Delmont Presbyterian Church
Address: 101 Church Street, Delmont, PA 15626
Website: www.dpc1849.org
On Saturday evening, the church sanctuary will be filled with original and traditional Christmas music selections performed by the family band, “On Our Way Home” and guest performances.
On Sunday evening, we will feature the Victorian Christmas Parlor scene and the Delmont Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir.
Hospitality each night includes free, light, refreshments.
Church hours are open to the public on Saturday, December 3rd from 5-8 pm and Sunday, December 4th from 5-8pm.
Parking for the Delmont Pilgrimage is available at the Delmont Presbyterian Church both evenings.
Delmont Salem Lutheran
Address: 301 E Pittsburgh St, Delmont, PA 15626
Website: www.salemdelmont.org
Details:
Salem Lutheran will be selling Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Sausage sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Freshly Popped Popcorn, Cookies, Pies, Cakes, and assorted Beverages…come hungry!
As in years past, Salem will be hosting Dr. Steve Greene and he will be selling beautiful handmade bracelets from Ghana. Bracelet proceeds will benefit Hope for Ghana, a non-profit, tax-exempt public charity founded in 2011 whose mission is to create opportunity through education for the children of Ghana.
We will also be hosting Cheryl Thomas who will be selling handmade crafts and candy. All proceeds will benefit Love Abounds Ministry. Love Abounds Ministry is an outreach team helping homeless, hurting, and hopeless people in the surrounding area by showing them the true love and salvation of Jesus Christ.
This year the Girl Scouts will be back, providing all children the opportunity to make a fun Christmas ornament, AND The Grinch and Cindy Lou will also be in attendance with a special treat for all kids!
Stop in for dinner before your Pilgrimage journey!
Faith Global Methodist Church
Address: 305 Freeport St, Delmont, PA 15626
Website: www.faithdelmont.org
Details:
Enjoy a warm welcome at Faith Global Methodist Church where greeters will invite you to stop and rest in the sanctuary a while to enjoy live entertainment.
On Saturday, there will be a variety of seasonal musical performances by local talent. On Sunday, live Christmas music will be presented as well.
As you head back to Fellowship Hall, stop to recall aspects of life as they were 120 years ago in Salem Crossroads. Folks of all ages will appreciate the "Front Porch of the General Store" where you will see a vintage harvesting display and will be able to shell and grind corn to take home for Santa's reindeer. Take some time to play checkers, or try your hand at string games, tavern puzzles, and a number of other old-time amusements from a simpler era. Watching is fun, too.
There will be eat-in dining in our Fellowship Hall. Entrees include: potato corn chowder, hot dogs and sauerkraut, meatball subs, hot pretzels, and a selection of desserts and drinks. A variety of craft and gift items will be available for purchase. Before leaving, take advantage of the hall's winter woodland scene to take selfies or group photos of the family!
Trinity United Church of Christ
Address: 39 East Pittsburgh Street
Website: www.facebook.com/trinity-united-church-of-christ
Details:
Upstairs in the church, participate in an old fashioned Civil War-Era sanctuary with hand-made decorations. Take a look at the many Nativity Scenes that are on display. In the Fellowship Hall, enjoy a Holiday Bazaar, a beautiful train display, cookies, & drinks.
After your stop upstairs, visit the lower level/basement to view a very cozy Christmas scene with stuffed animals, decorated Christmas trees and another train display. Enjoy personalized, decorated gingerbread cookies, coffee, & hot chocolate. You may even get to meet Santa!
St. John Baptist de la Salle
Address: 497 Athena Dr, Delmont, PA 15626
Website: http://www.stjohnstmary.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjsmpartnerparishes
Details:
Check out the left side of the bus as it turns into St. John’s and you will see a huge, decorated, live pine Advent Wreath with four tall lighted candles. One candle is lit each week of Advent, leading up to the Birth of Christ.
Follow the glowing luminaria to our parking area. Inside St. John’s, see our Advent Calendar, Jesse Tree, awesome altar and St. Nicholas. In our downstairs Social Hall, there will be super good food (hot ham or turkey sandwich with melted Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato, pizza, potato and wedding soups) and ten gifted crafters, who will be showing off their homemade handiwork and baking ability (maple products, nut rolls, cakes, etc.)
Also new this year, our St. John/St. Mary’s Youth Group is hosting a Three Kings Workshop where children can buy gifts under $7 and have them wrapped for Christmas giving.
The following talented entertainment groups will perform in our downstairs Social Hall:
December 2 4:30 - 5:15 St.John / St. Mary Bell Choir
Xenia Yelovich, Director
5:30 - 6:15 DeStella Dance Centre
Alexis Rae DeSabatine, Director
6:30 - 9:00 Delmont Concert Band
Vince Adams, Director
December 3 4:30 - 5:15 The Woodwind Gypsy, Bob Yuska
Instrumental Soloist
5:30 - 8:00 Westmoreland Performing Arts
Renata Marino, Director
We hope you will make St. John’s part of your pilgrimage stop!