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Widening the Welcome (Disability Ministries) -
November 1-3, 2018,
Niagara Falls, NY
Mid-Winter Clergy Sabbath (formerly Clergy Convocation) - January 22 - 24, 2019
Annual Meeting - June 7-8, 2019, Susquehanna University
General Synod, 2019
- June 21-25, 2019,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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PCC Communities of Practice
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Communities of Practice Groups Sign up for a place where the focus is ministry and shared knowledge is practice and experience based. These communities covenant to offer care, support and accountability while they nurture practices of spiritual discipline.
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Creation Care Retreat - NEW
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 The Adult Education Committee invites you to attend a
special retreat focusing on God's call to us for the care of the Earth.
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Sunday, July 22
12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM
Youth Center and Rader Park
(1899 Apostle Way)
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Dr. Alan Peterson, retired Lancaster General Health Director of Community and Environmental Medicine, will lead a discussion entitled
"How does climate affect our health and vitality?"
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We will also hear from the PCC Creation Justice team and Rev. Heather Giffen will lead a Bible study, prayer and close worship as part of the retreat.
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We will have sandwich fixings but ask that you please bring sides, desserts and drinks to share.
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Mid-Winter Clergy Sabbath - NEW
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Save the Date!
January 22 - 24, 2019
Building Sacred Relationships in A Time of Conflict and Fear
Sheraton Hotel
4650
Lindle
Road - Harrisburg, PA
717.564.5511
Registration to follow...
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Financial Training
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This training is open to treasurers, finance committees, deacons, stewardship committees and anyone that is interested in money in their church.
MONEY MATTERS:
Managing God's Money
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Pathways Foundational Theology
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PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc., is pleased to announce a new certificate program of Foundational Theology. This eight-course certificate will provide participants with an overview of progressive Christian theology, including courses in spirituality, faith-diversity, cultural pluralism and religion, and Christian history. All courses are conducted asynchronously online so that participants sign into the course room and participate in discussions based on their own schedule.
The certificate program is designed for members of local churches who are interested in learning more than is available in their church, those who serve in leadership roles, or anyone interested in more focused study in contemporary theology. Because courses are online, participants can sign in from anywhere in the world with high-speed internet access. Tuition is $295 for each six-week course. For more information, visit: www.pathwaystheological.org.
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| Clergy News |
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July - August - September
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- July 29 - Rev. Andy Wilson's last Sunday at Hamlin UCC - 10:15 AM
- August 5 - Pastor Mario Madden Installation at Trinity UCC, Tulpehocken - 4:00 PM
- August 26 - Rev. Nora Foust Installation at Christ UCC, Elizabethtown - 3:00 PM
- September 9 - Pastor Ron Heagy Installation at St. Stephen's UCC, York - 3:00 PM
- September 9 - Rev. Caroline Saxton Installation at St. John's UCC, Chambersburg - 3:00 PM
- September 16 - Ecclesiastical Council Panel for Laura Ramsey & Nilda Roman at Christ UCC, Elizabethtown - 3:00 PM
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August 18 - Bobby Jo Valentine at Hummelstown UCC
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On August 18, 2018, Hummelstown UCC will host Bobby Jo Valentine in concert. A winner of the West Coast Songwriter's Association "Songwriter of the Year" award, his style is best described as "coffee house meets Jesus" - laid back, but meaningful and with heart.
August 18 at 7:00 PM
Hummelstown UCC
104 E Main Street
Hummelstown, PA 17046
Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Flyer for details
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| Generosity |
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Gift Policies - NEW
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Why Have a Gift Policy?
A gift acceptance policy is a set of guidelines to assist an organization in the types of gifts it can accept. It educates the staff and Board about critical issues that may be triggered by certain gifts and provides guidance to what is and isn't appropriate to accept. Read more from
Luther Seminary -
The Importance of Gift Policies: Receiving and Refusing Gifts
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Retiring Gifts
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| Community and Justice Issues |
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 From the Creation Justice Workshop given by Dr. Alan Peterson:
UCC Creation Justice Churches
is a new designation for UCC churches who want to make Creation Care and Creation Justice part of their DNA. Following 6 Steps, each church designs how they want to be a Creation Justice church based on their unique community, interests and energy level. Information can be found on these two web pages: Check it out!
Creation Justice Churches and
How It Works: Becoming a Creation Justice Church in 6 steps.
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Hartman Center News - NEW
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Summer Camp at Hartman Center
Elementary Retreat (grades 3-6) - September 21 - 23
Women's Retreat - November 16-18
Middle and High School Retreat (grades 7-12) - November 16 - 18
And in 2019...
Spring Confirmation Retreat - dates TBD. Please contact Patty if your church is interested in participating.
May 7-9, 2019 Hartman Center Work Weekend!
---Elementary Retreat - May 4-6, 2018
Thank you for your continued support!
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| Prayers for Our Churches |
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 Prayers for Penn Central Conference Churches
"Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you."
(2 Thess. 3:1)
Beginning in 2018, we have created a prayer list to invite you to pray with us as we pray for all of our congregations. Each week we will list names of various churches in Penn Central Conference hoping you will add them to your prayer list, and hold them in prayer throughout the week.
- Saint John's UCC, Mifflinburg
- Trinity UCC, Millersburg
- Mount Bethel UCC, Mill Hall
- Saint John's UCC, Milton
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At Annual Meeting, the vote on the Plastic Foam Resolution was adopted. 
