SCHWARZWALD

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Founded 1737

Rev. John S. Dawson, Pastor

Vacation Bible School 2026

July 13 to 16, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

This summer we are celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through stories, values, and community. All children ages 3 to 12 are welcome. Older children are welcome to help as junior leaders! Our program focuses on a faith value each day:

Day 1: Welcome and Belonging - The Spirit gathers people from every nation into one community. (Acts 2:1-12),
Day 2: Justice and Fairness - Doing justice is not a grand gesture; it is small choices made every day. (Micah 6:8),
Day 3: Courage and Truth - Courage is not the absence of fear. It is speaking up anyway. (Esther 4:14), and
Day 4: Community and Common Good - Together we can build what no one could build alone. (Nehemiah 2-4, Acts 2:44-47).

Our program will be decked out in Red-White-Blue, and will have exciting games, patriotic crafts, delicious snacks, and memorable lessons. We will integrate our congregation's rich 289-year heritage, demonstrating the faith-informed patriotism of our historic German Reformed and now UCC traditions, while teaching about loving our country, telling its story honestly, and working to close the gap between its ideals and its reality. We hope you join us for a memorable VBS!

This year we will be offering a t-shirt for each kid that is pre-registered for VBS. Donations are greatly appreciated to fund the program.

If you or someone you know would be interested in helping, please reach out to vbs@schwarzwalducc-pa.org or call 610-779-0850.