Weekly Update - June 13, 2018
This communication is paid for by Our Church's Wider Mission
In This Issue...

Annual Meeting - NEW!

Resources 

Events and Calendar

Events and Training - NEW!

Church News - NEW!

Generosity - NEW!

Hartman Center 

Lost and Found  - NEW! 
AnnualMEETINGOur 56th Annual Meeting
Thank You!
 

Thank you to those that attended as well as all that worked to make Annual Meeting a great event!  We appreciate the spirit, the enthusiasm and the fellowship!  The two resolutions presented as well as the 2019 budget were passed.  The decks continue to be posted online so please refer to them if have any questions.

A great big thank you to:
Hummelstown UCC for preparing our packets
Kay Boyer, Rooming Coordinator
UCC Homes for Sponsoring Children's Annual Meeting
Rev. Nate and Kara Druckenmiller for putting together "Cultivating Vital Heart Beats," our Children's Annual Meeting
Jack and Roxanne Davenport for serving as YST Directors
Our amazing YST!!
The Annual Meeting Team - Rev. Betsy Bruaw, Rev. Christina Fidanza, Rev. Nora Foust, Rev. Cindy Garis, Wendy Hepler, Janice Mountain and Rev. Bonnie Whittier
The Worship Team - Rev. Patty Dodds, Eric Dundore, Rev. Christina Fidanza, Rev. Cindy Garis, Donna Hale, Sue Myers, Glenn Young and Lisa Young
Rev. Dr. Bruce Druckenmiller, Pastor Tim Hogan and Rev. Ron Oelrich for your testimonials during opening worship
Organists Rev. Dwight Hein and Karen Umberger
Soloist Zoe D'heedene
Choir Director Eric Dundore
Conference Photographers Rachel Emmons and Andrew Boyer
Tech Manager Felix Plajer
Medial Staff Sue D'heedene and Jean Weidler
Golf Cart Coordinator Sally Lauer
Golf Cart Drivers from St. Paul's Selinsgrove
Insurance Board for sponsoring Messy Church
Revs. Rachel and Chris Schwab for hosting Messy Church
Our UCC Presenters -  Rev. Dr. Chris Davies, Heather Kimmel, Andy Lang
PCC Board
Workshop Presenters
Display Teams
Central and Northern Association for the cookies (and York Association for the GF cookies)


We would still love to get your evaluation if you haven't turned it in already (or even anecdotal feedback if that is easier).
ResourcesResource Links
 
CalendarofEventsCalendar of Events
 
    
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!
 
Partners in Peace - July 5, 2018
  
Mid-Atlantic Regional Youth Event -  July 19-22, 2018
California University of Pennsylvania
 
Widening the Welcome (Disability Ministries) - November 1-3, 2018, Niagara Falls, NY

General Synod, 2019 - June 21-25, 2019, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 


EventsandTrainingEvents and Training
PCC Conference Events
 
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.

Healthy Church Checkup: Sign up for a workshop to introduce you to assessment tools for churches and how they can help you identify what's next for your church.
Samaritan Counseling Summer Series
PAM Educational Series 

ALL CONSISTORY PRESIDENTS:
The Pennsylvania Academy of Ministry will be conducting a 3-part educational series called Consistory/Council 101 on September 15th, October 6th and October 27th from 10:00am to 12 Noon. 
 
The 3 sessions are titled:  (Sept. 15th)-Making Our Church Meetings Effective, (Oct. 6th)-Pastor and People Working Together and finally (Oct. 27th)-Connecting Beyond Ourselves.  We are asking all Consistory/Council Presidents to place this educational opportunity on their upcoming agenda for consideration. 
 
We are looking at presenting this course via LIVE STREAM to locations in EACH of the Penn Northeast, Penn Central and Pennsylvania Southeast Conferences where groups of laity can join together in viewing the presentations and participate in discussion questions.  Attached to this email is a registration form that can be downloaded and sent via USPS or scanned and returned to the PA Academy of Ministry so your group can receive the link to the LIVE STREAMED event. 
  
A subsequent email will be sent to all registrants indicating locations where groups can be found in your area and all groups will receive discussion questions with their link to the webinar. In a climate where churches are struggling to remain open or remain financially secure, we know that a well-educated leadership is crucial to that goal. We hope that you will consider this course for your Consistory or Council so to encourage vitality and strengthen an already vibrant leadership in our local churches. 
 
 
Please send this form to PAM, 324 Center St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815 or

WebsiteChurch News
Open Preschool Director - Trinity Preschool - NEW


GenerosityGenerosity
Neighbors in Need Grants - NEW
Neighbors in Need Grant (Available 08-01-18. Due 09-30-18 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time)

Neighbors in Need grants are awarded to United Church of Christ congregations and UCC organizations doing justice work in their communities. These grants fund projects whose work ranges from direct service to community organizing and advocacy to address systemic injustice.

There are three categories of NIN grants. 
1) Direct Service ($1,000 - $3,000) 
2) Advocacy ($3,001 - $5,000) 
3) Grass Top ($5,001 - $10,000)

Five "Grass Top Grants," up to $10,000, will be awarded annually. These grants will be awarded to UCC churches or organizations with innovative ideas to advance justice in our communities.   Read more... 
WebsiteHartman Center - Camp and More!
Hartman Center Task Force
 
We are working to develop a  team of people who are able to assist and serve the needs of Hartman Center.   This is open to anyone who values the ministry of Hartman Center and this can be long term or one time commitment.
 
Duties may include:
 
Working during camp work days
Communication of Hartman Center activities and events
Driving fund raising and development initiatives
  
Sign up to be a part of this important task force!

Hartman Center News
 
Hartman Center is in  need of nurses for weeks 1 and 5. 
 
Week 1 - June 24 - June 30
Week 5 - July 22 - 28
 
Mentorships are available and assistance will be available 24/7.  Please reach out to Janis Taylor if you are available - 717.880.2565.
 
Summer Camp at Hartman Center

 
Snacks:
This year we are providing our own snacks for campers. Please contact Pastor Patty if you can help with food items OR with grocery store gift cards (Dollar General, Weis, or Giant)
 
And don't forget these other upcoming events:
          Summer Camp June 24 - July 28  
          Youth and women's retreats November 16-18 

Hartman Center Wish List
----Elementary Retreat - May 4-6, 2018
More details on the  Hartman Center Web site!
 
Thank you for your continued support!

 
Prayers1Prayers for Our Churches
 
 
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.
  • Sandy Hill (Kistler) UCC, Loysville
  • Saint Peter's UCC, Lykens
  • Christ UCC, Madisonburg
  • Saint Luke's UCC, Dalmatia

 
Prayers1Lost and Found
 Glasses Found - NEW
  These glasses were found at Annual Meeting. If they are yours, please contact Stephanie.

 

 
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