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SUMMARY:End of School Year Party — Sunday\, June 7\, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
DESCRIPTION:School’s out\, summer’s in\, and we’re celebrating — with Rita’s Italian Ice and plenty of good company. \nJoin us right after worship on Sunday\, June 7 for our End of School Year Party. This one’s open to the whole congregation — kids\, parents\, grandparents\, all of it. We’ll have desserts\, snacks\, and a chance to simply enjoy being together as we kick off summer and look ahead to Vacation Bible School. \nCome for the treats. Stay for the people. \nSunday\, June 7 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \nQuestions? Reach us at christ@christmertz.org or 610-682-7664.
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/end-of-school-year-party-sunday-june-7-1030-am-1130-am/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families Events
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SUMMARY:Come Thirsty: Table Talk — A Summer Dinner Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Summer has a way of scattering us. Schedules go sideways\, vacations happen\, and before you know it September arrives and we realize we haven’t really seen each other in months. We’ve been in the same building on Sunday mornings — but there’s a kind of knowing that only happens around a table\, over a real meal\, with nowhere to be for a couple of hours. That’s the gap Table Talk is meant to fill. \nThis summer\, Christ Mertz is gathering for three Saturday evenings built around cooking together\, eating together\, learning together\, and closing with communion. Not a replacement for Sunday worship. Something different — smaller\, slower\, and a lot noisier. \nFirst up — Session One: The Word Saturday\, June 13 · 5:00–7:00 PM \nWe’ll explore how to actually encounter God through Scripture. Not just read it — encounter it. The Bible is large\, complex\, and sometimes baffling. But underneath all that is deep wisdom\, and more than wisdom: the presence of God\, ready to meet you. We’ll offer practical tools to help you read with more clarity — and more delight. \nWhether you’ve been following Jesus for decades\, or you’re brand new and hungry to know more\, or you carry more questions than answers but still feel the pull — there is a seat for you at this table. \nSaint Augustine wrote\, “Lord\, you have put salt on our lips that we may thirst for you.” \nCome thirsty. \nSign-up details coming soon.
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/come-thirsty-table-talk-a-summer-dinner-session-1/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Jamming with Jesus — Sunday\, June 14\, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
DESCRIPTION:June is peak strawberry season\, and we’re making the most of it. \nJoin us right after worship on June 14 for Jamming with Jesus — a hands-on\, all-ages afternoon where kids roll up their sleeves and help make a fresh batch of strawberry jam while we dig into something equally rich: the Psalms\, and the raw\, honest practice of praying through hard times. \nKing David didn’t have it all together. He wrestled\, complained\, wept\, and doubted — and then he prayed. Loudly. The Psalms are proof that God can handle whatever we bring to the table. Mashing strawberries turns out to be a pretty good metaphor for all of it. \nTrials and tribulations are rarely fun. But they have a way of refining us — pressing out something better than what was there before. Sound familiar? \nAll ages welcome. It’s going to be a sweet time. \nSunday\, June 14 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church Questions? christ@christmertz.org or 610-682-7664
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/jamming-with-jesus-sunday-june-14-1030-am-1230-pm/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Bigger Picture — A Summer Sermon Series
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in July · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \nWhat if the movies we love are saying more than we realize? \nThis July\, we’re spending four Sundays exploring some of the most compelling films ever made — and the ancient texts that saw it all coming. Each week pairs a great movie with the lectionary Gospel\, and the conversation that follows might surprise you. \nJuly 5 — The Shawshank Redemption\n“Come to me\, all you who are weary.” Matthew 11 meets one of the greatest stories of hope ever put on screen. \nYou don’t need to have seen the movies. You just need to show up. \nSundays in July · Worship at 9:00 AM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/the-bigger-picture-a-summer-sermon-series-week-1/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Bigger Picture — A Summer Sermon Series
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in July · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \nWhat if the movies we love are saying more than we realize? \nThis July\, we’re spending four Sundays exploring some of the most compelling films ever made — and the ancient texts that saw it all coming. Each week pairs a great movie with the lectionary Gospel\, and the conversation that follows might surprise you. \nJuly 12 — Field of Dreams\nThe Parable of the Sower. Seeds\, unlikely soil\, and the kind of faith that looks absolutely ridiculous — until it doesn’t. \nYou don’t need to have seen the movies. You just need to show up. \nSundays in July · Worship at 9:00 AM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/the-bigger-picture-a-summer-sermon-series-week-2/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School 2026 — Rainforest Falls
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Nature of God\nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM \nGrab your explorer’s hat. This summer\, we’re heading somewhere wild. \nStep through the mist into Rainforest Falls — overflowing with wild waterfalls\, towering trees\, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys\, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. Each morning is packed with music\, games\, hands-on science\, Bible stories\, and big questions about who God is and how we find Him in the world around us. \nAt the heart of it all is a simple but profound idea: kids were made to be rooted in relationship with God — their creator\, their safe place in life’s storms. That’s what Rainforest Falls is designed to do.\nPre-K through 6th grade are welcome. \nSpots fill up\, so don’t wait! Register Now \nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \n 
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/vacation-bible-school-2026-rainforest-falls-day-1/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families Events
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SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School 2026 — Rainforest Falls
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Nature of God\nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM \nGrab your explorer’s hat. This summer\, we’re heading somewhere wild. \nStep through the mist into Rainforest Falls — overflowing with wild waterfalls\, towering trees\, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys\, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. Each morning is packed with music\, games\, hands-on science\, Bible stories\, and big questions about who God is and how we find Him in the world around us. \nAt the heart of it all is a simple but profound idea: kids were made to be rooted in relationship with God — their creator\, their safe place in life’s storms. That’s what Rainforest Falls is designed to do.\nPre-K through 6th grade are welcome. \nSpots fill up\, so don’t wait! Register Now \nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \n 
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/vacation-bible-school-2026-rainforest-falls-day-2/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T090000
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SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School 2026 — Rainforest Falls
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Nature of God\nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM \nGrab your explorer’s hat. This summer\, we’re heading somewhere wild. \nStep through the mist into Rainforest Falls — overflowing with wild waterfalls\, towering trees\, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys\, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. Each morning is packed with music\, games\, hands-on science\, Bible stories\, and big questions about who God is and how we find Him in the world around us. \nAt the heart of it all is a simple but profound idea: kids were made to be rooted in relationship with God — their creator\, their safe place in life’s storms. That’s what Rainforest Falls is designed to do.\nPre-K through 6th grade are welcome. \nSpots fill up\, so don’t wait! Register Now \nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \n 
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/vacation-bible-school-2026-rainforest-falls-day-3/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families Events
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SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School 2026 — Rainforest Falls
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Nature of God\nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM \nGrab your explorer’s hat. This summer\, we’re heading somewhere wild. \nStep through the mist into Rainforest Falls — overflowing with wild waterfalls\, towering trees\, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys\, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. Each morning is packed with music\, games\, hands-on science\, Bible stories\, and big questions about who God is and how we find Him in the world around us. \nAt the heart of it all is a simple but profound idea: kids were made to be rooted in relationship with God — their creator\, their safe place in life’s storms. That’s what Rainforest Falls is designed to do.\nPre-K through 6th grade are welcome. \nSpots fill up\, so don’t wait! Register Now \nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \n 
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/vacation-bible-school-2026-rainforest-falls-day-4/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families Events
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SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School 2026 — Rainforest Falls
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Nature of God\nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM \nGrab your explorer’s hat. This summer\, we’re heading somewhere wild. \nStep through the mist into Rainforest Falls — overflowing with wild waterfalls\, towering trees\, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys\, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. Each morning is packed with music\, games\, hands-on science\, Bible stories\, and big questions about who God is and how we find Him in the world around us. \nAt the heart of it all is a simple but profound idea: kids were made to be rooted in relationship with God — their creator\, their safe place in life’s storms. That’s what Rainforest Falls is designed to do.\nPre-K through 6th grade are welcome. \nSpots fill up\, so don’t wait! Register Now \nJuly 13–17\, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \n 
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/vacation-bible-school-2026-rainforest-falls-day-5/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children & Families Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T103000
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SUMMARY:The Bigger Picture — A Summer Sermon Series
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in July · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \nWhat if the movies we love are saying more than we realize? \nThis July\, we’re spending four Sundays exploring some of the most compelling films ever made — and the ancient texts that saw it all coming. Each week pairs a great movie with the lectionary Gospel\, and the conversation that follows might surprise you. \nJuly 19 — Arrival\nThe Parable of the Wheat and Weeds. What do you do when you can’t tell the difference yet? You wait. You trust. You stay. \nYou don’t need to have seen the movies. You just need to show up. \nSundays in July · Worship at 9:00 AM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/the-bigger-picture-a-summer-sermon-series-week-3/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T103000
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CREATED:20260529T132916Z
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SUMMARY:The Bigger Picture — A Summer Sermon Series
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in July · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church \nWhat if the movies we love are saying more than we realize? \nThis July\, we’re spending four Sundays exploring some of the most compelling films ever made — and the ancient texts that saw it all coming. Each week pairs a great movie with the lectionary Gospel\, and the conversation that follows might surprise you. \nJuly 26 — Soul\nThe kingdom parables. Hidden treasure. The pearl of great price. What is it\, exactly\, that makes life worth living? \nYou don’t need to have seen the movies. You just need to show up. \nSundays in July · Worship at 9:00 AM · Christ Mertz Lutheran Church
URL:https://www.christmertz.org/event/the-bigger-picture-a-summer-sermon-series-week-4/
LOCATION:Christ Mertz Lutheran Church\, 16 Fleetwood Road\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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