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PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!
Partners in Peace - July 5, 2018
California University of Pennsylvania
Widening the Welcome (Disability Ministries) -
November 1-3, 2018,
Niagara Falls, NY
General Synod, 2019
- June 21-25, 2019,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Church News |
Church Events
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May 17 - Northern Association Spring Banquet at Hartman Center, Milroy. Registration 6:00 and Dinner at 6:30. For details.
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Organist/Choir Director
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First Reformed UCC in Sunbury is looking for a Organist/Choir Director. Please reach out to
Bill Unger.
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Events and Training |
PCC Classes and Resources
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OUR LAST MEF OF SPRING SEMESTER - FOR CLERGY AND LAY
Ministerial Education Forums
- Join us May 16 at St. Thomas UCC on Linglestown Road in Harrisburg for Workshops that will impact your ministry at the moment!
Communities of Practice Groups Sign up for a place where the focus is ministry and shared knowledge is practice and experience based. These communities covenant to offer care, support and accountability while they nurture practices of spiritual discipline.
Sabbaticals can be such a crucial part of healthy ministry for pastor and people. Intentional planning, knowing what resources are available to support the sabbatical (grants, supply preaching, pastoral care, etc.) and activities for the congregation during sabbatical are just a few things to consider.
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Pastoral Care Class
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Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry is offering its PASTORAL CARE class on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at First UCC in Schuylkill Haven.
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Mount Gretna Tabernacle 2018
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The Friday Nights in June Ecumenical Series
GOD IS is the common theme for Friday night worship services during June at the Mt. Gretna Tabernacle. Come, enjoy and learn.
June 29 at 7:00 PM "God Is... Therefore We are" Rev. Holly MillerShank, Director of Ministerial Excellence
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ONLINE Polity Course
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ONLINE
UCC History, Theology and Polity Course
June/July 2018
A UCC History, Theology and Polity Course that meets the requirements as set forth by the UCC Polity Teacher's Network will be offered online in June/July 2018. The instructor will be Rev. David Gaewski, Conference Minister of the New York Conference, UCC. Classes will begin at 9:30am and end at 3:30pm on the following dates: June 16, 23, 30 and July 7. The platform utilized will be Zoom Video Conferencing (
zoom.us
) The tuition will be $475. For more information contact course administrator, Ms. Diana Pelletier,
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Generosity |
UC Funds Webinar - May 22 - NEW
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United Church Funds (UCF) and the Ministerial Excellence, Support and Authorization Team (MESA) will host a webinar entitled "Women Investing Today - Seeking Justice in Our Financial Lives" on Tuesday, May 22, at 3:00 PM ET.
Clergywomen and women who sit on endowment committees will benefit from this webinar by gaining a better understanding of socially responsible investing (SRI) and how they can align their faith with their church endowment.
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Insurance Board Program for Local Churches - NEW
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The Insurance Board will review contracts for Local Churches that involve building and lot maintenance (for example, snow removal) and repair (for example, roof repair or replacement).
The IB can make recommendations as to the indemnification provisions in the contract and recommend appropriate levels of insurance that should be carried by the vendors/contractors, as well as make recommendations on limitations on liability.
A professional set of eyes on these types of contracts can really make a difference should a loss arise out of the contract. Churches in the IB program should contact Loss Control at 800-437-8830 for information.
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Clergy News |
Facilitator of Clergy Care and Clergy Family Care
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Please continue to call into the Conference Office with clergy concerns until we have identified someone to fill this position. Interviews will begin after the May 18 deadline for applications. Thank you for your patience during this time of transition. Please apply or refer someone who might serve well in this position.
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April - May - June
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June 3 - Installation of Bonnie Whittier - Grace UCC, Hanover - 3:00 PM
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Hellos and Goodbyes - NEW
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Goodbye
Mike Loser and Kay Rader who are retiring from Emmanuel, York on May 20th
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Thank You - NEW
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Thank you to those that came out last weekend for
Hartman Center's Work Camp!
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Hartman Center Nurses Needed - NEW
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Hartman Center is in need of nurses for weeks 1 and 5.
Week 1 - June 24 - June 30
Week 5 - July 22 - 28
Mentorships are available and assistance will be available 24/7. Please reach out to Janis Taylor if you are available - 717.880.2565.
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Hartman Center Team Needed
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We are working to develop a team of people who are able to assist and serve the needs of Hartman Center. This is open to anyone who values the ministry of Hartman Center and this can be long term or one time commitment.
Duties may include:
Working during camp work days
Communication of Hartman Center activities and events
Driving fund raising and development initiatives
Sign up to be a part of this important task force!
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Hartman Center News and Resources
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2018 is shaping up to be another epic summer at Hartman Center! In addition to popular weeks like Fishing Camp, Soccer Camp and Water World, we've expanded our popular MADD Camp theme into a whole week of arts camps for all ages! Plus, we have added a music-focused Getting Started Camp, Arts and Crafts Camp for grades 4-6 and Creative Writing Camp for grades 7-10.
As always, activities will include hiking, climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, music, theatre, campfires, games, rafting, archery, fishing and navigating the co-op trail obstacle course. Hartman Center is a great opportunity to grow in God's love, form friendships and make memories that will last a lifetime! View our Camp Schedule ! To register
Snacks:
This year we are providing our own snacks for campers. Please contact Pastor Patty if you can help with food items OR with grocery store gift cards (Dollar General, Weis, or Giant)
And don't forget these other upcoming events:
Summer Camp June 24 - July 28
Youth and women's retreats November 16-18
Thank you for your continued support!
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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.
- Faith UCC, Lancaster
- First Reformed Church, Lancaster
- Grace UCC, Lancaster
- Hamilton Park UCC, Lancaster
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PCC Bay |
Electronics
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Penn Central Conference has some electronics we are looking to rehome. (Many of them are older but may be of some value to you.)
- Panasonic VHS Recorder
- Quasar VHS Recorder
- Kodak Carousel (slide projector)
Please email Stephanie if you are interested.
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Hammond Organ
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Grace UCC in Spring Mills has a Hammond organ, C-3 model, that is in good condition. It was probably built in the early 1960's and includes the original book that came with it. A date in the book says 1961. The asking price for the organ is $3,000.
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