Forks United Church of Christ
Stockertown PA
18083
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Who we are
We are a welcoming and inclusive community of people of all ages. Worship at Forks UCC is relaxed and fulfilling. We pray, we sing, we laugh, and most of all, we praise God. We hope our hour of worship will leave you inspired and energized for life’s journey.
Location of worship
4500 Sullivan Trl
Stockertown,
PA
18083
United States
Phone: 610-759-5676
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Church Pastor
Rev. Bob Gutekunst
Pastor
4500 Sullivan Trl
Stockertown,
PA
18083
United States
Phone: 610-759-5676
Click here to contact Rev. Bob Gutekunst
Denomination
United Church of Christ
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Fourth Sunday in Lent - Mar. 19, 2023 - 10am Worship
Leadership
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Rev. Bob Gutekunst
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Pastor
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Pastor Bob has been with us for over 10 years. He is a father, husband, and twin brother, as well as a talented musician/singer. Pastor Bob loves working with the young (and young at heart) and his Children's Messages are known to be fun, yet thought-provoking.
Bob was called to full-time pastoral service; he has a heart for serving God, helping others, and making everyone feel welcome at Forks UCC.
Bob was called to full-time pastoral service; he has a heart for serving God, helping others, and making everyone feel welcome at Forks UCC.
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Claire Willard
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Office Manager
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Forks United Church of Christ Service Times
Worship Services - Sundays at 10:00AM
Special Worship Services 2023
Ash Wednesday - Feb. 22, 7pm
Maundy Thursday - Apr. 6, 7pm
Good Friday - Apr. 7, 7pm
Easter Sunrise Vigil - Apr. 9, 5:45am
Easter Morning Celebration - Apr. 9, 10am
Christmas Eve Play - Dec. 24, 4:30pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Dec. 24, 8pm
Prayers of the People
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Special Worship Services 2023
Ash Wednesday - Feb. 22, 7pm
Maundy Thursday - Apr. 6, 7pm
Good Friday - Apr. 7, 7pm
Easter Sunrise Vigil - Apr. 9, 5:45am
Easter Morning Celebration - Apr. 9, 10am
Christmas Eve Play - Dec. 24, 4:30pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Dec. 24, 8pm
Prayers of the People
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Our Local Initiatives
Collecting food weekly to support the Easton Food Bank
Providing meals to Safe Harbor Easton
Preparing bagged lunches for Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering
Making Chemo Care Bags for the St. Luke's Chemo Center
Filling bookbags with school supplies and putting together Thanksgiving meals to deliver to those in need in the Nazareth, Pen Argyl, and Bangor school districts
Supporting Northampton County Children and Youth by filling yearly Christmas gift bags
Participating in the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley’s Holiday Hope Chest program
Helping Forks Township's Trout Unlimited clean the banks of the Bushkill creek for Earth Day
And Much More!
Collecting food weekly to support the Easton Food Bank
Providing meals to Safe Harbor Easton
Preparing bagged lunches for Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering
Making Chemo Care Bags for the St. Luke's Chemo Center
Filling bookbags with school supplies and putting together Thanksgiving meals to deliver to those in need in the Nazareth, Pen Argyl, and Bangor school districts
Supporting Northampton County Children and Youth by filling yearly Christmas gift bags
Participating in the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley’s Holiday Hope Chest program
Helping Forks Township's Trout Unlimited clean the banks of the Bushkill creek for Earth Day
And Much More!
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Forks United Church of Christ History
Among the Germans who emigrated in the 1730s and 1740s was a man named Stocker, for whom the neighboring town is named. Stocker's farm, the original place church congregants worshiped, still stands today on the south side of the Memorial House next to the church.
The first church in 1812 was constructed for $2,684. In the 1850s, the interior was remodeled. On one Sunday of each month, services were held in the German language since many congregants were German settlers.
Over the years, several renovations have modernized the building. In 1912, the church underwent an extensive remodel and was redone to its present state today. Renovations included lowering the ceiling, adding on a Sunday school, constructing an organ, and installing radiators. In the 1950s, bathrooms, a kitchen, and more Sunday school classrooms were added. By 1981, the church renovated its sanctuary, holding a service of dedication that March.
During the anniversary year, many events took place to mark the Bicentennial Anniversary. Our Historical Records are maintained and kept track of by Jacob E. Allen, Amy Knitter & Lois Steward. Most of our older records are kept at The Evangelical & Reformed Historical Society in Lancaster.
Forks UCC’s congregation celebrated the church’s 200th anniversary in 2012- and we’re looking forward to many more years to come!
The first church in 1812 was constructed for $2,684. In the 1850s, the interior was remodeled. On one Sunday of each month, services were held in the German language since many congregants were German settlers.
Over the years, several renovations have modernized the building. In 1912, the church underwent an extensive remodel and was redone to its present state today. Renovations included lowering the ceiling, adding on a Sunday school, constructing an organ, and installing radiators. In the 1950s, bathrooms, a kitchen, and more Sunday school classrooms were added. By 1981, the church renovated its sanctuary, holding a service of dedication that March.
During the anniversary year, many events took place to mark the Bicentennial Anniversary. Our Historical Records are maintained and kept track of by Jacob E. Allen, Amy Knitter & Lois Steward. Most of our older records are kept at The Evangelical & Reformed Historical Society in Lancaster.
Forks United Church of Christ FAQs
Question: Where is Forks United Church of Christ located?
Answer: Forks United Church of Christ is located at 4500 Sullivan Trl, Stockertown, Pennsylvania.
Question: Who is Forks United Church of Christ's pastor?
Answer: Forks United Church of Christ's pastor is Rev. Bob Gutekunst.
Question: What time is service at Forks United Church of Christ?
Answer: Worship Services - Sundays at 10:00AM Special Worship Services 2023 Ash Wednesday - Feb. 22, 7pm Maundy Thursday - Apr. 6, 7pm Good Friday - Apr. 7, 7pm Easter Sunrise Vigil - Apr. 9, 5:45am Easter Morning Celebration - Apr. 9, 10am Christmas Eve Play - Dec. 24, 4:30pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Dec. 24, 8pm Prayers of the People
Question: What is Forks United Church of Christ's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/forksucc/
Question: What is Forks United Church of Christ's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHGWJOqi7lo
Question: What is Forks United Church of Christ's website?
Answer: https://forksucc.org/
Question: What denominaiton is Forks United Church of Christ?
Answer: Forks United Church of Christ belongs to United Church of Christ denomination.
Answer: Forks United Church of Christ is located at 4500 Sullivan Trl, Stockertown, Pennsylvania.
Question: Who is Forks United Church of Christ's pastor?
Answer: Forks United Church of Christ's pastor is Rev. Bob Gutekunst.
Question: What time is service at Forks United Church of Christ?
Answer: Worship Services - Sundays at 10:00AM Special Worship Services 2023 Ash Wednesday - Feb. 22, 7pm Maundy Thursday - Apr. 6, 7pm Good Friday - Apr. 7, 7pm Easter Sunrise Vigil - Apr. 9, 5:45am Easter Morning Celebration - Apr. 9, 10am Christmas Eve Play - Dec. 24, 4:30pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Dec. 24, 8pm Prayers of the People
Question: What is Forks United Church of Christ's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/forksucc/
Question: What is Forks United Church of Christ's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHGWJOqi7lo
Question: What is Forks United Church of Christ's website?
Answer: https://forksucc.org/
Question: What denominaiton is Forks United Church of Christ?
Answer: Forks United Church of Christ belongs to United Church of Christ denomination.
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Forks United Church of Christ listing was last updated on the 19th of March, 2023
