Join us as we celebrate the birthday of the church on Pentecost, June 8, at 10:00 AM. Wear red, orange, or yellow to mark this special day when the Holy Spirit came to the early believers.

Our Confirmation Class will be completed on June 1, Confirmation Sunday! There, the confirmands and parents/guardians will talk about their experience throughout this past year in classes by sharing artwork. It truly was a blessing for both Pastor Grace and Pastor Dietmar to co-teach this class of bright and caring confirmands! 

Installation Service for Pastor Grace - May 18 at 3 PM

The Central Association of the Penn Central Conference of the United Church of Christ and the members and friends of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Selinsgrove, invite you to a service of worship and installation as we covenant with and install our Associate Pastor, Rev. Grace Charlotte Winakor, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

 Wear something red. Authorized ministers are invited to robe, stole, and process.

We will honor members of our congregation who are graduating from high school and college this year during our worship service on May 18. Come celebrate the graduates, acknowledge their accomplishments, offer blessings, and wish them success on their future endeavors.

Mental Health Hot Topic - May 18, 9 to 10 AM

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Our May Hot Topic will be based on this, an awareness month dedicated to increasing awareness and promoting mental health and well-being. The month is used to educate the public about mental illness, reduce stigma, and celebrate recovery. Susquehanna University professors of psychology, Dr. Erin Smith and Dr. Erin Goedegebuure, will co-present to the St. Paul’s community on this important and timely topic.

Kids Night Out May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Please mark your calendars for May 17 for our Spring-themed Kids Night Out! We will have crafts, games, and a meal for the children, with the help of our wonderful volunteers. Whether you want to have a kiddo-free evening or need to run errands in peace, sign them up for some fun! The deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 15. We hope to see your kiddos there.

Who is the Holy Spirit? Messy Church May 4, 4-6 PM

Join us for an inspiring session on the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This Messy Church will help us grow in our faith by exploring the Holy Spirit's presence, both in biblical times and today.

We have organized fun and engaging activities to explore the Holy Spirit's manifestations. Come and experience it for yourself! Please sign up to join us.

Music Appreciation Sunday

Join us on Sunday, May 4, as we celebrate and honor all those who contribute to our church's music ministry. We'll recognize both our talented musicians and our dedicated tech team who work behind the scenes to ensure our worship reaches everyone with clarity and excellence.

From choir members and instrumentalists to our sound and production team, each person plays a vital role in creating meaningful worship experiences for our congregation.

Come ready to express your gratitude for the harmonious ministry that enriches our church life each week.

"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth." - Psalm 98:4

Meet & Eat on April 27 after church

Hungry for both food and fellowship? Join us Sunday, April 27, for our Meet & Eat gathering right after the 10:30 AM worship service at St. Paul's.

This isn't just lunch—it's where our church family really connects. Come share stories, laughter, and of course, delicious food with familiar faces and new friends alike.

Got a favorite dessert recipe? Bring it along! Those sweet treats are always the perfect finale to our time together.

Please sign up in advance so we can prepare accordingly. Whether you've been with us for years or this is your first Sunday with us—there's always a place for you at our table!

The Selinsgrove Ministerium invites you to our Community Good Friday Service on April 18, from 12 noon to 3 pm at St. Paul's UCC (400 N Market Street, Selinsgrove). Local pastors will bring key characters from Jesus' passion to life through engaging reflections. The service will feature inspiring musical offerings and hymns that relate to Jesus' journey to the cross. Invite a friend and experience this meaningful and moving Good Friday service with our community. A free-will offering will benefit families in need in our community through the Selinsgrove Area Christian Council (SACC), which provides Easter Food Baskets to local families in need.

Join Us for our Easter Messy Church on Sunday, April 13, at 4 PM! We’ll explore how “Jesus Cares for Us” through creative activities, including making Easter gardens, decorating Easter eggs, baking resurrection rolls, creating sugar scrubs, assembling hygiene kits for Church World Service, and much more. Experience the story of Jesus’ last meal with his friends through our celebration, followed by a delicious meal together. People of all ages are welcome. An adult must accompany children. Please sign up to help us prepare for you.

For more information, contact Sigrid at sigrid@saintpauls-ucc.org.

We're assembling hygiene kits for Church World Service during our next Messy Church on April 13 and would appreciate your help with donations. Church World Service is a faith-based organization that provides practical support to communities facing hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster around the world.

• 1-gallon resealable plastic bag

• Washcloth

• Fingernail or toenail clipper (packaging removed)

• Toothbrush (in original packing)

• Bath-size bar of soap (in original packaging)

• Travel-size deodorant (3.4 oz. or less, non-aerosol)

• Travel-size lotion (3.4 oz. or less, fragrance-free, NEW only)

• Travel-size shampoo (3.4 oz. or less, NEW only)

• Travel-size toothpaste (3.4 oz. or less, expiration date of 1 year)

• Sturdy wide-tooth comb (6” minimum teeth, packaging removed)

Please drop donations in the coat room. Thanks for considering this opportunity to help others!

We will meet on Zoom one more time during Lent to reflect together on the Challenge on Sunday, April 6, at 7 PM. Here’s the Zoom link.

We'll mulch and edge our flowerbeds to create a beautiful, welcoming environment for this sacred season. No gardening experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and helping hands! This is a wonderful opportunity to serve our church community while enjoying fellowship.

What to bring:

• Work clothes

• Gloves

• Shovels/rakes (if available)

• Wheelbarrow (if available)

Refreshments will be provided. We anticipate completing our work in 2-3 hours with sufficient volunteers. To participate, just show up on April 6!

Our next Hot Topic Conversation will be Sunday, April 6, at 9 AM.  Our speaker will be Dr. Siobhan Fathel, from the Susquehanna University Department of Earth and Environmental Science.  As we prepare for Earth Day, she will be sharing information about the impact of climate change on our environment, and give us ideas for things we can do to help mitigate it.  Here’s the Zoom link if you cannot attend in person.

In a culture that constantly pushes us toward perfection and endless self-improvement, our Lenten journey offers a refreshing alternative. "Good Enough" invites us to embrace our imperfections and discover the freedom that comes from self-acceptance. This countercultural series asks us to consider: What if life isn't about climbing ladders of success or collecting impressive experiences? What if, instead of striving for perfection, we learn to love ourselves as God loves us? Each Sunday during our 10:30 AM worship service, we'll discover how slowing down, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and embracing our authentic selves can lead to deeper spiritual growth. Whether you're a longtime member or new to our community, all are welcome to join this journey toward self-acceptance and discovering how much God loves you just as you are.

Traditional Wax-Resist Easter Egg Dyeing Workshop

Join us for a traditional egg dyeing workshop with Sigrid! Learn to create intricate patterns using wax and vibrant dyes.

Workshop Details:

• All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult)

• All materials provided

• An optional donation basket is available

Important Information:

• There are a few spots left. Sign up so we can prepare for you

• Wear clothing that can get stained

• Arrive 5-10 minutes early

• Questions? Contact Sigrid at sigrid@saintpauls-ucc.org

Through One Great Hour of Sharing, lives are literally changed daily. Your support provides clean water, food, medicines, shelter, healthcare, education and so much more. One Great Hour of Sharing, part of Our Church’s Wider Mission, is the special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that carries God’s message of love and hope to people in crisis. The UCC works with international partners to provide sources of clean water, food, education and health care, small business micro-credit, advocacy and resettlement for refugees and displaced persons, and emergency relief and rehabilitation. One Great Hour of Sharing also supports domestic and international ministries for disaster preparedness and response.

Join us for our Meet & Eat fellowship gathering on March 23, immediately following our 10:30 AM worship service. This special time of community and connection offers the perfect opportunity to deepen relationships with members and friends of St. Paul’s while enjoying a delicious Italian-themed meal together. Bring a dessert to share if possible. This sweet addition to our meal always makes for a wonderful conclusion of our time together! Please sign up so we can plan ahead. Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, all are welcome at our table!

Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, all are welcome at our table.

Join us for Messy Church on March 9 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Selinsgrove, PA. Our Messy Church team has many fun (and slightly messy) activities and crafts planned for us, and we hope you can join us as we explore the Bible story of Luke 7:36-50 together. The Bible teaches us a lot about forgiveness – how we can be forgiven and how we should be willing to forgive others. Most of us don’t always find this easy, especially if we have been hurt. Still, in teaching his followers to pray, Jesus includes the lines, ‘Forgive our sins, just as we have forgiven those who did wrong to us’ (Matthew 6:12). Jesus’ forgiveness is not like our natural inclination to only forgive as we feel is justified, but instead it is a forgiveness for all, and of all. He wants us to forgive others this way, too.

Please sign up so we can better prepare for all.

Hot Topic - March 2 at 9 a.m. - Learn about Ramadan

This year, Ramadan is taking place from Friday, February 28 to Saturday, March 29. Come learn about Ramadan and what it means to our Muslim brothers and sisters. Local Imam Muhammad Ali (Bucknell and SU’s Muslim Chaplain) will present on this topic.

You can participate on Zoom by clicking on this link.

Bring your friends and family to celebrate the music ministries of Central Association Congregations and enjoy a variety of performances with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall. Enjoy several of our choirs and small groups performing, participate in singing congregational hymn favorites, and a massed choir performance. A freewill offering will support a local ministry.

ONA Ministry Team Winter Gathering - March 1

For more info and registration info, click here. This event is a Zoom and in-person event. Please register by Monday, February 24.

Our first Meet and Eat of the spring (even if it doesn’t feel much like spring!) will be on Sunday, February 16, right after the morning service.  This time, our menu will be crock pot cooking- so hearty soups, stews, or chili.  We’ll also provide rolls, salad, and dessert. Rather than ask for homemade desserts, as we typically do, we will be ordering a cake to celebrate Reverend Grace’s ordination, which took place on February 8 in CT. We would love to have volunteers bring a crockpot of their favorite meal to share. You can sign up here.

Looking forward to sharing a time of food and fellowship and wishing our congratulations to Rev. Grace!

Become a Prayer Partner in 2025! Here's how it works: by submitting your name, you will be randomly assigned the name of a person for whom you will pray throughout the year. Every six weeks or so, and on their birthday, you will send your prayer partner a card letting him/her know that you are praying for them, signed with "Your Prayer Partner" and with the return address being 400 N Market St, Selinsgrove, PA 17870. Next Christmas, you will reveal yourself to your prayer partner with a small gift. You will also receive a randomly selected prayer partner to pray for you and send you cards. Thank you for participating!

Join us for the first Messy Church of 2025 on January 12 at 4 p.m. We are exploring the theme of mercy through engaging activities and the inspiring story of Jesus healing the man at the pool of Bethesda. ​ There might be bubbles involved… Come and experience a time of fun, reflection, and community as we learn how to show and receive mercy in our lives. Signing up helps us be well-prepared for all of you.