Reformation News & Events

There are many upcoming events in December.  Mark your calendars and plan to join us!  Look for more details in the weekly announcements and on our website. December 1 First […]

Please note: Except for Christmas Day,  all services will be held in person and online. Christmas Eve All worships include Carols, Candlelight and Communion.  2 pm – a service featuring […]

December 1 is the First Sunday in Advent.  Worship that day will include our  “Longing for the Light of Healing and Hope” liturgy which includes a Prayer Litany and, optionally, […]

Greetings, Beloveds! “The good news to a hungry person is bread.” — Archbishop Desmond Tutu This Fall as we think about Beloved Community near and far, we are paying extra […]

Come out to Reformation on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 pm.  The Big Band from the Valley rehearses at Reformation and has agreed to present a varied program for us, […]

It is time to prepare again for our St. Nicholas Celebration at Reformation! Here’s how you can participate: give a direct financial donation to any of the agencies listed below […]

Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices. – Now Thank We All Our God (ELW […]

The Community Action Ministry is collecting bags of food, cash donations, and $25 Giant/Shop Rite gift cards to help our neighbors in need with holiday meals.  These bags will be […]

Join us for a vigil service of candlelight and prayer for our nation ahead of the General Election.

On All Saints Sunday, November 3, we remember and give thanks to God “for all the saints, who from their labors rest.”  The following members of Reformation are named and […]

At Reformation we are building the Beloved Community through our worship and outreach, our learning and fellowship, and all the ways that we share God’s love with each other! This […]

Dear Reformation, One of the best parts of the work surrounding our Capital Campaign projects is the ability to dream about the ways in which this renewed space will enhance […]

Our congregation has the name “Reformation Lutheran Church” because it was founded on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 1950.  This year, on Reformation Sunday, October 27, we will celebrate the 74th […]

Celebrate Halloween with Reformation! Sunday, October 27 during Education Hour will be a Trunk or Treat event for Reformation children. Volunteers are invited to dress up, decorate your trunk, and […]

Can you smell fall in the air and see the leaves start to change colors?  Well then, it’s time for a clean up of Rose Tree Road! Join us on […]

All children from birth to grade 6 are invited to join us for Sunday School. Children’s Choir is for children age 4 to grade 5. Special Sunday celebrations are for […]

All Saints Sunday is a time when the church celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ.  So too, it is a day […]

On Sunday, October 20, during a special worship at 3:00 pm, four students will affirm the promises made at their baptisms during the Rite of Confirmation.  This year’s Confirmands are: […]

All are welcome to join the Church Library fall book discussion of The Women written by celebrated author Kristin Hannah via Zoom on October 15 at 7:00 pm. Mark your calendars! Contact […]

On October 6, the Reinhard Scholarship for seminary students will be awarded to a current student at United Lutheran Seminary. Seminarian Nicole Young will be at Reformation and will participate […]

You and your pet are invited to a Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, October 6, at 1:00 pm. The service will be held near the gazebo. If your […]

Reformation is hosting a PAR Recycle Works electronics recycling event on October 5, 2024 from 9 AM – 12 Noon. Be sure to mark your calendars.

As people of faith, we are called to use our voices for action on behalf of our neighbors, and an opportunity is coming up soon! The General Election is coming […]

 If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. – 1 Corinthians 12:26 Our Welcome Statement at Reformation was revised […]

As we prepare for the pavilion installation this fall, there are other small projects that will come alongside that work. The brick walkway will be extended to the entrance of […]

This year for God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday on September 15, we are supporting Lutheran Settlement House! When families experiencing domestic violence come into emergency placement, or families experiencing homelessness […]

Once again this fall you can be part of a CONNECTION GROUP – a great way to renew your connection with others at Reformation. All groups will begin meeting the […]

Sunday School All children from birth to grade 6 are invited to join us for Sunday School. Children’s Choir is for children age 4 to grade 5. Special Sunday celebrations […]

Scripture continuously reminds us that God is love and that our call as disciples is to share that love with the world. This year’s theme, Beloved Community, is a daily […]

Our regular worship schedule resumes that morning with worship at 8:30 am and 11:00 am. Backpacks will also be blessed during both worship services and our Sunday School programs begin […]

Reformation is once again working with the National Giving Alliance (NGA) to collect NEW underwear and socks. NGA is a grassroots charity dedicated to providing NEW toiletries, linens, and clothing […]

The Rockdale Boys will be performing an outdoor Gospel Bluegrass concert at Reformation on Sunday, August 18, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (The concert will be moved to the […]

Join us for an end of summer campfire celebration.  On Sunday, August 25, at 7:00 pm, we’ll gather for a campfire and s’mores at the new firepit! All are welcome. […]

In 2023, Reformation was one of 4,200 members in the ELCA Leadership Circle that shared nearly $30 million with ELCA ministries.  Because of Reformation’s generosity, in 2023: 345 seminary students […]

Reformation will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Creighton Hall. For more information or to  schedule an appointment, […]

Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:39 This month, myself and 2 other adults will take 6 youth to the ELCA Youth Gathering. Part of this trip is showing young […]

From now until August 11, it’s time for the Backpack School Supply Collection!  We hope to once again be able to supply stuffed backpacks to students in the Chester and […]

Let the whole creation cry, “Glory to the Lord on high!” Heav’n and earth awake and sing, “Praise to our almighty king!” Praise God, angel hosts above, ever bright and […]

We are thankful to have Kendyll Ward returning for her second year as summer intern here at Reformation.

Come and help us with some summer updates in the sanctuary on Saturday, June 22, at 10:30 am. There are tasks for all abilities and skill sets! The projects should be […]

This year’s VBS will be held from July 8 – 12.  Be sure to mark your calendar!  For more details, please visit myvbs.org/relcmedia or reach out to Pastor Eileen.

On Tuesdays, June 18 and 25, Pastor Alina will be leading a two-part presentation at 7:00 pm on Zoom. (This is the same two-part presentation done during the education hour […]

Small garden hand tools will be collected for the month of June for Lutheran Settlement House’s urban garden, including: garden shears, trowels, shovels, forks, and gloves. Return items to the […]

On Saturday, June 1, Media hosts the Delco Pride Parade from 10:30am to 12:00 pm and Pride on State from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On Saturday, June 8, the […]

On Saturday, June 9 from 1 pm – 3 pm, our Youth Group will be offering a drive-in community car wash.  Come get your car washed for $10 (and for […]

Reformation is partnering with Penn Live Arts at the University of Pennsylvania as one of their locations for the Toll the Bell sound installation. This initiative is to bring awareness […]

Join us on Sunday, June 2, for a celebration as Vicar Paula concludes her time with us as our Deacon Intern.  Both services will include a blessing and sending as […]

Council Installation June 2 – The members of the 2024-2025 Congregation Council will be installed during worship on June 2.  Officers and members include the following: Debbie Conley, President; Laura […]

Are you getting ready to travel this summer and fall?  You may want to consider Ecotourism.  According to The International Ecotourism Society, Ecotourism is now defined as “responsible travel to […]

Please note that our summer worship schedule begins on Sunday, May 26 and will continue through Sunday, September 1.  Summer worship times are 8:30 am and 10:00 am.

Romans 16:1–2. The apostle Paul writes: “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to … give her any help she […]

Join us to celebrate Pentecost!  On May 19 we invite you to wear red to worship and visit the interactive stations around the building to celebrate the Holy Spirit!  

Reformation will be hosting a workshop entitled “Empathy and Relationships Pt. 1” on Saturday, May 11 starting at 9:00 am. (Part 2 will be June 15.)  Breakfast will be provided.  […]

Join the congregations of SEPA Synod’s Delaware Conference for Ascension Day worship on Thursday, May 9 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Clifton Heights, at 7:00 pm.  The Rev. Britta Carlson, […]

Reformation welcomes you to participate in a practice to commemorate World Labyrinth Day and be part of walking for peace around the globe at two events: Saturday, May 4 from […]

Join Lutheran congregations from across the synod for Lutheran Night at the Phillies on May 31 at 6:40 PM as they take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Tickets are $28/person and […]

This year we are excited to announce Reformation’s second mini MASTERS! In this unique event, our youth will be creating an indoor mini-golf course at Reformation. The golf event, scheduled […]

Join us on Sunday, April 21, for a special Eco Sunday celebration! Every year, on the Sunday closest to Earth Day, our Eco Ministry Team hosts a special Sunday program. […]

We will again be playing in the local co-ed, slow-pitch Church softball league. You do not have to be a member to play (friends and neighbors ages 16+ welcome) on […]

Calling all book lovers!  We look forward to our next Reformation Library Book Club selection, Tom Lake by noted author Ann Patchett.  We will meet on Tuesday, April 16 at […]

Dear Reformation, It is a joy to share with you all that I have successfully defended my doctoral thesis and am preparing to graduate with my Doctor of Ministry on […]

Reformation’s Eco Ministry group is sponsoring a paper shredding event on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.  This event is free and open to all.  Be sure […]

On April 5 at 8:00 pm, Reformation is hosting a Young Adults group in the ROCK Room along with young adults from St. Matt’s in Springfield.  Please reach out to […]

Rose Tree Road Clean Up is on Saturday, April 13, from 10 – 11 am.  Come out and enjoy an hour of getting some fresh air while cleaning up our […]

March 24  Palm Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am worship March 28  Maundy Thursday 7:30 pm worship Please join us in the lobby at 7:00 pm on Maundy Thursday for […]

Reformation will host an Easter Egg Hunt for all ages on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 9:45 – 10:45 am.  Please remember to BYOB—Bring Your Own Basket!

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. – Psalm 139:14 This July, Reformation will send 6 youth and 3 adults to the ELCA Youth Gathering in New […]

Zip lock bags, with a list of personal care items are now available to fill and return.  These care kits will be distributed to Phoenix Recovery Houses and Cradles to […]

The Community Action Ministry will be collecting food for distribution at Easter.  Take a bag and shopping list as you leave worship.  Filled bags must be returned to Reformation by […]

  From March 3 through March 17, we will collect individually wrapped candy to fill Easter eggs for our Easter egg hunt on Palm Sunday.  Please contact Pastor Eileen with […]

Everything you need to know about Lent at Reformation in one place!

Each Wednesday in Lent following Ash Wednesday, we invite you to gather for a soup supper and fellowship at 6:30 pm in Creighton Hall. The soup supper will be followed […]

The saying is sure: whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task. – 1 Timothy 3:1 Dear Reformation, In May, our synod will be electing a new […]

February 4 – Breakfast Club February 25 – Youth Group 12– 1:30 pm. Signup Here. Summer Camp Registration NOW OPEN!  Sign up for a week of camp this summer at […]

The Mark E. Davis Scholarship was established by The Rev. William and Irene Davis, following the death of their son, Mark. The scholarship is a one-year scholarship to a four-year […]

Join a connection group and get to know some other Reformation folks during Lent!

Interested in learning more about Reformation and exploring what membership means? Join us for a session on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 9:45 am in Creighton Hall. This time will explore […]

The Souper Bowl of Caring is coming! This year, the Souper Bowl of Caring is Sunday, February 11. This year, once again, Reformation will be collecting most needed items to […]

Ash Wednesday 2024 We will mark the beginning of our Lent journey on Ash Wednesday with worship at both 12 noon and 7:30 pm. Both services will include the imposition […]

Blood Drive. Reformation will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, February 3 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Just one pint of blood can save up to […]

When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and […]

Who doesn’t love a great “who dunnit?” mystery to read over the holidays?  Join us on Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00pm via Zoom for a discussion of the award-winning debut […]

Both worship services on Sunday, January 28 will participate in the annual Reconciling in Christ Sunday to celebrate our commitment to welcome and affirm the LGBTQIA+ community and all God’s […]

Breakfast Items Collection. During January and February, the Breakfast Club (High School) Sunday School Class is collecting non-perishable breakfast items for Caring for Friends. What is needed: • Juice box […]

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 28 at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary.  The meeting will be live streamed but you must attend in person to have […]

Treasurer Marian Filtz will hold a Finance Forum on Sunday, January 21, where she will present a detailed financial report of 2023 and the budget for 2024. This forum will […]

Pastor Alina will be leading a Constitution Forum on Sunday, January 14. This forum will be in person and on Zoom at 9:45 am. It will be recorded and shared […]

Sunday, December 31 – ONE Worship service at 10 am Education Hour resumes January 7, 2024 The church office will be closed on Christmas Day, December 26 and January 1. […]

Please note: Except for Christmas Day, all services will be held in person and online. December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship at 10:00 am Christmas Eve Worship at 4:00, […]

As you plan for the coming season of gift-giving, consider a gift of hope and love that can help make a difference in the world with ELCA GOOD GIFTS. The […]

Everyone is invited to help decorate the tree and hang wreaths and pine roping on Sunday, December 17, after worship. The entire family can get involved! Join us also for […]

All ate and were filled – Mark 6:42 Dear Reformation, One thing I love about holidays is the food! I grew up in a family with a grandmother who absolutely […]

2023 Advent calendars and devotions are available on the counter in the lobby. Visit relcmedia.org/advent for additional resources.

There will be a special opportunity for children  to be involved in worship during the season of Advent, beginning on December 3. Children will be invited to help the preacher […]

It is St. Nicholas time at Reformation!  How can you participate?  Give a direct donation to any of the agencies listed, shop for gifts and bring all UNWRAPPED gifts to […]

The Community Action Ministry is collecting bags of food, cash donations, and $40 Giant/Shop Rite gift cards to help our neighbors in need with holiday meals.  These bags will be […]

December 3 is the First Sunday in Advent.  Worship that day will include our  “Longing for the Light of Healing and Hope” liturgy which includes a Prayer Litany and, optionally, […]

Reformation adult and youth volunteers will offer a game night for children ages 3 – 10 on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm so parents can go […]

Throughout the year, during the Education hour on Sunday morning, we will offer opportunities to learn about topics at the intersection of faith and life. Our first forum will be Sunday, […]

Reformation has recently purchased two copies of “Simply the Bible—New Testament.” These bibles are large print, “easy to read” Bibles that use the Dyslexie font for struggling readers, beginning readers […]

Hello, Beloveds! If you’ve been in worship lately – and especially at the late service – you may have noticed a wave of baptisms! Throughout 2023, we have had a […]

Come out to Reformation for some pretzels, beer and great music on Sunday, November 5 at 4:00 pm.  The Big Band From the Valley originated close to fifty years ago […]

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an electrical malfunction in the heart that can happen anywhere and to anyone. It is the leading cause of premature death in the United States […]

We Remember All the Saints On All Saints Sunday, November 5, we remember and give thanks to God “for all the saints, who from their labors rest.”  The following members […]

Our congregation has the name “Reformation Lutheran Church” because it was founded on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 1950.  This year, on Reformation Sunday, October 29, we will celebrate the 73rd […]

On Sunday, October 22, during a special worship at 3:00 pm, seven students will affirm the promises made at their baptisms during the Rite of Confirmation.  This year’s Confirmands are: […]

On Sunday, October 15, we will commemorate St. Luke, the Evangelist, in worship.  Tradition says that Luke was a physician by profession.  As such, commemorations honoring him often include a […]

Much like Dorothy’s claim in The Wizard of Oz, there is truly “no place like home!” It is so good to be back at Reformation following my sabbatical. My time […]

Great fiction can take you to some amazing places including outer space on a mission to save the Earth!  Join us for the Fall Church Library book club discussion of Project Hail […]

Celebrate Halloween with Reformation! Sunday,  October 29 during Education Hour will be a Trunk or Treat event for Reformation children. Volunteers are invited to dress up, decorate your trunk, and […]

Reformation and UUCDC will be hosting a PAR Recycle Works Electronics Recycling event on Saturday, October 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Anything with a plug can be recycled. Some […]

Throughout October, we will be collecting gently used shoes to raise money for Sanctuary Village, a future tiny home community working to end homelessness in Philadelphia. Bring your gently used […]

All Saints Sunday is a time when the church celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ.  So too, it is a day […]

You and your pet are invited to a Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, October 8 at 1:00 pm.  The service will be held around the back of the […]

On October 8, the Reinhard Scholarship for seminary students will be awarded to a current student at United Lutheran Seminary. Seminarian Cassandra Singh-Hueter will be at Reformation and will participate […]

Can you smell fall in the air and see the leaves start to change colors?  Well then, it’s time for a clean up of Rose Tree Road!  We will meet […]

One of four siblings, I grew up in Delaware County and trained as a Civil Engineer with a focus in sustainable community development.  I’ve worked in private industry, academia and […]

The meal program serving the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County at 63rd and Market St in Upper Darby continues to operate at reduced capacity.  Reformation has provided meals five […]

Interested in learning more about Reformation and exploring what membership means? Join us for a session on Sunday, September 24, at 9:45 am in Creighton Hall. This time will explore the […]

I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. – John 10:10b The fall is upon us and so is the kickoff of our Life Abundant Capital Campaign […]

September 10 – Breakfast Club (high school) September 17 – Youth Gathering 9:45 am in the ROCK Room – informational meeting regarding the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering. September 29-30 – […]

Checkout our Fall 2023 Connection Group offerings!

Reformation is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. One pint of blood saves up to three lives! Anyone over […]

Reformation is once again hosting the Memorial to the Lost t-shirt display to bring awareness to gun violence through Heeding God’s Call. Volunteers are needed check the display regularly and […]

One World Concert with Sieglinde Schneider: Sunday, September 17 @ 4 PM. A free will offering will be collected. A classical music program focused on healing and equality. Featuring works […]

This year for God’s Work Our Hands Sunday, the Community Action Team invites you to get involved with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services! LIRS “is the largest faith-based nonprofit dedicated […]

Rally Day is Sunday, September 10.  Our regular worship schedule resumes that morning with worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am.  Please plan to join us as we start another great […]

All children from birth to grade 6 are invited to join us for Sunday School. Children’s Choir is for children age 4 to grade 5. Special Sunday celebrations are for […]

Join us on Sunday, September 10, at 4:00pm at Reformation for a Capital Campaign Preview event! This will be an opportunity to hear about the plans for our capital campaign […]

Our Chancel Choir will resume rehearsals on Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room.  All are welcome, no auditions required.  Valerie would be especially thankful for any […]

Reformation is once again working with the National Giving Alliance (NGA) to collect NEW underwear and socks. NGA is a grassroots charity dedicated to providing NEW toiletries, linens, and clothing […]

Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:31) As a person who loves all things holiday and celebration related, I’m very interested in the more […]

Did you know that our Holiday Offering envelopes help Reformation live out our generosity every day? All gifts received through any special holiday envelope or given online and designated as […]

Did you know that there is a National Nonprofit Day? That’s right! And it happens to be this month! National Nonprofit Day was declared a national holiday on August 17, […]

As the summer comes to a close, and we have all suffered from global warming, here are some tips for a greener life style. Fashion: Go vintage Buy less Look […]

Tyler Troutman will be hosting a book drive at Reformation from August 20 to August 27, to benefit KenCrest, a non-profit organization in Philadelphia that serves underprivileged communities. This book […]

Reformation is partnering with ACR Trading, a local company that collects old clothes and shoes and recycles them. A collection bin will be placed at the west end of the […]

Director of Contemporary Music, Erik Flaten and his wife, Leah Golub, are expecting a baby this fall! Join us on August 13 for a chance to celebrate them and their […]

Reformation is putting together a group to see the Wilmington Blue Rocks play Jersey Shore on Friday, August 25. Game starts at 6:35 PM and tickets are $16 each (field […]

The school supply collection has begun and will continue through August 6.  There are three ways to contribute this year: order from the online Amazon wish list, make a monetary […]

This year’s Vacation Bible School will be July 10-14, from 5:30-7:30 pm.  Children Age 3 through completed Grade 5 are invited to join us. Click here for more information and […]

Summer is the perfect season for reading under a tree, at the beach, or under the stars with a flashlight!  Join us for Reformation Book Club on July 11 at […]

Our “Lunch Bunch” does more than just lunch!  They recently collected and delivered over $100 worth of toiletries to the Domestic Abuse Project in Media, PA.  This month’s lunch will […]

Happy July, Beloveds! It’s been about 6 months now since we drew our “Star Words” at Epiphany to guide our faith in this new year. Little did you know, I […]

For the month of June, we will be collecting full size children’s body wash and full-size children’s shampoo/conditioner. Vacation Bible School will use these to pack Bags of Hope for […]

Congratulations to the following students who will be presented with the Mark E. Davis Scholarship at the late service on Sunday, June 11. Rachel Bingeman – Towson University Arianna D’Italia […]

Join us for a day of light hiking with those in their 20s and 30s! We will meet at Ridley Creek State Park (Ridley Creek Trail Entrance & Parking or […]

Reformation is a Reconciling Works Church and as such we support and advocate for our LGBTQIA+ friends year round. Click the photo below for ideas of where to donate and […]

God be with you till we meet again; by good counsels guide, uphold you, with a shepherd’s care enfold you; God be with you till we meet again. – God […]

Kendyll Ward (she/her) Hello Reformation! My name is Kendyll Ward and I am a current freshman at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. I am a double major in Psychology and [...]

Please note that our summer worship schedule begins on Sunday, May 28 and will continue through Sunday, September 3.  Summer worship times are 8:30 am and 10:00 am. Sunday School […]

Come join us for Pot Luck Desserts and the movie Kiss the Ground on Friday, May 19 at 7 PM in Creighton Hall.

The Delaware Conference of Lutheran Churches will host their annual Ascension Day worship on Thursday, May 18, at 7:00 pm at St. Timothy’s (535 Lamp Post Lane, Aston, PA 19014). […]

Reformation will once again be partnering with Alpha Delta Kappa to collect socks for the “Joy of Sox,” an organization founded 11 years ago to  collect socks for people living […]

April 30 – Scavenger Hunt – 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm at Reformation Friends are always welcome! Signup here.

Alleluia, Christ is risen!  He is risen indeed. Alleluia!  Dear Reformation, Spring is upon us! We begin this season of new life with the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection in Easter. As we […]

We will again be playing in the local co-ed, slow-pitch Church softball league. You do not have to be a member to play (friends and neighbors ages 16+ welcome) on […]

Join us on Sunday, April 23, for a special Eco Sunday celebration! Every year, on the Sunday closest to Earth Day, our Eco Ministry Team hosts a special Sunday program. […]

Calling all Book Lovers!  Join us for Reformation Book Club on April 25 at 7:00 pm via Zoom to discuss our next enticing selection, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van […]

Please join us – ALL are welcome at Reformation! April 2  Palm Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am worship The Great and Holy Week begins with the celebration of Jesus’ […]

Spring Cleaning!  Join us on Saturday, March 18 for some outdoor service opportunities. At 9:00 am, the Property Committee will be leading a group of volunteers to clean up the […]

Easter Food Bags When the holidays approach, we think of serving our neighbors who are less fortunate.  Reformation will once again provide nonperishable grocery items and gift cards for our […]

Dear Reformation, 2023 is already off to an incredible start here with so much to look forward to in the months ahead. One thing I am personally looking forward to […]

On March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 we invite you to gather for a soup supper and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. in Creighton Hall. The soup supper will be […]

Bear Creek Camp Sunday On Sunday, March 5, Bear Creek Camp Staff will be with us at Reformation to share upcoming summer plans and lead a special Sunday School program. […]

Our 2023 Lent Book is Hope: A User’s Manual by MaryAnn McKibben Dana.  Copies are available at the church, as a Kindle download or from your favorite book seller.  Contact […]

Stations in the Street Prayer Path.  Reformation’s wood chipped path will once again host Stations in the Street – an art exhibit of the stations of the cross by Scott […]

Click here for ALL you need to know about Lent events, worship services, at-home resources and much more!

The Young Adults group will be gathering on Saturday, March 4 at 5:00 pm for fellowship with those in their 20s and 30s.  We will meet in the ROCK Room […]

Where is hope alive for you this Lenten season? This is the question we are asking the congregation to ponder this Lent as a devotional practice, leaning into our 2022-2023 […]

It’s time to update our online church directory! Perhaps your contact information has changed or your kids have grown since that photo was uploaded pre-pandemic. We are hoping to get […]

Click to learn about the connection groups being offered this Lent.

Worship Services We will mark the beginning of our Lent journey on Ash Wednesday with worship at both 12 noon and 7:30 pm. Both services will include the imposition of […]

Anyone interested in learning more about the ministry of Reformation or becoming members of the congregation are invited to join us for Reformation Connect on Sunday, February 12, at 9:45 […]

Join us on February 12, 2023 for College Care Kit Making 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm at Reformation. Lunch will be provided. Bring a friend! Signup here.  

The Souper Bowl of Caring is coming! This year, the Souper Bowl of Caring is Sunday, February 12. This year, once again, Reformation will be collecting most needed items to […]

Reformation has recently created the Helping Hands Para Support Fund. Grants are available to offset the cost of paraprofessionals or aids needed for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to […]

During January and February, the Breakfast Club (High School) Sunday School Class is collecting non-perishable breakfast items for Caring for Friends. What is needed: • Juice box or shelf stable […]

Donate blood.  Reformation will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, please […]

The Mark E. Davis Scholarship was established by The Rev. William and Irene Davis, following the death of their son, Mark. The scholarship is a one-year scholarship to a four-year […]

Both worship services on Sunday, January 29 will participate in the annual Reconciling in Christ Sunday to celebrate our commitment to welcome and affirm the LGBTQIA+ community and all God’s […]

“O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting […]

Our 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary.  The meeting will be livestreamed, but only members who are physically present may […]

Pastor Eileen will be ordained into the ministry of Word and Sacrament on January 28,  at 11:00 am at Reformation. The service will be both in person and live streamed. Reception […]

January Youth Group: January 22 – Disney Virtual Escape Room and Games 7:00 PM at Reformation. Signup here. Winter Connect Weekends CONNECT is a fun-filled weekend at Bear Creek Camp […]

You are invited to join our next book club meeting on January 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm. We are turning to mystery and murder with our book selection, The Lost Apothecary […]

Epiphany @ Home On January 8, Epiphany @ Home packets will be available for families to take home. The packets will include a litany and instructions for Blessing your Home […]

This month, the lunch bunch will be meeting at The Painted Teacup in Upper Darby on Thursday, January 5.  You can also join their Zoom meetings if you prefer.  For […]

On Sunday, January 1, we will have one worship service at 10:00 am. January 1 is the date for the festival of the Name of Jesus. During worship that day, […]

Everyone is invited to help decorate the tree and hang wreaths and pine roping on Sunday, December 18, immediately following the 11:00 am worship. Join us also for the Unhanging […]

As you plan for the coming season of gift-giving, consider a gift of hope and love that can help make a difference in the world with ELCA GOOD GIFTS. The […]

Christmas Worship Schedule Please note: Except for Christmas Day, all services will be held in person and online. View online services here. Christmas Eve All worships include Carols, Candlelight and […]

Christmas @ Home packets are available starting December 4! You can pick up a packet on the counter in the lobby outside of the sanctuary. These simple activities can be […]

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for she has looked with favor on the lowly state of her servant…God has scattered the proud […]

Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join Reformation’s youth group for a Christmas party and White Elephant gift exchange!Bring a wrapped item from home or pick up a gift […]

Join Vicar Eileen throughout the season of Advent for midweek devotion time on Facebook Live!  A brief time of prayer, Scripture and other devotional elements will take place every Wednesday […]

New this year: Advent Devotions on  Facebook Live Join Vicar Eileen throughout the season of Advent for midweek devotion time on Facebook Live! A brief time of prayer, Scripture, and other […]

Shop for gifts and bring all UNWRAPPED gifts to worship by December 4 for a special blessing in worship!  

This event is cancelled due to anticipated wet weather. On Saturday, December 3 from 9:00 am to 12 noon, we are looking for volunteers to help clean up leaves, fallen […]

November 27 is the First Sunday in Advent.  Worship that day will include our  “Longing for the Light of Healing and Hope” liturgy which includes a Prayer Litany and, optionally, […]

I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy for your partnership in the gospel from the first […]

Our Chancel Choir welcomes two choral scholars, Talitha Kyle and Julian Raeford Romanek. Tali and Julian are students at West Chester University. We are grateful for their gifts and leadership […]

On October 23 we celebrated Commitment Sunday. Thank you for your generous response to all that God has done and is doing in your life and in our life together […]

Thanks Living Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices. – Now Thank We All Our […]

November 13 – Cookie Baking for Thanksgiving Food Bags 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm at Reformation Lunch will be provided Signup here.

On All Saints Sunday, November 6, we remember and give thanks to God “for all the saints, who from their labors rest.”  The following members of Reformation are named and […]

Our congregation has the name “Reformation Lutheran Church” because it was founded on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 1950.  This year, on Reformation Sunday, October 30, we will celebrate the 72nd […]

Celebrate Halloween with Reformation! Sunday, October 30 during Education Hour will be a Trunk or Treat event for Reformation children. Volunteers are invited to dress up, decorate your trunk, and […]

All our welcome to Reformation Library Book Club.  We can’t resist a good novel about a library!  We will be reading The Midnight Library by Matt Haig on October 18 at 7 pm […]

All Saints Sunday is a time when the church celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ.  So too, it is a day […]

Celebrate spooky season with Reformation Youth Group! We’ll be going to Arasapha on October 16. Cost for all 3 attractions is $40 per person. If you are interested in helping […]

On Sunday, October 16, we will commemorate St. Luke, the Evangelist, in worship.  Tradition says that Luke was a physician by profession.  As such, commemorations honoring him often include a […]

I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10) The fall is when we often talk about abundance. After all, we see abundance all around us […]

On Sunday, October 23, during a special worship at 3:00 pm, six students will affirm the promises made at their baptisms during the Rite of Confirmation.  This year’s Confirmands are: […]

Reformation and UUCDC will be hosting a PAR Recycle Works Electronics Recycling event on Saturday, October 22, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Anything with a plug can be recycled. Some […]

Join us for our fall clean up on Saturday, October 15.  We will meet at Reformation at 10:00 am and work for about an hour.  Orange vests and gloves will […]

On Sunday, October 9, the Reinhard Scholarship for seminary students will be awarded to three current students at United Lutheran Seminary. Seminarian Sarah Fryman, Seminarian Cari States-Codding and Seminarian Heidi […]

You and your pet are invited to a Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, October 2 at 1:00 pm.  The service will be held around the back of the […]

Registration is now open for this year’s Scholar in Residence. On Saturday, October 1, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, Dr. Crystal Hall will present “Rising From ‘The Fall’: Creation […]

Reformation’s next meal assignment will be on Thursday, September 22. We will prepare and deliver enough meals for the 32 residents of the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County. We […]

Once again this fall you can be part of a CONNECTION GROUP – a great way to renew your connection with others at Reformation. All groups will begin meeting the […]

Interested in learning more about Reformation and exploring what membership means? Join us for a session on Sunday, September 25, at 9:45 am in Creighton Hall. This time will explore the ministry […]

Collection for Denis’ Pantry Sunday, September 18 is God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday.   This year’s collection will benefit Denis’ Pantry in Havertown.  Items that we are collecting are as follows: […]

Rally Day is Sunday, September 11! Our regular worship schedule resumes that morning with worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am.  Please plan to join us that morning as we start […]

Living Hope Paul often talks about hope in his letters. For him, hope is a part of faith that is alive and active – always moving people forward in their […]

We will be having the Heeding God’s Call T shirt display again this year from Sat., Sept. 10 until Sat., Sept. 24. We will need many hands to help set […]

September 18 – Campfire and S’mores 7:00 pm at Reformation Please click here for more information and to sign up! Friends are always welcome!

With the high price of gas, here are some tips to stretch your money while helping the environment: Clean and wax your car. Use the air conditioner. Don’t use cruise […]

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 Greetings, beloveds! The start of August means summer is coming to a close very soon. Beach bags are traded for backpacks, […]

On the first Sunday of each month, our CareSharer volunteers take communion kits to visit our homebound members and share communion with them in their homes. If you would like […]

Underwear Collection Matthew 25:36, 40 “I was naked and you clothed me…as you did it to one of the least of those who are members of my family, you did […]

Rally day is September 11 when all our Christian Education programs will be starting again. Please plan to join us at 9:45 AM! Find more details below. Click here for […]

Join the Lunch Bunch!This month, the lunch bunch will be meeting at New Leaf in Broomall on Thursday, August 4. You can also join their Zoom meetings if you prefer. […]

Help Sanctuary Village. Reformation is collecting new and gently used clothing to support Sanctuary Village, a community of tiny houses to be built in North Philadelphia, to support those living […]

Call Process and Transition Forums will be held on Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, August 11, on Zoom at 7:00 pm. An in-person forum will be held on Sunday, August […]

Reformation will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, August 13 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please go to […]

We have a great opportunity for a paid music internship for the upcoming academic school year. Find out all the details here and please share this information with anyone who […]

Backpack School Supply Collection 2022 – Collection Ends August 7, 2022 3 Ways to Contribute It’s time for the Backpack School Supply Collection. We hope to again be able to […]

Reformation has had several families become new members recently.  Please help us extend a warm welcome to: Megan Chase Kian Brynn Mike Lauren Jane Sage Kevin

You are invited to participate in the DelcoPA Covid Quilt Project which will honor the lives of loved ones lost because of the Covid–19 pandemic. More than 1,800 families in […]

Eight ways to help keep your electric bill low this summer: 1. Turn off A/C when you don’t need it.2. Use a programmable thermostat.3. Use Energy Star appliances.4. Check for […]

Dear Reformation, One of the great things about our community of faith is our welcoming spirit! It is something that is lived out here in diverse and dynamic ways. Our […]

REGISTRATION OPEN! Vacation Bible School VBS will be July  10–14, 6–8:30 pm. Registration is open to age 3 to completed grade 5. Register here. Volunteer at VBS! Want to help […]

All are invited to join the next Church Library Book Club discussion on July 19 at 7:00pm via Zoom. We will be reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (author of […]

This month, the lunch bunch will be meeting at Swarthmore Pizza on Thursday, July 7. You can also join their Zoom meetings if you prefer. For more information, please contact […]

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens … – Ecclesiastes 3:1 Dear Reformation, We are about to enter another season of transition […]

June ECO Tip One way to create an eco–garden is by going organic. You can grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, and lawn in a more organic manner by avoiding chemical pesticides […]

Welcome Vicar Eileen: Greetings, beloveds! My name is Eileen Ruppel–Doan and I will be beginning at Reformation as Pastoral Assistant in June. A little about me: I’m originally from the […]

The members of the 2022–2023 Congregation Council will be installed during worship on June 5. Officers and members include the following:  John Grantland, President; Debbie Conley, Vice President; Laura Reiter, […]

At the April meeting, the Congregation Council approved a number of projects that are bringing some big changes to Reformation! Many of these projects are being funded from our Endowment […]

Pastor Wayne is retiring in June. Click for all the details to help us celebrate his ministry.

The Delaware Conference of Lutheran Churches will host their annual Ascension Day worship on Thursday, May 26, at 7:00 pm at Holy Trinity Wallingford (927 S. Providence Road, Wallingford, PA […]

Did you know Reformation is part of a church softball league? We play May, June and part of July. Interested in joining the fun? Click for all the details!

Join us on Sunday, May 22, at 10:00 am for the dedication of our labyrinth. The labyrinth was made possible because of a generous gift from the estate of Bob and Madaline […]

We have been buried with Christ by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might […]

All youth in grades 6-12 and their friends are invited to join us for a Scavenger Hunt! Lunch will be provided. We’ll gather in Creighton Hall at 12:00 noon on […]

Sunday School Dates All children from birth to grade 6 are invited to join us for Sunday School.  Contact Pastor Alina with any questions.   Sunday School will be held […]

Emma Wagner from Lutheran World Relief will be visiting Reformation on Sunday, May 8.  Emma will be accepting our donation, speaking during worship and presenting a forum during the Education […]

During the season of Easter, at the end of the Sermon on the Steps, children will receive a Pew Project bag. The Pew Project bags will include simple craft items […]

We will recognize all Reformation members who will be graduating with the class of 2022 during worship on Sunday, May 1.  Please join us as we celebrate what God is […]

Dr. Crystal Hall Rising from “The Fall”: Creation Care in Genesis 1-4 Saturday, April 23, 2022, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

During worship on Sunday, April 3, Reformation Sunday School students will receive their Bibles.  These presentations happen each year for students in second grade and older students who are new […]

Palm/Passion Sunday April 10 at 8:30 and 11:00 The Great and Holy Week begins with the celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem accompanied by the waving of palm branches […]

Calling all singers age 4 to grade 5! The Festival Children’s Choir will sing during the 9:30 am Easter Worship. Rehearsals will be held 9:45-10:30 am in the Choir Room […]

Reformation will once again provide nonperishable grocery items and gift cards for our neighbors in need during the Easter Season. Bags, along with a list of needed items, will be […]

Bear Creek Camp SundayJoin us for Bear Creek Camp Sunday! On Sunday, March 13, Bear Creek Camp Staff will be with us at Reformation to share upcoming summer plans and […]

Join us on Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23, and 30 for Holden Evening Prayer at 7:30 pm. Scripture readings for these services will reflect our theme, Renewed in Christ.

Help with Feeding the Homeless, Thursday, March 24. Sign up on the counter in the lobby to make casseroles . Casseroles must be returned to the church by 5 pm […]

Unfortunately, due to weather concerns, this even has been cancelled. Eco Ministry needs your help with the annual spring clean-up of Rose Tree Road on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at […]

During Lent, zip lock bags with a list of personal care items will be available to fill and return.These Care Kits will be distributed to: • men and women at […]

Click for many details about Lent at Reformation this year as well as resources you can use every day of the Lent season.

The season of Lent, which begins on March 2, Ash Wednesday, invites us to continually be renewed in Christ. We are renewed in faith as we return daily to the […]

Pastor Anderson is joining Reformation’s staff as a part-time Visitation Pastor. (This is a contract position that has been authorized by Council, not a called position.) He will be visiting […]

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Check out our Lent Connection Groups!

Read along with us this Lent! Our 2022 Lent Book is Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler. Copies are available at the church, […]

Reformation will once again be providing needed items to the Well! The Well is a shelter for women experiencing homelessness in the Philadelphia area. Needed items include: blankets and pillows. […]

Join us for our February Youth Group! On February 6, 12 noon – 1:30 pm, youth in grades 6-12 and friends are invited to attend. We will be creating care […]

Help us defeat hunger! To celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, you are invited to bring in food items for the Media Food Bank. Our Souper Bowl of Caring will be a […]

Join us for Sunday School in the new year! All children from birth to grade 6 are invited to join us for Sunday School. Children’s Choir is for children age […]

The “Joy of Sox,” an organization founded 11 yeas ago, collects socks for people living in homelessness. Socks are the least donated item, and clean, dry socks are essential for […]

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:5 Living through a season marked by shorter days and longer nights, I find myself at […]

From the Library“We lose the habit of reading because we’re afraid of wasting our time. We think we need to be productive and ‘on the go’ at all times. But […]

Our Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, January 30 at 12:00 noon within the sanctuary.The meeting will be live-streamed, but only members who are physically present may speak or vote. […]

Epiphany @ HomeOn Sunday, January 2, Epiphany @ Home packets will be available for families to take home. The packets will include a litany and instructions for Blessing your Home […]

Christmas Worship Schedule Please note: except for Christmas Day, all services will be held in person and online.   Christmas Eve All worships include Carols, Candlelight and Communion. 2 pm […]

[God] has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with […]

Everyone is invited to help decorate the tree and hang wreaths and pine roping on Sunday, December 19, immediately following the 11:00 worship. There is something for all ages and […]

Check out what we are offering during Advent 2021!

Connect is a fun-filled weekend at Bear Creek Camp during the winter! It’s a time to Connect with God and to Connect with your friends. We have a blast doing […]

It is time to prepare again for our St. Nicholas Celebration at Reformation! Here’s how you can participate:  

November 28 is the First Sunday in Advent. Worship that day will include our “Longing for the Light of Healing and Hope” liturgy which includes a Prayer Litany and, optionally, […]

Enjoy the fresh, crisp fall air and help clean up the church property on Saturday, November 20 at 9 AM. Many hands make light work. Bring rakes and gloves if […]

On Sunday, Nov. 7, we will bid Deacon Beth Barkhau a fond farewell and godspeed as she begins a new chapter in life, retirement. When Deacon Beth came to us […]

Thanksgiving Treats on November 14 Youth in grades 6-12 and friends are invited to create special Thanksgiving Treats for our food bags that will be distributed to local organizations. We […]

In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for  you in Christ Jesus.    1 Thessalonians 5:18 For Christians, “Thanksgiving” is not just a one-day holiday; it is a way […]

On All Saints’ Sunday, November 7, we remember and give thanks to God “for all the saints, who from their labors rest.” The following members of Reformation are named and […]

Please come and enjoy the offerings of the Church Library which is now open for lending!  Thank you to those who donated books over the past year including Deacon Beth, […]

Help us celebrate Deacon Beth’s ministry at Reformation on November 7.

With Halloween falling on a Sunday this year, we are offering a Trunk or Treat for kids between services on October 31 beginning at 9:45 AM. Costumes are encouraged, but […]

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change … – Psalm 46:1-2a Dear Reformation, Autumn is […]

Renewed in Christ By God’s great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.   1 Peter 1:3 In the […]

Pumpkins on October 24 Youth in grades 6-12 and friends are invited to carve or paint pumpkins at Reformation on Sunday, October 24, from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm. Lunch […]

Reformation and our neighbors, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, are hosting an electronics recycling event for the community on Saturday, October 23, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. PAR […]

A holiday message of care brings hope to an incarcerated man or woman in prison. Join the efforts of The United Methodist Church Prison Ministry & Restorative Justice Team of the […]

On Sunday, October 17, during a special worship at 3:00 pm, ten students will affirm the promises made at their baptisms during the Rite of Confirmation. The congregation is encouraged […]

On Sunday, October 17, we will commemorate St. Luke the Evangelist in worship. Tradition says that Luke was a physician by profession. As such, commemorations honoring him often include a […]

Join our Eco-Ministry for the semi-annual cleanup of RoseTree Road. Meet at the church on Saturday, October 9 at 10 AM.

Erik Flaten, our Director of Contemporary Music, and his fiancée, Leah Golub, are getting married in October! Join us as we celebrate their upcoming wedding at 12:00 noon on Sunday, […]

You and your pet are invited to a Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday, October 2, at 10:00 am. The service will be held outside near the gazebo. If […]

On Sunday, September 26, at 12:00 noon, we will dedicate the gazebo that is given in memory of Deb Felton. Join us for this special dedication with music from Lansdowne […]

On Sunday, September 26, we will celebrate God’s Work, Our Hands (GWOH) with a special hand blessing at both the 8:30 am and 11:00 am services. Wear any t-shirt to […]

On Saturday September 25, two servant opportunities take place at Reformation: At 9:30 am we gather in the east parking lot to dismantle the Heeding God’s Call – The Memorial […]

Reformation will host the September 2021 Delaware County Memorial to the Lost, an advocacy and remembrance display. Created by Heeding God’s Call to Prevent Gun Violence this installation will be […]

The Reformation Book Club will meet on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00 pm via ZOOM. We will discuss The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd . The last gathering of […]

We’re Ba-ack! Campfire and S’mores on September 19 Youth in grades 6-12 and friends are invited to a campfire with s’mores at Reformation on Sunday, September 19, from 7:00 – […]

Our regular worship schedule resumes that morning with worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am.  Please plan to join us that morning as we start another great year of life here […]

“By God’s great mercy we have been born a new to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Like many of you, my cell phone […]

Renewed in Christ By God’s great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  1 Peter 1:3 These words […]

The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 The Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and […]

Membership Information Session in August The next session of Reformation Connect, our program for persons interested in membership at Reformation, will be held on Sunday, August 15, at 12:00 noon. […]

The National Giving Alliance (formerly the Needlework Guild of America) is once again collecting underwear for men, women, and children of all ages. Donations may be placed in the bins […]

Fun in the Sunday – August 8 at 6:30 pm – Drum Circle Join master drummer Joe McGuth and Erik Flaten in Reformation’s East parking lot at 6:30 pm for […]

Fun in the Sunday – August 1 at 9:30 and 11:00 am – Punch on the Lawn Grab a cup of punch and enjoy some conversation with friends outside after […]

2021-2022 Mark E. Davis Scholarship Recipients The Mark E. Davis Scholarship is a one-year scholarship to a four-year college or university awarded to a member of Reformation Lutheran Church. The […]

As you are aware, the Gathering Safely Task Force and Council have been carefully monitoring the current, updated Covid guidelines. At our most recent meeting, Council made the following decisions: […]

Join us for a cool summer treat and some fun yard games out back of Reformation. Please register using the button below. July 25, 2021 at 11:30 am All are […]

During the pandemic all food items in the Reformation Food Pantry were donated for immediate use to Media Food Pantry. It is time to restock our Reformation pantry for emergent […]

On Sunday, July 25, Reformation will be attending and participating in a service at the Welcome Church, located in Aviator Park, across from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The Welcome […]

In February and March 2021 members and friends of Reformation wrote letters to inmates at SCI-Chester prison. Anne Metz, coordinator of Letters for Chester provided the following acknowledgement. In the […]

“Lord Jesus, you shall be my song as I journey; I’ll tell ev’rybody about you wherever I ago: you alone are our life and our peace and our love. Lord […]

It’s time for the Backpack School Supply Collection. We hope to again be able to supply stuffed backpacks to students in the Chester and Upper Darby Communities. Last year we […]

Give the Gift of Life – The pandemic has not stopped the constant need for blood. Reformation Lutheran Church is doing its part to help save a life. Give the […]

Make your own sundaes and spend time with Reformation friends outdoors immediately following the conclusion of each in-person worship service (outdoor worship starts at 8:30 AM and indoor worship starts […]

In-person worship in the Sanctuary at 10:00 am will begin on Sunday, July 4, and be limited to the first 45 people who pre-register each week (due to distancing requirements). […]

July 11 at 6:30 pm – VBS Kickoff We’re on an Island Adventure for VBS! Children age 3 through completed grade 5 are eligible to attend. Click here for all […]

Do not fear,  for I am with you; – Isaiah 43:5a It has been a long road. These past fifteen months of pandemic time have not been easy. But time […]

SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS Bread Drop, formerly known as The Welcome Bread, continues to deliver over 3,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches each week throughout the SEPA region. Community Action is […]

Join us for Vacation Bible School – July 11-15, 6:30 – 7:30 pm outdoors at Reformation. Children ages 3 through completed grade 5 are eligible to register. Bonus digital content […]

June 27 Fun in the Sun-day – Bike with Bob, 1 pm Valley Forge, Family Friendly, Water Ice in Cooler at end Gather at the Valley Forge Betzwood Picnic Area […]

Starting June 6, we will offer an 8:30 am outdoor service along with our 10 am live-streamed service. Most Sundays will also offer an in-person fellowship opportunity! Please click for […]

This summer we welcome back and welcome our 2021 Summer Interns! Vivian Long will be joining us for a third summer and Molly Gray will be joining us for her […]

Need some exercise, vitamin D, fresh air and camaraderie? Join the Reformation Gardening Angels! You don’t need a “green thumb,” just the willingness to pull some weeds, plant some flowers, […]

June 20 at 7:00 pm – Movie Night at Reformation- You’re invited to a family-friendly night at the movies! Registration is requested. Please bring your own chair. Popcorn will be […]

June 13 at 12:00 noon – New Member Gathering People interested in membership at Reformation are invited to enjoy some Philly favorite foods and learn more about the mission and […]

Reformation feeds residents living in transitional housing at the Upper Darby Life Center five times a year. Our next meal is scheduled for Thursday evening, May 27, 2021. Volunteers are […]

June 6 at 7:00 pm – Have S’more Fun at Reformation Join us for a s’mores night at Reformation. Registration is requested. Please bring your own chair and don’t forget […]

Join us for Worship on the Way on Saturday, May 22, 10-11am at Reformation. We will have stations for prayer, communion, blessing, and offering. At the offering station, we will […]

All will be well, and all will be well, and every kind of thing will be well. –Julian of Norwich Spiritual theologian Matthew Fox offers helpful thoughts for our times […]

We are pleased to welcome Matthia McCracken as our new Administrative Assistant. Matthia brings a decade of experience supporting worship communities, most recently Congregation Beth Shalom in Wilmington. Please welcome […]

Joyce McNally is heading up a new outreach program to support Dress a Girl Around the World – a ministry that provides dresses for girls in impoverished countries. By providing […]

Reformation landscape plans are moving forward and you have the chance to help ‘pave the way.’

New Faith-Life Connections Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 11am on Zoom May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a yearly time where agencies of care increase awareness of mental illness and […]

Planting ECO tip: Choose native plants with brightly colored red, purple and yellow flowers if you want to attract birds and provide shelter. Providing a source of water, whether by natural springs, […]

Our in-house naturalist, Tom Reeves, will lead a nature walk/hike at the Heinz Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, May 1. Meet at the church at 9:00 am or at the Refuge […]

On Sunday, April 25, Reformation will participate in a service at the Welcome Church, located in Aviator Park, across from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The Welcome Church serves individuals […]

Join us for Worship on the Way on Sat., April 24, 10:00-11:00 am, at Reformation. There will be stations for prayer, communion, blessing, and offering while you remain in your […]

In April we continue to collect items to support women living in transition at The Well, a 12-bed women’s shelter in Philadelphia. The Well provides safe sleeping, showering, kitchen and […]

 PA COVID-19 VACCINATION ELIGIBILITY UPDATE! Firefighters, police officers, grocery store workers and food and agriculture workers: eligible TODAY Phase 1B: eligible April 5 Phase 1C: eligible April 12 All Pennsylvanians […]

Plan to join us for Eco Sunday! We will have the Director of Lutheran Advocacy in Pennsylvania, Tracey DePasquale with us. She will give a little preview during worship and […]

Dear Reformation, When Paul wrote his letters to the early churches, he often noted his lament of not being able to be together with them in person. We have felt […]

Join us on April 14 at 7:00 pm for FACTUALITY! FACTUALITY is a facilitated dialogue, crash course, and interactive experience, that simulates structural inequality, in America. Participants assume the identities […]

This Lent has once again reminded us of how God continues to be our constant companion and guide through the challenges and celebrations of our life. Because God is always […]

Dear Reformation Members and Friends, I hope this letter finds you well, enjoying some Spring weather and anticipating upcoming longer days. I am writing this letter to inform you that […]

This is the Night! An Outdoor Easter Vigil Experience Join us on Saturday, April 3, for a special outdoor Easter Vigil experience. You are welcome to arrive anytime between 7:30 […]

Reformation is creating a different sort of March Madness this year using Music and YOU can take part in the fun! View the song links below and vote for your […]

Throughout Lent we will collect hygiene supplies for three groups: men living in recovery at Phoenix Recovery Project, women transitioning from homelessness to independent apartments at The Well, and children […]

Reformation feeds residents living in transitional housing at the Upper Darby Life Center five times a year. Our next meal is scheduled for Thursday evening, March 25, 2021. Volunteers are […]

ARMED SERVICES, THE INCARCERATED Reformation has two prayer book resources available for members and friends. Hear My Voice, A Prison Prayer Book is for anyone living in prison, prison recovery […]

Birthday Bags Bring Blessings When someone lives with food insecurity, each trip to the grocery store requires making tough choices. Join our Community Action Ministry as together in love we […]

Worship on the Way Returns Join us for Worship on the Way on Saturday, March 27, 10:00-11:00 am, at Reformation. We will have stations for prayer, communion, blessing, and offering. […]

Mother Teresa diagnosed the world’s ills in this way: we’ve just “forgotten that we belong to each other.” (Tatoos on Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle, p. […]

Reformation will provide Easter dinners to three local agencies:  Migrant Ministry of Chester County, Second Time Around Grandparents, and The Philadelphia Group.  Bags are available outside the front entry of […]

The Welcome Church meets twice a month outside in Aviator Park, across from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The church serves individuals who are living with homelessness. Reformation will be […]

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Click the button below to see all we have going on for the season of Lent including Connection Groups, Worship […]

Cards4Chester Cards4Chester is a new community interfaith initiative that seeks to bring encouragement to 1,000 incarcerated men in the State Correctional Institution at Chester. Cards4Chester has started a letter-writing/note card […]

“Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with all your heart,” Joel 2:12a Time is marked. We mark time with watches, digital clocks, with electronic and paper calendars. […]

Help women living with housing insecurity on Sunday, February 21. Reformation will again provide healthy foods and other needed items for The Well, a secure women’s shelter located in Philadelphia. […]

Be Still – Holy Interruptions Looking at the landscapes of winter and transitions associated with the awakening of nature, this workshop invites participants to engage in mindful contemplative activities.  Participants […]

It is that time of year when WE change the game, tackle hunger, and bring our soup to feed a neighbor in need. Drop off cans of soup at the […]

Our Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, January 31, at 11:00 am on this Zoom meeting. Copies of the Annual Report and the Annual Meeting Materials are available here. Printed […]

Treasurer Tom Conroy will provide a detailed report on the congregation’s 2020 financial activity and the proposed 2021 budget on Sunday, January 24, at 11:00 am on a Zoom meeting. […]

Help Needed As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the meal program at the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County at 63rd and Market Streets in Upper Darby continues to operate at […]

Thanks to your generous contributions to Reformation’s Holiday Offering Fund, fifteen organizations which help people in our community received additional support during the holiday season. In December, the Congregation Council […]

Read along with the Reformation Book Club and join in the conversation! The next discussion will be on January 19, 2021, at 7:00 pm. The book will be The Jane […]

The Mark E. Davis Scholarship was established by The Rev. William and Irene Davis, following the death of their son, Mark.  The scholarship is a one-year scholarship to a four-year […]

Give the Gift of Life Sunday, January 17 – 9 am to 2 pm in Creighton Hall The pandemic has not stopped the constant need for blood. Reformation Lutheran Church […]

In the Spirit of the Wise Men’s three gifts to Jesus, gold, frankincense, and myrrh, consider these giving opportunities during this Epiphany season.  Diapers, Formula, Baby Wipes for Cradles to […]

A new Sunday morning faith-life connections book study of Braiding Sweetgrass starts January 10 on Zoom.  Braiding Sweetgrass, by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, mother, scientist, and decorated professor and member […]

Starting on January 1 and continuing throughout the weeks after The Epiphany (January 6), join members and friends as we daily read the gospel according to Mark. Read on your […]

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound  in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:15 […]

CANCELLED! The Welcome Church gathers for brief outdoor worship, supporting those experiencing homelessness or transitions, outside the Franklin Institute in Aviator Park. On Sunday afternoon, December 27, at 3 pm, […]

Dear Reformation, This year continues to be one of challenges, plan changes, and, unfortunately, disappointments. In light of the new restrictions from the state of Pennsylvania and the rapidly increasing […]

As you plan for the coming season of gift-giving, consider a gift of hope and love that can help make a difference in the world with ELCA GOOD GIFTS. The […]

Christmas @ Home packets are available! These simple activities can be done in your home on Christmas Day and are great for all ages! Packets will be available at Silent […]

ABC’s of Christmas Join us as we celebrate Christmas with a special message for all ages! Be part of our Christmas 2020 Virtual pageant. Children of all ages are invited […]

These worship experiences will be held on Zoom. You are welcome to join us from wherever you may be! Christmas Eve 4:00 pm – a service designed especially for families […]

Help provide a Christmas food bag with nonperishable items, along with grocery gift cards, to Chester County Migrant Ministry, the Philadelphia Group, and Second Time Around Parents (STAP). Grocery gift […]