Salem News

The Candidating Weekend will occur on July 11 & 12.  The Candidate will preach during the Morning Worship Service. There will also be a Meet & Greet with the candidate on Saturday July 11^th from 1 – 3 p.m. Information is available in print only at church on the back windowsill. 

Caring Cupboard Christmas in July Food Drive – During the month of July we will be collecting items needed to replenish supplies at the Caring Cupboard. The top needs are Peanut Butter, Jelly Squeeze Bottles, Canned Pasta/Ravioli, Chicken Noodle Soup, Mac & Cheese Cups, Tuna (can or pouch), and Ramen Noodles.

Donations can be placed on the table in the West Narthex July 12 through 26 or you can bring your donations out to the “Christmas” car in the Parking lot on July 26^th before worship service begins.  Thank you for your support of the Caring Cupboard!

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is the July book; meeting July 20 at 7pm. We will read These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean for August and Scarlet Letter for September.  All are welcome! There will be cookies. 🍪

Join us at Salem’s stand at NATIONAL NIGHT OUT on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:30-8:30 at In the Net.

The Membership Committee is requesting donations for the Palmyra National Night Out. Our goal is to collect 100 boxes of Crayola Crayons (24 count) and 100 boxes of Crayola Colored Pencils (24 count) to hand out at our Salem UCC booth. Crayola brand is specifically requested by the Palmyra school teachers.  A donation bin will be available outside the choir room until July 26th.  We are also looking for volunteers to help manage our booth at the National Night Out event at In The Net on August 4^th; 5pm – 7pm or 7pm – 9pm.  If interested, the sign-up sheet is posted in the Narthex. Please contact Tara Jankouskas with questions.

KIDS‘ NIGHT returns for 2026! Join us WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th from 6-8pm at Campbelltown Community Park on Lawn Road. FREE family event with crafts, games, and snacks for all ages. This year’s theme is FREEDOM. Announcements will be made in church about help with supplies and volunteering.

It’s time for summer music while the choir is on hiatus. Please visit the sign-up sheet in the east narthex and choose your Sunday. Solos, duets, trios, quartets, vocalists and instrumentalists are greatly appreciated. Karen is available for accompaniment as needed. Please prayerfully consider sharing your talents with us in June, July and August.

🌳CREATION C.A.R.E. CORNER🌎
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”

SUMMER is officially here – and so are mosquitoes! 🦟 But they don’t have to ruin your outdoor fun!

Homegrown National Park offers six easy ways to control mosquitoes without harming the environment:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Invite Natural Predators: Build a healthy habitat for dragonflies, birds, and bats that eat mosquitos.
                  2. Build a Mosquito Trap: Try a DIY Mosquito Bucket – easy directions found at the website.
                  3. Dump Standing Water: Empty clogged gutters and plant saucers.
                  4. Treat Permanent Standing Water: Use Mosquito Dunks in birdbaths, rain barrels, and ponds.
                  5. Protect Yourself: When outdoors, use fans, protective clothing, and repellents.
                  6. Spread the word: Coordinate with your neighbors for maximum impact!

💚 Help C.A.R.E. today! 💙

Sip & Chat will return in September – Sundays before church at 10am! 🙂

Salem’s Creation Care Team has compiled a page about local recycling and disposal options. You can download the file here: Recycling-Disposal-Information.pdf. We also have collection bins in church for various recyclables including BATTERIES, CLOTHING, SNEAKERS, & WRITING TOOLS. Help take care of God’s creation!