engages all the senses with candlelight, incense, music, and color. Icons, art, and architecture work together to inspire the faithful. (1970 Clearview Rd., Souderton, PA 18964)
4. Zwingli UCC, Souderton. Visitors will view the contemporary stained-glass window installed after the fire in 2008. A member of the church will interpret the panels in the window. Then, visitors can go across the hallway to the parlor where a video presentation of the church’s history will play continuously. The church was founded in 1887. Also, the Mennonite Heritage Center’s display of “fraktur” — a vibrant and distinctive art form practiced in our area — will be set up here. Reminder: This is the only location where you can buy tickets on the day of the tour. (350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA 18964)
5. Emmanuel Lutheran. This historic early 1900s church will welcome you with a self-guided tour of the sanctuary, as well as information and viewing of the stained-glass windows, the gothic style architecture, the 44-rank Shultz organ, and the Theodore Hallman paintings. Light refreshments will be served at the end of the tour. (69 West Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964)
6. Zion Mennonite. Stop in and see our newly created “From Zurich to Zion Timeline,” which takes you from the birth of Anabaptism in1525 to the present-day Zion Mennonite Church! The sanctuary will be open to enjoy both music and historical facts, our architecture, the stained-glass windows, and the Fisk organ. The newly renovated library is just steps away. Refreshments will top off your visit
www.soudertontelfordhistory.org

Top Brass Quintet Concert
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Zwingli United Church of Christ, 350 Wile Ave, Souderton, PA 18964, USA
Join us for a free concert by Top Brass Quintet on Sunday, May 17, 2026 @ 2pm. Featuring many different styles of entertaining music, including Jazz, Ceremonial, Broadway Show, and Folk music. Zwingli UCC, 350 Wile Avenue, Souderton, PA. 215-723-1186.
