Reformation News & Events

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.

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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.  

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

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

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.  

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.  

“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) […]

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 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 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 […]

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 @ 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 […]

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!

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.

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.  

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 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 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 […]

“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 […]

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! […]

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, […]

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! […]

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

This event is cancelled due to anticipated wet weather. On Saturday, December 3 from 9:00 am to 12 noon, we are looking for volunteers to help clean up leaves, fallen branches and do some sprucing up of the Reformation grounds. Please bring rakes and work gloves with you.  For more information, contact Paul Stearns.

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.

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 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 […]

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 […]

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

With the high price of gas, here are some tips to stretch your money while helping the environment: Clean and wax your car. Use the air conditioner. Don’t use cruise control on uneven, hilly roads. Use cruise control on flat, even roads. Inflate your tires.  

“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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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!

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 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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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

The Delaware Conference of Lutheran Churches will host their annual Ascension Day worship on Thursday, May 26, at 7:00 pm at Holy Trinity Wallingford (927 S. Providence Road, Wallingford, PA 19086). Pastor Moses Suah-Dennis will be the guest preacher. All are invited to this festival worship.

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

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

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 […]

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!

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  

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 […]

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 […]

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!  

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

During worship on Sunday, April 3, Reformation Sunday School students will receive their Bibles.  These presentations happen each year for students in second grade and older students who are new to Reformation.  This year we will have 10 students receiving their Bibles.  

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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Check out our Lent Connection Groups!

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

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 […]

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.  

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 @ 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 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 […]

[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 […]

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.  

Check out what we are offering during Advent 2021!

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

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

November 28 is the First Sunday in Advent. Worship that day will include our “Longing for the Light of Healing and Hope” liturgy which includes a Prayer Litany and, optionally, Candle Lighting and Individual Prayer for Healing. All are welcome!  

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.

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 […]

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.  

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

Erik Flaten, our Director of Contemporary Music, and his fiancée, Leah Golub, are getting married in October! Join us as we celebrate their upcoming wedding at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 3. You are welcome to bring cards for the couple and join us for light refreshments in Creighton Hall.  

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 […]

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!  

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

“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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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!

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 @ 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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):    […]

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 […]

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

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 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 […]

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 […]

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: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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!

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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”. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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”. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

“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 […]

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. 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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. […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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. 

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 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 […]

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!

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, […]

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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; […]

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, […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]