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SUMMARY:Lenten Supper & Service
DESCRIPTION:Lenten Supper & Service\nJoin us on Mondays from February 23 through March 23 as we gather for a meaningful season of Lenten observances\, a time set apart for reflection\, prayer\, and renewal as we journey toward Easter together. \nEach Monday evening offers a gentle rhythm to begin the week grounded in community and faith. We will start with a light supper at 6:00 pm\, providing a simple meal and a welcoming space to slow down\, share conversation\, and reconnect with one another. Whether you come straight from work\, school\, or home\, the table is set for you—no need to rush or prepare anything in advance. \nAt 6:30 pm\, we will move into worship. These Lenten services are designed to be reflective and accessible\, creating room to pause amid the busyness of life. Through scripture\, prayer\, music\, and moments of silence\, we will explore themes of repentance\, hope\, grace\, and God’s enduring presence with us. Lent invites us to take an honest look at our lives while also resting in the promise of God’s love\, and these services will help guide that sacred work. \nYou are welcome to attend one evening or all five—come as you are\, as often as you are able. This season is not about perfection\, but about presence: showing up\, listening\, and allowing God to meet us where we are. Friends\, neighbors\, and newcomers are warmly invited\, whether you are deeply familiar with Lent or experiencing it for the first time. \nMark your calendar and plan to join us for these Monday evenings of nourishment for both body and spirit. We look forward to walking this Lenten journey with you\, together\, in faith and community.
URL:https://phlc.org/event/lenten-supper-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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SUMMARY:Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone!\nFirst Sunday in Lent\nThe Devil Doesn’t Wear Tights\nNo one believes in the existence of the devil these days\, do they? Do you? Perhaps we can thank Hollywood and Halloween’s marketing blitz for our casual if not incredulous approach to the devil’s existence. Pointy horns\, pitch forks\, red costumes\, and box office ticket sales continue to shape our culture’s collective consciousness of the devil. Though red tights and long tails may be a frightening thought as you consider a costume for a Halloween party\, they do nothing to communicate the true terror of an honest-to-God encounter with the devil’s power. \nThis Lent we are called to expunge the fantastical images of the devil from our minds and think seriously about the real presence of evil in our world. We know firsthand about the sin that caused\, causes\, and will cause suffering to us\, our loved ones\, our neighbors\, our global communities\, and creation itself. Sin is real; suffering is real; evil is real; indeed\, the devil is real. This oppressive\, tangible reality is as real as the air we breathe—felt but not always seen. Greed\, envy\, rage\, hatred\, war\, discrimination\, and apathy are just some of the ways the devil’s forces wreak havoc upon us. These forces have one goal and one goal only: to turn us away from the will of God. \nMatthew’s gospel reorients us to the truth of the devil’s power\, and calls us to name Satan’s presence in the world. In the wilderness Jesus encounters an evil as real as its opposite\, resurrection. The great tempter seeks to undermine Jesus’ mission before he even begins; testimony that evil has much to fear of our Jesus! Nonetheless\, Jesus will not be dissuaded. “Away with you\, Satan!” proclaims the redeemer of the cosmos. Thus\, the Lenten journey begins—a journey that takes us to the cross\, where the devil is named and crushed underfoot. \n~From Sundays & Seasons
URL:https://phlc.org/event/worship-service-first-sunday-in-lent/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T200000
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SUMMARY:PHL PreK Concert
DESCRIPTION:PHL PreK Concert\nJoin us for a joyful evening of music\, community\, and generosity at the All-School Concert on Thursday\, February 20 at 6:30 pm! This special event brings together our students\, families\, and friends to celebrate the incredible talents of our school community while supporting a cause that truly makes a difference. \nThe concert will feature performances from students across all age groups\, highlighting the hard work\, creativity\, and enthusiasm they’ve been building throughout the year. From sweet melodies to energetic favorites\, this is a night sure to warm your heart and leave you smiling. \nFollowing the concert\, everyone is invited to stay for a reception and basket auction. This fun and festive gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with one another\, enjoy light refreshments\, and bid on a variety of thoughtfully curated themed baskets. Proceeds from the auction directly support our school and its programs\, helping us continue to provide a nurturing\, enriching environment for our children. \nWe are currently seeking donations to make the basket auction a success. Items such as: \n\nBasket items for themed baskets such as — new and unused books\, craft basket items\, outdoor play items\, summer fun items\, date night out items or family fun night items\, games\, toys\, pampering items\, etc.\nUnused/unwanted or donated gift cards\, gift certificates\, or free experiences locally\nSporting or event/arts tickets (either donated or unwanted from season passes)\nLottery tickets\, free items or services for local business\, etc.\nDonations to purchase items or connections for local business that we can contact as referred by you\n\nWhether you’re able to donate a single item\, help assemble a basket\, or contribute your time and creativity\, every contribution matters. \nCan you donate to this worthy cause? Your generosity helps strengthen our school community and supports meaningful learning experiences for our students. \nIf you have questions or would like to make a donation\, please contact PHL PreK Director Alyssa Drespling at prekdirector@phlc.org. \nMark your calendar\, invite a friend\, and plan to join us for an evening filled with music\, fellowship\, and giving back. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://phlc.org/event/phl-prek-concert/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday\nSmeared in Sin\, Washed in Love\nWith ash and soot we begin this Lenten season with confession; we begin with Psalm 51; we begin on our knees. Today this ancient prayer placed on our lips becomes new again: “Have mercy on me\, O God\, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.” We speak our truths from the shadow of our sin\, the very shadow that marks our mortality. Like ash traced upon our foreheads\, we are marked with the reality of our frailties and failings. It is stark reminder that sin and death are smeared all over us. From this inevitable reality\, we cry out for mercy! For as bold as it is to name our sin and sinful ways that lead to death\, it is all the more audacious to summon our God! To summon the one who actually has the power to do something about sin and the ways of death! On this day of penitence\, through the work and witness of Christ Jesus\, we brashly summon God to come\, to hear our prayer\, and to listen to our confession. \nSo\, with our truths laid bare\, we confess our unfaithfulness to God\, our lackluster love for our neighbors\, our neglect of suffering and injustice in the world. In the same breath\, we ask God to wash us\, to purge us\, and to create in us clean hearts. The smears of sin are washed clean through the love of Christ. And yet\, we will leave worship this day still carrying the cross-shaped trace of sin and death upon us. It is a reminder that\, even amid our confession\, we continue this Lenten season to listen for the perpetual call to return to the Lord our God who is gracious and merciful\, abounding in steadfast love (Joel 2:13). \n~From Sundays & Seasons
URL:https://phlc.org/event/ash-wednesday-services/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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SUMMARY:Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone!\nFinding God in the Clouds\nWe often speak of mountaintop experiences as those joyous times we look forward to with excitement and look back upon fondly\, such as summer camp or an annual hiking trip. The mountaintop moments in today’s readings were different: awe-inspiring\, yes\, but also full of devouring fires\, clouds\, and fear. Vision is obscured\, the familiar becomes unknown\, and nothing is the same. People get lost in fires\, clouds\, and fear\, unable to find their way\, but God’s presence is where we get both lost and found. Many biblical encounters with God involved fear\, pointing to the awesome reality of God that is much more than the gentle shepherd we often imagine (though God is that\, too). God is\, as C. S. Lewis famously said\, “not a tame lion” (The Lion\, the Witch and the Wardrobe\, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books\, 2001\, p. 197). The truth is\, we can no more plan our mountaintop times with God than we can stay there forever\, as much as we think we would like to. God’s place is to invite\, ours to respond\, faces bowed to the ground. \nEventually\, of course\, the time comes to leave that mountain\, walking with Jesus down to the valley and getting dusty with the ashes of daily life. Many churches symbolically “roll up the Alleluias” today\, recognizing that this is the end of a glorious season celebrating Christ’s light and the entrance to a no-less-real season of Jesus’ and our own lives\, the “valley” season of Lent. But that doesn’t mean there is nothing to do down in the valley. On the contrary\, the traditional disciplines of Lent—fasting\, prayer\, and gifts to the poor—all help us maintain the eyes\, ears\, and heart to see and hear God whenever and however God appears. \n~ From Sundays & Seasons
URL:https://phlc.org/event/worship-service-4/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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SUMMARY:Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone!\n\nIt’s Time to Lighten Up!\nThis is a strange time of year. The days are short\, the nights are long\, and even though we dream of more daylight\, we walk around hoping against hope that there won’t be enough sunshine produced for a rodent (okay\, a groundhog!) to see its own shadow. A quick scan of today’s news can be equally as bleak. It is time for a little more light in an otherwise dark and dreary time. \nEnter Epiphany. The missional emphasis of this season shines like a beacon of light and hope in the dead of winter\, bringing good news in the middle of this world’s not-so-good news. This week God provides the mission in Isaiah—feed the hungry\, care for the homeless\, clothe the naked. Upon accomplishing this mission God tells the people\, “Your light shall break forth like the dawn.” Paul continues his Spirit-led mission\, encouraging the church in Corinth\, “No eye has seen\, nor ear heard\, nor the human heart conceived\, what God has prepared for those who love him.” Jesus teaches his disciples\, “You are the light of the world. . . . Let your light shine before others” (Matt. 5:14\, 16). Through these words in Jesus’ sermon\, he gives followers of every day and age a mission to share the light which scatters the darkness. \nWhether you are looking in the news or out the window\, things may seem pretty dark and dreary at this time of year\, but do not miss the light of Epiphany! We are indeed created in God’s image\, therefore the spark of the divine is alive in all of us. The light shines through us as we live out God’s mission for our lives each day. As Epiphany continues\, we should all be prepared to let our light shine and share the good news. \n~From Sundays & Seasons
URL:https://phlc.org/event/worship-service-3/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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SUMMARY:Reconciling in Christ Sunday
DESCRIPTION:RIC Sunday\nAt the worship service on Sunday\, February 1\, 2026\, you are invited to join the members of PHLC as we celebrate and renew our commitment to being a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation. This meaningful moment in our shared life affirms who we are and who we strive to be: a community grounded in God’s love\, where all people are welcomed\, valued\, and celebrated. \nThe Reconciling in Christ program calls congregations to live out God’s radical hospitality by intentionally welcoming people of all sexual orientations\, gender identities\, races\, abilities\, ages\, and backgrounds. During this special service\, we will reflect on our calling to love our neighbors as ourselves and to work toward justice\, inclusion\, and reconciliation in our church\, our community\, and the wider world. \nAs we renew this commitment together\, we remember that being Reconciling in Christ is not a single statement or moment\, but an ongoing journey of learning\, listening\, and faithful action. It shapes how we worship\, how we serve\, how we speak\, and how we care for one another—especially for those who have been marginalized or excluded. \nThis service will include prayer\, reflection\, and a communal affirmation of our shared promise to continue creating a space where everyone can experience belonging and grace. Whether you have been part of PHLC for many years or are visiting for the first time\, you are invited to participate in this celebration of God’s inclusive love. \nIn a world often marked by division\, this renewal is a powerful witness to hope\, compassion\, and unity in Christ. Come worship with us on February 1 as we recommit ourselves to walking together in faith\, guided by love\, courage\, and the promise that all are truly welcome at PHLC.
URL:https://phlc.org/event/reconciling-in-christ-sunday/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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SUMMARY:Worship Service - Virtual Only
DESCRIPTION:Due to Weather\, this service will be virtual only on our Facebook page.\nA New Way to Follow\nNations wage war\, gangs battle each other\, families quarrel\, communities of faith divide. We hear others say and even hear ourselves saying\, “There is no other way.” \nIn Jesus\, the light of Gods kingdom draws near and a new way shines for us to follow. \nIn today’s gospel\, Jesus first withdraws (Matt. 4:12). The word anachoreo (to withdraw) is used ten times in Matthew’s gospel—each time as Jesus’ response to violence or conflict. John the Baptist has been arrested\, and tension is beginning to build. The way of God and the way of the world’s rulers are beginning to collide. \nIn Jesus\, a new kingdom has drawn near\, a kingdom of nonviolence and non-retaliation. Jesus’ withdrawal is not simply passivity but points to a vision of an alternate way of reigning as king. Jesus rules not with violence\, abusive power\, or through division but through voluntarily emptying himself of power\, identifying with the oppressed and burdened\, and healing that which is broken. Into this new reign\, Jesus calls the disciples to follow him\, a way that appears foolish and weak to those who cannot discern it. To those God calls\, it is the wisdom and strength\, the light and power of God. \nTo follow in the way of Jesus places one’s life at risk\, for it eventually leads to the cross. To follow\, though\, implies someone is leading. The way God calls us to follow has already been filled with the loving kindness and mercy of Jesus who has gone before us and who leads us to the foot of the cross. There\, in the shadow of the cross\, God makes a way for unity in the midst of division\, for healing in the midst of brokenness\, for peace in the midst of violence\, for forgiveness in the midst of betrayal. Around the table\, the kingdom of God draws near; Jesus’ broken body announces forgiveness\, healing\, peace\, and unity. Many bodies are nourished and formed into the one body of Christ\, called and sent to follow in the way of Jesus\, to be broken and shed for the sake of the world. \n~From Sundays & Seasons 
URL:https://phlc.org/event/worship-service-18/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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SUMMARY:Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone!\nSeeing and Telling Who Jesus Is\nThe time after Epiphany is the church’s time to invite us to come and see who this one born in a manger will be\, and to discover what this one born to a young woman might mean for us and for the world. Today’s gospel tells us that Jesus is the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world\,” “the Son of God\,” and “the Messiah.” These appellations show us that the coming of Jesus has meaning not just for those who follow him\, but for all people and all the world. In the gospel\, neither John nor Andrew can contain their testimony about who Jesus is. They have had an encounter with Christ that has had such an impact on their lives that they cannot help but tell others about it. John tells his disciples and everyone else within earshot about Jesus. Andrew runs to find his brother\, Peter\, and brings him to Jesus so that Peter might have the same life-changing encounter he himself has experienced. \nWe are invited to “come and see” who Jesus is. We are reminded that God’s forgiveness and love proclaimed in Jesus Christ is meant to be good news for us and for all people. As we encounter Christ\, our lives are changed. Like John and Andrew in today’s gospel\, we are called to share with others who we have seen Jesus to be. \n~From Sundays & Seasons 
URL:https://phlc.org/event/worship-service-17/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T093000
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SUMMARY:Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9:30 am on Sundays — We Make a Place for Everyone!\nThe Power of a God Who Is Humble\nFrom the time Jesus first presented himself for baptism by John until today\, Christians have puzzled over why Jesus had to be baptized. The act of baptism was understood to be an act of repentance and the cleansing of one’s sins. John does not understand why Jesus\, whose sandals John is “not worthy to carry” (Matt. 3:11) should seek to be baptized. Instead\, John declares to Jesus\, “I need to be baptized by you” (Matt. 3:14). Why should the Son of God\, who is without sin\, need to be baptized? \nFrederick Dale Bruner\, in Matthew: A Commentary (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans\, 2004)\, says that he considers Jesus’ first miracle to have occurred at his baptism. The miracle is that Jesus was humble. The divine Son of God humbles himself by allowing John to baptize him. This act of humility is an act of obedience to God and solidarity with all humankind. Jesus has no sins to be forgiven. However\, for us\, he goes down to the river of repentance with all the other sinners to be baptized. Jesus’ baptism\, his first adult act as recorded in Matthew’s gospel\, gives us a clear indication of how Jesus will act for his entire life. The Son of God will come down with us\, on our level\, identifying with our needs. His baptism\, then\, foreshadows how his life will end\, on the cross. In his death\, Jesus experiences the worst we could ever experience as mortal humans. But\, because Jesus united with us in baptism\, we are united with him in both his death and resurrection. The barriers that separate us from God\, including the barriers of sinfulness\, mortality\, and death\, are broken by Jesus’ obedience to God\, through his humility to come down to us in the depths of our humanity. \n~From Sundays & Seasons 
URL:https://phlc.org/event/worship-service-2/
LOCATION:Sanctuary\, 11403 Perry Highway\, Wexford\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHLC
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