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Mid-Winter Clergy Sabbath (formerly Clergy Convocation) - January 22 - 24, 2019
Annual Meeting - June 7-8, 2019, Susquehanna University
General Synod, 2019
- June 21-25, 2019,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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| Generosity |
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Friends of Penn Central Conference - NEW
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Many thanks, Penn Central Conference, for your abundant generosity!
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We kicked off our Friends of Penn Central campaign for OCWM on October 20. So far, just 11 days in the campaign, we have raised over $5,000 (over 30% of our goal) and we have 100% support from the PCC staff.
Here are 5 suggestions for ways YOU can give:
- Follow this link to our donation page to make a one-time or monthly recurring gift.
- You may also send your donation by check to the Conference Office. (Please make check payable to Penn Central Conference, adding OCWM/Friends of Penn Central Conference in the memo line.)
- Volunteer your time serving in Association/Penn Central Conference ministries. Sign up here.
- Secure a matching gift from your company. You can search this database to see if your company matches - What an easy way to double your gift!
- Invite others to give to OCWM - if you have creative ideas, we would love hear them!
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Your generosity supports the important work we do with our local churches, Associations and the wider church. This enables us to invest in the programs, resources and tools needed to help our congregations flourish.
THANK YOU!
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| Events and Training |
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PCC Events
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These fall events are offered at Free or nominal charges thanks to your OCWM gifts.
NOVEMBER
November 28 - Clergy Advent Sojourn Workshops - PEACE, LOVE, HOPE, JOY (please register for one along with the Clergy Advent Sojourn)
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Association Gatherings
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Central Association - Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10 AM-12 Noon at Trinity United Church of Christ (570-538-1070) - 602 Main St, Watsontown, PA 17777
Lancaster Association - Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 PM at Lancaster Theological Seminary Reflectory
Mercersburg Association - Sunday, November 4 at St. John's in Chambersburg from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
York Association - Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 1:30 PM at at Faith United Church of Christ 509 Pacific Ave., York, PA 17404
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SAVE THE DATE: MEF, 2019 - NEW
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March 7 - April 11 - May 9
Details and registration will follow.
All forums will be held at St. Thomas UCC - 6490 Linglestown Road - Harrisburg, PA
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Light refreshments will be served.
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Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - NEW
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Dr. Jeff Hamilton is a leader in the Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work program from the Gottman Institute. Here is his
Training Schedule
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Ten Days for Peace - NEW
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 38
th Annual
Ten Days for Peace Celebration
Sunday, November 11, 2018
4:00 pm
Held at: St. Paul's UCC, Sacramento
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St. John's UCC (Shamokin) Craft Fair
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Craft Fair
Saturday, November 17
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
Hand craft items, various vendors and food!
St. John's UCC
117 N Eighth Street - Shamokin, PA
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Trinity UCC, Waynesboro Celebrates Its 200th Anniversary
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Trinity UCC, Waynesboro will be celebrating its 200th anniversary in November with a variety of events.
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Saturday, November 17th, they will be hosting a concert by
Essence of Joy Alumni Singers at 7:00 PM.
See poster for details. The Essence of Joy Alumni Singers are from Penn State University under the direction of Dr. Anthony T. Leach and they will perform sacred and secular music from the African and African-American choral traditions.
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On Sunday morning,
November 18th at the 10:45 worship service, Rev. John C Dorhauer, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, will deliver the message for the morning and communion will be celebrated. All are welcome to join us.
Trinity UCC - 30 W North Street - Waynesboro, PA
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Lucie Blue Tremblay Concert - NEW
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 Dover UCC celebrates our 4th anniversary of becoming an Open and Affirming Church on November 18. At 3 pm on November 18, we will sponsor a concert held at Heidelberg UCC, 47 W. Philadelphia St, York by Lucie Blue Tremblay.
Lucie Blue is an amazing singer/songwriter from Canada. She has been writing, recording, and performing since 1982. Her music carries a global message of honor, strength, tolerance and peace. As a member of the LGBTQI community, she approaches songwriting with love and truth as she honors women's music from her core. Her music goes straight to the heart and soul ofher listeners. Her trademark whistle delights and wows her audience. She has just released her latest CD, Counting My Blessings. CD's will be available at the concert. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
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General Synod 32, Milwaukee - NEW
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SAVE THE DATE
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| Community and Justice Issues |
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DR&R - NEW
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Thank you, UCC Disaster Ministries mission team from St. John's Boalsburg for working in Volusia County, Florida from 10/22-26
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| Clergy News |
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Rev. John Dorhauer at Mercersburg Association Ministerium November 19
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 Rev. John Dorhauer will be attending Mercersburg Association ministerium on November 19th. This event is open to the entire conference.
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St. Paul's UCC, Mechanicsburg
626 Williams Grove Road - Mechanicsburg, PA
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Monday, November 19
10:00 (gathering at 9:30 for coffee and fellowship)
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Clergy Advent Sojourn
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| Clergy are invited to come to the Penn Central Conference Office on November 28, 2018 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon to enjoy breakfast, worship and workshops themed around advent. To Register for the event. Please also register for a workshop - PEACE, LOVE, HOPE, JOY. |
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Mid-Winter Clergy Sabbath
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Building Sacred Relationships in a Time of Conflict and Fear
January 22 - 24, 2019
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Please join us at a new location this year! Sheraton Hotel, Harrisburg - 4650 Lindle Road - Harrisburg, PA
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| October - November - December |
November 3 - Scott Siciliano Ecclesiastical Council at Colonial Park UCC - 10:00 AM
November 11 - Beth Firme Ecclesiastical Council at Faith York UCC - 2:00 PM
December 2 - Nilda Roman Ordination at Wisdom's Table - 3:00 PM
December 2 - DiAnn Baxley Ordination at Dreisbach, Lewisburg - 3:00 PM
December 16 - Laura Ramsey Ordination at Christ, Elizabethtown - 3:00 PM
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| Prayers for Our Churches |
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 Prayers for Penn Central Conference Churches
"Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you."
(2 Thess. 3:1)
Beginning in 2018, we have created a prayer list to invite you to pray with us as we pray for all of our congregations. Each week we will list names of various churches in Penn Central Conference hoping you will add them to your prayer list, and hold them in prayer throughout the week.
- Mazeppa Union, Lewisburg
- Saint Paul's UCC, West Milton
- Saint Peter's UCC, Lewisburg
- New Covenant UCC, Williamsport
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Women's Retreat - November 16-18
Middle and High School Retreat (grades 7-12) - November 16 - 18
If you're attending a retreat: Registration Form and Permission SlipThis is the form you send to us one week prior to your participation in a retreat. Medical Form This is the form you send to us one week prior to your participation in a retreat. We must have this form for all participants.
And in 2019...
Spring Confirmation Retreat -
March 15-17
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Patty
if your church is interested in participating.
May 7-9, 2019 Hartman Center Work Weekend!
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Thank you for your continued support!
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| 3 Great Loves |
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3 Great Loves Extended through Synod 2021- NEW
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3 Great Loves will be continuing through Synod 2021! Please continue to share your stories of Love of Neighbor, Love of Creation and Love of Children with Stephanie. (We love sharing stories of our churches.)
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There is also a
new Web site for 3 Great Loves - be sure to check it out and post your story!
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