Important This Week
  • Register by Monday for next week's Boundary Awareness Training.
  • Next Wednesday is the deadline to register for Annual Meeting. Make sure your church is represented.
Free webinar set for churches considering going solar

As part of the monthly Creation Justice Webinar series, the UCC has teamed with GreenFaith to offer a webinar designed to assist churches who are interested in going solar. On May 30, the Rev. Fletcher Harper will address issues related to technology, finance, physical plant, communications, and more.  Sign-up today for this webinar! Also, look up past webinars or subscribe for monthly updates on future webinars.
Help for churches with building and maintenance contracts

Churches in the Insurance Board program: Did you know that 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) reviewed? 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 recommend limitations on liability. A professional set of eyes on these types of contracts can make a difference should a loss arise out of the contract. Churches in the program can contact Loss Control at 800-437-8830.
UCC Disaster Ministries Newsletter now available
The UCC Disaster Ministries has released its new newsletter. Click here to read about how to send a work team to the Virgin Islands, Texas, or Florida; a story about Hurricane Harvey recovery; and more!
Penn Central hiring
PT Clergy Care Facilitator
A recent resignation has created a position opening on the Penn Central Conference staff for a part-time  Facilitator of Care for Clergy and Clergy Families .  Interviews will begin after the May 18 deadline for applications. Click the link above for the job posting and description.
PSEC organizes bus to Regional Youth Event

The Eastern Regional Youth Event is scheduled for July 19-22 at California University of Pennsylvania. The event is open to youth in grades 7-12. For more information on the event, visit eryeucc.org . For instructions on how to register for the PSEC bus and a flyer to share, click here .
Register for Annual Meeting
Join us for Annual Meeting June 1-3 at West Chester University as we work to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ and each other and to strengthen our gifts to ministry in service to God’s people. Friday, Conference Minister Bill Worley hosts a conversation, “Reconciling Past and Future”, for laity and clergy to both experience and engage the possibilities beyond attempting to “fix” the church to an orientation of God unfolding new possibilities before us.

Rev. John Dorhauer, General Minister & President, will preach Friday evening. Conference business will be handled Saturday morning followed by an afternoon of workshops, including one with Jeff Chu who will be the speaker for the Saturday evening program. There will be Celebration Worship Sunday morning with guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Bonnie Bates, followed by lunch and fellowship to end the meeting.
  • Annual Meeting info, including an agenda and workshop descriptions are at psec.org/annualmtg18
  • To register now and get early registration rates, click here.
PSEC Events
May 10: Lectionary Series w/ Rev. Bill Worley online or at Conference Office

May 16: Boundary Awareness Training at Church of the Good Shepherd, Boyertown

June 1-3: PSEC Annual Spring Meeting in West Chester.

October 4: Boundary Training for Retirees (and soon to be retirees) at Church of the Good Shepherd, Boyertown

View more events on the PSEC Calendar
Upcoming Church Events
May 11: Free Community Concert in Barto


May 19: Flea Market at Woodcrest

May 19: Annual Ham Dinner in Boyertown

May 20: Biker Blessings in Pine Grove

Submit your Local Church Events here
View a complete list of Church Events here
Educational Opportunities
May 12: PA Academy of Ministry: Pastoral Care in Schuylkill Haven

May 15: Soul Cafe in Wyomissing


View more events on the PSEC Calendar
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