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| This Week in PNEC --- August 2, 2018 - August 10, 2018 |
| TO CONTACT US OR TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS 431 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA18071; www.pnec.org website 610-826-3113; FAX 610-826-546 Bonnie Bates bonnieb@pnec.org Gilberto Garcia Rodriguez gilbertor@pnec.org Christian Creyer christianc@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 |
| Call to the Fall Annual Meeting of the Penn Northeast Conference Saturday, November 3, 2018 Faith UCC, 22 Faith Drive, Hazleton, PA Theme: Transforming Guest Preacher: Rev. Bill Worley, Pennsylvania Southeast Conference Minister Communion Celebrant: Rev. Barbara Pence, Chair, Joint Conference Vision & Development Team Workshop Leaders: Ms. Amanda Sheldon & Rev. Karl Jones, UCC Disaster Response Ministries...and Rev. Nora Foust, Penn Central Conference, Association Conference Minister Registration Information & Form |
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Committee on Ministry Structure Changes
The Conference Board of the Penn Northeast Conference approved a restructuring of the PNEC Committee on Ministry to begin implementation this summer. Rather than four separate committees, there is now one Committee on Ministry (Chair - Rev. Jeff Brinks) with three working groups. This helps the Penn Northeast Conference to more easily implement the revisions of the Manual on Ministry. Thirty-nine individuals will make up the Committee on Ministry. The Committee will then, self-select based on skills, interest and experience, to serve on one of three working groups:
- Authorization (15 members) working on the authorization of ministers through discernment and ordination, dual standing and privilege of call. - Chair - Rev. Cecilia Baxter; Asst. Chair - Pastor Jim Stanley
- Oversight (15members) working on assuring authorized ministers meet their standing requirements as to training, continuing education, ethics, church membership, and the Marks of Faithful and Effective Ministry. - Co-Chairs - Rev. James Robison and Rev. Dr. Becky Beckwith
- Local Congregational Support (9 members) working to support congregations during times of conflict, transition, revitalization, and closure. - Co-Chairs - Jeff Carlton and Rev. Rich Teitsworth
These changes have begun to be implemented. As we move forward there will be increased support, clarity of expectations, opportunities for collegial partnership, and efficiency in the work of the conference with regards to authorized ministers and congregations. Please pray for these members of our conference who have undertaken this important work in and on behalf of our conference and the whole of the United Church of Christ.
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Joint Conference Vision & Development Team Summer Zoom Discussions
The JCVDT is inviting YOU to scheduled Zoom discussions on three separate dates with three separate questions to inform our work to create a new Conference. The last date is Wednesday, August 22.
Updated Zoom information for the August 22 Zoom meeting.
Time: Aug 22, 2018 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,369707764# or +19294362866,,369707764#
- Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 929 436 2866
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Save the Date!
Fall Disaster Ministries Webinar Series
launches August 21
 Topic: UCC Disaster Ministries Grant Opportunities and Understanding the UCC Disaster Ministries Structure
Time and Registration Link Coming Soon!
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$100K UMCOR Grant Boosts Harvey Recovery
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has awarded UCC Disaster Ministries $100,000 for construction materials and appliances for its work to restore 17 low-income rental units in Port Arthur, Texas. All suffered flood damage from Hurricane Harvey last August. The Affordable Housing Recovery Project is a partnership with the South East Texas Community Development Corporation (SETCDC), the local non-profit that owns and manages the apartments. Read more.
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June-July Grants by UCC Disaster Ministries
*$50,000 more for Puerto Rico recovery, bringing its total to more than $262,000, not counting in-kind and volunteer labor. Work teams have restored 27 houses since June! Read more.
*$50,000 to Volusia Interfaiths/Agencies Networking in Disaster (VIND) for the continued employment of a construction supervisor. Read more.
*$40,000 to assist 910 Kenyan households (7,300 people) displaced by floods. Read more.
*$30,000 more for hurricane recovery in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Read more.
*$30,000 more for Hurricane Harvey recovery in Port Arthur, Texas. Read more.
*$5,500 to assist households affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala. Read more.
*$5,000 for Hurricane Irma long-term recovery in Palm Beach, Fla.
*$5000 to help ship medical equipment to Puerto Rico for Ryder Memorial Hospital.
*$3,000 toward flood relief for eight families who suffered significant damages and losses from flooding in April in Kauai, Hawai'i.
*$3,000 for the United Church of Christ in Japan as it responds to severe flooding and other damage from Typhoon Maria in July, and subsequent heat and dust.
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| Pastoral Leadership in Congregational Systems Three Sessions of Learning to Improve Pastoral Leadership Who: Authorized Ministers What: 3 days of Experiential Learning When: October 10, 2018; February 27, 2018; May 1, 2019 9AM to 5PM with a break for lunch Where: Faith UCC, 5992 Route 378, Center Valley Cost: $350 including lunch & breaks each day deposit $100 due with registration; full payment by 10.1.18 More Details & Registration Form |
| UCC Refugee Ministries As of July 23 only 17,564 refugees have actually been allowed to come into the country to restart their lives. If you and/or you congregation are interested in the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program there is a step-by-step guide for meeting with your Member of Congress next month to say #RefugeesWelcome. |
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We're Almost There!
The
PNEC Amigos de Guatemala team wants you to know we are close to completing our building project in Monte Margarita. The building is up and all that is left to be done is finish the interior and install a few necessary items such as a back-up electrical generator. However, we need more funds to finish this last phase of the project.
If your congregation would like to learn how they can support us we have a slide presentation to show you and hand crafted items to sell as gifts.
You can also donate online on the PNEC website. Click on the events Amigos. Or mail a check with Amigos in the memo line to PNEC, 431 Delaware Ave. Palmerton, Pa 18071
The Amigos and our partners in Guatemala need your continued support. To learn more, please contact Roger & Karen Heim at
rksdheim@rcn.com or phone 610-481-9704.
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Fall Crossroads Lay Leadership Program at
Moravian Theological Seminary, Bethlehem
has an exciting line-up of courses. September and October Missional Leadership on Mondays and The Story of Christianity on Thursday nights. In November on two nights each week, the Creative Worship class. For more information go to
www.moravianseminary.edu/crossroads
to get dates, more course information and online registration. All courses are offered in Zoom, a real time, distance learning format for those who can't get to Bethlehem for classes. Email questions to Jill Peters at
petersj2@moravian.edu
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Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry
a 3-part educational series called
Consistory/Council 101
September 15th, October 6th and October 27th
10AM - 12 Noon
We are asking all Consistory/Council Presidents to place this educational opportunity on their upcoming agenda for consideration. Download your Registration Form
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CORRECTION...
Greater Allentown CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, Oct. 14 -
1:30 P
beginning and ending at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown
registration starting at 1 p.m.
The CROP Hunger Walk is a great fellowship and service event for families, youth groups, adult groups, and congregations. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised by the CROP Hunger Walk returns to the Lehigh Valley to support the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank and the Lehigh Conference of Churches Soup Kitchen. The remaining 75% is used by Church World Service for disaster relief (e.g., for communities in the United States and around the world devastated by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods) and development assistance (e.g., assisting poor families with clean drinking water, seeds, tools, and irrigation).
for further information about CROP or for making online donations.
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Do YOU need Boundary Training in 2018???
2018 Boundaries Workshops
"Essential Boundaries for Wise Leaders"
Sponsored by NE PA Synod
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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
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