@benmotz.bsky.social
Designated-Term Pastor of First Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ in Hamburg, PA
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This morning during Sunday School, Pastor Ben explained why we burn last year’s Palm Sunday palms to make the ashes for this year’s Ash Wednesday worship service. Pastor Ben and Sunday School attendees braved the cold so he could demonstrate the process.
#UCC #SundaySchool #Palms #HamburgPA
#UCC #SundaySchool #Palms #HamburgPA
February 1, 2026 at 10:21 PM
This morning during Sunday School, Pastor Ben explained why we burn last year’s Palm Sunday palms to make the ashes for this year’s Ash Wednesday worship service. Pastor Ben and Sunday School attendees braved the cold so he could demonstrate the process.
#UCC #SundaySchool #Palms #HamburgPA
#UCC #SundaySchool #Palms #HamburgPA
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After all the snow, it was wonderful to be able to come together to worship this morning! During the service, Pastor Ben ordained our new elders and deacons.
You can watch today’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=iI0A...
#UCC #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
You can watch today’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=iI0A...
#UCC #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
February 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM
After all the snow, it was wonderful to be able to come together to worship this morning! During the service, Pastor Ben ordained our new elders and deacons.
You can watch today’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=iI0A...
#UCC #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
You can watch today’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=iI0A...
#UCC #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
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Called 2 Care
Session #2 of our lay visitation training program will be on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00pm.
More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/c2c-2...
Session #2 of our lay visitation training program will be on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00pm.
More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/c2c-2...
January 28, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Called 2 Care
Session #2 of our lay visitation training program will be on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00pm.
More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/c2c-2...
Session #2 of our lay visitation training program will be on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00pm.
More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/c2c-2...
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Looking for something to do on a snowy Sunday? Pastor Ben and the Youth Group pre-taped a snow day service at their Lock-In on Friday night! Thank you to the Youth Group and everyone who made this service possible!
You can view the service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlly...
#SundayService #UCC
You can view the service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlly...
#SundayService #UCC
January 25, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Looking for something to do on a snowy Sunday? Pastor Ben and the Youth Group pre-taped a snow day service at their Lock-In on Friday night! Thank you to the Youth Group and everyone who made this service possible!
You can view the service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlly...
#SundayService #UCC
You can view the service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dlly...
#SundayService #UCC
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Snow Day Worship Service
Due to the snow storm, there is no Sunday school, in-person worship, or youth group on Sunday, Jan 25.
During the Lock-In we recorded a special snow day worship service, which you can view beginning this Sunday, Jan 25 at 10:15am at this link: youtu.be/Dlly7_WDqEc
Due to the snow storm, there is no Sunday school, in-person worship, or youth group on Sunday, Jan 25.
During the Lock-In we recorded a special snow day worship service, which you can view beginning this Sunday, Jan 25 at 10:15am at this link: youtu.be/Dlly7_WDqEc
"Gone Fish'n on a Snow Day" - 3rd Sunday after Epiphany - Sunday Worship, January 25, 2026
YouTube video by First Reformed UCC Hamburg PA
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January 24, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Snow Day Worship Service
Due to the snow storm, there is no Sunday school, in-person worship, or youth group on Sunday, Jan 25.
During the Lock-In we recorded a special snow day worship service, which you can view beginning this Sunday, Jan 25 at 10:15am at this link: youtu.be/Dlly7_WDqEc
Due to the snow storm, there is no Sunday school, in-person worship, or youth group on Sunday, Jan 25.
During the Lock-In we recorded a special snow day worship service, which you can view beginning this Sunday, Jan 25 at 10:15am at this link: youtu.be/Dlly7_WDqEc
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Thank you to all the individual community leaders who came to discuss the needs and resources of our community, and thank you to the Berks County Community Foundation and the Institute for Conservation Leadership for their leadership of this effort.
January 24, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Thank you to all the individual community leaders who came to discuss the needs and resources of our community, and thank you to the Berks County Community Foundation and the Institute for Conservation Leadership for their leadership of this effort.
A fun (and chilly) day on the slopes.
January 20, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A fun (and chilly) day on the slopes.
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Snow Cancellation
Wanting to keep everyone safe - Sunday school & worship are cancelled for Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Snow cancellation updates can be found at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/cancellation
Past worship services can be viewed on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@firstreform...
Wanting to keep everyone safe - Sunday school & worship are cancelled for Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Snow cancellation updates can be found at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/cancellation
Past worship services can be viewed on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@firstreform...
January 18, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Snow Cancellation
Wanting to keep everyone safe - Sunday school & worship are cancelled for Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Snow cancellation updates can be found at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/cancellation
Past worship services can be viewed on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@firstreform...
Wanting to keep everyone safe - Sunday school & worship are cancelled for Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Snow cancellation updates can be found at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/cancellation
Past worship services can be viewed on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@firstreform...
Covered in Sin - Caught on Video
For those hoping there was video from this Sunday's children sermon. There was. You can view it at: youtu.be/BzOjZIxPdI8?...
For those hoping there was video from this Sunday's children sermon. There was. You can view it at: youtu.be/BzOjZIxPdI8?...
January 15, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Covered in Sin - Caught on Video
For those hoping there was video from this Sunday's children sermon. There was. You can view it at: youtu.be/BzOjZIxPdI8?...
For those hoping there was video from this Sunday's children sermon. There was. You can view it at: youtu.be/BzOjZIxPdI8?...
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Youth Group Lock-In
Note: The new date for the Youth Group Lock-In is Friday, January 23, 2026.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/locki...
Note: The new date for the Youth Group Lock-In is Friday, January 23, 2026.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/locki...
Youth Group Lock-In — First Reformed United Church of Christ, Hamburg, PA
Overnight Youth Group Event in the Church Building
www.hamburgfirstucc.org
January 15, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Youth Group Lock-In
Note: The new date for the Youth Group Lock-In is Friday, January 23, 2026.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/locki...
Note: The new date for the Youth Group Lock-In is Friday, January 23, 2026.
Info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/locki...
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Snowtubing - February 15
The Youth Group is organizing a snowtubing trip to Blue Mountain on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/snowt...
The Youth Group is organizing a snowtubing trip to Blue Mountain on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/snowt...
January 15, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Snowtubing - February 15
The Youth Group is organizing a snowtubing trip to Blue Mountain on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/snowt...
The Youth Group is organizing a snowtubing trip to Blue Mountain on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
More info at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/snowt...
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On this first Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Ben shared that Jesus fully walks with us and demonstrated to the children how sin makes a mess using items from his refrigerator.
You can watch today’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=BzOj...
#UCC #worshipservice #HamburgPA
You can watch today’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=BzOj...
#UCC #worshipservice #HamburgPA
January 12, 2026 at 2:48 AM
On this first Sunday after Epiphany, Pastor Ben shared that Jesus fully walks with us and demonstrated to the children how sin makes a mess using items from his refrigerator.
You can watch today’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=BzOj...
#UCC #worshipservice #HamburgPA
You can watch today’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=BzOj...
#UCC #worshipservice #HamburgPA
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First UCC’s Youth Group, for youth 12 years old and up, meets on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at 6:00pm. Our next meeting is this Sunday, January 11 at 6:00pm.
More info about our Youth Group can be found at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/youth-group
More info about our Youth Group can be found at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/youth-group
January 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
First UCC’s Youth Group, for youth 12 years old and up, meets on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at 6:00pm. Our next meeting is this Sunday, January 11 at 6:00pm.
More info about our Youth Group can be found at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/youth-group
More info about our Youth Group can be found at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/youth-group
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On Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Ben shared a message about New Year’s resolutions and our continued growth within our faith. The youth also shared a skit about the Three Wise Men.
You can watch the service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=73Ch...
#EpiphanySunday #WorshipService #HamburgPA #UCC
You can watch the service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=73Ch...
#EpiphanySunday #WorshipService #HamburgPA #UCC
January 5, 2026 at 4:53 AM
On Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Ben shared a message about New Year’s resolutions and our continued growth within our faith. The youth also shared a skit about the Three Wise Men.
You can watch the service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=73Ch...
#EpiphanySunday #WorshipService #HamburgPA #UCC
You can watch the service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=73Ch...
#EpiphanySunday #WorshipService #HamburgPA #UCC
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Wise men still seek him.
Join us on Sunday, January 4 at 10:15am, when our youth will share a skit for the arrival of the wise men.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/epiph...
Join us on Sunday, January 4 at 10:15am, when our youth will share a skit for the arrival of the wise men.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/epiph...
January 2, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Wise men still seek him.
Join us on Sunday, January 4 at 10:15am, when our youth will share a skit for the arrival of the wise men.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/epiph...
Join us on Sunday, January 4 at 10:15am, when our youth will share a skit for the arrival of the wise men.
www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/epiph...
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Thank you to everyone who helped through the church to make this Advent and Christmas season a blessing in lives of others.
December 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who helped through the church to make this Advent and Christmas season a blessing in lives of others.
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On the first Sunday after Christmas, Pastor Ben shared “The Legend of Christmas Tinsel” and Kaliannah O’Reilly sang “What A Wonderful World.”
You can watch yesterday’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iyx...
#UCC #Christmas #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
You can watch yesterday’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iyx...
#UCC #Christmas #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
December 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
On the first Sunday after Christmas, Pastor Ben shared “The Legend of Christmas Tinsel” and Kaliannah O’Reilly sang “What A Wonderful World.”
You can watch yesterday’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iyx...
#UCC #Christmas #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
You can watch yesterday’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iyx...
#UCC #Christmas #SundayService #HamburgPA #UnitedChurchofChrist
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Thank you to all who joined us for the midnight Christmas Eve worship service.
You can view the midnight service at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UL_...
You can view the midnight service at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UL_...
December 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thank you to all who joined us for the midnight Christmas Eve worship service.
You can view the midnight service at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UL_...
You can view the midnight service at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UL_...
Merry Christmas!
December 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Merry Christmas!
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At our first Christmas Eve service, Pastor Ben recited the New Testament Gospel and shared the story of “The Crippled Lamb” by Max Lucado.
We hope to see you at our 11 PM service. You can also watch the 7 PM service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GM...
#UCC #ChristmasEve #HamburgPA
We hope to see you at our 11 PM service. You can also watch the 7 PM service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GM...
#UCC #ChristmasEve #HamburgPA
December 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
At our first Christmas Eve service, Pastor Ben recited the New Testament Gospel and shared the story of “The Crippled Lamb” by Max Lucado.
We hope to see you at our 11 PM service. You can also watch the 7 PM service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GM...
#UCC #ChristmasEve #HamburgPA
We hope to see you at our 11 PM service. You can also watch the 7 PM service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=q8GM...
#UCC #ChristmasEve #HamburgPA
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Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 at 7PM & 11PM.
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
December 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 at 7PM & 11PM.
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
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Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 at 7PM & 11PM.
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
December 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Christmas Eve - Wednesday, December 24 at 7PM & 11PM.
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
Candlelight with “Silent Night”, Christmas Carols, Communion, Birth Narrative, and more...
7PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
11PM info: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events/chris...
#ChristmasEve #Candlelight #UnitedChurchOfChrist
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Last night we held our 70th Annual Candlelight Service. To celebrate this special anniversary, Candlebearers from years past returned to help us share the light of Christ.
You can watch last night’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=uRLR...
#UCC #candlelightservice #HamburgPA #Christmas
You can watch last night’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=uRLR...
#UCC #candlelightservice #HamburgPA #Christmas
December 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Last night we held our 70th Annual Candlelight Service. To celebrate this special anniversary, Candlebearers from years past returned to help us share the light of Christ.
You can watch last night’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=uRLR...
#UCC #candlelightservice #HamburgPA #Christmas
You can watch last night’s service here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=uRLR...
#UCC #candlelightservice #HamburgPA #Christmas
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On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we lit the candles for joy and love. It was with great joy and love that we watched as the Children & Youth performed their Christmas Program.
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-F...
#UCC #FourthSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayService
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-F...
#UCC #FourthSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayService
December 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we lit the candles for joy and love. It was with great joy and love that we watched as the Children & Youth performed their Christmas Program.
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-F...
#UCC #FourthSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayService
You can watch today’s service at: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx-F...
#UCC #FourthSundayofAdvent #HamburgPA #SundayService
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Children & Youth Christmas Program is this Sunday, December 21 at 10:15am.
70th Anniversary of the annual Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 21 at 6:30pm.
See more at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events
70th Anniversary of the annual Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 21 at 6:30pm.
See more at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Children & Youth Christmas Program is this Sunday, December 21 at 10:15am.
70th Anniversary of the annual Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 21 at 6:30pm.
See more at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events
70th Anniversary of the annual Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 21 at 6:30pm.
See more at: www.hamburgfirstucc.org/events