York First Church of the Brethren

04/05/2026

Christ is Risen! On Easter we celebrate that Jesus is alive and death has been defeated. Join us for Breakfast today at 9:00 AM, followed by Worship at 10:30 AM... with a Hymn Sing to begin at 10:15 AM! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

04/03/2026

This evening at 7:00 PM we will gather to worship and observe the "stations of the cross" in our sanctuary. We will remember the journey of Jesus to the cross and to the tomb, being reminded that God is near to us even in pain and loss. Please join us for a time of prayer, song, and guided attention to our Lord who was crucified. All are welcome.

03/27/2026

HOLY WEEK is nearly upon us, as we move toward celebrating the resurrection of Christ. Join us for our many services and events this week:
March 29: Palm Sunday Worship 10:30 AM
April 1: Egg Hunt 5:00 PM (volunteers welcome)
April 2: Love Feast Service 6:00 PM
April 3: Good Friday Service 7:00 PM
April 5: Easter Sunday!
Morning Watch Service 8:40 AM
Easter Breakfast 9:00 AM
Easter Sunday Worship 10:30 AM

02/22/2026

In case anyone is wondering, we are OPEN for classes and worship today. Snow was in the forecast, and still is for tonight, but for now all is clear! Join us for worship at 10:30 AM, in person or online. Link in comments.

02/17/2026

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
February 18 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel

This Wednesday the season of Lent begins, the time of preparation for Easter which spans from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week. Lent is a time for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in Christian tradition, seeking closer union with God and each other through self-reflection and acts of service.

Please join us on Ash Wednesday February 18 for a brief service in the Chapel, in which we remember our mortality and finitude, as well as the beauty in our humanity. We will mark our foreheads with ashes as a sign of repentance, alongside readings, songs, and prayer. All are welcome.

01/24/2026

❄️❄️We will not be gathering in-person this Sunday due to the looming snowstorm. Please join us in worship by video, pre-recorded for access anytime. Warmth and wellness to you all. May Jesus' works of healing inspire us and fill us with hope.❄️❄️

Worship and Message for January 25, 2026York First Church of the BrethrenScripture Lessons: Psalm 27:7-13, Matthew 4:12-17,23-25Pastor Joel GibbelMusic Direc...

01/18/2026

❄️Blessed beautiful snowy morning everyone! We are open for worship today, as the snow should cease by 9:00. We are celebrating baptisms today in worship at 10:30, so please join us if you are able!❄️

12/23/2025

Christmas is almost here! Join us for our annual candlelight service December 24 at 7:00 PM, with music beginning at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to this service of lessons and carols, celebrating with wonder and joy the birth of Christ Jesus.

12/19/2025

This Sunday December 21 we present a Christmas Cantata: "The Greatest Story Ever Told" within worship at 10:30 AM, featuring eight anthems by our chancel choir, together with narration. Join us for a wonderful celebration as we anticipate Christmas and affirm God's presence among us!

12/14/2025

Our Christmas Strings Concert is this afternoon at 3:00. We welcome many middle school orchestra students and others, led by our own Christine Wuhrman in a special performance in our sanctuary. Come and join us, all are welcome! 🎻🎄🎶

12/14/2025

Good morning everyone, we hope you are appreciating the beauty of the freshly fallen snow! 9:00 classes are canceled today but we are meeting for worship at 10:30 as usual. Some roads are better than others, but our parking lot is clear and we are open. If you wish to join us online please do so, link in comments.
Today marks the third Sunday of Advent, a time of awaiting Jesus' arrival at Christmas and remaining alert to God's calling upon us. We will read in the book of Isaiah an invitation to healing and clear vision, which would be later affirmed by Jesus himself by his ministry of teaching and healing. Will we trust that his goodness and is sufficient, or will we look for another? Come and see.