This organization was established to give Pottstown a broader, more regional outlook. It aims to maintain the historical value and charm of the area while promoting new and improved business development, as well as downtown functions.
St. John the Baptist is has been in service for more than 100 years. This church itself was built in 1928. It holds divine liturgy every Sunday at 8:30am, followed by Eastern Christian Formation classes. On Saturdays, it holds confession followed by liturgy. Weekday mass is held at 8am.
Highland Memorial Park is a cemetery and mausoleum park in Pottstown. The gravestones are flush with the ground and allow for flowers in upright vases, and the mausoleums are made of solid stone and are of simple design. It is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Established in 1968, Birthright International helps mothers-to-be make important decisions regarding their pregnancy with a wide range of medical, counseling and assistance services. Birthright provides pregnant women with support through all stages of pregnancy, including legal, medical and educational referrals, prenatal information, free pregnancy testing and adoption information.
Bethesda Baptist has been at this location for more than 20 years. Bill Wexler is the pastor of the church and he spreads the word of the Bible. The church holds Bible study and prayer meetings on Wednesday nights, as well as occasional events such as teen activities, fellowships and committee meetings.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is a non-profit organization that utilizes membership to promote peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. This branch in Pottstown serves the community through charitable services, public outreach and special projects aimed to boost the overall well being of the community. Membership is required.
New Covenant is on the corner of Prospect and Hanover streets. The present building was built in 1951. It is known as a place to call home. It has fellowship on Sunday mornings before worship, when it also has Bible Champs Club for the children. Prayer nights are on Monday evenings and worship team practice is on Wednesday nights.
Cedarville United Methodist has many different groups and offers a variety of ways to participate in services. The church holds events like Bible studies, sewing groups, sporting events, bazaars, breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Teenagers can attend youth hang-outs on the weekends, where they can enjoy video games, music, pool and more. The church holds traditional and contemporary worship services every Sunday.
At Grace Lutheran Church you will find worship, growth and fellowship opportunities. The church holds traditional and contemporary worship services on Sunday mornings, with Sunday School in between the two. Some of the ministries of the church are Christian education, communication, evangelism, fellowship, finance, music and worship, spiritual growth and technology. Besides the Sunday School, Grace Lutheran also offer pre-school and vacation Bible school.
Heart of God Family Worship has a vision to equip believers with faith and restore wholeness to the world with the power of God's love. It holds Bible study and youth group on Wednesday nights. On Sundays, it hosts breakfast, followed by Sunday school.
Shenkel is located on the intersection of Shenkel and Unionville. Reverend Bonnie Moore leads the congregation every Sunday with worship services at 8:30 and 10:45am. Sunday School is also held in between at 9:30am. The last Sunday of every month it holds a peace service at 7pm.
The Pottstown Borough Council meets at 7pm the second Monday of the month on the third floor of Pottstown Borough Hall. Local Pottstown residents are encouraged to attend these public meetings to discuss any concerns they may have. Citizens must sign in prior to meetings. Upcoming agenda and meeting minutes are listed on the Council's website.
The Calvary Baptist Church of Pottstown is an independent church with ministries that cater to men, women, teens, children, college and career and music. The church is Bible-centered and believes that the Bible is the final authority for its faith. The church is also missions-minded and led by Pastor Jim Spears.
Recycling Services is a nonprofit service organization. It performs services in recycling collection and processing, as well as energy solutions. It accepts paper, glass, plastics, caps and lids, metals, fabric, clothing and miscellany.
Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities provides community members in need with financial support, food and clothing donations and volunteer time. They recently moved to this new location on the corner of Franklin and King in 2010. Their motto is "Nourishing Lives, Strengthening Families." The Outreach Center accept pantry items, clothing and housewares from 9am - noon, Monday through Friday.
Freedom Valley YMCA at Pottstown is a fitness and community center in Pottstown. Administered by the worldwide, nonprofit YMCA organization, this center is one of five branches in Freedom Valley and offers fitness equipment, classes, child-care and a variety of other services to its members and the community.