This Week in PNEC ---  September 18 - 26, 2014 
 
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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
Nancy Azar
nancya@pnec.org

Gilberto Garcia-

      Rodriguez

    

gilbertor@pnec.org 
Barbara Jennings
barbaraj@pnec.org
PattyRehrig
 pattyr@pnec.org
Beverly McClure
beverlym@pnec.org
Fran Potters (Resources)
resource@pnec.org
DID YOU REGISTER YET ?????     
It is NOT too late...
 
  BRYAN SIRCHIO          
Singer, Songwriter, UCC Pastor
 Author:  The 6 Marks of Progressive Christian Worship Music

Sunday, October 12th
at
  Union UCC, 5550 Route 873, Neffs

Are you looking for new inspiration for music &
          worship?
Is your worship style traditional, contemporary, blended, emerging?
Are you a youth, church leader, musician, pastor?
This event is for you and for everyone.

2:00PM
A Time to Visit, Refreshments
3:00-5:30PM
Bryan Sirchio (Workshop, Worship and Concert)
www.sirchio.com     facebook:  Bryan Sirchio

REGISTER NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 5th
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Register by sending this information via email to Barbara Jennings at BarbaraJ@pnec.org or by mailing it to her at PNEC, ATTN:  Barbara Jennings, 431 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA  18071
COST:  $10 per church ~ Bring as many people as you can!  (Checks to PNEC)

Name:

Address:

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Church Name/Location:
 

Food insecurity and hunger is an issue that threatens health and well-being of adults and children around the world.  There is no easy resolution to ending this complicated issue, but there is one way to help with immediate and urgent needs: balanced high nutrition meals. A team of nutritionists has developed a macaroni and cheese dish for distribution to local food banks and pantries that can be put together in assembly-line fashion.  Each package contains: six 11 gram servings of protein, dehydrated vegetables, 21 essential vitamins and minerals.  Packages are simple to prepare: boil package contents in water for twenty minutes; and each sealed package has a shelf life of three years.

 

Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church in Allentown will be hosting a Food Packaging Event to assemble 5000 of these meals.  As part of our 275th Anniversary Celebration, we want to invite individuals and groups from other churches and civic organizations to join us.  Any age may participate in this event.  (Contributions toward the cost of the food packages are also welcome!)

 

DATE AND TIME:

Saturday October 11, 2014; from 1 pm to 4 pm (approximately; we may finish sooner depending on the number of volunteers)

PLACE:

Jerusalem Western Salisbury Chapel, located to the rear of the church building at 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown PA 18103

MEALS WILL BE DONATED

At the Allentown Crop Walk on October 12, 2014

QUESTIONS:

Contact Pastor Samantha Drennan at 610-797-4242

 

The Pension Board has recently announced that after two consecutive years of no rate increase, the Non-Medicare Health Plan will experience an average increase of 4%.  Individual contribution rates will vary depending upon changes to tier and/or ages bands as of January 1, 2015.  There will be no increase in the dental or vision plans for 2015.  Specific contribution rates will be communicated to churches and participants in the very near future.

Gwilym Williams Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS

 

If you are a college or graduate student who is preparing for a career either as a/an

ordained minister, certified teacher or educator,

doctor of medicine

then you may qualify for a scholarship grant from the

Gwilym T. Williams Scholarship Fund

 

     This Trust Fund, created over a generation ago by a now deceased PNEC benefactor from Scranton, is administered by the Penn Northeast Conference of the United Church of Christ. The purpose of this Fund is to provide financial assistance for post-secondary students enrolled in accredited institutions of higher learning, and who are preparing to embark on a career either as an ordained minister, a certified teacher or educator, or a doctor of medicine.

     Grants are limited by stipulation of the Trust to students pursuing one of these three career options, and who are also currently members in good standing of a PNEC congregation. Financial assistance will be awarded only to help pay the institution-stipulated costs of tuition and/or housing.

     You are required to submit to the PNEC office all application materials (your application, certification of an acceptable program of study, your school's financial bill) before your request will be considered. Application materials must be in our office by October 1st in order to be considered for a grant for the (preceding) summer and/or (current) fall terms, and by March 1st in order to be considered for a grant for the (preceding) winter and/or (current) spring terms. Reimbursement checks will be issued directly to successful applicants. Even if you have received a Gwilym T. Williams scholarship in the past, you must reapply in order to be considered for a new grant. Applicants are awarded a maximum ten grants for undergraduate work, and ten (more) grants for post-graduate studies.

     Please contact Beverly McClure at the Conference Office for an application packet. You can reach her at 610-826-3113 or beverlym@pnec.org. Or simply go to www.pnec.org to obtain the application packet.

     Please note: your application will not be processed until all three application materials are received in the PNEC office.

ANNOUNCEMENTS &announcement

CLERGY CONNECTIONS 

 

Congratulations to Pastor Bob Gutekunst and Ronda Shook who were married on Saturday, September 13 at Forks UCC, Stockertown where Bob is the pastor.


 

Ed Brubaker, PNEC Treasurer had knee replacement surgery on September 17.  Everything went very well.  He was up and walking in the afternoon, the therapist was pleased.  Cards can be sent to Ed at his home:  20 Barrel Run Rd., Quakertown, PA  18951.

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September 28 - 1PM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Mia White - Hope UCC, Allentown  

 

October 26 - 10:15AM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Michael Eckroth - Christ UCC, Bath

 

November 2 - 2PM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Peter Unger - St. John's UCC (Howertown), Northampton

 

November 9 - 2:15PM - ORDINATION - Ruth Mosher - Phoebe Home, 1925 Turner St., Allentown

 

November 23 - 10 AM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Virginia Heimer - St. John's UCC, Palmerton  

 

2015

 

May 16, 2015 - Dinner & Town Meeting with Rev. Geoffrey Black, General Minister & President of the United Church of Christ - Place & Time TBA

 

May 17, 2015 - 10:15AM - Sunday Worship at Faith UCC, 5992 Route 378, Center Valley with Rev. Geoffrey Black, General Minister & President of the United Church of Christ and Rev. Alan Miller, PNEC Conference Minister. 

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2014 UPCOMING DATES

SEPTEMBER
20 - PNEC All Youth Event - "Sleepout for Homelessness" - St. John's UCC (Fullerton), Whitehall
22
- 3PM - Staff & Personnel Committee - Conf. Office
23
- 9-11:30AM - JCRT - Lutheran Synod
23 - 9:00AM - Ordaining MID Committee
25 - 6PM - Search & Call Team
26-28
 - 6PM on the 26th to Noon on the 28th - PNEC Women's Retreat for All Wonderful Women of Faith - Trout Lake, Stroudsburg
27 - 9AM-4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - Understanding the Bible, Part 1 - First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
28
- 1PM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Mia White - Hope UCC, Allentown 
  
OCTOBER

1 - GWILYM T. WILLIAMS DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 

4 - 6AM-7PM - Disaster Response Team Sponsoring - Church World Service Bus Trip

7 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - St. John's, Emmaus

8 - 9AM - Martin's Mentoring Group - Conf. Office

8 - 10AM - GEM Fund Committee (September 24 deadline for submitting GEM Fund requests) 

9 - Noon - Joint Allentown & Bethlehem AMC - Church of the Manger, Bethlehem
12 - Bryan Sirchio Conference-wide Concert & Worship - Union, Neffs
14 - 12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's 
15
- DEADLINE FOR YEA APPLICATIONS
15 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
15  10:00AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
15 - 6PM - Nominating Committee
21 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
21 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Schleicher's Family Restaurant, 6937 Route 309, New Tripoli
22 - 9AM - Board of Directors - Place TBA
26 - 10:15AM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Michael Eckroth - Christ UCC, Bath
28 - 9-11:30AM - JCRT - Conf. Office
28 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
  
NOVEMBER
1 - 9AM-4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - (Part
2) UCC History and Polity Class - First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
2 - 2PM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Peter Unger - St. John's UCC (Howertown), Northampton
3 - 11AM-2PM - Retirees Luncheon - Jordan UCC, Allentown
4 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Church of the Good Shepherd, Alburtis
9 - 2:15PM - ORDINATION - Ruth Mosher - Phoebe Home, Allentown, PA
13 - 9:30AM - YEA meeting - Conf. Office
10
- 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
11
-
12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's 
13
- 3:30PM - Gwilym T. Williams Scholarship Fund
15 - 9AM-3PM - MID Day - Place TBA
18 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
18 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Katie' Family Restaurant
19 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
19 - 10AM-Noon - Confirmation Study Group - Conf. Office
20 - 6PM (supper) - Annual Meeting Planning Team
23 - 10AM - INSTALLATION - Rev. Virginia Heimer - St. John's UCC, Palmerton
25
- 9-11:30AM - JCRT - Lutheran Synod
25 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
  
DECEMBER
2 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy Christmas Lunch - Place TBA
8
- 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
9
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12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's
16
- Noon- JCRT Christmas Luncheon - Morgan's
16 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Villa Lentini Ristorante, 2700 Balliet St.,Ballietsville
17 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
17 - 6PM - Board of Directors - Conference Office 
 
2015
JANUARY
6 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Place TBA
7
- 10AM - GEM Fund Committee (December 18 deadline for GEM Fund requests)    
10 - 9AM-4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - Part 3 UCC History & Polity Class - First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
12
- 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
20
- 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
20 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - China House, 4515 Route 309, Schnecksville
21 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
27 - 9:30am - Ordaining MID Committee
FEBRUARY

3 - 10AM-2PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - St. John's UCC, Fogelsville
5
- 2015 MINISTRY DAY (Cameron Trimble) - Northampton Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton
9 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
12 - SNOW Date -
2015 Ministry Day - Northampton Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton
13-15 - Winter Youth Retreat - Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center, New Ringgold
17 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
17 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Susie's Shady Nook, 7115 PA Route 873, Slatington
18 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
24 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
MARCH
3 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Solomn's, Macungie
9 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
17
- 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
17 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Schleicher' Family Restaurant, 6937 Route 309, New Tripoli
18 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
24 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee 
APRIL
7 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Place TBA
13
- 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
15 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
15 - 10AM - GEM Fund Committee (April 1 deadline for GEM Fund requests)
18 - PNEC Annual Meeting - Northampton Community Center, Northampton, PA
21
- 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry
Committee
21 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Country View Diner, 6210 PA Route 873, Slatington
27-29 - MAAUCE Event - Black Rock Retreat, Quarryville, PA
28
- 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee 
MAY 
5 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Longswamp UCC, Mertztown
5-7
- 21st Annual Clergy Convocation - Place TBA
11 - Time TBA - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
16
- Dinner & Town meeting with Rev. Geoffrey Black, General Minister & President of the UCC - Place & Time TBA
17 - 10:15AM - Sunday Worship at Faith UCC, 5992 Route 378, Center Valley with Rev. Geoffrey Black, UCC President & Rev. Alan Miller, PNEC Conference Minister
19 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
19 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - China House, 4515 Route 309, Schnecksville
20 - 9:30AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
26 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee 
JUNE
8 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee
16
- 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
16 - Noon - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - Di Fiore's Pizzaria & ItaliaRestaurant, 5608 PA Route 873, Neffs
17 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
23 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
26-30
- General Synod 30 - Cleveland, OH
 
2016
JULY
26-29 - National Youth Event (NYE) - Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Phoebe Ministries THE PHOEBE INSTITUTE ON AGING OFFERS FREE CONFERENCE ON DEMENTIA AND DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES

 

     Registration is now open for The Phoebe Institute on Aging Fall Conference, Building Friendly Communities: Addressing Alzheimer's and Related Disorders. The conference will take place on October 16, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at DeSales University, University Center, 2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA 18034.

     This is a timely event considering over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, including an estimated 200,000 under the age of 65, according to the Alzheimer's Association of America. As the baby boomers age the numbers are expected to increase dramatically in what is being called a "silver tsunami."

     The first of two keynote addresses at the conference will be delivered by Lori La Bey, creator of the first dementia friendly community and memory caf� in the country. Academic and Grassroots Efforts of Dementia Friendly Models will define what "dementia friendly" means and the effect it has on businesses, communities and families. Discussion will conclude with how the two models can work together to improve our dementia care culture and how attendees can begin their own dementia friendly effort.

     The second keynote will be given by Brian Duke, Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging. The Pennsylvania State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders was recently approved by Governor Tom Corbett and proposes recommendations and a strategic approach to addressing the growth of the disease in Pennsylvania. Secretary Duke will discuss the process the committee took in developing the plan and the potential it has to help older Pennsylvanians and their families.

     A panel discussion featuring dementia-related experts will offer ideas of how the local community can support their residents who have a dementia-related disorder and become involved in dementia-friendly efforts. The afternoon will feature three segments of break-out sessions offered by local and national speakers.

     This is a free conference but registration is required by October 6. Attendance will be capped at 400 so be sure to register early in order to reserve your seat. Visit phoebe.org/piaconference to register, for more information or to download the registration brochure. Call 610-794-5150 with any questions.

     This conference has been approved for six RN CE contact hours, six Social Work CE hours, including one ethics hour, and six pastoral care hours for the full day.

     For more information, contact Trina Johnson-Brady

Community Relations Specialist

1925 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA  18104

610-794-5150 phone;  610-844-6811 cell

tbrady@phoebe.org     www.phoebe.org

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCHES....

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Dubbs Memorial UCC, 457 Allen St., Allentown is selling their newly made cookbooks!  These cookbooks include 350 recipes of appetizers & beverages, soups & salads, main dishes, vegetables & side dishes, breads & rolls, desserts, cookies & candy, and this & that - the cookbooks feature hardcovers, tabbed dividers, five personal pages, a list of contributors, and 16 pages of helpful hints - cost is $12.75 (add $3.50 for shipping and handling) - make checks payable to UCWD - order your cookbook today by contacting Carol Raszler at 610-393-7572 or cookbooks are also available from the church office - they make great gifts.

 

September 20 - Laurys Station Community Day - * 2 pm until FIREWORKS * at Laurys Station Fire Co. - 5314 Egypt Road Laurys Station - FREE!!! --- bring canned good for Agape NTF food pantry - music by "DJ Dave D." and "the Deadliners" - Games for kids of all ages! Newhard's Corn, Bad Bones BBQ, Geiger's Potatoes, Scout Troop 144 Food! - Donate a Pint at Miller-Keystone Blood Mobile! - Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides for $20! (weather permitting) - Classic and Antique Car Show, Laurys Station history - Laurys Station Fire Co. fire-fighting demo and maze - moon bounce, dunk tank, and "mystery walk" - sponsored by St. John's UCC Laurys Station

 

September 20 - All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville - 7 to 11am - includes bacon, ham, sausage, eggs, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, chipped beef, toast, juice, coffee, tea, fruit cup & dessert. Adults/$8; Seniors (60+)/$7; children 6-12/$5 - for more information call Darlene Schmeltzle at 610-966-5115.

 

September 20 - Flea Market - Salem UCC, 615 Third St., Catasauqua - 9AM to 1PM - silent auction - bake sale - lots of good food - jams, jellies, pickles and red beets - if you have items that you would like to donate or any questions, please call either the Church-610-264-4091 or Bev Werner-610-264-7508


 

September 21 - "An Autumn Afternoon Cemetery Walking Tour," - led by church and local historian Joshua A. Fink, at 1:30 p.m. at Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown -this will be an opportunity to learn about some of the earliest inhabitants of the area, as well as interesting individuals buried in the cemetery - see the tombstone that is said to be the oldest tombstone on any Lutheran or Reformed Cemetery in Lehigh County that can still be read in its entirety - visit the final resting place of the grandfather of the man who started Trout Ponds in Dorneyville that has grown to one of the largest amusement parks on the East Coast - discover the graves of two Civil War soldiers who died during the war 150 years ago - learn about the first soldier from Allentown who was killed during the offensive during World War I and see several other interesting tombstones along the way - we will gather in the sanctuary to begin the event - please wear appropriate and comfortable clothing and footwear -refreshments will follow - donations for the event will benefit the 275th Anniversary Committee - call 610.797.4242 for more information.


 

September 21 - Special Musical Guests: Bi-Okoto Presents E Wa Josin ("Come and Worship") - Union UCC, 5550 Route 873, Neffs, PA - 8 and 10:30am worship - Celebrating Pastor Tom's Ministry in Zambia and his love of African Music and Culture - Bi-Okoto is  a professional African dance company comprised of highly talented artists from Cincinnati, OH - this worship experience embraces cultural and spiritual similarities and bridges the gap of differences and will highlight music, songs and dances of praise from various West and South African countries

 

September 23 - Educational Opportuniy - Rev. E. Allen Richardson, Chaplain at Cedar Crest College and former Associate PNE Conference Minister will be giving a lecture/discussion on Hinduism - St. Paul's UCC, Cherryville - 7PM - there will be a field trip to a Hindu temple in Coplay on September 30 - details for the visit will be discussed at the lecture on September 23


 

September 27 - Harvest Fest - New Bethel Church, 135 New Bethel Church Rd. Kempton - 1 to 7 PM -

610 756 6589 email newbethelchurch@verizon.net - great food, moon bounce and kid activities,  hay rides, pie eating contest and other games, music by Mike Lewis and me, Charlie Adams paranormal hayrides (please call us for special tickets),  Bingo, cake auction and more!!!

 

September 27 - Indoor rummage & Bake Sale - St Thomas UCC, 902 E. Macada Rd., Bethlehem - 8 AM to 1PM - benefits CROP WALK for hunger - 610-868-9167


 
September 27 - Penny Party - Bethanu UICC, 600 W. Market St., Bethlehem - (doors open at 3PM) - Kitchen will be open.  Party starts at 4 PM.- call 610-868-4441 FMI

 

September 28 - All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner - Noon to 2PM - St. James UCC, 37 S. 15th St., Allentown - spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and beverages - Adults/$8, Children 6-12/$3.50, under 6 years - FREE
 

 

September 28 - St. John's Sacred Voices in Concert - St. John's UCC, 183 South Broad Street, Nazareth - Susan L. Frickert, Founder & Director - 4:00 p.m. - "When Speaking Has Ceased" - Masterworks by M. Thomas Cousins, Elizabeth Alexander, Craig Courtney, Mark Hayes, Dan Forrest, Featuring "Te Deum" by John Rutter - Brass Ensemble, Percussion, Organ, Piano - Tickets Adults $10, Students $5 - for more information www.sjuccnaz.org 


 

September 29 - October 3 - Bus Trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada with a side trip to Toronto - sponsored by Salem UCC, 615 Third St., Catasauqua - PASSPORT required - 5 days - 4 nights - $559 per person (double occupancy) - single occupancy available for $668 - trip includes all taxes and gratuities, luggage handling - 4 nights lodging in Niagara Falls, Canada - 4 breakfasts & 4 dinners - all day tour of Niagara including Niagara on the Lake - all day tour of toronto featuring Casa Loma - famous maid of the mist boat ride and tour of the falls - visits to the Welland Canal and Floral Clock - niagara Fallsview Casino - tour of FX Chocolates - nonrefundable deposit of $200/person is due June 30 - balance due August 10 - price will increase $25/person if less than 40 people go on trip - cancellation insurance available at a cost of $59/person for basic coverage - contact Carol Morgan at 610-264-4091 for more information or to reserve your seat.

 

October 1 - Basket Social - Union UCC, 5550 Route 873, Neffs - doors open at 5:30 pm/Social begins 7 pm - Fellowship Hall - Tickets are $5 each with 25 on a sheet and are available from the church office. There are only 150 tickets, so secure yours early! Hot dogs & soda served

 

October 3 - Longaberger Basket Bingo -  St. John's UCC Fullerton, 575 Grape St., Whitehall - doors open at 6 pm games begin at 7pm, food available, 20 games, Chinese auction, specials, door prizes and chance drawing. Tickets are $15 presales and $20 at the door upon availability. Send a sase with your check made payable to St. John's UCC, Fullerton, address 575 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA. 18052

 

October 4 - Used Book, CD, DVD, VHS, Video Game Sale. - St. Paul's UCC, 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown - 9 am to 3 pm - hot dog lunch available for purchase- FMI call  610-395-4571

  

Oct. 4 - Fall Bazaar - Emmanuel UCC, Hamilton Street, Bowmanstown - 9AM to 2PM - Chinese auction, Fall mums, homemade soup sale, bake sale - kitchen will be open - for more info contact 610-852-2707

 

October 4 - Bus Trip to "The 13th Annual Airing of the Quilts Show" - sponsored by the Ladies of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Rd., Allentown - $27 per person - travel on Trans-Bridge Bus - leave church at 7:45AM - arrive back at church 4PM - for reservations contact Cindy Wolst at 610-252-2848 or Carolyn Lagler 610-966-3172 - free trolley service to travel around the show - show located in Tunkhannock, PA.

 

October 4 -  Bus Trip to Longwood Gardens - sponsored by Christ UCC, Walnutport - bus leaves Rite Aid, Walnutport at 8:30 AM and returns at 5:30 PM - will be at Longwood Gardens between 10:30-3:30 - Price is $40 for adults and $30 for children ages 5-18 -- price includes transportation, tip for bus driver & admission to the gardens - you may bring coolers with food/drinks and keep it on the bus or you may purchase food at the Gardens - contact Lynnette at 610-704-3497 to reserve a seat.  


October 5 - Tricky Tray - Flicksville UCC, 1337 Lower South Main St., Bangor - Doors open 4PM - free admission - tickets sold at door - $10/sheet - kitchen open:  hot dogs, barbecue, baked goods


 

October 11 - Community Columbus Day Italian Feast - Ebenezer UCC, 7293 Decatur St., New Tripoli - 6PM - antipasto, lasagna, salad, roll, cannoli and beverage - purchase tickets by October 3rd - $15 per Adult, $10 children 4-10, children 3 & under - free. Call or contact Linda Rinker, 610-298-8000 or lrinker@ebuccnewtripoli.org

 

October 11 - Ham and Turkey Dinner - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville - 4 to 7PM - family style, all you can eat - ham, turkey, potato filling and gravy, green beans, corn, pickled cabbage, rolls and butter, coffee and tea, dessert. Adults - $11.00; Children 6-12 - $5.00, under 6 - free. For more information call Annie at 610-966-5242


 

October 11 - Basket Social - Morgenland UCC, Leather Corner Post, Orefield - being held in the downstairs social hall - doors open at 12 noon and the drawing will be at 2 pm - refreshments for purchase

 

October 18 - Shepherd's Pie Dinner - Friedens UCC, 7227 PA Route 873, Slatington - 4 to 7PM - menu:  Shepherd's Pie, Mac  & Cheese, Green Beans, Stewed Tomatoes, Creamed Cabbage, Dessert & Beverage for $9.00 adults, $4 children, children under 5 are free.  For reservations, call 610-767-5519 or 610-760-1170 and leave a message


 

October 18 - All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville - 7 to 11am - bacon, ham, sausage, eggs, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, chipped beef, toast, juice, coffee, tea, fruit cup & dessert. Adults/$8; Seniors (60+)/$7; children 6-12/$5 - for more information call Darlene Schmeltzle at 610-966-5115.
 

October 18 - Country Holidays Craft Show - Union UCC, 5550 Route 873, Neffs - 9AM-3PM - Juried Crafts, Food and more

 

October 26 - Longaberger Basket Bingo - Zion's Stone UCC Church - Copeechan Fish & Game Club - Schnecksville PA - Doors Open 12:00 First Game 1:30 - $25.00 for $25 Games - 20 Regular/5 specials - Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Lots of Food & Snacks - For Tickets call Bernice Schwartz 610-852-2140   BAS1@ptd.net
 

October 26 - Rev. Thomas N. Thomas Retirement Celebration - Union UCC Church Grove, 5550 Route 873 - from 3 to 7pm - Pig Roast, Potluck and Party in the Grove with DJ & Entertainment * Under the Big Tent * Rain or Shine - Bring a favorite chair & a side dish, salad, casserole or dessert to share. Pulled pork, hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages provided. -- 3:00 Welcome  * 3:45 Remarks/Prayer * 4:00 Meal Served * 7:00 Clean Up - RSVP by Sunday, OCTOBER 19 by calling or emailing church office at secretary@unionucc.org/610-767-6961 with name and total number


November 4 - Shoe Fundraiser, Now - St. Thomas UCC, 902 East Macada Road, Bethlehem - any style, gently used or new shoes accepted. Shoes may be collected in bags ( 25 pairs per bag - available in the church office ) or brought to the church office or placed in the bin outside the church office. Take a bag and ask your neighbors, family and friends for shoes they are no longer wearing. Monetary donations are also accepted. Church Office: 610-868-9167

 

November 8 - St. Paul's UCC Church Bazaar - 9 am to 2 pm - 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown - crafts, quilt and basket raffle, bake sale, food - questions call 610-395-4571

  

November 14, 15, 16 - St. Peter's Dinner Theatre Presents...Mission Impossible - St. Peter's Church (Mantzville), 184 St. Peters Rd., Tamaqua - Gifts, who's got 'em, who's given 'em, and when it's OK to return them.  But God has given us SPIRITUAL GIFTS to use and to share with each other. Come join our cast as we explore our GIFTS - SHOW TIMES: (includes dinner & show) - Friday & Saturday, Nov. 14 &15 at 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, November 16 at 1p.m.        - Tickets: $16.00 adults, $12.00 children 12 & under - Ticket deadline November 7- For tickets call (570) 386-4388 or 386-1295


 

November 15 (previously scheduled for October 18) - Fall Variety Show - Bethany UCC, 600 W. Market St., Bethlehem - doors open at 3PM - spaghetti dinner @ 4PM (a family of 4 can eat for $20) - show starts at 5PM - call 610-868-4441


 

November 15 - 56th Annual Bazaar - Dubbs Memorial UCC, 457 Allen St., Allentown - 9AM to 2PM - Bake Sale, Christmas Cut-out Cookies, Home-Made Candies, Crafts, Woodworking, Plants, Jewelry, Fall & Winter Clothing, Purses, Linens & Draperies, Gift Basket Raffle, Holiday Decorations & Ornaments, Attic Treasures, Knick-Knacks, Children's Activity Center, Blood Mobile, as well as good food to eat


 

November 22 - Annual Craft Show - First UCC, 457 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton - firstucccraft@gmail.com - 9AM to 2PM - start Christmas shopping early - crafts, vendors, lunch Items, bake sale - basket social & more - if interested in having a craft table, call 610-826-2696. 

 

December 1 - Bus Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton NJ - sponsored by Dubbs Memorial UCC, 457 Allen St., Allentown - to see "A Playhouse Christmas," an ensemble cast of multi-talented performers celebrate Christmas in an original song and dance fest featuring traditional carols, classic and contemporary Yuletide compositions, humorous skits, and spectacular dance numbers - all backed by a live onstage orchestra! Cost is $85.00 and includes show, lunch, bus fare and gratuity. The bus will leave Dubbs Memorial UCC at 10:00 a.m. and return to the church at 5:00 p.m. For more information and menu choices, call the church office at 610-435-7281 or Noreen Kromer at 610-298-8180 - deadline for reservations & payment is November 1.

 

December 2-5 - St. John's UCC, 575 Grape Street Whitehall is sponsoring a trip to Orlando, Florida for the "Holy Land Experience" - double $756/person; triple $699/person; quad $699/person - round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation between Whitehall and Newark International Airport - round trip (non-stop) air transportation between Newark and Orlando, Florida via United Airlines - round trip transfers between Orlando Airport and your hotel (Doubletree by Hilton at Universal Orlando resorts) - two day pass to the HolyLand Experience in Orlando - roundtrip transfers from your hotel to the HolyLand Experience - if interested call 610-264-8421 before July 31.

 

December 6 - Bus Trip to see Moses at the Sights and Sound Theatre - Grace UCC, 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton - after the show lunch/dinner at Good and Plenty restaurant. - Payment is due with reservations, and reservations will be on a first come first serve basis. the final day to reserve is Sunday October 5th, The cost per person is as follows: Ages 19 + $107.65, Ages 13-18 $73.00, Ages 3-12 $51.75.  Cost includes bus, driver tip, show and dinner. Order forms call Bonnie Horwith at 484-201-0412 or email bogash@ptd.net or church office at 610-262-7186. Seating is limited.

 

December 6 - Annual Bus Trip to New York City - St. John's UCC, Fullerton, 575 Grape Street, Whitehall - departs from our parking lot at 8 am to return back at 8 pm. Visit the city for the excitement of the holiday season, see a show, visit a museum or two. Cost of bus is $32 which includes tip and snacks. We would love to have you. Please make check payable to St. John's UCC, Fullerton and send to Evelyn Broad at 326 Jefferson Street, Whitehall, PA 18052. Any questions please call 610-264-2000