United Schwenkfelder Choir

02/08/2022

It is with gratitude for this community and those with whom I am blessed to serve in the name of Christ, that I write to you in order to share some sad news for our community of faith. On February 2, 2022 at 8:30 pm Ed Bieler entered the Church Triumphant. Ed passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital with Kathy by his side. He was under hospice care for a very brief time, and we all give thanks for the peace and comfort which they provided our brother in Christ. In addition to serving as the Senior Choir Director here for over 50 years and as our Director of Music, Ed was also a past Moderator, Handbell Director, Brass Group coordinator, Chair of the Health and Safety Team, Vice Moderator, First Monday Meal prepper, Rise Against Hunger food packer, Relay for Life go getter, Church apron wearing, Grinch shirt sporting, avid Philadelphia Eagle fan, Schwenkfelder, man of God! It is an honor and privilege to have known him and worked closely with him during my time as pastor.

The memorial service in celebration of Ed’s life will be THIS Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. here at Palm. The family asks that you please mask for the service. Please know that the service will also be recorded and posted to the Falk Funeral home website on Ed’s Memory Wall.

Our prayers, love and broken-hearts are especially with Kathy. Please continue to respect her need for space, rest and healing in these days of grieving and refrain from calling her directly, unless she has reached out to you. May the comfort of Jesus Christ be with all of you who mourn as we continue this journey of grief, gratitude and celebration together as the family of faith.

In Christ,

Pastor Nick
Palm Schwenkfelder Church

12/03/2021

Link to the LIVESTREAM on YouTube is available right here! Preludes will begin at approximately 2:15 p.m. this Sunday, December 5th. ENJOY!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbJbwAEhZhY

11/30/2021

THIS SUNDAY!! 1 SHOW ONLY. Also available Livestreamed at 2:30. p.m.

11/01/2021

********United Choir will be performing only ONE CONCERT this year. December 5th at 2:30 p.m. at Central Schwenkfelder Church at 2111 S. Valley Forge Rd. Lansdale, PA

11/01/2021

2021 Guest Artist - Meghan Williams

Meghan Williams is a professional musician whose music has taken her around the world. She has sung leading roles with Sight and Sound Theaters, toured alongside members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and was a Disney cast member. She currently performs throughout the region with her company, SmileSong Entertainment, giving concerts to share the uplifting word of God through music.

Meghan has sung with United Choir on several occasions and it is always a special treat when she adds her beautiful voice either as a soloist or as the guest artist.

Meghan and her husband, Dave, live in Eagleville, PA along with their four children including triplets. The link below will provide additional information about her company.

www.SmileSongEntertainment.com.

08/23/2021

Its time to sing together again!! We hope you can join us in September!!

08/16/2021

Please follow the link below to see the obituary of longtime and dedicated choir member, Dennis Alderfer. He will be missed.

Dennis L. Alderfer, 82, formerly of Skippack, PA, passed away Friday morning, July 16, 2021, at Dock Woods Community in Towamencin Township, PA. He and his wife, Joan (Herr) Alderfer, celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on April 23rd of this year. Born March 19, 1939, in Hatfield, PA, he was a...

07/07/2021

SAVE THE DATE!
Will will be back in front of you again this December 5th! We are excited and cannot wait to perform once again!

If you are interested in performing in the United Choir this year, practices will begin on Monday, September 13th. More details to come! We hope to see you there.

02/02/2021

Schwenkfelder Heritage Center upcoming events.

Happy Groundhog's Day! We want to thank everyone for making our Virtual Groundhog Lodge for Children such a success this year! If you missed your chance to participate in that event, don't worry! We have much more planned for this month. All the programs are on-site and virtual. If you have any questions or if you would like to register, please contact Museum Educator Alyssa McQuirns at [email protected] or 215-670-3103.

02/01/2021

Schwenkfelder Heritage Center News

This year, we're back and we're virtual! And now we're busting out in June--June 4, 5, 6, to be exact.
Watch for upcoming posts on our schedule of brilliant speakers, coming at you via Zoom, and for the special 2021 prices of $15 and $10 for focused mini lectures, on Friday afternoon, June 4. We hope that some faraway friends will now be able to join us for our virtual textile history lecture series!
And ANTIQUES--this year we're modifying somewhat for the virtual platform we're using, so not only will you find a superb collection of antique and vintage textiles from many of our regular dealers, but you'll also be able to shop for Americana, books, and ephemera under our virtual roof. It's easy and fun!
Questions? Feel free to contact us at 215/679-3103 or [email protected].

01/18/2021

If you are interested in local history, in this case Worcester, give a quick listen.

When a church exists in a neighborhood for many years, it is only natural that it would interact with the surrounding society. The Schwenkfelders have been in what is now known as the Lansdale/Worcester area since the 1730's. The Worcester Histor...