 SCHOLARSHIPS If you are a college or graduate student who is preparing for a career either as a/an ordained minister, certified teacher or educator, doctor of medicine then you may qualify for a scholarship grant from the Gwilym T. Williams Scholarship Fund This Trust Fund, created over a generation ago by a now deceased PNEC benefactor from Scranton, is administered by the Penn Northeast Conference of the United Church of Christ. The purpose of this Fund is to provide financial assistance for post-secondary students enrolled in accredited institutions of higher learning, and who are preparing to embark on a career either as an ordained minister, a certified teacher or educator, or a doctor of medicine. Grants are limited by stipulation of the Trust to students pursuing one of these three career options, and who are also currently members in good standing of a PNEC congregation. Financial assistance will be awarded only to help pay the institution-stipulated costs of tuition and/or housing. You are required to submit to the PNEC office all application materials (your application, certification of an acceptable program of study, your school's financial bill) before your request will be considered. Application materials must be in our office by October 1st in order to be considered for a grant for the (preceding) summer and/or (current) fall terms, and by March 1st in order to be considered for a grant for the (preceding) winter and/or (current) spring terms. Reimbursement checks will be issued directly to successful applicants. Even if you have received a Gwilym T. Williams scholarship in the past, you must reapply in order to be considered for a new grant. Applicants are awarded a maximum ten grants for undergraduate work, and ten (more) grants for post-graduate studies. Please contact Beverly McClure at the Conference Office for an application packet. You can reach her at 610-826-3113 or [email protected]. Or simply go to www.pnec.org to obtain the application packet. Please note: your application will not be processed until all three application materials are received in the PNEC office.
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 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
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Understanding The Bible - Part I
The Bible is the church's book. In this class we will bring to bear the church's wisdom on how to read and understand it as we review its over-arching story.
Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 9 AM to 4PM
at First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
Rev. Dr. Deborah Winters, lecturer in Old Testament, Palmer Theological Seminary & Ordained in the UCC Registration Deadline is September 13, 2014Questions - contact Rev. Sally Dries at 570-850-6062 or [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE Licensed Ministers Convocation on January 23-24, 2015
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 SAVE the DATES
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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BRIAN SIRCHIO
Singer, Songwriter, UCC Pastor
Author: The 6 Marks of Progressive Christian Worship Music
Sunday, October 12th
at
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:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Church Name/Location:
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CROSSROADS announces Fall courses:
Compass - Discovering your call as a layperson.
Mapping the Route - Conversations on Theology led by a different Moravian Seminary professor each evening in their area of expertise. Come explore your own thoughts of theology.
Contextual Outreach - Learn how to develop a ministry plan for the neighborhood around your congregation.
Prayer - A three week special in September to enhance your devotional life.
For more info, dates, times and instructors go to www.moravianseminary.edu/crossroads or email [email protected]
Dr. Jill Peters, Missional Leadership Developer, Moravian Theological Seminary, www.moravianseminary.edu/crossroads
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ANNOUNCEMENTS &
CLERGY CONNECTIONS
Tanner James Thomas was born to Morgan and Brittany (Lacey) Thomas on August 19, 2014. He was 6lbs 3 oz and 20 inches. Grandson of Rev. Tom Thomas and Rev. Dr. Kathy Brearley, both PNEC pastors.
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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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The Lehigh Conference of Churches 
Presents
Community Block Party
Celebrating 60 years of service to the community
Thursday, August 28,
11 AM - 1:30 PM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 36 W. 8th Street, Allentown
Contact: Abby Goldfarb, Lehigh Conference of Churches -- 610.433.6421 [email protected]
Men, women and children of all ages are invited to a community block party hosted by The Lehigh Conference of Churches Ecumenical Soup Kitchen. There will be free food, drinks, music, games and prizes. As the Conference celebrates its 60th Anniversary and the Ecumenical Soup Kitchen its 31st year of service, join with us, eat hearty, play hard, and learn more about this vital food ministry that served 36,000 meals last year to our hungry neighbors.
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 FIRST FRIDAY
Friday, September 5 @ 12:00-1:00p
Luncheon Discussion
Seegers Union, Rooms 111 & 112, Muhlenberg College
UKRAINE: A BRIEF HISTORY AND PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
Alex and Iryna Levytska, Ukrainian Nationals
~Free and open to the public~
(Bring your lunch or buy lunch at Seegers Union. Be sure to leave ample time to locate on-street parking as this program begins promptly at Noon.)
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WALLENBERG TRIBUTE LECTURE
Sunday, September 14 @ 3:00p
Baker Theatre, Trexler Pavilion, Muhlenberg College
Overhearing our Own Prayers: Jewish & Christian Worship in an Age of Religious Pluralism
Mary C. Boys and Ruth Langer
~Free and open to the public~
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25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Reception & Dinner
Sunday, September 14 @ 4:30p
Muhlenberg College
~There is a cost associated with event~
www.ijcu.org
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2014 UPCOMING DATES
AUGUST 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
2 - 2 Noon - Easton AMC Clergy - St. Thomas (Macada), Bethlehem
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
16 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
16 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - China House, 4515 Route 309, Schnecksville
17 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
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
27 - 9AM-4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - Understanding the Bible, Part 1 - First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
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
15 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee 21 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
21 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Schleicher's Family Restaurant, 6937 Route 309, New Tripoli 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
18 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
18 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Katie' Family Restaurant 19 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee 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 16 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Villa Lentini Ristorante, 2700 Balliet St.,Ballietsville 17 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee 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
20 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
20 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - China House, 4515 Route 309, Schnecksville
21 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry 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) - Northampton Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton
9 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
12 - SNOW Date - 2015 Ministry Day - Northampton Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton
13-15 - Winter Youth Retreat - Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center, New Ringgold
17 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
17 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Susie's Shady Nook, 7115 PA Route 873, Slatington
18 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
24 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
MARCH
3 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Solomn's, Macungie
9 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
17 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
17 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Schleicher' Family Restaurant, 6937 Route 309, New Tripoli
18 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
24 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
APRIL 7 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Place TBA
13 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
15 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee 15 - 10AM - GEM Fund Committee (April 1 deadline for GEM Fund requests) 18 - PNEC Annual Meeting - Northampton Community Center, Northampton, PA
21 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
21 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Country View Diner, 6210 PA Route 873, Slatington 27-29 - MAAUCE Event - Black Rock Retreat, Quarryville, 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
19 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
19 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - China House, 4515 Route 309, Schnecksville
20 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
26 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
JUNE 8 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
16 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
16 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Di Fiore's Pizzaria & ItaliaRestaurant, 5608 PA Route 873, Neffs 17 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee 23 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
26-30 - General Synod 30 - Cleveland, OH 2016 JULY 26-29 - National Youth Event (NYE) - Lake Buena Vista, Florida |
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Lay Ministry in the 21st Century 
Press Release
New Program Director Announced
Lay Ministry in the 21st Century is pleased to announce that the Rev. Steven C. Hummel will become its new Program Director on October 1. Steve will be replacing the Rev. Sally Dries, who is retiring. Steve is a graduate of the LM21C program, having served as a licensed pastor before attending Lancaster Theological Seminary and being ordained. He holds standing in the Penn Northeast Conference, where he currently serves as pastor of Trinity UCC, Coplay, and as a member of the Licensed/Commissioned Member in Discernment Committee. He was also recently appointed as a member of the LM21C Steering Committee itself.
Steve has a background in business, having owned and operated two Subway franchises and served as executive director of a large paratransit system. He has also worked as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, in which capacity he assisted in the training of physicians in emergency response.
Steve has a passion for lay ministry. This is clear not only in his personal journey, but in his training and empowerment of the members of his current congregation. His references noted his excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, enthusiasm, and creativity, all of which will serve the program well. One reference wrote, "He will bring folks along while challenging their thinking and preconceptions that could hold back the necessary evolutions to grow Lay Ministry."
The LM21C Steering Committee looks forward to beginning its work with Steve as we continue to serve the needs of lay leaders within our three conferences.
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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] |
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BACK TO SCHOOL NEEDS -
CWS SCHOOL KIT MATCHING GRANT PROJECT
 Following domestic and international disasters the need to distribute specific material aid is often crucial to the recovery process. UCC Disaster Ministries, Conferences and congregations support these efforts by pre-assembling various types of Church World Service kits that are stored and can be shipped at a moment's notice. UCC Disaster Ministries was recently notified that stock supplies of CWS School kits were very low due in part to the ongoing situation in Syria. In an effort to support UCC congregations in restocking these essential kits, UCC Disaster Ministries is offering matching grants totaling up to $50,000 for congregations assembling CWS School Kits. Grants will be awarded at $250/congregation on a first come first serve basis. Congregations are encouraged to engage their local community, businesses, friends and coworkers and to work collaboratively with other nearby congregations in an effort to pull resources and maximize purchasing power. To learn more, visit:ucc.org/disaster/cws-school-ki-matching-grant.html or contact: UCC Disaster Ministries at 216-736-3211 or [email protected]
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Penn Northeast Conference Event
Women from All UCC Churches Are Invited To
"Ties to the Past. . . Aprons and Ancestors"
 Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, 2014Trout 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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 Staff Chaplain - Phoebe Berks, a premier Continuing Care Community related to the United Church of Christ, providing skilled nursing, personal care and independent living for older adults is seeking a full time Staff Chaplain to support the spiritual needs of our residents, family members and staff at our Wernersville campus. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to conducting a variety of religious activities, volunteer development and community networking; planning and conducting regular church services and special services as needed; providing clinical supervision and mentoring for CPE intern chaplains and field education students; and provide leadership to the Phoebe Berks leadership team, ethics committee, Faith in Action team and CPE advisory committee. Preferred candidate will enjoy serving a diverse population with varied spiritual backgrounds and beliefs. Candidate will possess Master of Divinity or related degree, two units of CPE and ordination in United Church of Christ required with three years' experience in a pastoral ministry setting. Preferred eligible for certification by Association of Professional Chaplains or moving toward this goal. Phoebe offers a competitive starting wage with an attractive benefits package to include: generous paid time off, named holidays, tuition reimbursement,and 403(B)retirement savings plan. Please apply on-line by September 1 at phoebe.org/careers or forward resume to:
Rhonda Wade, Human Resources Coordinator,
Phoebe Berks, 1 Reading Drive, Wernersville, PA 19565; Fax - 610.927.8400 [email protected]
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IN SEARCH OF..
If YOU or someone you know participated in the Webinar from the Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships that was held on August 19 from 3 to 4 PM, please be in touch with Linda Lenhart at [email protected]
Linda would like to know if anyone in PNEC participated in this webinar which was to provide information on emergency preparedness tools, etc.
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Youth Ministry Coordinator wanted for Dryland UCC, Nazareth, PA. The candidate will work to create a Senior High program, and manage the existing Junior High program. Please send resumes to [email protected]
Faith UCC, Center Valley is searching for a person to fulfill the part time position of Director of Faith Formation and Family Life Ministry. If you are interested and wish to learn more about this position please contact the Rev. Dr. Bruce Stevenson at 610.282.3939 or at [email protected]. Send cover letter and resume to Rev. Dr. Bruce Stevenson, Faith U.C.C., 5992 Rt. 378, Center Valley, PA 18034 If you are aware of a person who might be a good candidate please let us know!
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."
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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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCHES..
August 22 & 23 - Blues Nite Out - Union UCC, 5550 Route 873, Neffs - featuring the Bryant Brothers from 7 to 10pm on Friday (the 22nd) and Saturday (the 23rd) begins with Jake Kaligis's Dynamic Duo from
4 - 6:30pm then finishes with the Sarah Ayers Band from 7 to 10pm - admission is free - food and beverages available - bring your chair and enjoy a wonderful evening music outside in our grove.
August 23 - Ham and String Bean Dinner - Christ UCC, 109 S. Chestnut St., Bath - 4 to 7PM - ham, string bean, potato soup, homemade desserts. Take Outs available. Adults: $8, Children (6-12y) $5, under 6y free. Questions: call 610-837-0345
August 23 - Family Movie Night - Longswamp UCC Pavillion - please email or respond to Laurie Heagy if you are interested in attending: 610-682-4735; 484-269-4619 or [email protected] - Come out for some good family fun - Popcorn will be provided!!!
August 31 - Dixie Land Band Jazz Service with Kevin O'Connell and his band - St. Peter's (Seemsville), 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton - 11AM
September 6 - Fall Festival - 9am to 2pm - Friedens UCC, Route 873, Slatington. Yard Sale, Raffle, Bake Sale, Homemade Soups (bowl/quart), Haluski, Pierogies, Apple Fritters, and much more. Take outs available. Call 610-767-7099.
September 6 - Church Picnic - Morgenland Church, Leather Corner Post, Orefield - 3 to 9 pm in the church grove - good food, cakewalks throughout the evening, basket raffle, kids activities and music by The Midnight Special Band - there will be a raised cake/pie sale in the church basement social hall starting at 3 pm. Raindate: Sunday, September 7 from 1 to 6 pm. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship!
September 6 - Fall Holiday Shop - 9AM to 2PM - Egypt Community Church, 4129 S. Church St., Whitehall - vendors with various items to purchase - lunch - baked goods for sale - raffles - blood mobile in the morning - please call Sue Tiedeman at 484-547-3057 if able to give blood - need 15 in order for the blood mobile to be there.
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
September14 - International Christian Pianist Jim Hendricks - Ben Salem UCC, 1965 Church Hill Rd., Andreas - 8 AM and 10:30AM - free will offering will be collected during the program.
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 20 - Flea Market - Salem UCC, 615 Third St., Catasauqua - 9AM to 1PM - silent auction - bake sale - lots of good food - jams, jellies, pickles and red beets - if you have items that you would like to donate or any questions, please call either the Church-610-264-4091 or Bev Werner-610-264-7508
September 28 - The Teen Challenge Disciples - 8:30 a.m. Worship Service - Heidelberg UCC, 5187 Irvin Rd , Slatington, Pa (610) 767-4740 - The Disciples are a group of passionate young men from Teen Challenge Training Center (God's Mountain) who are on fire for Christ. Our desire is to spread the Gospel to the urban community, youth and young adults through Christian Rap (Holy Hip Hop). In today's society they are faced with difficult choices, temptations and tolerance of things that are immoral. Our goal is to embrace, strengthen, teach, reassure, foster, inspire, impact and encourage them to make the right choice.
We Stand By: Matthew 28:19-20. In Christ Alone
Teen Challenge Training Center, Inc. P.O. Box 98, Rehrersburg, P.A. 19550
Ministry Leader Robert Diaz Jr. BA, CRS
717.933.4181 Ext. 1206
[email protected] www.teenchallengetc.com
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 3 - Longaberger Basket Bingo - St. John's UCC Fullerton, 575 Grape St., Whitehall - doors open at 6 pm games begin at 7pm, food available, 20 games, Chinese auction, specials, door prizes and chance drawing. Tickets are $15 presales and $20 at the door upon availability. Send a sase with your check made payable to St. John's UCC, Fullerton, address 575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA. 18052
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.
October 5 - Tricky Tray - Flicksville UCC, 1337 Lower South Main St., Bangor - Doors open 4PM - free admission - tickets sold at door - $10/sheet - kitchen open: hot dogs, barbecue, baked goods.
October 23 - Bus Trip to the Rainbow Dinner Theatre to see "Drinking Habits" - Good Shepherd UCC, 3940 Mountain Rd., Slatington - bus departs 9AM and returns 5PM - limited seating of 33 - $20 reserve non-refundable - contact Linda Bowers @ 484-294-5661 or email [email protected] for tickets - trip includes an all you can eat buffet.
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.
December 6 - Annual Bus Trip to New York City - St. John's UCC, Fullerton, 575 Grape Street, Whitehall - departs from our parking lot at 8 am to return back at 8 pm. Visit the city for the excitement of the holiday season, see a show, visit a museum or two. Cost of bus is $32 which includes tip and snacks. We would love to have you. Please make check payable to St. John's UCC, Fullerton and send to Evelyn Broad at 326 Jefferson Street, Whitehall, PA 18052. Any questions please call 610-264-2000
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