Reformation News & Events

***Please note: The six most recent news and announcements are listed in the sidebar below to the right (under What’s New at Reformation?) and on the home page.***

Parents’ Night Out

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 holiday shopping or on a date night.  Suggested donation of $25 per child ($20 each additional child).  All proceeds go toward our upcoming trip to […]

Faith-Life Forums

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, November 12, at 9:45 am. Former Reformation Summer Intern, Leigh Richard, will lead a “Gender and Sexuality 101” forum. This presentation will explain various gender […]

“Easy Read” Bibles Now Available

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 and those with dyslexia.  One copy will be kept in our library and another will be in the back of the sanctuary for anyone who […]

Nov. 2023 Pastor’s Blog

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 total of 10 newly baptized members of the body of Christ, the Church! We have also confirmed 7 ninth grade students this fall, and welcomed […]

Big Band From the Valley Concert

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 in Rose Valley, Delaware County and perform hits from the 1940’s all the way to present day favorites.  Admission is free.  

CPR/AED Training at Reformation

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 claiming nearly 400,000 lives a year of people with “hearts and brains too good to die”. SCA is usually correctable, but that requires immediate action […]

All Saints Sunday is Nov. 5

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 of Reformation are named and remembered on that Day: Barbara Creighton Steve Kratowicz Mildred Royer Jane Schock Joanne Scott Benny Strain Helga Talbot “Rest eternal […]

Reformation Sunday is October 29

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 anniversary of our founding.  Part of that celebration will be the recognition of our Heritage Members (those who have been members for 50 years or […]

Celebrate Our 2023 Confirmands

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: Allison Bocian                     Griffin Barrett Evie Fernandez Del Lighton Lindsay Lighton Buddy Snyder Adam Stroffolino Together we continue to pray for these young members as we […]

Celebrate St. Luke 2023

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 rite of healing.  During worship that Sunday, we will include a full Rite of Healing with opportunities for prayer and anointing.      

Oct. 2023 Pastor’s Blog

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 away was deeply meaningful and enriching. I was able to take a Lutherland trip in Germany – a special tour that travels through the places […]

Oct. 2023 Book Club

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 Mary by Andy Weir on October 17 at 7:00pm via Zoom.  Contact Laura Reiter for more details at longreiter@gmail.com. From Amazon: HUGO AWARD FINALIST • […]

Trunk or Treat Oct. 29

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 bring some candy! A Signup Genius will be available to fill the spaces around the back of the building.  Please reach out to Pastor Eileen […]

Electronics Recycling Oct. 21

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 larger or older items might require a small recycling fee – cash and card will be accepted on site. Volunteers are needed to welcome and […]

Shoe Collection for Sanctuary Village

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 shoes to the collection area at church and Sanctuary Village will be paid by the pound for the shoes collected. Shoes will be sent to […]

Remembering All the Saints 2023

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 for us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete.  Once again, this year at Reformation, we will remember those […]

Blessing of the Animals 2023

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 church building.  If your pet is unable to attend the service, please feel free to bring a photo of them. You are also invited to […]

Reinhard Scholarship 2023

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 in leading worship. The Reinhard Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Chester and Helen Reinhard by their daughter, and Reformation member, Helen Beck. […]

Rose Tree Road Fall Cleanup 2023

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 at the church on Saturday, October 7 at 10:00 am. Please mark your calendars!  (Orange vests and gloves will be provided).  

Meet Vicar Paula!

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 government for 30 years.  After joining the US Peace Corps as a young woman, I became fascinated with interfaith community building and was active in […]

Life Center Update

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 times a year on the 4th Thursday of January, March, May, July and September.  In pre covid years we served approximately 120 meals each time.  […]

Reformation Connect!

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 ministry opportunities at Reformation and discuss what it means to join Reformation. Contact Pastor Alina or Pastor Eileen with any questions or to RSVP.

Pastor’s Blog – Sept. 2023

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 at Reformation! This year we are thinking all about how abundant our life is as a congregation and a community, and how we can continue […]

Upcoming Youth Events

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 – Youth Group Lock In Friday 7:00 pm—Saturday 9:00 am – Signup here. October 1 – Breakfast Club (high school) October 29 – Youth Group 12:00 […]

Fall Connection Groups

Checkout our Fall 2023 Connection Group offerings!

Blood Drive – Sept. 23

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 17, 110 lbs and in good health is eligible. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please go to redcrossblood.org

Memorial To The Lost

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 tear down on September 22, 2023. Please see Pastor Eileen if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

One World Concert

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 of Händel, Uhland and Rilke around some works of Josefine Winter Sieglinde Schneider is committed to peace and international understanding. She sang parts of her […]

God’s Work, Our Hands 2023

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 to serving vulnerable immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the U.S.” On September 17, we will be participating in LIRS’ “A Fresh Change” Program. Reformation […]

Rally Day 2023

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 year of life here at Reformation! Blessing of the Backpacks – Bring your backpacks to worship on Sunday, September 10, for a special blessing as […]

Sunday School for ALL ages!

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 children and youth at Reformation. Contact Pastor Eileen with any questions. Please register here. Sunday School will be held weekly. Small Stars will be […]

Capital Campaign Preview Event

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 and enjoy fellowship, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and special music by Liz Hazlett and Valerie Rozek! Please RSVP here by September 1.

Chancel Choir Updates

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 tenor, baritone or bass voices wishing to join.  The choir will sing during worship beginning on September 10.  Please reach out to Valerie Rozek for […]

Underwear Collection 2023

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 (that’s TLC) for new tomorrows. We will be collecting underwear starting today through September 17.  For further information, please contact Sally Burkam.

August 2023 Pastor’s Blog

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 obscure, daily national observances that hardly anyone knows about. I feel like we are constantly hearing that a given day is National Ice Cream Day, […]

Holiday Offering Envelopes

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 holiday offering is used completely for benevolence/outreach. This fund enables us to match other special offerings and make our gifts go twice as far and […]

August Finance Smart

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, 2017. The founder of this special day, Sherita J. Herring, wanted to educate and empower others to make a difference and acknowledge those who have […]

Eco Tip for August

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 for eco friendly materials Learn to DIY Food: Consider more plant based foods Eat as locally as possible Eat as seasonally as possible Think about […]

Eagle Scout Book Drive

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 drive is for Tyler’s Eagle Scout Project.  Please bring in new/like-new books geared towards readers in first grade and younger.  There will be a collection […]

Recycle Old Clothes

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 building near the dumpsters sometime during the month of August. You may drop off donations anytime.

Celebrate Erik and Leah!

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 little one! A reception will be held after the 10:00 am worship in Creighton Hall. You are welcome to bring cards and gifts (gift cards […]

Take Me Out to the BALL-GAME!

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 box section.) No charge for children ages 3 and younger provided they sit on a ticket holder’s lap. Stay for the fireworks display after the game! […]

Backpack School Supply Collection

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 contribution or purchase supplies from the wish list below and drop them off here. We hope to again be able to supply stuffed backpacks to […]

VBS 2023

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 to register.   Volunteer at VBS Want to help our children and youth have a great week at Vacation Bible School? Volunteers are needed to […]

Library Book Club

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 7:00pm via Zoom for a lively discussion of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Contact Laura Reiter for more information on joining our discussion. About […]

Lunch Bunch

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 be at Miller’s Ale House at Granite Run on Thursday, July 6.  For more information, please contact Sue Bianco or Edna Bogert.  All are welcome!

July 2023 Pastor’s Blog

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 would be checking up on how you and your word are getting along! So, how is it going with your star word? Do you remember […]

VBS Collection

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 children in foster care via Fostering Hope.

2023-2024 Scholarship Winners

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 – Oberlin College Lindsay Gamlin – College of Charleston Megan Gress – Elizabethtown College Joelle Hacik – La Salle University Valerie Issa – University of […]

Young Adults Hike

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 504 Barren Rd, Media, PA 19063) on Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 am. Partners, pets, and children welcome!  

PRIDE Month Resources

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 support during PRIDE month. Click the flag photo below to view the LGBTQ resource guide PDF made my our summer interns. Click the photo below […]

May 2023 Pastor’s Blog

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 Be with You Till We Meet Again, ELW Hymn #536 When I was growing up, my home congregation ended every worship service by singing the […]

Welcome 2023 Summer Interns!

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 French. I am from Havertown, PA which is not too far from Media and I am a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Havertown. Some of [...]

Summer Worship Schedule

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 will be on recess for the summer months, but don’t forget to check out our Vacation Bible School in July!  

ECO Movie Night

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

Ascension Day Worship

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). Pastor Bryan Penman will be the guest preacher. All are invited to this festival worship.

Sock Collection

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 in homelessness.  Socks are the least donated item, and clean, dry socks are essential for people experiencing homelessness. Socks are needed for men, women, and […]

April 2023 Youth Group

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

April 2023 Pastor’s Blog

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 live into this hope of budding flowers, warmer weather, and the Easter season, we also look toward the end of the school year and the […]

Church Softball League

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 team ELCA and we pull from several local Lutheran churches. Games usually run May through early July and are held on weekday evenings. You do […]

Eco Sunday 2023

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. This year we will welcome our very own Carol Stephens as our presenter for a special education time in Creighton Hall. Activities for children of […]

April 2023 Book Club

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 Pelt.  Contact Laura Reiter for more information on joining our discussion. About Remarkably Bright Creatures (from Amazon.com): “Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively […]

Easter + Holy Week Schedule

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’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem accompanied by the waving of palm branches and shouts of Hosanna! Worship begins with the Liturgy of Palms during which everyone […]

Spring Cleaning: March 18

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 church grounds.  Please contact Paul Stearns with any questions. At 10:00 am, the Eco Ministry Group will be leading our spring clean-up of Rose Tree […]

Serve Our Neighbors During Lent

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 neighbors in need during the Easter Season. Bags, along with a list of needed items, will be available on Sunday, March 12.  Please feel free […]

March 2023 Pastor’s Blog

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 is my sabbatical this summer. Reformation’s Human Resource Policy provides for clergy under call at Reformation to take up to three months of sabbatical after […]

Midweek Lent Soup Supper and Evening Worship

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 followed by Holden Evening Prayer in the sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. You are welcome to join us for both – or come and join us […]

2023 Bear Creek Camp

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. Hope you can join us! Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open! Registration for summer camp is now open.  Those who register before March 31 will […]

2023 Lent Book

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 the church office if you need assistance obtaining a copy. A virtual conversation with the author will be held on March 28 at 7:00 pm.

Experience Lent @ Reformation

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 Erikson.  You are welcome to visit the path anytime during Lent – February 22 to April 9.   Booklets with information about the art and reflections […]

Lent 2023 at Reformation

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

Young Adults Paint and Sip

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 for a Paint and Sip night!  Please bring a drink or snack to share if you are able. Please contact Pastor Eileen with any questions.

Feb. 2023 Pastor’s Blog

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 theme of Living Hope. I believe hope comes from where we see glimpses of God peeking through into our world; moments that make us feel […]

Church Directory Updates Needed

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 our handy mobile directory up to date again and we need your help!  All you need to do is download the Instant Church Directory app (if […]

Connection Group Registration is Open

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

Ash Wednesday 2023

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 ashes and communion. The 7:30 pm service will be live streamed. We look forward to you joining us for worship on February 22. Ashes Under […]

Reformation CONNECT

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 am in the Choir Room. Contact Pastor Alina with any questions and to RSVP.  

February Youth Group

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.  

SOUPer Bowl Sunday

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 support those in need.  The donations will be delivered to the Media Food Bank and Chester Eastside. This year, we will be collecting: Cooking oil […]

Helping Hands Para Support Grants Available

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 attend our education programs or other Reformation activities. Contact Pastor Eileen with questions or to apply.  

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 or shelf stable milk/chocolate milk • Single oatmeal packets • Cereal bars/ granola bars (high-protein bars are appreciated) • Tea bags or instant coffee, instant hot cocoa packets […]

Red Cross Blood Drive

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 click here.

2023-2024 Davis Scholarship

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 college or university awarded to a member(s) of Reformation Lutheran Church. Applicants can be high school seniors or currently attending a college or university. The […]

Celebrate RIC Sunday

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 people. For more information or to be part of the leadership on this day, contact Pastor Eileen.  

January 2023 Pastor’s Blog

“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 light. The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.” ­– O Little Town of Bethlehem (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymn 279) […]

Annual Meeting Information

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 speak or vote. Click here to view the Annual Meeting Materials. The presentation on church finances with Treasurer Tom Conroy, will be on Sunday, January […]

Pastor Eileen’s Ordination

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 to follow.  Please RSVP here. View the ordination bulletin here. View the ordination via live-stream here.

January Youth Updates

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 to share with camp friends and returning summer counselors in activities unique to BCC in the winter! The weekends kick off on Friday night and […]

Library Book Club

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 by Sarah Penner.  Karen Chorney will lead our discussion via Zoom.  Contact Laura Reiter for more information. About our book selection: “The Lost Apothecary is a […]

Epiphany

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 and Inscribing your Entryway, a traditional Epiphany practice in the church. Sermon on the Steps in Epiphany Beginning on Sunday, January 8, and continuing throughout […]

Join the Lunch Bunch

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 more information, please contact Sue Bianco or Edna Bogert.  All are welcome!

Canticles of Christ’s Birth

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, we will hear the stories and sing the canticles in Luke’s gospel that tell of Christ’s birth. Worship will be in-person and live streamed here.

Hanging of the Greens 2022

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 of the Greens on Sunday, January 1, after the 10:00 am worship.  

Give a “Good Gift”

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 ELCA Good Gifts Catalog has more than 40 options, with prices ranging from $10 (for 10 chicks or to stock a backpack with food) to […]

Christmas 2022 Worship Schedule

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 Communion. 2 pm – a service featuring traditional carols sung in a traditional style. 4 pm – a special service designed especially for children. 6 […]

Christmas @ Home

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 done in your home on Christmas Day (or anytime during the twelve days of Christmas!) and are great for all ages! Please see Pastor Alina […]

December Pastor’s Blog

“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 in the imagination of their hearts. God has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up the lowly; God has filled the hungry […]

December Youth Group

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 under $5. Gifts are meant to be funny or unusual! We will have hot cocoa, treats, and Christmas music. Christmas sweaters or other apparel encouraged! […]

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 devotional elements will take place every Wednesday at 7 pm from November 30 – December 21.  Contact Vicar Eileen with questions or just drop in!  For more details on our Advent schedule, […]

Advent at Reformation

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 devotional elements will take place every Wednesday at 7 PM from November 30 – December 21. Contact Vicar Eileen with questions or just drop in! […]

St. Nicholas time at Reformation! 

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

Fall Property Clean Up

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 branches and do some sprucing up of the Reformation grounds. Please bring rakes and work gloves with you.  For more information, contact Paul Stearns.

Longing for the Light

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, Candle Lighting and Individual Prayer for Healing.

November Pastor’s Blog

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 day until now. – Philippians 1:3-5 Dear Reformation, These verses from Paul’s letter to the Philippians are ones that often come to my mind as […]

Welcome Choral Scholars!

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 in our congregation. If you see them on a Sunday morning, please welcome them!

Stewardship Response

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 at Reformation for the past 72 years and for untold years in the future! If you have not had a chance to return your Estimate […]

Bags & Thanks!

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 God (ELW No. 840) For Christians, “Thanksgiving” is not just a one-day holiday; it is a way of life—”Thanks Living.”  We give thanks to God […]

November Youth Group

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

We Remember All the Saints

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 remembered on that day: Jess Allsman Ernie Bogert Leslie Brubaker Regina Evans Evelyn Hansen Cathy Koch Barbara Newby Jody Owens Mary Smith Pastor Carol Steinhart […]

Reformation Sunday

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 anniversary of our founding.  Part of that celebration will be the recognition of our Heritage Members (those who have been members for 50 years or […]

Trunk or Treat!

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 bring some candy! Signup to host a trunk here.  Please reach out to Vicar Eileen for more information. —Kids, youth (and adults) are also welcome […]

Library Book Club

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 via Zoom. About The Midnight Library From the Goodreads website:  “Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every […]

Remembering All the Saints

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 for us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete.  Once again, this year at Reformation, we will remember those […]

October Youth Group

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 to chaperone and drive, please contact Vicar Eileen. Meet at Reformation at 6:30 PM to carpool. Registration and details here. Friends are always welcome!

Celebrate St. Luke

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 rite of healing.  During worship that Sunday, we will include a full Rite of Healing with opportunities for prayer and anointing.

October Vicar’s Blog

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 at this time of year: an abundance of colors, an abundance of new harvests, an abundance of places where God peeks into our everyday lives. […]

Celebrate Our Confirmands!

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: Lexi Benzing Luke Merino Riley Owens Robert Schaub Katie Snyder Kaylee Troutman Together we continue to pray for these young members as we celebrate what […]

Electronics Recycling

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 larger or older items might require a small recycling fee – cash and card will be accepted on site. Volunteers are needed to welcome and […]

Rose Tree Road Cleanup

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 be provided.  Please mark your calendars!

Reinhard Scholarship

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 Shilanskas will be at Reformation and will participate in leading worship. The Reinhard Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of Chester and Helen Reinhard […]

2022 Blessing of the Animals

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 church building – or in Creighton Hall if we have bad weather.  You are also invited to bring along a donation for the Providence Animal […]

Scholar in Residence

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 Care in Genesis 1–4.” In her presentation, Dr. Hall will explore the first few chapters of Genesis and the ways they can serve as a […]

Feed The Hungry

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 will need help from volunteers to make casseroles at home and then to deliver the food that Thursday afternoon around 5:15 to our driver waiting […]

Fall Connection Groups

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 week of October 3 and will meet for 7 sessions unless otherwise noted.

Reformation Connect!

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 opportunities at Reformation and discuss what it means to join Reformation. Contact Pastor Alina with any questions or to RSVP.

God’s Work Our Hands Sunday

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: Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Body Wash Deodorant Please bring your donations to Reformation on September 18. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Bucher. […]

Rally Day is Sept. 11

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 another great year of life here at Reformation! Click here to read about Christian Education Opportunities for ages infant – senior in high school. Be […]

22-23 Program year theme

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 relationship with God, always looking towards tomorrow and the promises of God that will meet us there. As we live through this time of transition […]

Community Action Volunteers Needed

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 up on Saturday morning, September 10 at 9 am and again on FRIDAY Sept. 23 to take it down. Shirts will need to be taken […]

September Youth Group

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!

August Eco Tips

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 control on uneven, hilly roads. Use cruise control on flat, even roads. Inflate your tires.  

August Vicar’s Blog

“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, trips have been taken, and the fun of camps and VBS are now memories. On that note, we want to thank all who helped to […]

Join the CareSharers!

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 to be part of this important ministry in keeping our homebound members connected to Reformation, please contact Pastor Alina. There will be an information session […]

Underwear Collection

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 it to me.” August is upon us, and underwear is on sale, so once again Reformation is working with the National Giving Alliance (NGA) to […]

Rally Day – Christian Education

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 Sunday School information & registration – ages birth – 6th grade. Click here for Confirmation information – 7th & 8th grades. Click here for Breakfast […]

August Lunch Bunch

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. For more information, please contact Sue Bianco or Edna Bogert. All are welcome!

Children’s Clothing Drive

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 with homelessness.  New and gently used clothing, sizes newborn to big kids’ large, is needed.  Please, NO toys, and NO strollers, or car seats.  Donations […]

Call Process and Transition Forums

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 14, after the 10:00 am worship. A Special Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, August 21, after both worship services with the purpose of […]

Blood Drive

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 redcrossblood.org.

Choral Scholars Wanted

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 may be interested.

School Supply Collection

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 supply stuffed backpacks to students in the Chester and Upper Darby Communities. Last year we filled just over 365 backpacks. Over the past three years […]

Welcome New Members

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

DelcoPA Covid Quilt Project

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 Delco have lost loved ones because of the virus. Created by two long–time Delco volunteers, this quilt project provides a way to celebrate the departed […]

July Eco Update

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 thorough home insulation.5. Clean your air conditioning vents and ducts.6. Turn on your ceiling fans.7. Take advantage of natural ventilation.8. Block the sun with blinds […]

July 2022 Pastor’s Blog

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 welcome statement has helped us to articulate that spirit. Approved by Council in 2018, our first welcome statement which has served us well over these […]

Vacation Bible School

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 our children and youth have a great week at Vacation Bible School? Contact Pastor Alina to volunteer! Volunteers are needed to lead class groups and […]

Library Book Club

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 A Man Called Ove – a previous book club selection we all enjoyed). Contact Laura Reiter for more details. About Anxious People from Amazon: “From […]

Join the Lunch Bunch!

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 Sue Bianco or Edna Bogert. All are welcome!

June Pastor’s Blog

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 as we prepare to say goodbye to Pastor Wayne at his retirement at the end of this month. While we wish him well and know […]

June Eco Ministry

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 and fertilizers. Instead, focus on using non– GMO seeds and organic compost and mulch in your garden. You can also utilize techniques such as companion […]

Welcome New Staff!

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 Chicago suburbs and have lived in Pennsylvania since starting at United Lutheran Seminary in 2018. I currently live in Philadelphia with my husband Ethan and […]

Council Installation June 5

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, Secretary; Tom Conroy, Treasurer; Jamie Anderson, Rachel Bingeman, Kristen Chorney, Marian Filtz, Eric Hathaway, Mike Polito and Tyler Troutman. We are grateful for the faithful […]

Changes at Reformation

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 Capital fund. Other projects were budgeted. • Tree work is being done on our property. A  number of trees needed to be removed for safety […]

Pastor Wayne’s Retirement Party

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

Ascension Day Worship

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 19086). Pastor Moses Suah-Dennis will be the guest preacher. All are invited to this festival worship.

2022 Softball Season!

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!

Labyrinth Dedication

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 Heim and is dedicated in their memory. Please join us outside for this brief service as we give thanks for the generosity of the Heims and […]

May Pastor’s Blog

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 walk in newness of life.      Romans 6:4 Dear Reformation, Throughout the Easter Season we begin worship with a Thanksgiving for Baptism. We do this to […]

Scavenger Hunt

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, May 1. We’ll finish by 2:00 pm. RSVP here. Contact Pastor Alina with any questions!

May Sunday School

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 on: May 1 May 15   Small Stars will meet on: May 15 May 22  

Lutheran World Relief Forum

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 Hour about the work of the Lutheran World Relief in Ukraine. Overwhelming Support for Ukraine Thank you, Reformation, for your inspiring outpouring of support to […]

Pew Projects are Back!

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 and instructions to make a project related to the day’s scripture texts. Children are invited to keep everything in the bag, but we ask that […]

2022 Graduates

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 doing in the lives of our graduates!  

2022 Scholar in Residence

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

Bible Presentations 2022

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 to Reformation.  This year we will have 10 students receiving their Bibles.  

Holy Week 2022

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 and shouts of Hosanna! Worship begins with the Liturgy of Palms during which everyone will join the procession with the palms. The tone of the […]

Easter Festival Children’s Choir

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 on the following dates: March 27 April 3 April 10 Any interested singers should plan to join us for rehearsal on these dates. No experience […]

Easter Food Bags 2022

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 available on Sunday, March 20, and Sunday, March 27. For those not worshipping in person, bags will be available during the week of March 20 […]

Bear Creek Camp 2022

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 lead a special Sunday Schoolprogram. Bear Creek Camp GalaThe Bear Creek Camp Gala is an opportunity for community building, fun, fellowship, and fundraising.After two years […]

Worship Wednesdays in Lent 2022

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.

Feeding The Homeless – March 2022

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 on Thursday, March 24. You can also help by making a donation using the Feeding the Homeless envelopes on the lobby counter. If you have […]

Help clean up Rose Tree Road!

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 10:00 am. Meet at the church and we will work for about an hour. Sign up on the counter in the lobby. Gloves and safety […]

Lenten Care Kits

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 the Phoenix Recovery Houses• women at the Well, a women’s shelter in Philadelphia• children in need, through Cradles to Crayons. Bags will be available beginning […]

2022 Lent Resources

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

March 2022 Pastor’s Blog

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 relationship God created with us in baptism. Being renewed in faith is more a matter of the heart than a matter of the head. My […]

Welcome Pastor David Anderson!

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 homebound members, providing communion to those unable to be at worship, and providing other pastoral care as needed. Pastor Anderson’s work will help Reformation as […]

Ash Wednesday is March 2

Click for all the details.

Join a Connection Group

Check out our Lent Connection Groups!

2022 Lent Book

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, as a Kindle download, or from your favorite book seller. Contact the church office if you need assistance obtaining a copy. Connection Groups for discussion […]

Collection for The Well

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. Please bring your items to Reformation no later than Sunday, February 27. To learn more or if you have any questions, please reach out to […]

February Youth Group

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 packages for Reformation college students. Lunch will be provided. Contact Pastor Alina with any questions.  

Fill the Bowl for the Souper Bowl!

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 bit different this year. We have found that food pantries often have an overabundance of canned soup, and are desperately in need of other items. […]

2022 Sunday School Dates

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 4 to grade 5. Special Sunday celebrations are for all children and youth at Reformation. Contact Pastor Alina with any questions. Sunday School will be […]

Sock Collection

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 people experiencing homelessness. Socks are needed for men, women, and children, and crew socks in acrylic and polyester blends are preferred. You can help by […]

Jan. 2022 Pastor’s Blog

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 this time of year eager, sometimes even impatient, for the reprieve of increased light each day. I find myself experiencing similar feelings as we continue […]

Library News

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 people are not machines, and you are nourished by naps and fiction and basking in sunlight, no less than by food and drink.”Just a few […]

Annual Meeting Jan. 30

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. You can view the 2021 Annual Report Summary here. View Annual Meeting Materials. The Annual Meeting Materials booklet has been updated with corrected information as […]

Epiphany is Jan. 2

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 and Inscribing your  Entryway, a traditional Epiphany practice in the church. Sermon on the Steps in EpiphanyBeginning on Sunday, January 2, when we celebrate the […]

Christmas Worship Schedule

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 – a service featuring traditional carols sung in a traditional style. 4 pm – a special service designed especially for children. 6 pm – a […]

Dec. Pastor’s Blog

[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 your God? – Micah 6:8 Dear Reformation, Since 2015 Reformation has been a Fair Trade certified congregation. (In fact, we were the first Fair Trade […]

Hanging of the Greens

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 many hands make light work. Join us also for the Unhanging of the Greens on Sunday, January 2, after the 11:00 worship.  

Advent Activities

Check out what we are offering during Advent 2021!

Register for Bear Creek Connect Winter Camp

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 activities unique to Bear Creek Camp in the winter, plus the friendships and faith-building you’ve come to expect from a time at camp! The weekends […]

2021 Gift Giving Opportunities

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

Longing for the Light of Healing and Hope

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, Candle Lighting and Individual Prayer for Healing. All are welcome!  

Property Work Day

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 you have them. Questions can be directed to Paul Sterns.

Nov. 2021 Pastor’s Blog

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 nearly five years ago, we knew she brought a wealth of gifts, skills, and experience for ministry. But we could not then have imagined the […]

November Youth Group

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 will gather on Sunday, November 14, from 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. Contact Pastor Alina with any questions.  

Thanks Living

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 of life – “Thanks Living.” We give thanks to God for all our blessings by our daily choices, actions, and attitudes. On Sunday, November 14, […]

We Remember All the Saints

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 remembered on that day: Woodie Benson Irene Davis Roger Johnsen Lee Kleckner Karin Kress Betty Olchewsky  “Rest eternal grant them, O Lord; and let light […]

Reformation Library is OPEN!

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, Ellen Conroy, Laura Reiter, and Sue Bianco. Ponder the power of reading with this quote from one of our recent library donations: “What an astonishing […]

Farewell Deacon Beth!

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

Trunk or Treat!

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 not required (and feel free to wear them to church as well.) Bring your own bag or make one at the event to use. If […]

Oct. 2021 Pastor’s Blog

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 my favorite season of the year (meteorologically speaking!). For me there is nothing more delightful than a cool, crisp fall day with the colors of […]

2021 STEWARDSHIP

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 midst of all the challenges of life, we live with hope because of the promises God has given us in Jesus Christ. The verse from […]

October Youth Group

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 will be provided. Signup here. Contact Pastor Alina with any questions.

Electronics Recycling Event

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 Recycle Works will be on site to receive the recyclable items. PAR works with formerly incarcerated individuals to provide work experience and tech skills. For […]

Christmas Cards Bring Hope Behind Bars

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 Eastern PA Conference and Reformation’s Community Action Ministry Team to create one or many Cards of Hope for this 2021 holiday season. Pick up your […]

Celebrate Our Confirmands on October 17

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 to celebrate with our students by watching the livestream of the service here. This year’s Confirmands are: Madison Benzing Jillian Hacik Marissa Kamin Megan Reagle […]

Commemorate St. Luke on October 17

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 rite of healing. During worship that Sunday we will include a full Rite of Healing with opportunities for prayer and anointing.

Road Cleanup

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

Celebrate Erik and Leah

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, October 3. You are welcome to bring cards for the couple and join us for light refreshments in Creighton Hall.  

Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 2

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 your pet is unable to attend the service, please feel free to bring along a photo of your pet. You are also invited to bring […]

Gazebo Dedication

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 String Quartet and light refreshments. All are welcome!  

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Blessing of the Hands

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 worship that day to celebrate our life together:  your Reformation’s golden rod God’s Work, Our Hands or Live Generously shirts or any Reformation swag!

Double the Saturday Service Opportunities, Double the Fun!

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 to the Lost located on the Reformation grounds.  Before we take down the installation we will gather for a brief prayer service. If you would […]

Memorial for the Lost and A Prayer Walk for The World

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 on our grounds from September 4 to September 24. Visitors are encouraged to park in the east parking lot adjacent to Rose Tree Road and […]

Reformation Book Club

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 the year will be Tuesday, November 16. We will discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Edrich  The meeting will possibly be in person – location and […]

September Youth Group

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 – 8:30 pm. Contact Pastor Alina with any questions. Sign Up HERE.

Rally Day is Sept. 12

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 at Reformation! Masks Required in Worship – Due to the rapid increase in COVID cases in our area, worshippers are again required to wear masks […]

September Deacon’s Blog

“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 or mobile tablet is never far from my hand.  One or the other is often within arm’s reach. My electronic ‘e’ devices help me to […]

2021-22 Program year theme

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 from First Peter are spoken at the beginning of our baptismal liturgy in worship as we prepare to witness the pouring out of God’s promises. […]

August Pastor’s Blog

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 he will guide them to springs of the water of life. Revelation 7:17 This summer has brought us a succession of excessive heat waves. Meanwhile, […]

August 15 – Reformation Connect

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. Please contact the church office or a pastor or deacon if you are would like to attend or would like more information.

Clothe Those in Need

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 labeled “Underwear Collection” which will be located outside the main church entrance. The collection will begin August 1 and continue until September 15. Help will […]

August 8 – Drum Circle!

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 one hour of engaged drumming. No previous experience is necessary. All ages are welcome! Bring your own drum or that which represents a drum to […]

August 1 – Punch on the Lawn

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 each worship! All are welcome!

Scholarship Winners Announced

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 ELCA Foundation administers the scholarship fund with a variable award based on the fund’s yearly performance. The Rev. and Mrs. William Davis established this scholarship […]

INDOOR Worship for BOTH services Starts in August

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: –  Beginning on Sunday, August 1, both the 8:30 and 10:00 am worships will be held in the sanctuary with a maximum of 75 people […]

July 25 – Summer Treats & Games

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 welcome! Contact Pastor Alina with any questions.

Restock Reformation’s Food Pantry

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 needs. We currently are collecting individual packages of baby wipes, pop or peel lid microwavable soups or hearty meals, juice boxes, single serving fruit or […]

July Feed The Homeless

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 Church serves individuals who are living with homelessness. We will be taking snack bags to be distributed to those who attend the service. Donations of […]

Prison Ministry – Thank you!

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 coming months, we will share these notes of gratitude from the inmates who receive our letters. To learn more as to how you can participate […]

July 2021 Pastor’s Blog

“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 Jesus, you shall be my song as I journey. –Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song, Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymn #808 When I was a […]

Backpack School Supply Collection 2021

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 filled just over 300 backpacks. Over the past two years, this has become an interfaith effort with several faith communities joining what was started with […]

Red Cross Blood Drive July 18

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 gift now and register here. Mark your calendar for Reformation’s onsite blood drive scheduled for July 18, 2021, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm  in […]

July 18 – Sunday Sundaes

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 at 10 AM.) Registration is requested below. Please bring your own chair. Ice cream and toppings will be provided.  

In-Person Worship Starts in July!

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). Worshippers must mask and are urged to follow the best safety practices by attending only if they have been vaccinated (if eligible for vaccine). Please […]

July 11 – VBS Kickoff

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 the VBS information and updates!

Deacon’s Blog – June 2021

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 and time again, in and through our community of faith and into the wider world, you met one another at life’s rough intersections and offered […]

Collecting Peanut Butter and Jelly for Bread Drop

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 hosting a PB and J collection for Bread Drop during the month of June. Jars of smooth peanut butter and / or jelly can be […]

Vacation Bible School 2021

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 will also be available to everyone who registers!

June 27 – Valley Forge Biking

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 to begin a leisurely bike ride on one of three paths of your choosing: Schuylkill River Trail leads us to Perkiomen Trail and the Audubahn […]

Summer at Reformation

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 ALL the details.

Welcome Summer Interns!

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 first summer at Reformation! They will be working with our summer fellowship opportunities, Vacation Bible School, and outreach at Reformation.

Become a Gardening Angel

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, and help with trimming. Our head angel gives excellent instructions and has an extensive knowledge of plants. Gardening times are flexible! Contact Toini Scherer.

June 20 – Movie Night!

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 provided. We will be watching the movie Tangled!

June 13 – New Members Gathering

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 ministry at Reformation. Contact Pastor Wayne with any questions.

Help Feed the Homeless

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 needed to make large casseroles, to prepare supplies for transport, and drive items to the Life Center. At the present time, we are feeding 50 […]

June 6 Fun in the Sun-Day

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 your masks. S’mores ingredients and campfire will be provided!

May 22 Worship On The Way

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 be collecting donations for Gratitude for Grandparents – cereal and other non-perishable breakfast items, diapers, and wipes.  Registration is requested for those attending Worship on […]

From The Pastor – May 2021

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 in his recently published book, Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic – and Beyond (iUniverse: 2020) In his book, Fox suggests that, […]

Welcome, Matthia McCracken!

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 Matthia in the coming weeks as you have the chance.   For the time being, Matthia’s hours will be: 9am – 4:30pm 9am – 4:30pm […]

New Outreach: Seamstresses Needed!

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 a simple sundress that has a label sewn on the dress, a girl appears to be cared for and connected to a caring community. This […]

Sponsor a Brick!

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

Let’s Talk About It – Having the Hard Conversations in Life

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 mental disease by education and through many open discussions and activities throughout the world. Join Melissa McElwaine, LCSW and Suicide Prevention Coordinator and REACH VET […]

Eco Tips

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, birdbaths, or ponds, will also help to attract birds and other wildlife. Recycle, repurpose, resell: As you throw open the windows and breathe in the […]

Nature Walk at Heinz Refuge

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 at 9:30 am. The refuge will loan binoculars if you need them. The walk will cross the dike by the Darby Creek, passing water and […]

The Welcome Church

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 who are living with homelessness.  As requested by the Welcome Church leaders, we will take individually packed snack bags to be distributed to those who […]

April Worship on the Way

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 vehicle. At the offering station we will receive donations for The Well – powdered drink mixes, shelf-stable milk such as boxes of Almond Breeze, individual […]

Serve Our Neighbors at the Well

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 nighttime living space. In addition to our hygiene Lent Care Kits, we are also collecting collapsible umbrellas, rain ponchos, shelf-stable cartons of milk, frozen single […]

Covid Vaccine Information

 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 16 and older: eligible April 19 These are the dates that the groups will be eligible to start scheduling. Check what phase you are in […]

Eco Sunday is April 18

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 then lead an 11:00 program on Zoom. Her program will cover these topics: Introduction to LAMPa and the work they do the need for both individual […]

April Pastor’s Blog

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 the same way through this past pandemic year. Recently, the realities of vaccines have given us new hope for a not-too-far-off time when we will […]

Anti-Racism Education

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 of the characters above, encountering a series of fact based advantages & limitations based on the intersection of their race, class, gender, faith, sexual orientation, […]

Holy Week 2021 Schedule

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 at work in our lives, we have stayed together in love despite the challenge of physical separation that we have endured throughout this past year. […]

Special Council Meeting 3/28

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 Council has called a Special Congregational Meeting to be held on Zoom on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 11:00 am to vote on the enclosed […]

Outdoor Easter Vigil Experience

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 and 8:00 pm as you will move through the experience at your own pace. This progressive, experiential time for prayer and worship will include locations […]

Music Madness: Vote Now!

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 favorites. Vote as often as you’d like by noon on Friday of each week. Check back weekly to see what song is still in the […]

Make a Difference with Care Kits

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 in transition served by Cradles to Crayons. Care Kits enable people to have a deeper sense of dignity through basic self-care. Care kit flyers and […]

Help Feed the Homeless

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 needed to make large casseroles, to prepare supplies for transport, and drive items to the Life Center. At the present time we are feeding 50 […]

New Prayer Book Resources

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 or for  family members and friends of someone who is incarcerated. Prayer Book for The Armed Services is a pocket-sized companion ideal for those in […]

A NEW OUTREACH MINISTRY

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 develop a new outreach gift giving opportunity –  Birthday Blessing Bags. Donations of boxed cake mix, canned frosting and boxes of small birthday candles will […]

March Worship On The Way

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. At the offering station we will be collecting packaged cake mix and icing for birthday bags to go to Chester Eastside. We will be distributing […]

From the Deacon and Pastors

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. 187) This season of Lent is a time for renewed reflection on our relationship with God. Reflection on our relationship with God inevitably leads also […]

Easter Food Bags

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 church. Use the shopping list provided. If you cannot pick up a bag soon – the grocery lists are below.  Return your meal bag […]

Serve at the Welcome Church

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 attending worship and providing prepackaged snack bags to those attending on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 3 pm. If you would like to join us, […]

Lent Activities

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 services, Lent devotions and study guides, music, our Lent Book and Lent Art Installation.

NEW PRISON MINISTRY

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 campaign to bring hope to those serving sentences in these challenging and lonely Covid-19 times. How might you help? Follow the guidelines provided below. Write […]

From the Deacon and Pastors

“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. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and special events help us to mark time.  How do you mark time? Christian seasonal traditions help us to mark time. Transfiguration […]

Support the Women’s Shelter

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. To help ensure the health of the women during this time, we are asking for: pre-packaged, individual size portioned food items for breakfast, lunch and […]

SPIRITUAL CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT

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 will gather on Zoom at 9:30 am, Saturday, February 20. Retreat packets, which include art, guided meditation, prayer, and open-ended questions along with story, will […]

2021 Souper Bowl of Caring

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 front entrance of the church on Monday, February 8, 2021, between 10 am and noon, and again from 5:30 until 7 pm. Last year, we […]

Annual Meeting January 31

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 copies will be available to pick up at the church.

Financial Forum January 24

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. Please attend this session if you are interested in details – the Treasurer’s Report at the Annual Meeting will provide only a very brief overview. […]

Life Center Update 2021

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 reduced capacity. Reformation’s next two meal deliveries will be on Thursday, January 28, and again on Thursday, March 25. We are asked to prepare and […]

Your Offerings Help Others

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 approved grants to the following organizations from the Holiday Offering Fund: $ 500 Lutheran Congregational Services $ 500 Cradles to Crayons $ 500 Media Food […]

January Book Club

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 Austen Society by Natalie Jenner. You are invited to participate in the discussion whether you have finished the book or not! Contact Laura Reiter to […]

Mark E. Davis Scholarship 2021-2022

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 college or university awarded to a member(s) of Reformation Lutheran Church.  Applicants can be high school seniors or currently attending a college or university.  The […]

January Blood Drive

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 is doing its part to help save a life. The American Red Cross is taking every precaution to help keep everyone safe. Temperatures are taken […]

Epiphany Giving Opportunities

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 Crayons Basic necessities for children to thrive at home Drop off at the church Monday, January 11, 2021 10 am to Noon; 5:30 – 7 […]

Sunday Book Study

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 of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is a “hymn of love for this world.”  Order your book early through your favorite bookstore. This book is also […]

Epiphany Read-Along of the Gospel According to Mark

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 own using the daily calendar provided below. BibleGateway is a great online bible source to use. Or join with a group on Zoom to read […]

From the Pastors and Deacon

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   Dear Reformation, The new year always brings about a renewed sense of hope. It feels that this year, perhaps more than ever, that hope […]

Christmas Worship on the Parkway

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, Reformation will provide prepackaged snack bags to all attenders. Join those who gather at Aviator Park at 2:45 pm. Masks are mandatory at all times […]

Silent Night Services CANCELLED

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 cases of COVID in Delaware County, we are cancelling our Silent Night: Outdoor Christmas Worship services. This difficult decision was made in keeping with our […]

“Good Gifts” Change Lives

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 ELCA Good Gifts Catalog has more than 40 options with prices ranging from $10 (for 10 chicks or to stock a backpack with food) to […]

Celebrate Christmas@Home

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 Night: Outdoor Christmas Worship or can be mailed to you at home. Please contact Pastor Alina or Deacon Beth for more information or to request […]

Virtual Christmas Pageant

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 to choose a role by selecting a letter and the accompanying phrase which they will say. Contact Pastor Alina or click here to sign up […]

Christmas 2020 Worship Schedule

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 with children which will include carols, candlelight, and communion. Click here to join via Zoom. 7:00 pm – traditional Christmas Eve worship with carols, candlelight […]

Fill Christmas Food Bags

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 cards from Giant and ShopRite are requested. Contact Linda Bucher or the Church Office if you would like a bag, a list of items to […]

Practice Hope In Advent

FAITH-LIFE CONNECTIONS: Gather Sunday mornings at 11:00 am on Zoom beginning Dec. 6 for reflection, community-building, and contemplative prayer utilizing the Sunday gospel readings and reflections from Living Well Through Advent: Practicing Hope With All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind.  Download Living Well Through Advent here. Zoom links for this opportunity are sent weekly […]

Advent Resources and Worship

During Advent worship each Sunday at 10:00 am on Zoom, the service will include the lighting of the candles on the Advent wreath. You may want to light the candles on your Advent wreath in your home as part of those services as well. You will find a great variety of resources for observing the […]

Advent Thoughts From the Pastors and Deacon

Dear Reformation, We come now to the season of Advent, weary from months of changes and uncertainty. Advent is a season of waiting and watching, of expectation and preparation. Above all, Advent is a season of hope. That sense of hope is expressed in a favorite Advent song,  All Earth is Hopeful (ELW 266):    […]

All Our Losses, All Our Grief

How do we cope with loss and grief during the holidays? One way is to be part of a safe place group where stories are told, people intentionally listen, and all feelings are acceptable. Join Deacon Beth for two evenings of storytelling and listening, Wednesdays, December 2 and 9, 6:30 pm to 8 pm. Contact […]

2020 Gift Giving Opportunities

Click the button below to access all our 2020 Gift Giving Opportunities at Reformation!

Advent & Hygge

This Advent is unlike any we have experienced before. We know this year has been filled with the unexpected, difficult, painful challenges that we could not have ever imagined. And now, as we enter this season of Advent, we find it is all the more filled with our hope of God’s coming into this world. […]

Worship on the Way

On Saturdays, September 26, October 24, and November 21, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, we will be offering a new worship experience at Reformation called Worship on the Way, a kind of “drive through” worship opportunity. During these services, everyone will remain in their own vehicle at all times. We recommend that each car only […]

Eco Movie Night

Plastic Wars Discussion Fall Movie Night is back! Please join us on Friday evening, November 20, at 7 pm for a discussion of the documentary Plastic Wars. With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics in this […]

Meet Online for Book Club

Read along with the Reformation Book Club and join in the conversation! The upcoming titles and dates are: September 15: Small Great Things by Jodi Piccoult October 20 – Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead November 17 – American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins January 19, 2021 – The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner You are […]

Spiritual Contemplative Retreat

Be Still – Holy Interruptions Utilizing our Reformation Fall theme, Together in Love, this workshop invites participants to engage in mindful contemplative activities.  Participants will gather via Zoom at 9:30 am, Saturday, Nov. 14. Retreat packets which includes art, guided meditation and open-ended questions, along with story will be emailed to all who register prior […]

Holiday Food Bags

Help provide a Thanksgiving food bags with nonperishable items, along with grocery gift cards to Chester County Migrant Ministries, the Philadelphia Group, and Second Time Around parents (STAP).  Contact Linda Bucher or the Church Office if you would like a bag, a list of items to purchase, or an envelope for monetary donation. Thanksgiving Bags […]

50/40/10 ANNIVERSARIES

Celebrating Ordinations With gratitude for those who have gone before and hope for the future, the ELCA gives thanks to God for the ministry of women. In 2019 and 2020 we celebrate 50 years of Lutheran women being ordained in the United States, 40 years of women of color being ordained, and 10 years of […]

New Sunday Book Study Starts

FAITH-LIFE CONNECTION A new Sunday morning book study of Near the Exit: Travels with the Not-So-Grim Reaper starts on All Saints Day, November 1, at 11:00 am on Zoom, and continues for four weeks. Near the Exit: Travels with the Not-So-Grim Reaper, written by Episcopal Deacon Lori Erickson, is an engaging travelogue taking readers to […]

All Saints Sunday – Nov. 1

For all the saints who from their labors rest, we give you thanks, O God. Dear Reformation, On November 1 churches throughout the world will celebrate All Saints Day. All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. All Saints traditions vary from place to place but […]

Fight Hunger – Welcome Bread

In these pressing and uncompromising times of COVID-19, as food insecurity exponentially grows, the SEPA Synod’s The Welcome Church has launched a new feeding program entitled Welcome Bread. Welcome Bread is a food program designed to produce nutritious meals that can be delivered quickly to hungry people. All that is needed to participate is white […]

Reformation Sunday is Oct. 25

Our congregation has the name “Reformation Lutheran Church” because it was founded on Reformation Sunday, October 29, 1950. This year, on Reformation Sunday, October 25, we will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of our founding. Part of that celebration will be the recognition of our Heritage Members (those who have been members for 50 years or […]

Confirmation Sunday

Celebrate Our Confirmands! On Sunday, October 18, during our online worship, eight students will affirm the promises made at their baptisms during the Rite of Confirmation. This year’s Confirmands are: Sarah Bingeman, Tyler Bingeman, Natalie D’Italia, Kevin Gamlin, Luke Hathaway, Cristina Machado, Elizabeth Reitano, and Tyler Troutman. Together, we continue to pray for these young […]

Help Women In Need

You can help women living with housing insecurity on Sunday, October 25. Reformation will again provide healthy food items and personal hygiene products for The Well, a secure women’s shelter located in Philadelphia. Four times a year, donations such as small casseroles, baked items, fresh fruit, canned soups and vegetables, along with pack and carry […]

In God’s Image

On Saturday, October 10, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod will be virtually hosting the annual In God’s Image: Shaping your Ministry to be Inclusive and Safe for LGBTQIA+ persons event. All members of Reformation are invited to attend as this event is open to all who are interested in learning about these topics and leading in […]

DIY Hike & Bible Study

Most every October our Eco Minitry hosts a hike and bible study. This year because of Covid-19, we are inviting you to do the hike and bible study anytime your family can get out during the month of October. Click the button below to learn all the details.

Blessing of the Animals

You and your pet are invited to a virtual Blessing of the Animals service on Sat., Oct. 3, at 10:00 am. All of God’s creatures are welcome! Click here to join the Blessing of the Animals via Zoom. Click here for the Blessing of the Animals bulletin. You are also invited to make a donation […]

Feed The Homeless

Thursday, September 24 For 25 years members of Reformation have served evening meals to residents and neighbors of the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County, located at 63rd and Market Streets in Upper Darby. With the onset of COVID-19, the evening community meal program was streamlined to meet the needs of clients who reside temporarily […]

Serve Our Neighbors

Reformation’s Community Action Ministry coordinates opportunities for you to serve our neighbors in need. As we move towards fall life together, help with one or all of these feeding ministries. The local need is great and everyone’s effort helps build a living faith. Caring for Friends – formerly, Aid for Friends This ministry serves isolated […]

Fall Connection Groups

Even as we are apart we can still stay together. This fall we are offering several virtual connection groups that you are welcome to take part in. Friends and family are welcome too so spread the word. Watch the video or click the link below to learn more and sign up.

How To Be An Anti-Racist

Faith Builders: Faith-Life Connection Beginning on Sun., Sept. 20, at 11:00 am, and continuing for six sessions, Melissa Lavery will lead an online discussion class via Zoom on the book How to Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. This book is an important guide for anyone looking to learn more about antiracism and its […]

Rally Day is September 13

Rally Day is September 13 and we have lots of fun things in store – virtually, of course! We invite YOU to join us – as we continue our journey of faith “Together in Love.” There will be a special ‘Back to School’ blessing during virtual worship. Bibles will be presented to our 3rd grade […]

Prayer Walk for the World

In these times as our world hurts, we invite our neighbors and friends to join Reformation in our first Prayer Walk for the World. It will be held Sun., Sept. 13 (rain date Sun., Sept. 20), 11 am to 4 pm. Each participant will walk the beautiful perimeter of the church grounds stopping at significant […]

Online Worship with Communion

Holy Communion will be part of our online worship experience on September 13 and the second Sunday of the month through the fall (October 11 and November 8). For many months, we have had the blessing of worshipping together even though we are physically apart. Since it has been so long since we have been […]

Reformation Scribes Needed

Reformation Scribes: The Gospel of Mark Project is a handwritten NRSV copy of Mark’s Gospel for worship use. Created by Reformation members and friends, all ages included, during the months of September and October 2020, Reformation Scribes: The Gospel of Mark Project assists to engage our congregation in living out our mission. Each participant is encouraged […]

Movies & Meaning Continues

You’re invited to participate in our Movies and Meaning group. Directions for both films: Watch these films on the streaming service you prefer. You are encouraged to watch it within a week prior to our conversation. As you watch the film, pay attention to what you notice. What questions rise up in you? How does […]

Online Member Directory

It has been several years since we switched over to InstantChurchDirectory and it is time to check our member entries and make sure they are up to date. You may want to submit a new photo or update an email address, etc. If you haven’t already downloaded the InstantChurchDirectory App – here are the instructions […]

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 ELCA Foundation administers the scholarship fund with a variable award based on the fund’s yearly performance. The Rev. and Mrs. William Davis established this scholarship in memory of their son, Mark.  […]

Art in August

Join Deacon Beth for Art in August! Everyone is invited to participate in these interactive sessions on Mondays, August 3, 10, and 17, at 7:00 pm. Gather your favorite markers, paint sets, pens, pencils, paper or canvas and join Reformation friends for three evenings of fun art engagement. Each Monday evening, Deacon Beth will introduce […]

Entrepreneur Works: Addressing Systemic Racism Through Opportunity

Guest Speaker:  Rev. Antoinette (Toni) Truehart of Entrepreneur Works in Chester Thursday July 16 at 7pm in the Congregation Beth Israel of Media Zoom Room Join us for this program and learn about one avenue for addressing the problem of systemic racism.  Come meet Rev. Toni Truehart in Beth Israel’s zoom room this coming Thursday. Rev. […]

Donate Back-to-School Supplies

The Faith Communities of Delaware County are collecting school supplies for local children in need of a little help to start the school year for 2020-2021. Since we don’t yet know when we will gather again in person, arrangements have been made for you to donate supplies by ordering from our Amazon Wish List. The […]

Take the Eco Challenge

Over the past months, the pandemic has changed everyday life in a myriad of ways both expected and unexpected. Routines were upended, uncertainty and worry abounded, and our usual fast paced lives slowed down tremendously. We’ve had little choice but to put on our thinking caps and figure out new strategies to navigate the moment. […]

Help Fill the Freezer

Reformation’s Community Action Ministry Team invites you to help us Fill the Freezer for Caring for Friends! On Tuesday, July 7, and Thursday, July 23, you will be able to pick up Caring for Friends meal and soup kits and drop off completed soup and meal kits at a contactless “drive-through” behind Reformation. Dates and […]

Emanuel Nine Prayer Service June 17 at Noon

An ELCA Prayer Service for Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine will be available for online viewing at 12 noon Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 17, the fifth anniversary of the evening nine people were shot and killed during a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. The service will include leaders […]

Prayer Service for Racial Justice

Please join us on Friday, June 5, at 7:00 pm, for a Prayer Service for Racial Justice. During this time we will lament the sin of racism in our country, pray for forgiveness, and listen for how we are being called by God to be agents of healing. Click to Join the Prayer Service via […]

Racial Justice

The sin of racism in our world, especially in our country, is one that must be named as part of the brokenness of our humanity. As people of God we are called to dismantle the systems that oppress others – especially our black and brown siblings in this world. We are committed to being the […]

Trivia Night

Join us for our next Trivia Night! On Friday, June 26, at 7:00 pm, we will host our next Reformation Trivia Night! This event is for all ages! Come join us for a night of fun and fellowship! Contact Pastor Alina with any questions.

Movies & Meaning

You’re invited to participate in our Movies and Meaning group. Below are the movie title for you to watch on your own. Then, on Wednesday, June 17, and Wednesday, July 22, at 7:00 pm a discussion on the movies will be held. Registration (below) for the discussion group is required. A Zoom link and discussion […]

Second Sunday Social

After worship on the second Sunday of the month in June, July, and August, we’ll be hosting a “Second Sunday Social” – with an opportunity for conversation and fellowship in a Zoom meeting. Links will be included in Sunday emails and on the Virtual Church page. Join us for some virtual fellowship time!

Vacation Bible School

Although we cannot gather physically for VBS this year, we WILL be having Virtual Vacation Bible School! There is no fee, but registration is required. Please see information below for this year’s session: VIRTUAL Vacation Bible School 2020Compassion Camp VBS!Save the date and plan to join us from wherever you may be:July 12-16, 20206:30 p.m. […]

Virtual Book Club

Read along with the Reformation Book Club and join in the conversation! The upcoming titles and dates are: May 26: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger.  June 23: Beantown Girls by Jane Healey July 21: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens You are invited to participate in the discussion whether you have finished the book or not! Contact Laura […]

Candle Lighting

Throughout the world, lighting candles is a sacred ritual. We light a candle for many purposes: to illuminate darkness, dedicate prayers, solidify intentions, offer blessings, evoke Spirit, and/or to nourish grateful living. Now you can light a candle online right where you are and you can see others that have been recently lit by our […]

Trivia Night!

Join us for a virtual Trivia Night! The Reformation Trivia Night will be held on Friday, May 15, at 7:00 pm. Registration is required – please click the button below to register! This event is for ALL ages! Pull up a comfy seat at your computer, gather those in your home, grab some snacks, and […]

COVID-19 Loss & Grief

All Our Losses, All Our Grief A new virtual class on loss, grief, and ritual begins on May 6 for three consecutive Wednesday evenings, 7 – 8:30 pm. Facilitated by Deacon Beth, this class will help members and friends of Reformation name and claim their personal loss and grief in the midst of COVID-19. As we […]

Serve Our Neighbors

We are happy to announce the new and updated robust list of Reformation’s community partners. This list can be found anytime by clicking ‘Community Partners’ under the ‘Connect’ portion of our website menu. Once social distancing restrictions are lifted, our community action ministry team will be busy coordinating site visits and engagement days for many […]

Coffee & Conversation

On Mondays 7 PM – 8 PM & Fridays 9 AM – 10 AM, we’ll be having virtual ‘office hours’ via Zoom for people to log on and chat, have prayer or however you may need to connect with our clergy. Please go to relcmedia.org/virtualchurch and scroll down to learn more and login on Monday […]

Prayers at 3 PM

We invite you to #pausetopray with our Reformation Church Family every day at 3 PM, no matter where you may be. Please see our social media accounts for various prayers each day and on Tuesdays and Thursdays you can pray with one of our clergy at 3 PM via Facebook Live. #relcmedia Facebook Group Facebook […]

Virtual Easter Egg Hunt

All day on Easter and through Monday, April 13, look for eggs we’ve hidden around our website. Here is a list of the eggs you are looking for in case you want to print it off to have on hand. Click here to submit your answers once you have found all the eggs! Good luck!

Palm Sunday BINGO

Attention Sunday School students – YOU are invited to a virtual game of BINGO on April 5, Palm Sunday. We will begin around 11 AM – after the worship service has concluded. You just need to print off this BINGO sheet and fill in the words on your BINGO card. You can use anything you […]

Virtual Worship

For the duration of our social distancing, on Sundays, you will be able to participate in a virtual worship service through Zoom at 10:00 am. A link will be emailed out via Constant Contact and through our church email and posted on Facebook at 9:00 am on Sunday for you to join. Alternatively, you can […]

Holy Week @ Home

Here are some worksheets and activities you can do as a family wherever you are from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday. Introduction to Holy Week @ Home Palm Sunday Monday of Holy Week – Part 1 and Part 2 Tuesday of Holy Week – Part 1 and Part 2 Wednesday of Holy Week – Part […]

Holy Week 2020

Palm/Passion SundayApril 5 at 10:00 am  The Great and Holy Week begins with the celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem accompanied by the waving of palm branches and shouts of Hosanna! Virtual worship begins with the Liturgy of Palms. The tone of the service shifts to the contemplation of the Passion of Christ as […]

Wednesday Prayer Services

During Lent, we will continue to hold virtual Wednesday evening prayer services via Zoom beginning at 7:30 PM. More information can be found by scrolling down on relcmedia.org/virtualchurch. Please remember that in this time the expenses of Reformation continue and there is always the option to make your financial gift through our website. We thank […]

Online Sunday School

For the duration of our social distancing mandate, Sunday School materials will be compiled weekly and sent out to parents via email each Sunday morning. You can also access the material here. Be on the lookout for our weekly squiggles challenge! Please remember that in this time the expenses of Reformation continue and there is […]

Church Building Closed

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, all church ministries and programs, including worship, are suspended and all building use by outside groups is suspended through March 31 and possibly longer as we await direction from local authorities. The office will also be closed, but staff can be reached by email or on the church phone, 610-891-0600, […]

Help Feed the Homeless

Reformation provides meals to the homeless at the Life Center five dates per year: the fourth Thursday of each January, March, May, July and September. We usually provide at least 150 meals each time we go. It is a very much needed service and one that helps us in our mission to “serve our neighbors”. […]

Donate Shoes

Stay and Play, the after-school program at Reformation, is supporting a shoe drive being conducted by Gratitude for Grandparents (G4G), an organization for grandparents raising their grandchildren. G4G will receive money for the donated shoes from Funds2Orgs which will help fund summer camp programs for grandchildren. Funds2Orgs then redistributes the shoes to microentrepreneurs in developing […]

The Power of Forgiveness

To forgive someone can be simple. But this simple act can have powerful consequences and may lead to a personal and spiritual transformation. Kathie Leighton leads participants in a three-week video-based discussion on Sundays, March 15, 22 & 29, at 9:45 am in Creighton Hall. The Power of Forgiveness features Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, Buddhist […]

Make a Difference with Care Kits

Throughout Lent, we will collect supplies for men living in recovery at Phoenix Recovery Project. The mission of the Phoenix Recovery Project is to provide a safe, structured, and sober environment for individuals to overcome their issues with drug or alcohol addiction. It is Phoenix Recovery Project’s vision that any person seeking recovery have the […]

March Youth Group

Save The Dates This event has been canceled. March 15 – Soup Making – Our Youth Group will be preparing soup for our Lent Soup Supper! Lunch will be served. Friends are welcome! Contact Pastor Alina (pastoralina@relcmedia.org) with any questions. March 27-29 – Tuscarora Youth Retreat May 3 – Scavenger Hunt and Dessert

2020 Scholar in Residence

Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Crystal HallWalking with the Risen Christ: Opening Scripture and Breaking BreadSaturday, April 25, 2020, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm In her presentation Dr. Hall will explore Luke’s Road to Emmaus story (Luke 24:13-35) and the way it connects with our lives as those who walk with the risen Christ now and how we […]

Jazz Night!

Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event is postponed. Join us on Sunday, March 15, at 4 pm for Jazz Night! This fun-for-all-ages and free event will kick off 2020’s Media Performing Arts Series. Musicians from the 11am service and other friends of Reformation will provide a program of your favorite jazz standards.

March Men’s Breakfast

The Men’s Breakfast Group is inviting all Reformation men to our next Breakfast on Saturday, March 14. Come out and join us for hot coffee and warm food and always interesting discussions. Coffee and fellowship begin at 8:30 am, breakfast is served by 9:00, and the roundtable discussions begin shortly thereafter.

Support CC Migrant Ministry

Chester County Migrant Ministry (CCMM) is a non-profit Christian ministry serving the immigrant community in Chester County and the surrounding area. Reformation partners with CCMM in their efforts to offer assistance with immigration procedures, citizenship classes, a Christmas for Migrants program, blankets, coats, health kits, donated furniture and appliances, distribution of food baskets, prayer shawls […]

Serve at The Well

Reformation will prepare meals for the Well Sunday March 8. Please sign up in the lobby to bring a casserole, bread, or side dish that would feed about 12 people. Other requested items are: hair ties, combs, brushes, sugar, coffee, creamer, and to-go breakfast foods. Special envelopes are on the counter in the lobby if […]

Faith-Life Connections Class – Help, Thank, Wow

February 23, March 1 & 8 at 9:45 am in Creighton Hall. Join Laura Reiter as she facilitates table talk based on Anne Lamott’s book Help, Thank, Wow. This quick read addresses three simple prayers essential to coming through tough times, difficult days and the hardships of daily life. Copies will be available to purchase […]

Adult Bible Study Returns

Adult Bible Study will resume on Sunday, March 1, at 9:45 am in the choir room with a look at our beautiful liturgy. We will consider the reasons for the structure of the service and the underlying scripture and doctrine for each part. The goal of the study is to gain a better understanding of […]

Be Still – Holy Interruptions

As we enter the season of Lent, remembering on Ash Wednesday that we are dust and to dust we shall return, join Deacon Beth on Saturday, February 29, at the newly rededicated Penn Museum to explore images of life and death. We will meet at 10:00 am in the museum café and receive a brief […]

Ash Wednesday 2020

Please join us – ALL are welcome! Ash Wednesday Worship – Wednesday, February 26, at 12:00 noon and 7:30 pm. Both worships include Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. Ashes Under the Tent – Wednesday, February 26. Stop by the East Parking Lot any time between 5 and 6 pm for a brief (3-4 […]

Serve at the Welcome Church

On Sunday, February 23, we will provide hot beverages after the service at the Welcome Church. We will meet at Reformation at 2 pm and carpool to the Welcome Church, across from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The Welcome Church serves those who are living with homelessness. Sign up in the lobby. For more information, […]

February Pastor’s Blog

On Groundhogs and Candles Since at least the year 300, the Christian Church has celebrated February 2 as The Feast (or Festival) of the Presentation of Our Lord. February 2 is the 40th day after Christmas. According to the gospel of Luke (2:22-40), Jesus was taken to the Temple on the 40th day after his […]

Faith-Life Connections Class – Loving Vincent

Join us in Creighton Hall at 9:45 am February 2, 9 & 16 for Loving Vincent. Led by Laura Reiter, participants will view and discuss the award-winning, animated biographical move utilizing the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh. As Moira MacDonald, a Seattle Times movie critic, wrote, “Loving Vincent is almost too beautiful for its own […]

Camp Sunday

On Sunday, February 16, we celebrate the ministry of Bear Creek Camp. We will welcome a member of the camp staff to Reformation that day. A special program will be held during the Sunday School hour for all children and youth in the Community Room. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. Plan to wear […]

February Lunch Bunch

Join the Lunch Bunch at Barnaby’s Restaurant, 5501 Pennell Road, Aston. We will celebrate Valentine’s Day at noon on Wednesday, February 12. Sign up in the lobby. See Karen Chorney or Edna Bogert with any questions.

February Youth Group

All youth in grades 6-12 (and friends!) are invited to our February Youth Group gathering on Sunday, February 9, from 12 noon – 2 pm in the Community Room. Lunch will be served. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP on the signupgenius and see Pastor Alina with any questions.

Reformation Connect

Deepen your connection – please speak to one of the pastors or deacon if you are interested in becoming more involved in the life and ministry of Reformation (and exploring the possibility of membership). The next session, called Reformation Connect, will be a luncheon at the church on Sunday, February 9. Advance registration is requested.

February Men’s Breakfast

Men: Hear Ken’s Army Stories The Men’s Breakfast group is inviting all Reformation Men to our next Breakfast on Saturday, February 8. Our guest speaker is Ken Delmar, who has graciously volunteered to talk about his six years in the military service from Boot Camp to Discharge. Join us to hear Ken’s unique perspective of […]

SOUPer Bowl Sunday

On Sunday, February 2, you are invited to help us celebrate SOUPer Bowl Sunday! We will collect cans of soup for the Media Food Bank. Bring a can (or two!) of soup with you to worship that day. Thank you for helping us tackle hunger right here in Media.

Annual Meeting January 26

The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 26, 12:15-1:15 pm, in the Sanctuary. Refreshments will be available immediately following the 11:00 am service and the meeting will begin promptly at 12:15. Childcare will be available. Copies of the Annual Report will be available at the church on Sunday, January 19, and will […]

Prayerful Viewing of Art

Sunday, January 26 – Experience a Prayerful Viewing of Art, a self-guided contemplative hour of slow art viewing and open creative studio time facilitated by Deacon Beth 9:30-11:00 am in Creighton Hall. Participants will receive a journal upon entering the room with guiding prompts. This is a one-time class is designed for all ages.

January Lunch Bunch

Join fellow Reformation members at the NEW Margaret Kuo’s at The Promenade at Granite Run on Friday, January 24, at 12:00. Sign-up in the lobby. All are welcome. Contact Edna Bogert or Karen Chorney with any questions.

Help Feed the Homeless

Reformation provides meals to the homeless at the Life Center five dates per year: the fourth Thursday of each January, March, May, July and September. We usually provide at least 150 meals each time we go. It is a very much needed service and one that helps us in our mission to “serve our neighbors”. […]

Seek Comfort for Grief & Loss

This session has been cancelled due to lack of interest. All Our Losses, All Our Grief, a three-week course focusing on loss, grief and ritual, takes place at Reformation on Wednesdays, January 22 & 29 and February 5, 7-8:30 pm. Join Deacon Beth in the Alyce Thompson Room for a time of awareness, storytelling, and […]

January Pastor’s Blog

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! – 2 Corinthians 5:17 As many of you know, my husband and I recently moved to Narberth to live in the parsonage of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where Dan serves as the pastor. Moving […]

January Book Club

All are invited to attend the Library Book Club on January 21 at 7pm in the Alyce Thompson Room. We will be discussing Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, a debut novel by Gail Honeyman. The book focuses on the question – is Eleanor Oliphant completely fine? Eleanor, a social misfit, is juggling a troubled youth, […]

Mark E. Davis Scholarship

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 college or university awarded to a member(s) of Reformation Lutheran Church. Applicants can be high school seniors or currently attending a college or university. The […]

Tuscarora Youth Retreat

The Tuscarora Lutheran Youth Retreat, for all youth in grades 6-12, will be held March 27-29. Registration materials and payment will be due by Sunday, January 19. More information has been communicated with parents via email. Copies of the registration materials are available in the ROCK Room. Please speak with Pastor Alina if you have […]

Give the Gift of Life

Register now for the American Red Cross Blood Drive that will take place Sunday, January 19, 9 am – 2 pm right here at Reformation. To schedule your appointment, sign-up online at www.redcrossblood.org. For information call 800-RED-CROSS. It only takes about an hour of your time and can make a real difference to someone who […]

MLK Memorial Service

Join the SEPA Synod African Descent Lutheran Association Philadelphia Chapter as they host their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service on Sunday, January 19, at 3:30 pm at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (600 Edmonds Avenue, Drexel Hill). The guest speaker will be the Rev. Mona Fitch-Elliott, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jersey City, NJ. Music […]

January Men’s Breakfast

The Men’s Breakfast group is inviting all Reformation Men to our next breakfast on Saturday, January 11. Come out and join us for hot coffee and warm food and always interesting discussions. Coffee and Fellowship begin at 8:30 am, breakfast is served by 9:00, and the roundtable discussions begin shortly thereafter. 

Epiphany

Sermon on the Steps in Epiphany Beginning on Sunday, January 5, and continuing throughout the season of Epiphany, the Sermon on the Steps will be on the move! Held at the regular time, following the reading of the gospel, the Sermon on the Steps will travel around the sanctuary to explore the space where we […]

What Makes TED Talks Tick?

TED Talks posted their first six videos in 2006 and by 2012 they had reached a billion views. They continue to be viewed at a rate of 17 new views per second. They say this means, “That people want to learn. That people want be inspired. That people are hungry for ideas, and that there’s […]

Celebrate Our Faith Engagement!

Let the “Call” process begin! How exciting is it to hear that news? Congregation Council was hopeful that there would be a positive response to the appeal for the Deacon Beth: Faith Engagement Fund. When the results were announced by the Financial Secretary, Gary Kamin, just two weeks into pledging, we knew the action the […]

Mortgage Paid Off

Congregation Council, on November 12, 2019, passed a Resolution to pay off our mortgage with the Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA. The payment in the sum of $53,722.00 will be made immediately and payment will come from the Building Fund. Some background information will demonstrate the significance of this action. Reformation Lutheran Church commenced […]

2019 Christmas Services

Christmas Eve Worship – All are welcome! All worships include Carols, Candlelight and Communion. 2 pm – a service featuring traditional carols sung in a traditional style. 4 pm – a special service designed especially for children who will participate in “Las Posadas”, the journey of Mary and Joseph as they seek room for the […]

10 Eco-Friendly Wrap Ideas

1)    Old newspaper 2)    Sheet music you don’t use anymore 3)    Cardboard rolls from toilet paper for little stocking stuffers 4)    Pages of old books folded into gift bags 5)    Old cereal boxes 6)    Sleeves from old shirts are excellent for wrapping bottles 7)    Leftover paper cups from a party 8)    Wrap the gift in […]

Hanging of the Greens

Everyone is invited to help decorate the tree and hang wreaths and pine roping Sunday, December 22, immediately following the 11:00 worship. Join us also for the Unhanging of the Greens on Sunday, January 5, after the 11:00 worship.

Fill Christmas Food Bags

Look for bags with lists of specified canned and packaged foods in the lobby today. We ask that the full bags be returned by Sunday December 15. You can use the envelopes in the lobby to donate money to help purchase hams and fresh foods. Contact Sally Burkam if would like to donate hams of […]

Give a “Good Gift”

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 ELCA Good Gifts Catalog has more than 40 options, with prices ranging from $10 (for 10 chicks or to stock a backpack with food) to […]

Bring Joy to our Homebound

Join members in spreading Christmas cheer to our homebound on Sunday, December 15. Come to Creighton Hall after the 11:00 worship for a light lunch and then we will carpool to sing Christmas Carols until about 3 pm. You will lift your own spirits and the spirits of the homebound. All ages are welcome. Sign […]

December Men’s Breakfast

The Men’s Breakfast group invites all Reformation Men to our next breakfast on Saturday, December 14. Coffee and fellowship begin at 8:30 am, breakfast is served by 9:00, and our lively discussions begin shortly thereafter.

Enjoy a Historical Lunch Bunch

If you were traveling between Philadelphia and Baltimore in the late 1770’s and needed a place to get a meal or to spend the night, you might have stopped at a warm and inviting tavern along a dusty road in Concordville. In fact, at one time, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin were each […]

December Deacon’s Blog

“For we have observed God’s star at its rising and have come to pay God homage.” – Matthew 2:2b In our evolving computer culture, digital communication often combines letters and small icons. Such are used as a form of cyber shorthand. They can describe a word, an emotion, and at times even a sentence. For […]

Join the Fun at Arasapha

Families are invited to join us on Sunday, December 8, for the Arasapha Holiday Hayride. We will gather at Arasapha at 6:00 pm. A sign-up email will be sent out. See Pastor Alina with any questions. 

St. Nicholas Gift Giving

Once again, Reformation will provide Christmas gifts for people in need through community agencies. Stop at the St. Nicholas gift tables in the hallway outside the church office. This year you can take a “Gift List Card” for one (or more) of these organizations (instead of the individual gift tags used in past years) and […]

Join the Holiday Choir

Would you like to sing with the Chancel Choir for Advent and Christmas? We would be thrilled to have you! Rehearsals will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 7, 14 and 21, as well as a warm-up session before the 8:30 am worship on Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. Our special holiday choir will […]

Worship Updates

Longing for the Light of Healing and Hope 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, Candle Lighting and Individual Prayer for Healing. Advent Gospel Procession by Children There will be a special […]

Healing for the Holidays

Faith-Life Connections Class –  A new four-week study for Advent begins on Sunday, December 1, in Creighton Hall at 9:45 am. The holiday season brings great joy. If we are truthful, it also creates stress. Stress affects our mind, body, emotions, and behaviors. Each week, participants will gain new insights and strategies for maneuvering this […]

Serve Our Neighbors

When we think of Thanksgiving and Christmas, we generally think of family, food, and the sharing of gifts. This holiday season, you can help our less fortunate neighbors have holidays with those same things. Here are some ways you can do this: Fill a bag of food, donate a turkey, or donate money to provide […]

Thanksgiving Service

A Thanksgiving Service of Prayer will be held Sunday, November 24, at 3:00 pm, at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church, 727 Harvard Ave., Swarthmore. This service is sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Southern Delaware County and will be followed by a reception. All are welcome!

Help Cradle To Crayons

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. Cradles to Crayons supplies these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities. Reformation’s partnership with this dynamic agency continues to grow. […]

Prayer Book for Prisoners

Hear My Voice: A Prison Prayer Book is a beautiful print resource developed in response to the call from the ELCA Social Statement, “The Church and Criminal Justice: Hearing the Cries.” It is intended primarily for those in correctional facilities and others with relationships to those who are incarcerated. This prayer book provides prayers for […]

Generous Donors Remember Reformation in Their Wills

“Planned Gifts” are a way for people to support the mission of the church beyond their earthly life. There are a variety of ways in which people can make a planned gift but the most common way is through a person’s will (a “bequest”). We are grateful for the faithful generosity of all who give […]

Nov. Pastor’s Blog

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What do you deserve? To what are you entitled? The term “entitlement” refers to a belief that one is deserving of some particular reward or benefit. Many scholars have observed that we live in a “culture of entitlement” – that is, most Americans have a sense that they are […]

Enjoy a Free Concert

Please join us for our next free community concert at Reformation, Soprano Leah Golub in recital on Saturday, November 16, at 4:00 pm. She will sing classics by Schumann, Liszt, and many others. Erik Flaten will accompany at the piano. ALL are welcome! Spread the word on Facebook and invite your friends and family!

Lunch Bunch in November

The Lunch Bunch is a group which meets at a different restaurant each month to share lunch and conversation. We try to pick new and interesting places where we order individually from the menu, paying separately, and enjoying good food and conversation for an hour or two of relaxation. All members and friends of Reformation […]

Be a CareSharer/Friendly Visitor

The CareSharers and Friendly Visitors Ministry is dedicated to sharing communion and visits with our homebound members. On the first Sunday of each month, the communion elements are consecrated as part the church service and taken to our homebound members by the CareSharers group. In addition, Friendly Visitors visit many of the homebound members at […]

Youth Group Cookie Bake

All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a Thanksgiving Cookie Bake on Sunday, November 10. We will gather at 12 noon for a pizza lunch followed by cookie baking in Creighton Hall. We will finish by 2 pm. These cookies will go into our Thanksgiving Food Bags that are donated to local […]

Conowingo Dam Eagle Watch

Join Tom Reeves on a trip to Conowingo Dam on Saturday, November 9. We will meet at Reformation Church at 8:15 am and drive up together. Last year the group observed over 100 Bald Eagles plus other bird varieties. This year we will tail gate with donuts and cider. Heated and clean restrooms are available […]

November Men’s Breakfast

Help With Church ChoresThe November Men’s Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, November 9, and the men’s group is asking Reformation Men to help Dave Black around the Church for a morning of service to clean up leaves and pick up fallen branches and finish some inside the building projects on the To Do list. Please […]

We Remember All the Saints

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 remembered on that day: Rev. William Davis Debra Felton Franklin Koch Marlyn Martinson Sally Sander Gisela Treichel “Rest eternal grant them, O Lord; and let […]

Holy Interruptions

Holy Interruptions will be held Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am to 1 pm. We will meet at 10 am at the North Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (near the new expresso bar). Participants will have a brief for orientation led by Deacon Beth followed by time to explore the museum. Come and enter […]

Faith-Life Connections Class

Dear Church, a new book study, begins Sunday October 27, to discuss Lenny Duncan’s Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US. Duncan, formerly incarcerated, is now a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Dear Church offers a bold new vision for the future […]

Eco Movie Night

The Eco Ministry Team invites you to a fall Movie Night for a screening of From Paris to Pittsburgh. The movie will be shown at Congregation Beth Israel (542 S New Middletown Rd, Media) on Tuesday, October 29, at 7:00 pm, followed by discussion. This event is sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Southern Delaware […]

Blood Drive

Donate Blood, Save a Life – The next blood drive is Sunday October 27, from 9 am to 2 pm. You can make a difference! Whether it is for hurricane relief or another national emergency, the need for blood is constant. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Sign up online. For information […]

Feeding Thousands – Yes Thousands!

The response to pack healthy, dry protein meals (rice, beans, soy, and seasonings) on Saturday, October 19, at 10 am at St. Luke Lutheran Church, in Devon, PA, is exceptional! For those who are still interested but have not yet signed up, go directly to this link to register and find additional information. Questions, see […]

Hike and Bible Study

The Eco-Ministry Team is hosting a Bible Study and Hike with Pastor Alina on Saturday, October 19. This is an opportunity to explore God’s word and creation together! We will gather in the church parking lot at 10:15 am and carpool to Hildacy Farm. Or you can meet us in the parking lot at Hildacy […]

October Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch – On Wednesday, October 16, at noon, join Lunch Bunch at Il Granaio Italian Restaurant, 711 Concord Road, Glen Mills. Sign up in the lobby. All are welcome to come!

Loss and Grief

All Our Losses, All Our Grief, a three week course focusing on stories of loss, grief, and ritual, takes place at Reformation on Tuesday evenings, October 15, 22, 29, 7-8:30 pm in the Alyce Thompson Room. This program is open to friends and family as well. To register, contact any member of the staff or […]

October Book Club

Library Book Club: Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 pm, in the Alyce Thompson Room. A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline, Inspired by Andrew Wyeth’s painting Christina’s World and his other portraits of Christina Olson, imagines the experiences and feelings of a complex, physically limited woman who was Wyeth’s muse. Weaving fact and fiction, […]

Free Concert

Our inaugural concert of the 2019-2020 Season will be the return of the Mirror Visions Ensemble on Sunday, October 13, at 4pm at Reformation. The New Yorker says of the ensemble, “For a quarter century, this enterprising ensemble of voices has been presenting new American songs with both charm and expertise.” If you were at […]

Leah Schade’s New Book

Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide, Dr. Leah Schade’s latest book, will soon be available at Reformation’s church library! Leah Schade began her ministry right here at Reformation, where she first served as a seminarian under the Rev. Larry Smoose before becoming Associate Pastor. A multi-talented person, many remember her harp […]

October Pastor’s Blog

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord’!” – Psalm 122:1 For nearly 30 years, Reformation has been serving the Elwyn community by providing chaplaincy on the Elwyn Campus. (Elwyn is a care community for individuals with developmental disabilities.) The Elwyn ministry currently consists of a […]

In God’s Image

Learn to Welcome and Include the LGBTQIA+ CommunityJoin us on Saturday, October 12 for a morning of learning, brunching, and growth as the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod sponsors this workshop to help you explore the many ways YOUR congregation can become a more welcoming, affirming, and inclusive space for our LGBTQIA+ siblings. This gathering is not […]

Celebrate St. Luke

On Sunday, October 13, 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 rite of healing. During worship that Sunday we will include a full Rite of Healing with opportunities for prayer and anointing.

October Men’s Breakfast

Men’s Breakfast group invites all Reformation men to their Saturday, October 12, Horseshoe Tournament. Coffee and Fellowship begin at 8:30 am, breakfast is served at 9:00 and they pitch horse shoes at approximately 9:30 am.

October Youth Group

Arasapha Haunted Hayride – All youth in grades 6-12, and their friends and families, are invited to join us on Sunday, October 6. Please sign up using the Sign Up Genius link that will be emailed out to families. See Pastor Alina with any questions. 

Blessing of the Animals

You and your pet are invited to a Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday, October 5, at 11:30 am. The service will be held around the back of the church building. If your pet is unable to attend the service, please feel free to bring a photo of your pet. Participants are encouraged to […]

Sept. Deacon’s Blog

Gallup, Inc. is an American analytics and advisory company based in Washington, D.C. Each of you may have, at some time in your life, taken a Gallup poll or utilized Gallup research. A Gallup poll is an assessment of public opinion by the questioning of a statistically representative sample. As your Director of Faith Engagement, […]

Eco Ministry Updates

Eco Thanks You The Eco Ministry would like to thank everyone who purchased a shopping bag with the Reformation logo. We collected $215 during our spring/summer sale and the money has been used to purchase seven ceramic water filters. When safe drinking water is not available – especially following natural disasters or emergencies – a […]

Come Home for Homecoming

Join us on Sunday, September 29, as we welcome home all members of Reformation – past and present! During worship we will recognize our “Heritage Members” – those who have been members of Reformation for 50 or more years. We will also recognize members of Confirmation Classes from years ending in “4” and “9.” Be […]

Sept. Feeding the Homeless

Our next opportunity to serve at the Life Center in Upper Darby is Thursday, September 26. Please sign up on the sheets on the counter in the lobby to help in one of these ways: Make a meat casserole (15 needed). The recipe and aluminum pan are provided; put casserole in church freezer by 9/24 […]

Children’s Choir

in the Children’s Choir! What: Children’s Choir Who: Kids age 4 to grade 5 When: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, starting Sept. 24th The Children’s Choir sings once a month during the school year. We are always excited to welcome new members who love to sing! *Please contact Liz Hazlett with any questions!

God’s Work, Our Hands

The seventh annual God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday will take place September 22 from 10 am to 3 pm. Non-perishable food items will be collected that day at church and at Trader Joe’s in Media for Chester Eastside Inc. and Media Food Pantry. How can you help? Volunteers will serve for one hour shifts to […]

Help Clean Up Rose Tree Road

Can you smell fall in the air and see the leaves starting to change colors? Well then, it is time for the fall clean-up of Rose Tree Road! We will meet at the church on Saturday, September 21, at 10 am and work for one hour, until 11. So, mark the date on your calendar […]

QPR Training

QPR training takes places at Reformation on Saturday, September 21, from 9 am to noon. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.   We can all save lives. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing […]

New Healing Service

Starting September 15, we will offer a new service with prayers for healing and anointing. There will be a very brief healing service (about 10 minutes) after the conclusion of worship, at 9:45 and 12:15, in the sanctuary on the third Sunday of every other month. Please join us!

Youth Group News

The first youth group event for this school year will be a campfire & s’mores on September 8 6:30pm – 8pm. Friends are always welcome – please signup here. All youth in grades 6-12, and their friends and families, are invited to attend Arasapha Haunted Hayride and Bates Motel on Sunday, October 6. For youth, […]

Sept. Men’s Breakfast

The Men’s Breakfast group’s fall kickoff breakfast on Saturday, September 14, will spotlight Ron Bingeman, who has an extensive baseball card and related artifacts collection and exciting recollections of getting autographs and visiting baseball stadiums. Coffee and Fellowship begin at 8:30 am, breakfast is served at 9:00 and the really big show starts at approximately […]

Sept. Lunch Bunch

The Lunch Bunch will meet at noon on Wednesday, September 11, at Charlotte’s Restaurant, 3207 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. Anyone interested in attending should sign up in the lobby. If you wish to carpool from the church or have any questions, please speak to Edna Bogert, Linda Bucher, or Karen Chorney.

In God’s Name

Faith-Life Connection “In God’s Name” is a video-based, adult study beginning on September 8 at 9:45 am that explores the complex questions of our times through the intimate thoughts and beliefs of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders.  These leaders speak out about violence and hatred and reveal their own thoughts about faith, peace, unity, […]

Rally Day is Sept. 8

You Belong at Rally Day on September 8! Our regular schedule resumes with worship at 8:30 and 11:00, with Sunday School and Adult Faith Builders at 9:45. Students from infant through grade 6 MUST register again each year. Registration is ONLINE only. Please plan to join us for a “Back-to-Sundae-School” Party in the Community Room […]

Donate Underwear

Reformation Lutheran is once again teaming with the Needlework Guild of America (NGA) to collect NEW underwear and socks. NGA is a grassroots charity dedicated to providing NEW toiletries, linens, and clothing (that’s TLC) for new tomorrows. The collection will start on August 18 and end September 15. NGA is now giving to 12 agencies; […]

Help Restock our Food Pantries

The Media Food Pantry and our own Reformation Pantry are being restocked. Donations of personal hygiene items, disposable rain ponchos, can openers, packets of tuna, chicken, or other protein items such as peanut butter, hearty canned soups, instant oatmeal, boxed cereal, nutritious breakfast bars, or dried milk are appreciated, as are easy pop open pudding, […]

Serve at The Welcome Church

Sunday, August 25, Reformation is providing cool summer beverages and hospitality on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at The Welcome Church before and after the 3 pm worship. Volunteers carpool and depart from the Reformation parking lot at 2 pm. We return to Media no later than 4:30 pm. All are invited to fellowship and dinner […]

August Feeding The Homeless

Volunteers are needed to help on our special Feeding the Homeless date, Wednesday, August 21. Check the sign-up sheet in the lobby and consider making a salad or possibly a pan of macaroni and cheese. See Dave Smith with any questions.

TeeSpring

Reformation swag is now available to purchase! You can show off your Reformation spirit with a new t-shirt, hooded sweatshirt, coffee mug, and more! Check out our new Teespring store and order your items today! You can also access the TeeSpring link anytime from our website under the ‘Resources’ tab. *Reformation does not make a […]

Join the Chancel Choir or Souls!

Would you like to sing with the Chancel Choir? The Chancel Choir will begin rehearsal Wednesday, August 28, at 7:30 pm in the Choir Room and we will resume singing at the 8:30 service on September 8. We are a friendly group that meets every week to learn choral music. No audition is required. We […]

Grandparent Support Group

Gratitude 4 Grandparents is a newly-formed group that meets at RLC twice a month. They are grandparents, family members and friends who have stepped in to raise someone else’s child for a variety of reasons: drugs, alcohol, illness, abandonment, death, etc. This group provides emotional support, commonality, and friendship and addresses many of the immediate […]

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 ELCA Foundation administers the scholarship fund with a variable award based on the fund’s yearly performance. The Rev. and Mrs. William Davis established this scholarship in memory of their son, Mark.  […]

August Pastor’s Blog

We love because God first loved us. Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. The commandment we have from him is this: those who love God […]

School Supplies Collection

Back to School Suggested Supply List The Faith Communities of Delaware County are collecting school supplies for local school children in need of a little help to start the school year for 2019-2020. The collection ends August 4. A box for donations is available in the lobby and the church office. Thank you for your […]

August Art In The Heart of Worship

Bring Buttons & Bottlecaps We will be using recycled materials for our Art in the Heart of Worship Project on Sunday, August 18. Please save any plastic bottle caps and bring them to church with you. There will be a collection box in the lobby. We are also collecting any buttons that you do not […]

Interfaith Gateway Partner

Through Interfaith Philadelphia, Reformation is excited to be part of the 2019 Gateway to Religious Communities Series and we are thrilled to welcome visitors of all backgrounds on July 28 from 10am – noon. During these series times, local congregations and religious communities open their doors to the public to share their faith tradition with […]

July Pastor’s Blog

Now let us be united, and let our song be heard. Now let us be a vessel for God’s redeeming Word. We all are one in mission; we all are one in call, our varied gifts united, by Christ, the Lord of all. – Rusty Edwards, We All are One in Mission (Hymn #576 in […]

Serve Our Neighbors at The Welcome Church

On Sundays, July 28 and August 25, Reformation is providing cool summer beverages and hospitality on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at The Welcome Church before and after the 3 pm worship. Volunteers carpool and depart from the Reformation parking lot at 2 pm each Sunday. We return to Media no later than 4:30 pm. All […]

July Help Feed the Homeless

Our next opportunity to participate in this rewarding mission is Thursday, July 25. Volunteers will deliver and serve 150 meals of fried chicken, fruit, potato salad, coleslaw, bread and bakery sweets.Please sign-up on the sheet on the counter in the lobby to help. The ways you can help are: Go to the food store, bakery […]

Youth Thank Sponsors

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our youth mission trip to Washington DC! There will be a special ice cream social for sponsors on Sunday, July 21, following the 10 am worship. At this event, our youth will have an opportunity to thank the trip sponsors, share stories, and celebrate the service they […]

July Library Blog

What Are You Reading This Summer? Summer reading lists abound, but they tend to be impersonal. The Library Committee would love to hear what’s on your personal list — one or more books you want to read or that you have already read and recommend to our congregation.  It’s easy to share your recommendation. Just […]

Decorate Our Tree of Life

Art in the Heart of Worship is when we engage in art, learning and advocacy for the sake of the world! On Sunday, July 14, we will add paper flowers, butterflies, and other symbols of hope to our beautiful tree of life located in the lobby. Join in the fun of making and creating at […]

June Blood Mobile

Donate Blood, Save Lives The Red Cross will hold a blood drive right here at Reformation Sunday, June 30, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. To schedule your appointment, sign up online and enter our zip code: 19063 and click the tab ‘by distance’. For information call 800-RED-CROSS. Questions? Contact Jessica Reitano, volunteer coordinator, at […]

June Deacon’s Blog

In the spring, I was fortunate to travel to a place I have longed to go, Portugal. It is a small country, about the size of Indiana, located geographically at the farthest of far western part of the European Union. Portugal is known for its port wine and cork products, its gorgeous coastlines with rocky, […]

Pronoun Stickers Available

We now have pronoun stickers for those who wish to add them to their Reformation name badge. These stickers provide an opportunity for those who wish to share their personal pronouns with others to do so easily by placing a sticker next to their name on their name badge. Stickers available are “She/Her/Hers,” “He/Him/His,” and […]

Camp Care Packages

Care packages for Bear Creek Camp staff – During the month of June, you are invited to bring donations of individual snacks and treats, silly socks, decks of cards, and individual laundry pods and dryer sheets to be sent along to the staff of Bear Creek Camp. We will send these care packages to the […]

2019 Vacation Bible School

Join us for our FREE Vacation Bible School – July 7-11 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Children ages 3 – completed grade 5 are invited to ROAR with us. There is also a VBS program for adults. ( Please note – the VBS Curriculum has been edited from the publishers original content. If you […]

Our 2019 Summer Intern

Vivian Long is a freshman majoring in Neuroscience at Susquehanna University with minors in Political Science and Creative Writing. She hopes to one day write a book and go on to become the President of the United States. Vivian enjoys music and was in marching band, choir, and theater in high school. When at home, […]

Drama Camp at Reformation!

Drama Kids International is offering a week of camp for kids 6-12 years old right here at Reformation. Children will participate in acting and confidence-building activities like improvisations, games, plays and ultimately, a dramatic presentation for family and friends. The camp will be held June 24-28, from 9 am to 3 pm and tuition is […]

Aid For Friends Opportunity

Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, all who enjoy cooking, baking, mixing, and making are encouraged to join us at the Aid for Friends (AFF) Kitchen in Northeast Philadelphia. Sign up in the lobby. Contact Sandy Mullican, Chair of Community Action Ministry, or Deacon Beth with any questions.

Ascension Day Worship

Delaware Conference of Lutheran Churches will host their annual Ascension Day worship on Thursday, May 30, at 7:00 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Folcroft (1500 Glen Ave, Folcroft, PA 19032). The Rev. Dr. Katie Day will be the guest preacher. All are invited to this festival worship. You are also invited to a soup […]

June Lunch Bunch

This event has been cancelled. We will reconvene Lunch Bunch in September. Share lunch and good times with the Lunch Bunch, Wednesday, June 12, at 12:30 at Antica Italian Restaurant, 1623 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, near the intersection of Rts. 1 and 100. Sign up on the sheet in the lobby if you are interested. […]

Comfort for Grief & Loss

POSTPONED – Please contact Deacon Beth for details. All Our Losses, All Our Grief, a three-week course focusing on loss, grief and ritual, takes place at Reformation on Mondays, June 3, 10 and 17, 7-8:30 pm. Join Deacon Beth in the Alyce Thompson Room for a time of awareness, storytelling, and prayer. All our Losses, […]

Help Feed the Homeless

Our next opportunity to participate in this rewarding mission is Thursday, May 23. There are several ways you can help: 1. Make a meat casserole – The recipe and aluminum pans can be found on the counter in the lobby. 2. Help pack meals on May 23, 5:15-5:45 pm in Creighton Hall. 3. Join the […]

May 2019 Pastor’s Blog

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Springtime brings forth the shoots of green growth which signal the renewal of God’s creation. The beautiful blooms of spring all around us are signs of new life. It is a time of rejuvenation after the dormancy of winter. Just as nature proclaims the revitalizing power of God, the […]

Calling All Graduates!

We will recognize all Reformation members who will be graduating with the Class of 2019 during worship on Sunday, June 2. Please join us as we celebrate what God is doing in the lives of our graduates! Are you graduating this year? Please send your name, information about where you are graduating from and what […]

May 2019 Library Blog

Thanks for Keeping Our Library Relevant and Growing Thank you to Pastors Arden and Margaret Krych and Linda Lorino for their donations. You can help keep our collection refreshed and relevant by donating books or DVDs that you have found meaningful, on topics secular as well as spiritual – devotional works, histories of religion, current […]

Civil Conversations

FAITH LIFE CONNECTIONSInspired by Krista Tippett’s On Being podcast and the Civil Conversations project, members and friends of Reformation are invited to participate in three weeks of shared listening and dialogue. Gathering each Sunday in Creighton Hall at 9:45 am, Civil Conversation is designed to increase our understanding of each other in the midst of […]

Eco Movie Night & Potluck

Eco Movie Night & Potluck –Friday, May 17, at 6:30 pm. Our feature attraction will be the award-winning documentary Who Owns Water? Filmed in 2014, the film tells the story of three southern states locked in battle over the fresh water of the Chattahoochee River, a slow, muddy river that transformed Atlanta from a small […]

Help for Food Addiction

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday at 1:30 pm in the Reformation Choir Room. FA is a program based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.  There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins at meetings. It is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experiences and mutual support, are recovering from the disease […]

May Men’s Breakfast

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