Worship in the Park
Summer Worship in the Park (3rd street) will occur July 5 through August 30th.
The New Goshenhoppen Worship Schedule will be: 9:00 am in the Park, 10:30 am in the air-conditioned Sanctuary.
Please know that if temperatures are forecasted for 90 or above, both services will be held in the air-conditioned Sanctuary.
Full Moon Campfires
The May Campfire is Sunday, May 31st beginning at 7:30 pm. May has two full moons.
The June full moon campfire is on Monday, June 29th. It is referred to as a Micromoon as the moon is farthest from the earth.
Bring a chair, a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice, and a snack to share (optional). Sunset is around 8:30 pm. Campfire starts around 8:15 pm.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be held the mornings of August 3 through August 7. Registration forms and additional information will be provided at a later time in the weekly bulletins and on the church website.
Confirmation Class for 300th Anniversary Year
The Confirmation Class for students who are in the 7th grade and up will begin on Sunday, September 13 at 9:15 a.m. in the Confirmation Classroom. This class will be confirmed on Pentecost May 2027 as we are celebrating our 300th Anniversary. Confirmation Classes will meet on Sunday mornings on a schedule agreed between Pastor Dave and the families, understanding that there are a few life events that make it necessary to be flexible. Please call the Church Office to register for the class.
First Monday Meals
Our numbers continue to grow . . . in November we served 278 meals!
In December, Business & Professional Women (BPW) of the Upper Perkiomen Valley will be serving up a delicious meal of chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, and pudding.
In January, our own New Gosh Christian Education Committee will be serving you a warm hearty bowl of chili, applesauce, and a sweet treat.
In case of inclement weather on Monday Meal day…..if the Upper Perkiomen School district closes or dismisses early on Monday Meal day, the meal will be postponed to the second Monday of the month.
The Monday meal schedule for 2026 is … January 5; February 2; March 2; April 13; May 4; June 1; July 6; August 3; September 13; October 5; November 2; December 7. PLEASE NOTE: April and September meals are the second Monday due to the Easter and Labor Day holidays.
Women's Fellowship
Women's Fellowship will continue to meet throughout the summer months in the Church Park as follows:
✓ Monday, June 1st at 9:30 a.m. for Coffee Klatch. Please bring your coffee mug and a comfortable lawn chair as we circle and join in fellowship.
✓ Monday, July 6th at 5:30 p.m. for a Hot Dog Roast. Please bring a covered dish to share. Hot dogs, rolls, and beverages will be provided.
✓ Monday, August 3rd at 1:00 p.m. for an Ice Cream Social.
All women are invited to join in this time of fellowship. Please check the weekly church bulletin for any date or time changes. At the May business meeting of Women's Fellowship, the ladies voted to participate in the East Greenville Community Day, which will be held on Saturday, September 12th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The ladies will once again hold a bake sale, in which donations are greatly appreciated. More information regarding this event will be available next month.
Park Worship, Picnic, and Band Concert
September 6th
The Reformation Sister Congregations will worship together at the New Goshenhoppen Park on Sunday, September 6. The schedule for that morning will be as follows:
9:00 a.m. Worship at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
10:30 a.m. Worship in the New Goshenhoppen Park
This year we are pleased to welcome The Red Hill Band for our day in the Park. They will lead the music during worship. We will have a “Carry-In” Picnic with hot dogs and hamburgers supplied by New Gosh – you bring the rest.
Then at 1:00 pm., The Red Hill Band will offer a concert in the Pavillion for Labor Day Weekend. Bring your friends and neighbors for a day of food and fellowship! Rumor has it that Pastor Dave will be dipping ice cream in the Concession Stand that day.
300th Anniversary
On October 21, 2027, New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church will be celebrating its 300th anniversary. Since this will be a special event in the history of our church, the Historical Committee is looking to form a 300th celebration committee.
Anyone who is interested in sharing their ideas or help in planning the event are invited to participate. Please contact the Church Office to submit your name or suggestions.
