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| This Week in PNEC --- February 9, 2017 - February 17, 2017 |
| TO CONTACT US OR TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS 431 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA18071; www.pnec.org website 610-826-3113; FAX 610-826-5464 Alan Miller alanm@pnec.org Gilberto Garcia Rodriguez gilbertor@pnec.org Barbara Jennings barbaraj@pnec.org Patty Rehrig pattyr@pnec.org IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO INCLUDE IN "THIS WEEK IN PNEC" PLEASE EMAIL IT TO pattyr@pnec.org |
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2017 Annual Meeting of the Penn Northeast Conference will be
Saturday, April 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. -
St. John's UCC, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, PA
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| YEARBOOK REPORTING for 2016
Each church should have received an email from PNEC explaining the 2016 Yearbook reporting online directly into the UCC Data Hub. If you do not want to complete the report online with national, please contact BarbaraJ@pnec.org for a printed form. Also included in the email was a request for an Officers sheet. This does not get reported to national - our office needs this data to update our records. This report can be returned via email or mailed to PNEC. Thank you.
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The Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry (formerly Lay Ministry of the 21st Century) has instituted its NEW curriculum with ALL classes being held at First UCC in Schuylkill Haven on specified Saturdays below from 9am to 4pm with each class being LIVE-STREAMED and recorded. February-April curriculum includes:
February 11, 2017
PREACHING I
Advanced Class
Participants will learn a variety of ways to bring the text to life and to share the good
news in such a way that it can transform lives.
March 11, 2017
EVANGELISM
(Formerly: Telling the Good News)
Enrichment/Basic Class
The church has good news to share. How do we reach out to the world around us with the transforming message of the gospel? This session will explore both the necessary foundations and practical strategies for reaching out beyond the four walls of the church.
April 8, 2017
PREACHING II
Advanced Class (Prerequisite is Preaching I)
Students explore the nuances of preaching funerals, weddings and other special circumstances that broadens ones' ability to transform, motivate and inspire the congregation to follow Christ's teachings in the world.
For more information & REGISTRATION VISIT
OUR WEBSITE AT
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STAND UP BETHLEHEM serving those in need in our community Saturday, February 11, 2017 10AM - 1PM Christ UCC, 75 E. Market St., Bethlehem Please click here for the full flyer and detailed information |
Three Important Opportunities in One Day 
On Monday, March 20th, Heather Kimmel, General Counsel of the United Church of Christ, will be joining us to lead three educational opportunities
#1 10:00 am - "Best Practices for Boards and Councils" - She will help us understand what are the primary responsibilities, the legal obligations, and best practices for governing boards.
#2 2:00 pm - "The New PA State Child Abuse Laws" - This session is designed to speak to pastors, Christian educators, and youth ministers who are employees of a church. Heather will review both the new child abuse reporting obligations and the required background checks for employees. Lay leaders are welcome to attend, however there will be a special event for them in the evening.
#3 7:00 pm - "The New PA State Child Abuse Laws for Volunteers" - This session will be similar to the afternoon session but will address the same issues as they pertain to local church volunteers.
There is no cost for these events. We are going to try and hold them at the Conference Office, unless we have more register than we can accommodate at the Office. In that event we will move to a local church Fellowship Hall. Thus to help us please register early by calling or emailing either Barbara Jennings (
barbarj@pnec.org) or Patty Rehrig (
pattyr@pnec.org), 610-826-3113.
Heather E. Kimmel is the General Counsel of the United Church of Christ. She has been serving in that capacity since December 1, 2015. Prior to that, she served as Associate General Counsel of the United Church of Christ. Before joining the Office of General Counsel, she practiced in the areas of white-collar defense and complex civil litigation at Jones Day and Baker & Hostetler, as well as serving as a federal judicial clerk. She also served as an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
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| Save The Dates...  Boundary Training Workshops October 4, 2017 8:30AM Registration 9:00AM to 3:00PM Workshop St. John's UCC, 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth Host Pastor: Rev. Jeff Brinks AND October 5, 2017 8:30AM Registration 9:00Am to 3:00PM Workshop Faith UCC, 21 Faith Drive, Hazleton Host Pastor: Rev. Jane Hess Boundary Training needs to be done once every 4 years |
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March 22, 5:30 pm - March 24, 1 pm
Co-Sponsored by UCC Justice and Witness Ministries &
Penn Central Conference Green Justice Ministry Team
Led by Rev. Meighan Pritchard
Details and registration link
HERE
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|  UCC History & Polity Course Online
Offered by PATHWAYS March 1 ~ May 30, 2017 (13 weeks) Register by February 20, 2017 Click Here for Course & Registration Info |
| Moravian Seminary Elana Katz Presents the  2017 Psychology & Spirituality Lecture Thursday, February 16 from 9:15AM-4:45PM Prosser Auditorium, Haupert Union Bldg., Bethlehem "Making a Difference in Couples Treatment: The Art and Science of Emotionally Focused Therapy" Click Here to Register |
 Hackman's Bible Book Store VBS Workshop dates have been announced. They are:
Thursday, February 16th, at Epler's Church UCC, 1151 West Leesport Rd., Leesport, PA - open house 4 to 8PM
Monday, February20 at Hackman's Bible Book Store, 1341 Mickley Rd., Whitehall:Workshop with Reps. from two companies. This event starts at 5:30 and goes till 8PM. We are asking for registration this year in case of snow, or icy weather. Call 610-264-8600 X334 to make your reservations.
Tuesday, February 21st through Saturday February 25th, we are having an open house at Hackman's Bible Book Store, 1341 Mickley Rd., Whitehall. Hours are 10 AM to 7 PM. Appointments appreciated, but not necessary.
This year we are carrying the following Curriculum:
- Group-Maker Fun Factory
- Group-Passport to Peru
- Concordia-Mighty Fortress
- Answers In Genesis-Operation Arctic
if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Sarah Rarick, Hackman's Bible Book Store, Inc.
610-264-8600 X334
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| 23rd Annual Clergy Convocation May 2-4, 2017 Double Tree by Hilton, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster  Guest Speaker, Rev. John C. Dorhauer
General Minister & President of the UCC For full flyer and registration information CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE |
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Save the Date... 
PNEC Annual Youth Retreat
May 19-21, 2017
Spruce Lake
More information to come!
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 IN SEARCH OF...
For the complete list of churches who are searching for organists, choir directors sextons, pianist, etc., etc., and also churches who are giving away items, please CLICK HERE |
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What's Happening in Our Churches
(PLEASE NOTE: We love advertising the "happenings" in our churches, however the list is getting too long for this publication.)
FOR THE COMPLETE LISTING of
"What's Happening in Our Churches"
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