 UCC History & Polity
"Who are we? Where did we come from? What do we value? How do we work together? Participants in this class will not only journey through the founding and history of the UCC, but will develop an understanding of how we live in covenant together, from the local church to Associations and Conferences to General Synod."
Part 1 - Saturday, September 6, 2014
Part 2 - Saturday, November 1, 2014
Part 3 - Saturday, January 10, 2015
9AM - 4PM
First UCC, Schuylkill Haven, PA
The Rev. Dr. David DeRemer
Teacher of UCC History and Polity at Moravian Seminary and Princeton Seminary
Deadline for registration is August 16
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September 20, 21 2014
PNEC All Youth Event
for youth in grades 6-12
"Sleepout for Homelessness"
LOCATION: St. John's UCC, Fullerton (Whitehall)
Details TBA.
If you are interested in bringing youth to this event, have questions, or need more information about the event please contact Beverly McClure at [email protected]
If you were an adult attendee at last year's event you are welcome to serve on the planning team for this year's event Please contact Beverly McClure ASAP and let her know if you are interested in serving on the planning team. You will be notified when the first planning team meeting will take place.
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PLEASE NOTE:
 Nancy Azar, PNEC Associate Conference Minister will be on sabbatical beginning July 14, 2014 through August 24, 2014. She will be back in the PNEC office on Monday, August 25. If you have any questions or concerns while Nancy is on her sabbatical, please call the Conference Office (610-826-3113) and someone will gladly assist you.
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Dear Friends,
For nearly twenty years the Lay Ministry in the 21st
Century program has served the needs of the churches of the Pennsylvania Southeast, Penn Northeast, and Penn Central Conferences by providing both enrichment for lay leaders and training for licensed and commissioned ministers. Perhaps some members of your congregation have benefited from the courses offered in such diverse areas as Old and New Testaments, Stewardship, Evangelism, Theology, UCC History and Polity, and others. Perhaps someone in your congregation is participating in the program as a path to authorized ministry. Perhaps your own church has benefited from the ministry of a licensed pastor.
Recognizing the need for more comprehensive training for those seeking authorized ministry, in 2008 we expanded our licensed ministry program from three to five years. As we continue to transition into the 21st century, we are also exploring a stronger web presence, possible on-line courses, and additional programs for our Conferences. As our program expands, so must our financial resources.
Our program has been supported over the years through grants from each of the three participating Conferences, student tuition, and occasional grants from the national UCC. We are writing to ask your congregation to consider making a donation as well, so that we can continue to provide the kind of excellent instruction we have been offering.
We know that, in these changing days, the need for licensed and commissioned ministers will increase as fewer and fewer of our churches can afford full-time ordained pastors We also believe that, financial realities aside, empowering lay leadership can only strengthen our churches in their ability to minister in the name of Jesus Christ. We invite you to participate through the giving of your donation of any size to the building up of the body through lay ministry.
Donations should be made payable to Penn Northeast Conference, clearly marked "Lay Ministry in the 21st Century," and sent to Penn Northeast Conference, 431 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.
If you would like to know more about the program, please contact our Program Director, Rev. Sally Dries. Contact information is located at the end of this letter.
Many thanks, and blessings to you in your ministry.
Rev. Nancy Light Hardy Rev. Sally Dries Steering Committee Chair Program Director
1724 Dornsife Mountain Road, Sunbury, PA 17801
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 Amigos to Turn Vision Into Reality
Please join the Amigos in praying for the people of Guatemala. A strong earthquake (6.9) hit along the Mexico-Guatemala border on July 7, setting off mudslides, damaging more than 80 homes, 40 severely and disrupting communications vital to the relief effort. At least three people died, including a newborn, and 33 people were injured, many with head injuries. If you would like to help, contact our coordinators Roger and Karen Heim at [email protected]
After more than two years of planning, the Amigos de Guatemala and their partners in the town of Monte Margarita are just about ready to start building a clinic and to see it operating by the end of next year.
But we still need your help.1. If your church hasn't already scheduled one of the Amigos to speak to your congregation, please do so now. Contact Roger or Karen Heim at [email protected] or 610-481-9704.
2. You can donate:
- Click on the Donate through Just Give box on the PNEC homepage. Be sure to mark in the program box that your gift is designated for the "Guatemala Building Fund."
- Send a check to the conference office, made out to PNEC with "Guatemala Building Fund" in the memo.
3. Watch future issues of PNECThis Week to follow our progress.
4. Like Amigos de Guatemala (Lehigh Valley) on Facebook and share our story with your friends.
5. Consider coming to Guatemala to help us build or to be on a medical team.
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BRIAN SIRCHIO
Singer, Songwriter, UCC Pastor
Author: The 6 Marks of Progressive Christian Worship Music
Sunday, October 12th
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Union UCC, 5550 Route 873, Neffs Are you looking for new inspiration for music & worship? Is your worship style traditional, contemporary, blended, emerging? Are you a youth, church leader, musician, pastor?
This event is for you and for everyone.
2:00PM
A Time to Visit, Refreshments
3:00-5:30PM
Bryan Sirchio (Workshop, Worship and Concert)
REGISTER NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 5th
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Register by sending this information via email to Barbara Jennings at [email protected] or by mailing it to her at PNEC, ATTN: Barbara Jennings, 431 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071COST: $10 per church ~ Bring as many people as you can! (Checks to PNEC)
Name:
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 Join us for a webinar! It Takes Faith:Addressing Tobacco Use within the Faith Community Date:July 29, 2014 Time: 1 pm Eastern & 7 pm Eastern Hosted by:Faiths United Against Tobacco and the Centers for Disease Control Faiths United Against Tobacco and the Centers for Disease Control - Office on Smoking and Health invite you to a webinar on the importance of addressing tobacco use with your members. The webinar will feature the CDC national tobacco education campaign - Tips From Former Smokers. You will learn about the campaign and new resources especially designed for faith leaders and their communities. You will also hear how Faiths United Against Tobacco engaged and motivated their communities to adopt healthier lifestyles. July 29 at 1pm Eastern: Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/682721801 July 29 at 7pm Eastern: Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/929843232 Barbara T. Baylor, MPH Policy Advocate for Health and Wholeness Issues
United Church of Christ, Justice and Witness Ministries
Washington DC Policy Office
100 Maryland Ave., Suite 330
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 543-1517, ext. 4202 - Fax: (202) 543-5994
Email: [email protected]
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ANNOUNCEMENTS &
CLERGY CONNECTIONS
Rev. Bruce Irwin, pastor of Emmanuel UCC, Allentown, was called to be the interim Conference Minister, Penn Central Conference, Harrisburg, PA. He will begin his ministry on September 1, 2014.
Rev. Raymond Korndorfer, retired PNEC pastor died on June 9, 2014, in Amherst, Massachusetts. Ray served St. Paul's UCC in Taylor before moving to Massachusetts.
Mrs. Betty Leibig, the surviving spouse of Rev. Charles Leibig, died on Friday, July 18 at Gracedale, Nazareth, PA. She was 87. Services were held on July 23. She will be interred in Flicksville Cemetery, Bangor, PA. Rev. Charles Leibig, who died in June 1995, served Trinity UCC, Bloomsburg; the former St. John's UCC, Bangor; and St. Paul's UCC, Cherryville.
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September 14 - 2PM - JOINT INSTALLATION - Rev. Albert Martin as Staff Chaplain for the Phoebe Allentown Healthcare Center & Rev. Faith Williams as Chaplain at Phoebe, Allentown.
September 28 - 1PM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Mia White - Hope UCC, Allentown
November 23 - 10 AM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Virginia Heimer - St. John's UCC, Palmerton
2015
May 16, 2015 - Dinner & Town Meeting with Rev. Geoffrey Black, General Minister & President of the United Church of Christ - Place & Time TBA
May 17, 2015 - 10:15AM - Sunday Worship at Faith UCC, 5992 Route 378, Center Valley with Rev. Geoffrey Black, General Minister & President of the United Church of Christ and Rev. Alan Miller, PNEC Conference Minister.
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2014 UPCOMING DATES
AUGUST 7 - 11AM - MA-AUCE - Conference Office
8-9 - Friday 5PM to Sat. 4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - "Biblical Interpretation for Preaching" - Jesuit Spiritual Center, Wenersville
12 - 12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's
21 - 6PM - Annual Meeting Planning Team - Conf. Office
26 - 9-11:30AM - JCRT - Conf. Office
27 - 10AM-Noon - Confirmation Study Group - Conf. Office
27 - 4PM - Board of Directors Picnic - Forks UCC, Stockertown
SEPTEMBER
2 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - St. Paul's, Trexlertown
3 -12 Noon - Pastors of Large Churches in PNEC & PSEC - Spinnerstown Hotel
6 - 9AM-4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - Part 1 UCC History & Polity Class - First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
8 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
9 - 12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's
14 - 2PM - JOINT INSTALLATION - Rev. Albert Martin & Rev. Faith Williams - Phoebe, Allentown
20 - Time TBA - PNEC All Youth Event - "Sleepout for Homelessness" - St. John's UCC (Fullerton), Whitehall
22 - 3PM - Staff & Personnel Committee - Conf. Office
23 - 9-11:30AM - JCRT - Lutheran Synod
23 - 9:00AM - Ordaining MID Committee
25 - 6PM - Search & Call Team
26-28 - 6PM on the 26th to Noon on the 28th - PNEC Women's Retreat for All Wonderful Women of Faith - Trout Lake, Stroudsburg
28 - 1PM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Mia White - Hope UCC, Allentown
OCTOBER
1 - GWILYM T. WILLIAMS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
4 - 6AM-7PM - Disaster Response Team Sponsoring - Church World Service Bus Trip
7 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - St. John's, Emmaus
8 - 10AM - GEM Fund Committee (September 24 deadline for submitting GEM Fund requests)
12 - Bryan Sirchio Conference-wide Concert & Worship - Union, Neffs 13 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
14 - 12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's
15 - DEADLINE FOR YEA APPLICATIONS
22 - 9AM - Board of Directors - Place TBA
28 - 9-11:30AM - JCRT - Conf. Office 28 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee NOVEMBER 1 - 9AM-4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - Part 2 UCC History and Polity Class - First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
4 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Church of the Good Shepherd, Alburtis
6 or 13??? - 9:30AM - YEA meeting - Conf. Office
10 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
11 - 12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's
13 - 3:30PM - Gwilym T. Williams Scholarship Fund
23 - 10AM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Virginia Heimer - St. John's UCC, Palmerton
25 - 9-11:30AM - JCRT - Lutheran Synod 25 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee DECEMBER 2 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy Christmas Lunch - Place TBA
8 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
9 - 12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's
16 - Noon- JCRT Christmas Luncheon - Morgan's 17 - 6PM - Board of Directors - Conference Office 2015 JANUARY 6 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Place TBA
7 - 10AM - GEM Fund Committee (December 18 deadline for GEM Fund requests)
10 - 9AM-4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - Part 3 UCC History & Polity Class - First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
12 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
27 - 9:30am - Ordaining MID Committee
FEBRUARY
3 - 10AM-2PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - St. John's UCC, Fogelsville
5 - 2015 MINISTRY DAY (Cameron Trimble) - St. Francis Retreat, Easton
9 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
12 - SNOW Date - 2015 Ministry Day - St. Francis Retreat, Easton
13-15 - Winter Youth Retreat - Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center, New Ringgold
24 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
MARCH
3 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Solomn's, Macungie
9 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
24 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
APRIL 7 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Place TBA
13 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
15 - 10AM - GEM Fund Committee (April 1 deadline for GEM Fund requests) 18 - PNEC Annual Meeting - Northampton Community Center, Northampton, PA
28 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee MAY
5 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Longswamp UCC, Mertztown
5-7 - 21st Annual Clergy Convocation - Place TBA
11 - Time TBA - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
16 - Dinner & Town meeting with Rev. Geoffrey Black, General Minister & President of the UCC - Place & Time TBA
17 - 10:15AM - Sunday Worship at Faith UCC, 5992 Route 378, Center Valley with Rev. Geoffrey Black, UCC President & Rev. Alan Miller, PNEC Conference Minister
26 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Commttee
JUNE 8 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
23 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
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 WHAT'S YOUR MISSION STORY? Send us your story as we create our first ever ... PNEC Disaster Response Ministry Faith In Action Book! Tell us how you put your mission into action... No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey... We encourage you to share your stories. Linda Lenhart, 62 E. Station Avenue, Coopersburg, PA 18036, [email protected] June Arnold, 1631 Main Street, Northampton, PA, 18067, [email protected] |
 Dear Brothers & Sisters,
In speaking to you during the previous two Annual Meetings of the Penn Northeast Conference, I promised or warned you (depending on how you look at it) I would be asking for your help. Today is the first of those days and I think it will not be the last, so let's get to it.
To refresh your memory I am the person who addressed concerns and issues regarding our Nation's Veterans. At the last meeting I spoke as a representative of Valor Clinic Foundation that works toward improving the lives of veterans. So here's the help I'm looking for. In working with this organization my position is in outreach. In order to facilitate my job, I'm asking if each church would send me the names, addresses, and contact information for any soup kitchens, shelters, and food banks located in your respective local area. Please don't assume that someone else is sending me this information. As of this writing, I will be working in six counties in our area and I anticipate working in more counties in the future. Your help is greatly appreciated and because of your help, many veterans in need will gain the support necessary to continue to lead a productive life. As many of you have helped our veterans in the past by supporting Valor, please continue to pray for us in our mission. Further information on Valor can be found at www.valorclinic.org. Please forward your information or any questions to [email protected]. Also, you can 'like' us on Facebook. Thank you in advance for any and all of your efforts. ~Bob Rapp, Jr.
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Penn Northeast Conference Event
Women from All UCC Churches Are Invited To
"Ties to the Past. . . Aprons and Ancestors"
 SAVE THE DATES
Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, 2014
Trout Lake, 1100 Twin Lake Rd., Stroudsburg, PA
Cost: $125.00 (includes two night stay, four meals)
Three meals on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday
$25.00 deposit due with registration form
Arrive: Friday, 6:00 PM
Depart: Sunday, Noon
Led by:
Rev. Dr. Becky Beckwith, Pastor at St. John's UCC, Fullerton, Whitehall
Rev. Dr. Jane Hess, Pastor at Faith UCC, Hazleton Enjoy a relaxing, uplifting, spiritual weekend with other wonderful women of faith.
"Whine" and Cheese party <> Pampering Activities <> Music and Dancing <>
Saturday afternoon free time (Your Choice - on or off site) Yoga <> Hiking <> Volleyball <> Group Building
<> Bible Stories <>
Clergy and Lay women welcome!
Worship service resource will be provided for lay leadership while pastor goes on retreat
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Name _______________________________________ Email ________________________________________ Cell: ______________ Home Phone: ______________ Address: _____________________________________ Church Name/Town: ____________________________ SAVE YOUR SPOT ASAP!! - $100.00 Balance due by August 25 (100 women only) $25.00 check payable to Penn Northeast Conference Mail to Barbara Jennings, PNEC, 431 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071-1908
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IN SEARCH OF..
 Faith Church, Center Valley just finished a week of Vacation Bible School - Everywhere Fun Fair - and has a ticket booth that is too nice to toss! If anyone is interested, please call 610-282-3939.
Lowery Heritage Organ available.  Willing to give it to any church/organization/nursing home. Pick up in the Coplay area. If interested contact Sandra Kunkel at 610-264-8926. Part time organist and piano player wanted for St. Johns UCC, Coopersburg. Will play every Sunday and accompany the church choir directed by the Minister of Music. Additional Services include mid-week Lenten service, and two Christmas Eve services. All interested parties send a letter of interest and resume to St. Johns UCC, 538 East Thomas Street, Coopersburg PA 18036 attention John Ruby." Looking for a Set of "The New Interpreter's Bible" in good condition. Please contact Rev. Ginny Heimer: [email protected] if you are looking to sell an old set or know where I can find them for a reasonable price. Salem UCC in Doylestown is looking for an innovative and creative leader for their Saturday evening Faith@5 Worship Service - searching for a worship facilitator, worship preacher, worship musicians - under Sr. Pastor guidance, help renew Saturday contemporary, engaging worship service for young and young at heart. Looking for spiritually motivated individual(s) qualified in one or more positions along with good organizational and communication skills, computer literacy, and desire for community outreach. Please contact church office 215-348-9860 Monday through Friday 9AM to 3PM or [email protected] Bucks County UCC congregation seeks Organist/Choir Director or Pianist for mid-year position start - St. John UCC, 651 Easton Road, in Riegelsville, is seeking an Organist/Choir Director OR Pianist for a weekly position starting in mid to late summer. Riegelsville is a historic community located 8 miles south of Easton on Route 611 along the Delaware River. Small church of 190 members with an average worship attendance of 45-60. The congregation has a rich heritage of music and has been blessed with an Organist/Choir Director for the last few years who is now transitioning due to education commitments.The candidate will be experienced in playing the Organ and/or Piano and will have an interest in directing a choir. They will find a monthly salary that is negotiable with experience and will be expected to work from September through May with the potential for additional Summer Sundays. If you are interested in applying, please send a resume or letter of interest to: St. John United Church of Christ 651 Easton Road, Box 236 Riegelsville, PA 18077 ATTN: HUMAN RESOURCES If you have questions or seek additional information, please call 610-749-2551. Thank you for your interest. Church Choir Director...Hope UCC, a progressive, suburban West End Allentown church is seeking a part time choir director. This is a 9 month position entailing one practice per week and Sunday morning worship. Candidates should have:
+ Previous church music experience and be
proficient on piano and preferably organ
+Experience with traditional Sunday morning
worship
+Experience or willingness and ability to
experiment with contemporary and
alternative worship services
+The ability to work in a collaborative
environment as a member of a team.
Resumes may be sent to Dick Cipoletti at
[email protected]
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CROSSROADS Lay Courses at Moravian Seminary - Info Session on Sat, Aug 9 at 10 am. Fall courses include Theology, Prayer, Outreach, Ethics and Compass - discerning your call as a layperson. Open to all, more info at www.moravianseminary.edu/crossroads or contact Dr. Jill Peters at [email protected]. Get the skills to be better at what you do in your congregation or in the community. Dr. Jill Peters Missional Leadership Developer Moravian Theological Seminary www.moravianseminary.edu/crossroads |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCHES..
July 26 - Summer Festival - St. John's UCC, 8065 William Penn Highway, Easton - 2 to 8 PM - free admission - live christian band: "Right to Become" - food - clam bake, hamburgers, hot dogs, italian sausage, french fries, ice cream, etc. - games and much more. July 26 - Christmas in July Craft and Vendor Fair - 9AM-2PM and July 27 from 10AM-1PM - Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown - including stained glass, handmade cards, calligraphy, photography and jewelry. The event will also feature Vendors representing quality companies such as the Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple and Scentsy. In addition, there will be a raffle with donated prizes from the crafters and vendors, as well as a book sale and "Used Treasures Yard Sale." - food available throughout the event, with breakfast sandwiches for breakfast and hot dogs and hamburger barbeque for lunch - for dessert, attendees will be able to purchase goodies at the Bake Sale - a Children's Craft Area will be available throughout the event for the kiddies - proceeds will benefit the 275th Anniversary Committee - For more information, please contact the church office at 610.797.4242. or 610.791.4979July 26 - German Buffet including 7 main course items - seating at 4 and 6 pm - Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth - only 120 tickets per seating - for more information, go to www.drylanducc.org, kitchen and hall info, dinner schedule - contact Rich Durn at 484-894-9799 or the church office at 610-759-4444 for tickets. Adults/$12 - age 6-12/$6 July 26 - Blessing of Animals - St. John's UCC Picnic Grove: 891 Columbia Ave, Palmerton - 11:00 AM - talk led by Lulu's Rescue following the service regarding information about local fostering of dogs to save them from high kill shelters - light refreshments offered - bring pets on leashes or in carriers - all pets welcome! July 28 - August 1 - Vacation Bible School "Summer Sports & Arts Jamboree "Jesus is my Champion" - Jerusalem UCC (Trachsville, 545 Church Dr., Palmerton - 6 to 8 PM - for youth ages 5-12 yrs - free - go to www.jerusalemucc.com for more information - register now at 610-681-4412 or [email protected] July 28 - August 1 - Vacation Bible School "Ranch House Kids, Adventure of the Open Door" - Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Dr., Bethlehem - 9AM to Noon - Preschool - 4th/5th grade children welcome - Register by July 25 - $10 - Contact Loretta Hein 610-570-2614 or the church 610-866-8223 - need emergency contacts and medical information in order to register. July 28 - August 1 - Superheroes for God Vacation Bible School - 6 to 8:30 PM - Christ's Church at Lowhill UCC, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd., New Tripoli - ages 4 to 12 - ages 3 and under are welcome with an adult - music, drafts, games, interactive Bible stories - dinner sered at 6:20PM - contact Kim Meitzler at 610-762-3166 by July 21st to register. July 29 - 10th Annual Summer Concert Series featuring Satori (flute, violin, cello & classical guitar) - Jerusalem UCC Western Salisbury, 3441 Devonshire Rd., Allentown - 7:30PM and followed by a reception - free-will offering will be taken at the door. August 5 - 10th Annual Summer Concert Series featuring Jerusalem Singers 19th Annual Benefit Concert benefitting Satori's "Gift of Music" program - Jerusalem UCC Western Salisbury, 3441 Devonshire Rd., Allentown - 7:30PM and followed by a reception - free-will offering will be taken at the door. August 9 - St. Peter's, Tatamy, will take part in the annual Tatamy Borough Yard Sale - in addition to a wide selection of yard sale items, we'll also be selling our own homemade fruit and shoo-fly pies while they last. We're at 401 Broad St., Tatamy. August 9 - come and enjoy music of The Country Rhythm Band - 4 to 9PM in the church grove - Morgenland UCC, Leather Corner Post, Orefield - good food, old-fashioned cakewalks, childrens activities, raffles, etc. - Raindate - August 10, 2014
August 9 - 115th Annual Community Picnic - Jerusalem UCC (Trachsville), Palmerton - 12 PM Open and ready for lunch - 1PM "Jesus' Jump In Jamboree" Music program for kids of all ages with Pastor Kathryn & Bob - 2PM Kids Games and activities followed by free kiddie cakewalk - 3PM Music by Jesse Wade Gang - 5PM Music by Jesse Wade Gang - 6:30PM Our "famous" cakewalk - 7:30PM Music by Jesse Wade Gang - 9PM Raffle Ticket Drawing - bring your lawn chairs & appetites - Church grove is located at 545 Church Drive, Palmerton - For more information call 610-681-4412.
August 10 - Re-Creation Presents "40 Years of Worship" - Emmanuel UCC on Blue Ridge Trail, Dorrance Twp, across from Andy's Gas Station - enjoy the music and enthusiasm of the group, Re-Creation - an inspirational evening of songs and worship - 4PM - Re-creation was organized in 1976 to present live performances in hospitals, Veterans Affairs facilities, nursing homes and other care facilities - this group of young people pack a lot of energy and spirit into their performance, which you can watch on YOUtube - for more information on them, go to their website, re-creationusa.com. - a free will offering will be taken and light refreshments will be served after the show
August 12 - Free Community Meal - St. John's UCC 891 Columbia Ave, Palmerton - 5:00-6:30PM - Donations are accepted and given to CACPAC Food Pantry. Please join us!
August 15-17 - Vacation Bible School - Weird Animals - Where Jesus' love is one-of-a-kind! - Dubbs Memorial UCC, 457 Allen St., Allentown - begins Friday, August 15 - 6 to 8:30PM - dinner will be provided - Saturday, August 16, 9:30AM to Noon - breakfast will be provided - ending on Sunday, August 17, from 9:30 to 11AM where VBS will take over our worship service - a potluck lunch will be served after - for more information or to register, call or email the church office at 610-435-7281 or [email protected] August 16 - Peach & Ice Cream Festival - St. Thomas UCC, 902 E. Macada Rd., Bethlehem - Noon to 5 P.M. - Live Entertainment from " Last One Standing " - ( will perform on and off from 1 - 4 p.m. ) - Food & Games - Rain Date - Sunday, August 17, 12 noon - 5 p.m.
September 7 - Organ Dedication and Recital - Cedar Church, 3419 Broadway, Allentown - 3PM - Rebecca Kleintop Owens will be the organist on the church's new Walker III/67 Organ - admission free - light refreshments following.
September 14 - ??? Mystery Prize Bingo ??? - hosted by Christ UCC, Walnutport - will be held at the Diamond Fire Company, 110 Main Street, Walnutport - doors open at noon and bingo starts at 1:30 pm. - tickets available at the door/$25.00 each - which includes 20 regular games AND 5 specials - all regular game prizes are VALUED AT $40.00 OR MORE - all special game prizes are VALUED AT $60.00 OR MORE - bring your Bingo chips because all games (specials included) will be played on boards - please call Lynnette 610-704-3497 with any questions. Don't forget.....its a MYSTERY??? September 20 - Laurys Station Community Day * 2 pm until FIREWORKS * at Laurys Station Fire Co. - 5314 Egypt Road Laurys Station - FREE!!! --- bring canned good for Agape NTF food pantry - music by "DJ Dave D." and "the Deadliners" - Games for kids of all ages! Newhard's Corn, Bad Bones BBQ, Geiger's Potatoes, Scout Troop 144 Food! - Donate a Pint at Miller-Keystone Blood Mobile! - Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides for $20! (weather permitting) - Classic and Antique Car Show, Laurys Station history - Laurys Station Fire Co. fire-fighting demo and maze - moon bounce, dunk tank, and "mystery walk" - sponsored by St. John's UCC Laurys Station
September 29 - October 3 - Bus Trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada with a side trip to Toronto - sponsored by Salem UCC, 615 Third St., Catasauqua - PASSPORT required - 5 days - 4 nights - $559 per person (double occupancy) - single occupancy available for $668 - trip includes all taxes and gratuities, luggage handling - 4 nights lodging in Niagara Falls, Canada - 4 breakfasts & 4 dinners - all day tour of Niagara including Niagara on the Lake - all day tour of toronto featuring Casa Loma - famous maid of the mist boat ride and tour of the falls - visits to the Welland Canal and Floral Clock - niagara Fallsview Casino - tour of FX Chocolates - nonrefundable deposit of $200/person is due June 30 - balance due August 10 - price will increase $25/person if less than 40 people go on trip - cancellation insurance available at a cost of $59/person for basic coverage - contact Carol Morgan at 610-264-4091 for more information or to reserve your seat. October 4 - Bus Trip to Longwood Gardens - sponsored by Christ UCC, Walnutport - bus leaves Rite Aid, Walnutport at 8:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM - will be at Longwood Gardens between 10:30-3:30 - Price is $40 for adults and $30 for children ages 5-18 -- price includes transportation, tip for bus driver & admission to the gardens - you may bring coolers with food/drinks and keep it on the bus or you may purchase food at the Gardens - contact Lynnette at 610-704-3497 to reserve a seat. November 22 - Annual Craft Show - First UCC, 457 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton - [email protected] - 9AM to 2PM - start Christmas shopping early - crafts, vendors, lunch Items, bake sale - basket social & more - if interested in having a craft table, call 610-826-2696. December 1 - Bus Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton NJ - sponsored by Dubbs Memorial UCC, 457 Allen St., Allentown - to see "A Playhouse Christmas," an ensemble cast of multi-talented performers celebrate Christmas in an original song and dance fest featuring traditional carols, classic and contemporary Yuletide compositions, humorous skits, and spectacular dance numbers - all backed by a live onstage orchestra! Cost is $85.00 and includes show, lunch, bus fare and gratuity. The bus will leave Dubbs Memorial UCC at 10:00 a.m. and return to the church at 5:00 p.m. For more information and menu choices, call the church office at 610-435-7281 or Noreen Kromer at 610-298-8180. December 2-5 - St. John's UCC, 575 Grape Street Whitehall is sponsoring a trip to Orlando, Florida for the "Holy Land Experience" - double $756/person; triple $699/person; quad $699/person - round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation between Whitehall and Newark International Airport - round trip (non-stop) air transportation between Newark and Orlando, Florida via United Airlines - round trip transfers between Orlando Airport and your hotel (Doubletree by Hilton at Universal Orlando resorts) - two day pass to the HolyLand Experience in Orlando - roundtrip transfers from your hotel to the HolyLand Experience - if interested call 610-264-8421 before July 31.
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