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Weekly Update - April 24 , 2019

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In This Issue...

News from Penn Central Conference - NEW!

Conference Events - NEW!

Community and Justice Issues - NEW!

Resources / Calendar

Events/Training - NEW!

Clergy News - NEW!

Prayers and Devotions - NEW!

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News from Penn Central Conference

Reminders from PCC - NEW

It's hard to believe that Annual Meeting is just over 6 weeks away! And with that brings some deadlines, we wanted to make sure everyone was aware of... many are coming up next week!

Last Day to Submit Workshops and Displays - April 30

Last Day to Submit Resolutions - April 30

Last Day to Submit a Nomination for YST - April 30

Last Day to Register for Annual Meeting On-campus Housing - May 17

As you start thinking about Annual Meeting, please consider our theme - Renaissance Ministry: BE-ing the Church Today. How are you, your congregation, your leadership and your church living into this mission? And what changes should you consider to ensure you are being the church today? Start using #pccren as you share and spread the word to encourage others to attend Annual Meeting.

We can't wait to see you June 7 and 8!

PCC Annual Meeting

Penn Central Conference Annual Meeting

June 7 and 8, 2019

Susquehanna University

Please refer to our Web site for additional details.

(Our Web site will continue to be updated!)

Youth Service Team Nomination Form

Display Form

Workshop Form

MISSION PROJECT:

School Supplies for Snyder County Children and Youth Services

Suggested donations (by Association):

Central, Northern, Harrisburg, Mercersburg: Backpacks for any age
Gettysburg, Lebanon: Book covers, rulers, scissors (school age appropriate), glue sticks, Elmer's glue, markers, crayons
York: 1" to 3" Three ring binders, filler paper for the binders and pocket folders with clasps inside, spiral notebooks
Lancaster: Pencil boxes, pencil pouches, pencils, pencil cap erasers, pens, highlighters, erasers, and pencil sharpeners

BOUNDARY TRAINING:

Please join Rev. Nora Foust for You, Your Ministry and the Internet Boundary Training at Annual Meeting

10:00 - 12:00 at Susquehanna University

(just before Annual Meeting kicks off!)

NO FEE, 2 credits

To Register

Conference Events

For Pastors and Music Directors - Please Register by Monday!

To register for Ordinary Time -

Listening to Prophets: A Workshop on the Continuous Old Testament Readings for Ordinary Time with

Dr. Julia O'Brien

For Clergy

Please join us on the following dates from 1:00 - 4:00 at St. Thomas United Church of Christ.

May 9 - Rev. Dr. Carrie Call, Emotional Intelligence

What is the relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership? What might we learn about leadership from new research on emotional life? This workshop will provide insights into the dynamic relationship between our inner emotional life and how we lead and interact with others in the external world. Learn about how anxiety plays a role in our leadership and what it means to be emotionally "healthy". Case studies and small-group discussion will be included.

Light refreshments will be served.

For Details and Presenter Bios

For Pastors and Laity

April: Your Church Mission and Vision

Morsels of Excellence (April) Your Church Mission

Evaluation Form - We greatly appreciate your feedback!

Additional details on Morsels of Excellence

Please Save the Date for Our Upcoming Workshops

August 10 - Deeper Roots/Wider Reach: Nurturing Transformative Faith and Vital Churches

September 14 - Being the Church Today

All sessions are 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. See flyer for additional details.

Community and Justice Issues

Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice & Peace

Monday, April 29, 2019, 6:00 p.m.
Hadee Mosque, 245 Division Street, Harrisburg, PA
(across from Italian Lake)

Free parking available in the lot next to the Mosque
(enter lot from Division; enter Mosque from front/Division St. entrance)

The many sponsoring organizations invite you with open arms to celebrate the rich diversity of faith traditions in Pennsylvania

Bulletin Insert and Flyer

Caring for Creation

May 4 at 1:00 pm

Colonial Park United Church of Christ

500 Devonshire Road - Harrisburg, PA

Reverend Mitch Hescox, co-author (along with meteorologist, Paul Douglas) of the book entitled "Caring for Creation", will speak on the vital topic of climate change from a Christian perspective. Reverend Hescox leads the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN), the largest evangelical group dedicated to caring for creation. He is a native of Pennsylvania with a strong family history of working in the coal industry.

For details

Set a Welcome Table

Days Around the Capital

Events and Training

Association Spring Meetings

York Association - April 28 - 12:30 PM at Wyndham Garden Hotel, York
Harrisburg Association - May 4 - 9:00 AM
Gettysburg Association - May 5 - 3:00 PM at Homewood
Mercersburg Association - May 5 - 3:00 PM at Solomon's UCC, Chambersburg
Northern/Central Association - May 5 - 1:30 PM at Rebersburg UCC Registration Form

Northern Association Rise Against Hunger - NEW

"Rise Against Hunger" event is this Saturday.

The could use a few more folks to help unload and setup at 7:30 a.m. Centre Hall Lion's Club, 153 E. Church Street

Please register for a shift on the Trinity UCC website ( trinitycentrehall.org).

Northern Association Spring Banquet - NEW

Tea with MOM (Manual on Ministry)

May 19th: How Shall We Approve Individuals for Ministry?

3:00-4:30 PM at Lancaster Theological Seminary Dietz Hall Refectory (Gypsy Kitchen)

Join us for a facilitated discussion about how the preparation for authorization might be changing in light of the new Manual on Ministry. We will explore the possibilities of multiple paths and how they work. We will also discuss the potential new assessment committee to be formed at the Conference setting for assessment of all Members in Discernment.

We promise great food from the Gypsy Kitchen and stimulating dialog with colleagues! Please register in advance and we look forward to hearing your reflections on this critical topic for the church.

PSEC Invites You to See Brian McLaren - NEW

Brian an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for "a new kind of Christianity" - just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. His presentation will be based on his book: "The Great Spiritual Migration - How the World's largest Religion is Seeking a Better Way to Be Christian".

Cost $15. To register, select option 16.

General Synod

Matthew 5:16

"In the same way let your light shine before others . . ."

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 21 - 25, 2019

General Synod Web Site

Great News - Trinity, Waynesboro and Creation Justice's resolution on Plastic Foam is headed to Synod! Thank you to Kathy Brown, Gail Landers, Bill Lochstet, Wendy Anderson, Tom Hocking and Libby Loser for all your work on this!

Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City - all church read for Synod

Walking with Joy