UPCOMING CONFERENCE EVENTS
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CPONA Meeting - November 8, 2-4, CC - East Conf Room
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DR&R Mission Central Meeting - November 10, Mission Central, Mechanicsburg, 10 AM
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Advancing Healthy Ministry, Boundary Bites - November 11, 9:30 - 12
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Search and Call Event - November 12, St. Thomas, Harrisburg, 2-5
Mercersburg Association Meeting - November 12, Apostles, Waynesboro - 3:00 - 5:00
York Association Meeting - November 12, Salem Dover, 2:00
Mercersburg Fall Meeting - November 12, Apostles, Waynesboro, 3-5
Clergy Convocation Planning Meeting - November 14, CC - West
Green Justice Team - November 14, CC - East , 10:00 -12:00
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Transitional Ministry Gathering - November 15, CC - Cafeteria, 10:00 -12:00
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Retired Clergy Boundary Training - November 16, St. John's Lewisburg, 9:30 - 12:00
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Women's Retreat - November 17-19, Hartman Center
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Youth Retreat - November 17-19, Hartman Center
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Commission on Ministry - November 20, CC - East, 9:30-11:30
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Hartman Center Committee of the Board of Directors - November 20, Penn Central Conference Center, 6:00 - 8:00
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Penn Central Conference Office Closed - November 23 and 24
UEK Partnership - November 28, CC - East, 9:30 - 11:30
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Clergy Leadership - November 29, Colonial Park UCC, 1-4
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Pastor's Breakfast and Worship - November 30, Shiloh UCC, Danville, 9:30 - 11:30
Penn Central Conference Office Closed - December 25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Penn Central Conference Office Closed - January 1 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Penn Central Conference Christmas Open House - NEW
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Saturday, December 9 from 11:00 - 2:00
Please join us for fellowship, Christmas caroling, music, crafts for kids, fun and even a little shopping
as we say farewell to Rev. Dr. Laurene Beth Bowers.
(Litany of Farewell for Laurene at 1:00)
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2018 - SAVE THE DATE!
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Doubletree by Hilton - Willow Valley, Lancaster PA
Hartman Center Golf Outing - May 12, 2018 - Fairview Golf Course in Quentin, PA
2018 Penn Central Annual Meeting - June 8 and 9, 2018
National ONA Gathering - June 27-29, 2018
Dallas, TX
Partners in Peace -
July 5, 2018
California University of Pennsylvania
General Synod, 2019 - June 21-25, 2019
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Please check out the SAVE THE DATE Section
Under Hartman Center too!
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ALICE Training - Please register by November 9 at 12:00
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Saturday, November 11
Shiloh United Church of Christ, 500 Bloom Street, Danville PA
1PM - 4 PM
ALICE is the #1 Aggressive Intruder or Active Shooter Civilian Response Training for all organizations. This event is FREE and sponsored by Miller Insurance. Registration DEADLINE is extended to NOON Thurs., Nov. 9, contact: debb.millerins@outlook.com
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Church News |
Now Hiring: Minister of Music
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- Saint Paul's UCC in West Milton seeks a part-time Director of Music
- First Reformed Church United Church of Christ in Sunbury seeks part-time Director of Music.
- Bethany United Church of Christ, Ephrata is seeking a part-time Director of Music.
- Hamilton Park United Church of Christ, Lancaster Twp is seeking to hire a Director of Music and an Organist.
- Starview United Church of Christ in Mount Wolf is looking for a part-time Director of Music.
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Advent Resources
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Jesse and Natalie Turri, artists, and Rev. Dr. Christopher Rodkey, devotions and prayers
Experience the stories of the liturgical seasons in a vibrant new way this year! Coloring Advent features a new illustration and scripture reflection each day of the season to lead you deeper into the stories you've known your whole life. Make Coloring Advent part of your journey to Bethlehem!
From Nickerson Coaching:
Advent and Christmas will soon be upon us. This is a great time to interact with people in our community. Here are a few creative ideas from churches around the country. 1) Relocate a worship service or program to the community. Churches have done carol sings in the park, Christmas Eve services in restaurants and bars, children's Advent activities in community centers. Be creative. 2) One church made up "Blessing Bags", filled with a Christmas ornament, home made goodies and an invitation to a Christmas Eve service. Members then personally delivered them to neighborhoods and connected with people. 3) Go Christmas caroling in a neighborhood you would like to reach. It is one of the times you can knock on doors and be welcomed! Sing a couple of carols, give them a plate of cookies and give them a Christmas blessing. 4) Make up "meals to go" and deliver them on Christmas morning to people who have to work (hotel workers, hospital staff, convenience store employees, etc.) People will really appreciate that you thought on them on Christmas morning. 5) One church even did a wine and painting party at an art studio. Each member invited a friend, painted a Christmas card and then the church reproduced them so each guest had a supply of hand-painted cards! Advent and Christmas is a time when many people are more open to our church. Think of a way you can connect in this Holy season.
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Association Events
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MERCERSBURG:
- The Mercersburg Association Fall Meeting is November 12 at Church of the Apostles in Waynesboro. Rev. Dr. Monica Dawkins-Smith will review Penn Central Conference's Strategic (Missional) Plan. For details.
YORK:
- On November 12, Starview UCC in Mt. Wolf will host an opioid epidemic seminar from 12 - 2. For details.
- The York Association will host Mr. Mark Lutz, the author of UnPoverty, at their Annual Meeting November 12. In preparation for his visit, Community Outreach members have prepared a study guide for you and your congregations to use as you read this book. Currently the Association has 30 copies of this book you can borrow. As you make your plans for summer and fall, please contact Rev. Cathy Sherry (CathyLHS19@comcast.net) to reserve copies for use at your church.
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Clergy News |
November
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November 19: Brian Percy Ecclesiastical Council at Faith, York - 3:00 PM
November 19: Melissa Burkhart Ordination at St. Paul's, Manheim - 3:00 PM
November 19: Amelia Price Ordination at Emmanuel, Penns Creek - 2:30 PM
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3 Great Loves |
3 Great Loves - NEW
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There is now a section on the UCC site for you to share your 3 Great Loves.
Spotlight Awards are designed to lift up stories of exceptional individuals who are creating a more just world for all through love of neighbor, love of children and love of creation.
Those receiving a Spotlight Award nomination will receive a letter from UCC General Minister and President, Rev. John C. Dorhauer, a certificate and a special UCC gift. Spotlight Award winners will get a banner for their congregation, a plaque and a visit from Rev. John Dorhauer. Additionally, nominees and winners will be recognized on www.3greatloves.org, on ucc.org, in social media, in KYP and at General Synod 2019.
Please use these links and continue to share your stories with us! (Or if you prefer, send your story to Stephanie at
srader-titzel@pccucc.org and she can share it for you!)
We love seeing Penn Central Conference congregations connected, engaged and transformed through Christ's love!
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Hartman Center |
Hartman Center News and Resources - NEW
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Save the Date for Upcoming Hartman Center Events:
- Women's Retreat - November 17-19, 2017 flyer and registration
- Youth Retreat - November 17-19, 2017 flyer and registration
- Confirmation Retreat - March 16-18. 2018
- Elementary Retreat - May 4-6, 2018
More details on the Hartman Center Web site! Please save the date - February 11 for a Hartman Center offering. More details to follow.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Faith Connection Stories |
Passionately Declaring and Demonstrating the Courageous Love of Christ
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