Calendar of Events CONTENTS


2 Calendar of Events 3 Pastoral Reflections 4 Living God’s Love 5 Flat Jesus 6 Youth Summer 9 Face Time 10 Iowa Quilt Connection 11 Trip to See Jesus


September 2


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Labor Day—Building and offices closed In “B” Tween


7 – 8 Youth Choir Kick-Off Lock-In 8 8


All-Church Picnic


13 – 15 Confirmation Class Fall Retreat 14 28


Men’s Retreat New Member Inquiry Class


October 1


Got an Idea for Tidings?


Tidings bears witness to the ministries of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, offering stories and perspective on our efforts to live God’s love for the common good of our community and the world.


Got a story idea that illuminates how the Spirit moves in our congregation? Contact Rich Laliberte at tidings@fpcallentown.org.


For other inquiries about Tidings, please contact Caley Oels in the church office at 610-395-3781, ext. 11, or caley.oels@fpcallentown.org.


First Day of 2019-2020 Sunday Faith Formation for All Ages


New Member Inquiry Class


6 World Communion Sunday 13


Allentown CROP Walk


18 – 19 Youth Lock-In 19 19 27 27


FPCA Service Day In “B” Tween


Dedication Sunday Trunk or Treat


“And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just


Cover: FPCA’s High School Work Camp spent a week at a Baltimore program working with children in a neighborhood affected by social injustice. Activities included an outdoor field day at Woodberry Crossing, an organization that strives to educate and nurture children, youth, and adults using natural environments.


Back cover: High school youth on a free evening toured the Baltimore Basilica, built in 1820 and considered America’s first cathedral.


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as you did it to one of the least of these who are


members of my family, you did it to me.’” — MATTHEW 25:40


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