January 2026 Worship Themes
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January 4 – Epiphany Sunday
We Three Kings! – Holy Communion
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January 11 – Baptism of the Lord
Come to the Water, Children Baptismal Renewal and Blessings at the Font
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January 18 – Consistory Installation & Ordination
What Are You Seeking?
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January 25 – Follow Me!
Quiet Days
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, and Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026. Coordinated by the Spiritual Life Mission Team (Ursinus Association) and held at New Goshenhoppen Church. We meet the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. It is a time for spiritual reflection with a group and also time alone. The meeting consists of an opening statement made by a convener and followed by group discussion. The group then disperses anywhere on the church campus for solitary time. We gather back together at noon for lunch and further group discussion. This event is open to anyone. All you need to bring is your lunch, perhaps a Bible or other spiritual material, and your willingness to listen and/or share in discussion. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments are provided. We do ask, if not a financial hardship, for a $5 goodwill donation that goes toward the use of the building. Please do not allow your inability to make this donation be a deterrent to attending.
Lastly, as we look towards the future and the merger of conferences into the new Keystone Conference, the Spiritual Life Mission Team is looking for additional volunteers. We would like to start our new endeavor as a strong team looking to move forward with new ideas and events.
For any information or questions, please call Gail Gerhard, T/N 215-679-6523.
Cookies Galore
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7. The Youth Group is back in business and once again holding their beloved tradition of providing you with all your Christ-mas cookie needs! They’ll have the cookies, the containers, and the scale. You bring your sweet tooth and support of our youth. Donations of cookies will be appreciated. Please drop them off by Saturday, December 6 in the church kitchen and mark them with the words “Cookies Galore.” The youth will be baking cookies in the kitchen from 12:30 - 3:30 pm on Saturday, December 6. The sale will be held on Sunday, December 7 in Fellowship Hall during these times: 9:00 to 10:30 and 11:30 am to 12:00 noon.
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.
Care Packages
During the month of January, items will be collected by the Health and Welfare Committee to create care packages for our young adult members attending college and in the military. Donation boxes will be in the Social Room and on the stage in the Fellowship Hall from Sunday, January 4 through Sunday, January 25 if you would like to contribute.
Suggested items include pens; post-it notes; small office supplies; granola bars; candy; gum; mints; and individually packaged snacks. Please note: College students are asked to provide a current mailing address to the Church Office by Friday, January 23, 2026, in order to receive a care package. Contact Cindy Roma at croma1014@gmail.com if you have any questions about this project.
Youth News
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
On Sunday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. the Sunday School youth will be presenting “Twas the Night Before Christmas” in the Sanctuary. Please come out and show your support of our young people as they present the story of our Savior’s birth.
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JANUARY YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES
Sunday, January 11 after late church, the youth will have a “lunch and learn” meeting at the church, and on Sunday, January 25th, they will have a fun bowling outing to Earl Bowl in Quakertown.
COMING SOON
The Youth Groups will again be selling hoagies for Super Bowl Sunday! This year we will be getting fresh hoagies delivered from Tosco’s Red Hill Deli…and they are DELICIOUS!! We will be taking orders beginning in January. Keep this in mind for your party planning.​​
Women's Fellowship
The next gathering for Women's Fellowship will be Monday, December 8th at 11 am for a brief business meeting before we carpool to Glick Garden Center in Oley to see and hear the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Over 15,000 poinsettias are on display, as well as themed floral displays, live music and entertainment, complimentary hot dogs and popcorn, and NO admission fee. Please inform Sandy Hardy or Delores Schuler if you plan to attend. ALL are welcome.
At the November meeting, a motion was made to give $500.00 to the Church's General Fund and $100.00 to Genesis Women's Clinic in Pottstown. Supporting these various ministries and giving financially is possible thanks to the contributions received during funeral luncheons and for the Redner's save-a-tape program. To date this year, we have received $458.00 from this fundraiser. There is a container in the Fellowship Hall vestibule and in the Social Room for your Redner’s Market receipts. Remember, in order for us to use your Redner's receipt, the receipt must include the entire sales receipt. Thank you for your continued support. There will be no monthly Women’s Fellowship meeting in January.
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On February 2, 2026, we will meet for fellowship and enjoy a soup lunch. All women are invited. Monthly Outreach: Open Link appreciates our yearly contribution of Christmas gift wrap, gift tags, tape, tissue paper, etc. They also are in need of paper products. Please place your items in the container in the Social Room. The monthly outreach in January will be bingo prizes for the residents of Pennsburg Manor.
Code Blue Shelter Meal Donations
Our first assignment to prepare meals for the Code Blue Shelter was on Tuesday, November 11. We made three warm hearty meals (10 portions each). They were…meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans; spaghetti and meatballs and a salad; chicken noodle soup. Our next prep day will be Tuesday, December 8, 3 to 5 pm. Anyone interested in helping prepare the meals, please contact Lori Horning 267.261.7273 or Horningduo@gmail.com. This mission will continue every second Tuesday of the month through April 2026. If you are interested in supporting this project by making a donation, please place your donation in the offering plate or submit it to the Church Office. Please be sure it is clearly marked Code Blue Meals.
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.
