Kesher Israel Congregation of West Chester strives to be supportive and caring to its community through active Jewish living and learning. Approximately 1,050 active families compose this conservative congregation. The synagogue offers Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, Preschool and Religious School, Kadima, Sisterhood and Men's Club, social events and much more. Rabbi Eric Rosin instructs the congregation on how to deepen and develop a nurturing relationship with God through Jewish tradition.
Friday night services are informal with songs and prayer, and Shabbat morning services are conducted through an interactive Torah Study let by the Rabbi. There are also monthly alternative prayer minyans. There are numerous social and educational programs held during the year. Please visit the website for details or contact Kesher Israel Congregation directly.
Senior Leaders Jerry and Nancy Schwartz head The Living Faith World Outreach Centre in West Chester. Living Faith is proud to support many missions and ministries around the world. Birthright International, Eagles' Wings International, Firefighting Chaplain Ministry, The Gideons International and LIFE Outreach International are among the many Living Faith corroborates with. For those who are interested in hearing past sermons given by Jerry and Nancy Schwartz, visit the Living Faith World Outreach Centre's Web site and click on the multimedia link. There are also live broadcasts.
Proud to have active group centered around spirituality, Church of Christ offers many programs in addition to their weekly worship services. A church-sponsored trip to the nearby Christian camp provides programs and resources for youths to grow spiritually. Additionally, men's retreats, women's retreats and family camps are offered.
Since 1993, Reverend Angelee Benner-Smith has served as pastor to the congregation at United Church of Christ. The pastor extends a warm welcome to all for Sunday worship at 10am. At United Church of Christ, Holy Communion takes place the first Sunday of every month, and family service is the third Sunday of each month. For those with musical talent, adult and children's choir participate in services throughout the year. United Church of Christ is involved in many outreach services, such as supporting West Chester Friend's Association in the care and protection of children, holding Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every Monday at 7pm and Gamblers Anonymous meetings every Tuesday at 7:30, and serving meals at The Salvation Army in West Chester on the first Thursday of each month.
St. Maximiliam Kolbe Parish is a Catholic church located in West Chester, Chester County. The church recommends new parishioners to register at the rectory and also to notify them of any change of address.
Baptism is celebrated each month on the first and third Sunday at 1:30pm. Expectant parents and godparents are to participate in Pre-Jordan, a seminar on Baptism. Pre-Jordan is held each month on the second Sunday at 1pm. Those who are unable to attend Mass because of illness are requested to contact one of the parish priests at St. Maximiliam and arrangements will be made for a home visit to receive Communion.
In the rear of the Parish is a Catholic school, St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish School. Please visit the website for more information.
The Advent Lutheran has been at its current location on Green Lane since 1970. It is involved with the Salvation Army, has Sunday School for children, a men's breakfast group, a women's group the first Sunday of each month, and Bible study and prayer each second Saturday each month
For over 150 years, The Salvation Army, a nonprofit organization, has provided help and services to those in their community. Supported by donations, they assist the homeless and individuals in crisis. The Salvation Army is part of the Universal Christian Church with the mission to meet the needs of all peoples, without discrimination. Monetary, clothing, furniture, and household items can be donated directly at The Salvation Army Thrift Store or one can schedule pick up by calling 1-800-728-7825.
Pastor Robert Scott Jones presides over the St. Paul's Baptist Church. St. Paul's is the longest standing Baptist Church of African American heritage in Chester County. St. Paul's believes in the Holy Scriptures as infallible, Jesus as both God and man, and the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, together as one. If you are interested in becoming a member of the church, there is a Visitor Assimilation process whereby you will partner with someone who personally introduces you to St. Paul's ministries, programs and other members. St. Paul's has an outreach program that reaches from West Chester and surrounding areas to lands as far as South Africa. To view the full schedule of programs, vist St. Paul's Calendar via the link on its Web site.
Saint Matthew Assembly of God Spanish Church is a Spanish-speaking congregation that is in unity with Assemblies of God core beliefs. It also practices water baptism and Holy Communion.
Meadowcroft Presbyterian Church is a Reformed Presbyterian place of worship. It prides itself on its family-oriented way of worship. Relationships are the focus of Meadowcroft as they're committed to transforming lives of those within their family and out by life-truths.
Established in 1936, and current church building erected in 1961, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church of West Chester delivers contemporary worship. Small Bible studies precede the congregation gathering for singing, music and Bible reading. Adventists believe in a Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit united as one God. Several ministries and outreach programs are made available to congregation members including adult sabbath school, children's ministries, community service, health ministries and family ministries. Visit the West Chester Seventh-Day Adventist Church website and link to the bookstore to find all your Adventist publications.
The Newman Center is a Catholic Campus Ministry at West Chester University. Although located at West Chester University, the Newman Center is open to all. The chapel is a beautiful stained glass room perfect for prayer and meditation. Volunteers are always needed, please contact Father Nordeman for details on positions available. Many activities are planned at the Newman Center and one of the more popular ones is a retreat.
Reverend Louis Wilkinson leads the Bethel AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church. Bethel AME encourages its members to incorporate the church into their lives and help others. All are invited to attend the services and learn the purposes and spiritual objectives of AME.
Grove United Methodist Church is a congregation of more than 1,000 people. The congregation is actively involved in a variety of ministries. Traditional worship at Grove United is participatory, not performance-based. It is the Pastor's hope that everyone be encouraged by becoming involved in active worship. There is a unique worship service called ARISE! held at 11am on Sunday. All members of the family are invited because it is tailored to appeal to all age levels with music accompaniment.
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Trinity AG is led by Lead Pastor Jimmy Smuda. The church's mission is "to Honor God by demonstrating Jesus." The church offers its members a warm and friendly atmosphere. During services, children can attend separate, safe programs tailored to their ages.
The 8:30am Sunday worship is acoustic in the "lounge-like" area and the 10:30am worship is contemporary in the main sanctuary. Trinity AG offers a youth program called Paradigm for Junior High and High School students and this group meets Wednesday at 7pm.
Reformed Presbyterian Church gathers for worship Sundays at 11am. Worship centers around their belief in a triune God. They offer weekly Bible school for both children and adults, Sundays at 9:30am. Children ages 2 through 5 have their own tailored worship service at 11am while their parents are in the main worship service. Reformed Presbyterian Church holds monthly gatherings to promote community unity. The Church also supports missions and ministry locally, nationally and internationally.
Conveniently located on Market Street in West Chester, the Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores carries gently used clothing and household items that are donated. Items come from the organization's pick-up service, drop-off bins, community centers and family stores. The proceeds go directly into the charity work that the Salvation Army does, funding adult rehabilitation centers and helping more than 60,000 people every year.
Saints Simon and Jude Parish was founded in 1961. The first Mass was held September 2, 1962 and two days later the parish school opened. Since then, many major church building renovations have taken place with the addition of a parish center and a wing for the school. Saints Simon and Jude's Mission is to encourage all congregation members to worship, love one another, educate their families in the ways of Christ, evangelize through word and deed, and assist the poor and needy.
West Chester Friends Meeting located in West Chester is part of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Chapter of the Religious Society of Friends, most notably known as Quakers. All are warmly invited to join in worship every Sunday at 10:30am. Among the top outreach concerns of West Chester Friends is peace and social concerns and worship and ministry groups. It also offers free adult religious education in the fall.