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"Life in the Spirit"

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Church of the Holy Spirit

2871 Barndt Road

Harleysville, PA

www.churchoftheholyspirit.us

215-234-8020


Worship, ministries, and events!


Worship Schedule

Holy Communion

Sundays In-Person


8:00 AM Holy Communion with hymns and music (in person only)



9:00 AM Sunday School



10:15 AM service of Holy Communion with hymns and choirs

(in person and online)


Or


Join us online for Sunday worship via

Facebook livestream on Sundays at 10:15 AM.

You may view this service at our website, or via our Facebook page.

Follow this link for your viewing options!


Upcoming Worship Services

Specific dates, Zoom links and Scheduled Readings

Compline

Thursday Evenings

via Zoom


Click this link for the details

Thursday, April 25

8:00 PM

Join Zoom meeting

Morning Prayer

with Deacon Johnine

Tuesdays and Fridays

9:00 AM via Zoom




Click here for the details and links

Friday, April 26

9:00 AM


Tuesday, April 30

9:00 AM

Holy Communion

Sunday, April 28


8:00 AM

in-person only



10:15 AM

with music and hymns

in person and

online via Facebook

or COHS Website

Sunday Readings

Acts 8:26-40

Psalm 22:24-30

1 John 4:7-21

John 15:1-8

Find Worship documents and links here


Transitions Update From Your Vestry at COHS 


Members of your Vestry from L to R:

Eric Hunt, Mo Higgins, Bill Kerwin, Emily Knorr, Rick Alderfer, Kirk Walters, Al Stevens, Kathy Clipp, Susan Fisher, Brian Ray

Dear COHS Family,


We are grateful for the uplifting preaching and presiding of Rev. Dr. Christian Brocato this past Sunday, and for his reminder that we are surrounded by individuals who carry on the work of the Good Shepherd in the ways they lead, guide, and care for us. Thank you also to the children’s choir and to their parents and families for the ways they blessed our worship this week.


As we move closer to welcoming a new rector, it seems a good time to thank one of our most faithful shepherds, who has led us through nearly a year of transition. Our Rector’s Warden, Kirk Walters, has kept us moving forward with his countless hours of hard work and sincere dedication to our church community. Thank you, Kirk!


Let us all continue to pray for our search committee and rector candidates, our church staff and lay leaders, and one another.


With Faith and Love,



Emily Knorr

Vestry Member

Our Parish Profile is Complete!


Click the image at left to view or download your copy!



A Note From Deacon Johnine

Dear Ones,


Here at Church of the Holy Spirit, we have a vibrant gathering of individuals who pray daily for those in any kind of need whether physical, mental or emotional. Your request for prayers can include members of your family, friends, or your colleagues at work. Anyone.


This Prayer Chain is coordinated by Priya Eddy who can be reached by email at priyaeddy231@gmail.com. You can email Priya directly or myself about any concerns which need the attention of our Prayer Angels. Please consider joining this prayerful group by contacting Priya and she will make sure you are included in all the emails of prayer concerns.


Thank you for your consideration in joining this most worthwhile, holy ministry.

Food Pantries Update


If you wish to contribute to the Food Pantries and have forgotten to bring your food donations, you may find a box with the words Food Pantry named on it. There will be envelopes nearby to put your donation in. I will make sure it gets to the appropriate Pantry.


Transition Prayer Gathering Schedule


We will no longer be meeting via Zoom on the third Sunday of the month. We will now meet on the first and third Sunday of each month in the chapel as we pray during this time of Transition. We will meet at 9:05 and end our time together at 9:25 so the folks can get to choir practice on time. Thank you for your attention to this news.



Please join us for a 20-minute time of prayer, both said out loud and within our hearts. It is a holy time for all involved. All are welcome!!

First Sunday of the Month at

9:05 AM - in person

(following the 8:00 AM service)

in the chapel (new building)



Sunday, May 5

Sunday, June 2

Sunday, July 7

Sunday, August 4

Third Sunday of the month at 9:05 AM - in person

(following the 8:00 AM service)

in the chapel (new building)



Sunday, May 19

Sunday, June 16

Sunday, July 21

Sunday, August 18

During this time of Transition, please contact me if you have a concern of a pastoral nature. Maybe someone is sick, or injured, or needs a visit, or is in the hospital or needs to talk … whatever!! You can contact me via my email address at deaconjb@gmail.com or by phone at 908-399-4170. I will definitely respond as soon as possible. Thank you.



Have a blessed week!

Deacon Johnine Byrer


View the Prayer For Transition at our website



Give to Church of the Holy Spirit

Thank you for your continuing generosity through your pledges and other contributions to Church of the Holy Spirit. Our ministries are only possible with your financial support. If you have questions about giving to COHS, please contact either Al Stevens or Rick Alderfer.


If you prefer to pay by check, feel free to mail your contribution to:

Church of the Holy Spirit

PO Box 575 (do NOT use the street address please!!)

Harleysville, PA 19438


There are several options to do this remotely and you can do it through our online giving platform or click the link below to view all your giving options, including support for our building expansion!


Thank you!

Give to COHS


Music at COHS

Join us!

Tina Faigen, Piano

Vignettes: Modern and Retro


Friday, April 26

7:00 PM


Read more about Tina here


Suggested donation $25


Save the Date!


Keoni Bolding, Viola

Seth Trumbore, Piano

including special guest 

Peter Lockman, cellist of Escherick Trio



June 14 , 7:00 PM




Sunday, April 28

during Coffee Hour


"Hobie and Friends" will provide popular music from the 50s  through the 70s by famous American composers. 

Click Here for all Music Events


Adult Christian Formation

Weekly Groups

COHS Centering Prayer


Every Wednesday

4:00 PM

Eric Franhouser's place

We meet in-person at Eric Frankhouser's home. Contact Eric Frankhouser with questions.


4th Mondays

7:00 PM - meets via Zoom only


Contact Eric Frankhouser for more information.


Get more information here

COHS Spring Book Club


Four Wednesdays

May 1 – May 22

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

via Zoom


Read the details on the book and how to join the discussion HERE.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting

A Path to Peace

Fridays, 10 a.m., will continue a hybrid in-person and online. For information contact our parish administrator: Karen Work, 215-234-8020. Additionally, go to al-anon.org for phone and electronic meetings all week long.


Education for Ministry

Education for Ministry is a four-year program of studies of Scriptures, the history and traditions of the Church, and theology. It meets weekly on Thursdays at 6:30 PM at COHS.


If you would like to learn more about EfM, please contact Barb Broadbent.

Monthly Groups

Spiritual Friends Meditation Group

(First Monday of the Month except when it falls on a holiday)

Monday, May 6

7:00 PM

Hobie Simms's cottage


Contact Hobie Simms with questions.


Learn more about this group.

Men's Spiritual Growth Group

(First Thursday of the Month except when it falls on a holiday)

Thursday, April 11 (2nd Thursday this month)

Gathering Place: Eric Frankhouser's Home.

Currently, the men's group is reading Martin Laird's "Into the Silent Land".

Contact Eric Frankhouser for more information or read more here.

First Friday Adult Faith Forum

Friday, May 3

6 PM Potluck Supper

6:30 PM Presentation and Discussion


A time for learning, sharing, and growing in faith together!


View the topic HERE.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Saturday, May 4

10:30 AM - Noon

Deacon Johnine's Office, COHS


All those who are interested in making shawls for anyone in need are encouraged to come. There will be conversations and prayers and crocheting and knitting. We will teach you!


E.N.C.O.R.E

Engaging New Corridors Of Recreation and Education


A ministry for people in the

second half of life!


New Events have been added for spring:



4/21 - Ambler Choral Society Concert

5/4 - Puppy Pals Show at Sellersville Theater

6/1 - Trolley Car Tour of Valley Forge National Park


Click this link to read about them


If you want to let us know if you were able to enjoy a visit to these places or share some thoughts about them, we will include them in our future communications. We welcome your thoughts/comments on these and other ideas for future tours or outings that we might enjoy. For more information, contact Louise (louise.ann.beebe@gmail.com) or Maryanne (maryanne93@msn.com).


Calendar of Events

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COHS Calendar of Events

Church of the Holy Spirit Clergy and Staff


The Rev. Johnine Byrer, Deacon

Sue Ellen Echard, Director of Music and the Arts

Dawn Hunsdorfer, Communications Coordinator

Seth Trumbore, Associate Musician 

Patrick WaldenbergerAudio-Visual and Tech Coordinator

Karen Work, Administrative Coordinator 

Ken Patrick, Head Verger

Nick Duesberry, Brian Ray, Brian Bingaman, and

Tina Michener - Vergers; Barry Norris, Verger Emeritus

Steve Thacker, Sexton 


COHS Mission Statement

Church of the Holy Spirit strives to build a spiritual community that fosters welcome and seeks truth in love. We are committed to acceptance, honesty, joy, and adventure as we follow Jesus Christ. Caring and compassion run deep in this church. Through worship, shared ministries, and prayer we strive to know and express God's message in Christ through the Holy Spirit in ourselves, our communities, and our world.


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