•  THIS WEEK IN PNEC                  July 2, 2020
Penn Northeast Conference UCC, 431 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071
www.pnec.org   610-826-3113; 610-826-5464 FAX
Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates    bonnieb@pnec.org        
Rev. Gilberto Garcia Rodriguez    hispanicucc@rcn.com
Rev. Christian Creyer     christianc@pnec.org       
Barbara Jennings    barbaraj@pnec.org
Patty Rehrig    pattyr@pnec.org
   SEND ARTICLES TO BE INCLUDED TO   pattyr@pnec.org
A Conversation On Physically Regathering and Protecting the Health of Your Congregation
sponsored by FaithHealth Division-Wake Forest Baptist Health
July 8, 2020 - 10 to 11AM
Join us for a free video conversation with Dr. Werner Ernst-Bischoff, Professor of Infectious Diseases and also Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention in the Wake Forest Baptist Health system. The webinar will cover the following topics: 
  • Current status of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • How to flatten the curve: individual responsibility and group response
  • What to expect next
  • Responding to participant questions concerning physically regathering a congregation
This is a free event, but registration is required and participation is limited to the first 100 registrants. This event is provided by the FaithHealth Division of Wake Forest Baptist Health, including CareNet, Inc., and the Center for Congregational Health.
Click Here for how to Register
Embracing Healing in These Days
August 5,12,19,26 & Sept. 2 & 9
on-line course developed by Wanda Craner,
Gestalt Pastoral Care Minister and Trainer
Limited to 20 participants
six-90 minute sessions – cost for all six sessions $120
click here for flyer and registration info.
Authorized Pastors...Are You Interested in Joining a Community of Practice? PNEC Communities of Practice
Are accepting participants for 2020. Cost is $250 for the year. (Can be pro-rated when you join.) Counts for ½ of your continuing education hours. You can apply to the Longsdorf Fund for continuing education funds.  click here for a list of the Communities of Practice and their openings. If interested... click here for application.

THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF MINISTRY (PAM) 
at Lancaster Theological Seminary is offering fully online classes this year! 
August 22 - Theology I: Faith Seeking Understanding - Click here for the flyer - Register by Aug. 7
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DISASTER MINISTRIES UCC

July 2020 Tips and Taglines
This month’s tips and taglines hope to educate you on how to stay safe and protect your property from heat and drought during the upcoming summer season. Read More...

CWS Kits Depots Are Opening Soon
Church World Service is accepting kits again! Here are links to the CWS Kits promotional video.  YouTube link   or a  Downloadable mp4 .  UCC Matching Grants of up to $250 for congregations assembling kits are now available, although the caution remains to not gather to assemble kits until it is safe to do so.   Click here for full information . 

COVID-19 Relief Funds for Churches
The United Church of Christ National Setting is offering financial assistance to local churches whose ministries have been challenged by the novel coronavirus pandemic.  The national officers have collectively identified $2.6 million in COVID-19 relief, $1.5 million in loans that will be  a dministered  through the Cornerstone Fund  and another $1.1 million in micro grants.  Click here for full information and to apply.  

UCC Update from Disaster Ministries... Read Lots More. ..
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**You can find more information & updates at UCC Disaster Ministries: www.ucc.org/disaster