The 2015 Salary Guidelines have been published online. You can click on the link below to view them.
http://pnec.org/leadership/SalaryGuide.html
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IN GOD WE TRUST
Disaster Response Ministry
is approaching NEW territory
Only with the help of God can we meet the vast unknown...
Even the strongest of us cannot do the job alone!
Our prayer is to have our congregations share their Time, Talents, and Treasures as we move forward helping one of our neighbors in Lehighton.
Miss Yolanda's home was damaged by the storms of 2012. She has gone through FEMA and Insurance monies with repairs to her home. Running out of funds and help, her home still has unmet needs.
I am reminded of scripture in Isaiah 55:1: "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost."
We invite all congregations that are thirsty to serve. Ways to provide:
1. Pray 2. Volunteer
3. Monetary Donations 4. Supply Donations
We as a Disaster Response Ministry Team will be the Case Manager for this client. We will also be asking our partners in Christ, businesses, etc. for donations of supplies, time, and money.
Please respond to the call!
Contact Linda Lenhart
PNEC Disaster Response Ministry Coordinator
[email protected]
home 484-863-4588, cell 484-223-9177
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Calling all PNEC Youth grades 7th-12th!!!!
Are you creative? Do you play an instrument? Do you like to dance? How about Computers/Technology? Are you an Artist or Painter?
The PNEC Annual Meeting Planning team is looking for Youth in the conference that are willing to develop and implement Creative, Experiential, & Artistic Worship for the Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2015.
Interested youth should contact
Michelle Funk [email protected] or
Kathy Sofie [email protected]
to RSVP for our First Worship Planning meeting on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 6:30 pm at St John's UCC Fullerton. Bring your creativity, energy & ideas! If you are interested, but cannot attend the initial meeting please email us to let us know--!
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If you believe today's children are
tomorrow's future, this is the opportunity you've been looking for!
Bethany Children's Home is looking for married couples to be Houseparents. This position is both challenging and rewarding. The House Father and House Mother live on Bethany's campus in a private apartment and provide parental support in a boys or girls cottage. Houseparents are responsible for providing compassion, discipline, and structure in a safe, home-like environment. Applicants should be mature, responsible individuals with a sense of mission to help children in need Preference will be given to those applicants with prior experience working with children and youth in placement. For more information email [email protected] .
Complete an application and learn more at: www.bethanyhome.org
Total compensation package includes: salary, rent-free apartment, utilities paid, meals provided, excellent benefits package, use of athletic facilities (gym, tennis court, pool), and training certifications.
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CROSSROADS
Road Hazards, our Congregational Ethics course, runs during November starting Saturday, Nov1, 2014. Four consecutive Monday nights 6-9 pm (Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24) and four consecutive Saturdays 9am - noon (Nov 1, 8, 15 & 22). Learn about common financial issues, protecting children, power & control, decision making and other issues within congregations. In addition, participants work on a project about a societal ethical issue of their choosing to present to the class. Traditional ethical systems are explored along with a look at marketplace ethics. For more information contact Jill Peters at [email protected] or use the link below to learn more or register online.
www.moravianseminary.edu/crossroads
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ANNOUNCEMENTS &
CLERGY CONNECTIONS
Rev. Allan Kramer-Moyer will be the Interim Associate Pastor at Union UCC, Neffs effective November 3, 2014.
Rev. Curtis Kemmerer will be the Interim Pastor at St. John's UCC, Nazareth effective November 1, 2014 through April 1, 2015.
Lorraine Schnell, Reading, PA is finally recovering (in her home) from pneumonia. She is diabetic and barely avoided hospitalization with other complications. Lorraine is the wife of Rev. Sterling Schnell, retired PNEC pastor.
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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
OCTOBER 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
4 - Easton AMC Clergy - Salem (Moorestown), Bath
6 - 6PM - Nominating Committee
9 - 2:15PM - ORDINATION - Ruth Mosher - Phoebe Home, Allentown, PA
10 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee 11 - 12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's
11 - 6:30PM - Youth Annual Meeting Worship Planning Meeting - St. John's UCC, Fullerton
13 - 9:30AM - YEA Meeting - Conf. Office
13 - Noon - Allentown/Bethlehem UCC Clergy Gathering - Jordan UCC, Allentown
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
18 - 6PM - Search & Call
19 - 9:00AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee
19 - 10AM-Noon - Confirmation Study Group - Conf. Office
20 - 11AM-2PM - PNEC Educators Gathering - Conf. Office
20 - 6PM (supper) - Annual Meeting Planning Team
22 - 9:30AM-Noon - PNEC Educators Gathering - Conf. Office
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
2 - Easton AMC Clergy - St. John's, Riegelsville
6 - 9AM-4PM - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - Understanding the Bible, Part II - First UCC, Schuylkill Haven
8 - 10AM - Licensing/Commissioning MID Committee 9 - 12:15PM - PTIM Area Mission Council Clergy - PJ Whelihan's Platz's
11 - 6PM - Nominating Committee
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
19-20 - Lay Ministry in the 21st Century - Preaching II - Jesuit Spiritual Center, Wernersville
2015
JANUARY
6 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Place TBA
6 - Easton 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
17 - 10AM - Pre-Synod Gathering - Conf. Office
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
22 - 6PM - Search & Call
23-24 - Licensed Ministers Convocation - Place TBA
27 - 9:30am - Ordaining MID Committee FEBRUARY 3 - 10AM-2PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - St. John's UCC, Fogelsville
3 - Easton AMC Clergy - Place TBA
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
19 - 6PM Search & Call - SNOWDATE from January 22 if needed
24 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee MARCH 3 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Solomn's, Macungie
3 - Easton AMC Clergy - Place TBA
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
21 - Youth Ministry Leadership Consultation - Place TBA
24 - 9:30AM - Ordaining MID Committee
APRIL
7 - 11:30AM-1PM - Southwest AMC Clergy - Place TBA
7 - Easton 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 - Easton AMC Clergy - Place TBA
5-7 - 21st Annual Clergy Convocation - DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Lancaster 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
2 - Easton AMC Clergy - Place TBA
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
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Disaster Response Ministry
A Day at Church World Service...
Thirty-four people from 6 United Church of Christ congregations came together at 6 A.M. in the parking lot of Jordan UCC. Our destination was to travel to New Windsor, MD Church World Service/SERRV. Our mission was to deliver kits and to volunteer for the day. We delivered 186 items of clean up buckets, hygiene kits, etc. Our time and talents helped wrap, price and box 4,153 items to be shipped. Thank you to all who gave of their time.
Linda Lenhart, Coordinator
Disaster Response Ministry
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Cutting Edge Faith Formation: Learn it, Lead it, Live it Middle Atlantic Association of United Church Educators 2015 Faith Formation Event for Pastors, Staff, & Volunteers in Faith Formation for Children, Youth, & Adults Workshop Leaders: Ivy Beckwith, Elizabeth Christie, Heather Kurtz, Ruth Shaver, Brenda Waleff, Jacquie Church Young, w/Michelle Funk, Betsy Richardson, Janet Quinn Monday, April 27 1pm - Wednesday, April 29 1pm Black Rock Retreat Center - 1345 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, PA 17566 For more information & registration for this event click on the link below. http://pnec.org/news/ministryEvents.html |
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Lay Ministry in the 21st Century Updates
for the fall of 2014
Preaching Series December 19-20 Advanced Class "Preaching II".
(4-part Enrichment Biblical series is a prerequisite) (Please note that since this series has already begun, special permission is needed to register.)
December 6 Enrichment Class "Understanding the Bible - Part 2". (Please note that since this 4 part Biblical Series has already begun, special permission is needed to register.)
Mark your calendars for the Licensed Ministers Convocation on January 23-24, 2015.
Mark your calendars for the new Youth Ministry Leadership Consultation on March 21, 2015.
The latest brochure insert with the upcoming classes and dates for 2014-15 and 2015-16 and the registration forms for the above classes can be found at www.pnec.org under Leadership Development and then Lay Ministry in the 21st Century.
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Continuing Education & Non-Credit Events
Marold Lecture in Biblical Studies
Jesus & Paul with John Dominic Crossan
November 7 from 9AM - 12:30PM
Prosser Auditorium/free/3 contact hours
Lecture 1: Jesus and the Kingdom of God
Lecture 2: Paul & the Challenge of Equality
Pastoral Care Week Lecture
Using Psalms in Pastoral Care with Dr. Deborah Appler
October 29 from 9:30AM-2:30PM
Bahnson Center Saal/$35 (includes lunch)/ 3-5 contact hrs
Centering Prayer
Tuesday Series, September 9 - November 25
5-6PM in Bahnson Center Saal/ $10 (drop-in at door)
Qigong
Tuesday Series, September 16 - November 18
4:45-6PM in Bahnson Center Saal/ $15 (drop-in at door)
MACC Professional Day
New Language for an Old Problem: Why Words Matter
November 14 from Noon -2PM
Bahnson Center Saal/$10 (includes Lunch)/2 contact hours
Graduate Degree and Certificate Program Info Session
November 15 from10AM-Noon at Bahnson Center
Theology, Literature & Coffee (TLC): Allentown
Monday Series, October 6 - November 3/bi-weekly mtgs.
2:30-4:30PM/Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Rd., Allentown
$25
To register, click on the link below:
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCHES....
Due to the wonderful "happenings in our churches" we have had to make a few changes in the listing because of space. We will only be listing the date, the event, the church, the time, and a phone number to call for more information. Thank you to all who have been sending us their "happenings." Keep it up!!
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Hope UCC, a progressive, suburban West End Allentown church is seeking a part time Youth Activities Coordinator. This position entails coordinating Faith Formation Volunteers, organizing regular faith based activities for youth, planning seasonal and outreach events and delivering the Children's Message at worship monthly.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated excellence as a worship and youth leader, a BS or BA in ministry or related field, a comfort with Social Media, the ability to pass child abuse and criminal background checks, proficiency with computers and A/V systems and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Resumes may be sent to Dick Cipoletti- [email protected].
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ADULT CHOIR GOWNS available to a church: Royal blue with gold lame with UCC symbol on stole ( quantity: 27 + Director's ). Email Todd Fennell at [email protected]
Can send picture upon request.
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October 19-31 - Pumpkin Patch @ Faith UCC, Center Valley, 10 am to 7 pm daily - for more info www.faithchurchucc.org or 610-282-3939
October 25 - Crafters Wanted for our Craft Fair and Bazaar - St. Thomas UCC, 902 E. Macada Rd., Bethlehem - 9AM to 2PM - call 610-868-9167 for a registration form - Bring 5 pairs of gently used shoes to donate to our Shoe Fund
October 25 - Trunk or Treat - Jordan UCC grove and picnic pavilion, 1837 Church Rd., Allentown - 3 to 5 PM - call or email the church office at 610-395-2218 or [email protected] for more information
October 25 - All You Can Eat Chicken Supper & Bake Sale - Trinity UCC, 632 South Delaware Dr., Mt. Bethel - 3 to 7pm - please call church office, 610-588-1989, for advance tickets and any questions
October 25 - Family Style Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner - Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd., Nazareth - 4 to 6pm - call the Church Office at 610-759-4444 or Rich at 484-894-9799 for tickets
October 25 - All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner - Grace UCC, 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton - 4 to 7pm - call 610-262-7186 for more information
October 25 - Crafters Wanted, Craft Fair and Bazaar - St. Thomas UCC, 902 East Macada Rd., Bethlehem - 9am to 2pm - call 610-868-9167 for a registration form
October 26 - A Day in the Pumpkin Patch - Faith UCC, 5992 Route 378, Center Valley - 12 noon to 3 pm. For more info www.faithchurchucc.org or 610-282-3939.
October 26 - special worship service to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Jacob's UCC, 138 Franklin St., Weissport - the service will be at 2:00 PM with Rev. Alan Miller - we will be honoring past worship leaders - dinner following the service
October 26 - Longaberger Basket Bingo - Zion's Stone UCC Church - Copeechan Fish & Game Club - Schnecksville PA - Doors Open 12:00 First Game 1:30 - for Tickets call Bernice Schwartz 610-852-2140
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 [email protected]/610-767-6961 with name and total number
November 1 - Family Style Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner - Jacob's UCC, 138 Franklin St., Weissport - 4 to 7PM - for more information call 610-377-1188
November 1 - Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Rd., Orefield - 4 to 7:30PM - tickets are available by calling 610-395-6885. Walk-ins Welcome
November 1 - Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Rd., Orefield - 4 to 7:30PM - call Paul 610-395-6885 for tickets. Walk-ins Welcome
November 1 & 2 - SERRV - Lower Saucon UCC, 1375 Third Ave., Hellertown - November 1 from 4 to 7PM - November 2 from 10:30AM to 2PM - for tickets more info. call the church at 610-838-8821
November 2 - Hymn Sing & Music Fest VII - Good Shepherd UCC, 3940 Mountain Rd., Slatington - for more information call the church 610-767-9680
November 4 - Shoe Fundraiser, Now - St. Thomas UCC, 902 East Macada Road, Bethlehem - any style, gently used or new shoes accepted - monetary donations are also accepted. Church Office: 610-868-9167
November 7 - Penny Party - Christ's Church at Lowhill UCC, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd., New Tripoli - 6PM - call church office with questions 610-298-2527
November 8 - Tricky Tray - New Creation UCC, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton - doors open at 11am - call 610-253-1541 for advanced tickets. At the door $25.
November 8 - Fall Craft Fair - Salem UCC, 615 Third St., Catasauqua - 9 AM to 1 PM - to have a table for a donation of $10, please call either the church (610-264-4091) or Judy Bastian (610-657-3479
November 8 - PA Dutch Bazaar - 9 AM - 2 PM - Longswamp UCC, 200 Clay Rd. Mertztown - for more information call 610-682-6230
November 8 - Vera Bradley Bingo - St. Peter's UCC (Seemsville), 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton - doors open 11:30 -call 610-837-1533 or 610-554-3294 for tickets
November 8 - All You Can Eat Breakfast - Grace UCC, 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton - 8 to 11AM - tickets sold at the door
November 8 - 18th Annual Bazaar and Filled Basket Auction - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville - 9AM to 3PM - for more information call 610-966-3601
November 8 - Annual All You Can Eat Homemade Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner - St. John's UCC, 139 N. 4th Street, Emmaus (in the church Social Hall) - 3 to 7PM - for more information call Dandy Bartholomew at 610-820-8325 or Don Kaufman 610-776-7477
November 8 - St. Paul's UCC Church Bazaar - 9 am to 2 pm - 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown - questions call 610-395-4571
November 9 - Basket Social in Fox Hall - St. John's UCC (Fullerton), 575 Grape St., Whitehall - doors open at 9:30 am - 2:00 pm - call the church for more information 610-264-8421
November 14, 15, 16 - St. Peter's Dinner Theatre Presents...Mission Impossible - St. Peter's Church (Mantzville), 184 St. Peters Rd., Tamaqua - Friday & Saturday, Nov. 14 &15 at 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, November 16 at 1p.m. - for tickets call (570) 386-4388 or 386-1295
November 15 - All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville - 7 to 11am - for more information call Darlene at 610-966-5115
November 15 - Fall Variety Show - Bethany UCC, 600 W. Market St., Bethlehem - doors open at 3PM - - call 610-868-4441 for more information
November 15 - 56th Annual Bazaar - Dubbs Memorial UCC, 457 Allen St., Allentown - 9AM to 2PM - for more information call 610-435-7281
November 22 - S.O.S. Breakfast to "Raise the Roof" - Greenawalds UCC, 2325 Albright Ave., Allentown -
8am to 1pm - call 610-435-1763 for information
November 22 - Harvest Market of Food and Baked Goods - Greenawalds UCC, 2325 Albright Ave., Allentown - 8am to 1pm - call 610-435-1763 for information
November 22 - Annual Craft Show - First UCC, 457 Delaware Ave., Palmerton - [email protected] - 9AM to 2PM - 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" - 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 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. - any questions please call 610-264-2000
December 20 - All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd., Old Zionsville - 7 to 11am - for more information call Darlene Schmeltzle at 610-966-5115
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