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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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| Events and Training |
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PCC Events
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These fall events are offered at Free or nominal charges thanks to your OCWM gifts.
NOVEMBER
November 28 - Clergy Advent Sojourn Workshops - PEACE, LOVE, HOPE, JOY (please register for one along with the Clergy Advent Sojourn)
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Pre-Retirement Webinars (Pension Boards) - NEW
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Pre-Retirement Seminars/Webinars are held annually in each of the six geographic regions of the United Church of Christ for individuals age 50 and older and their spouses/partners.
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Why Your Church Needs a Planned Giving Program: Webinar - NEW
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As a financial ministry of the United Church of Christ, United Church Funds (UCF) understands the importance of planned giving and how a planned gift today can help ensure the future sustainability of a church or ministry. Five Steps To A Successful Planned Giving Program - Join the Webinar!
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October 30 Webinar with Pastor Tim Hogan-Palazzo
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When Pastor Tim Hogan-Palazzo arrived at West Milton two years ago, average church attendance was 20. It's currently 82 and the surprising thing is the socio-economic and political diversity of the congregation. Tim will be sharing some of the innovative things he's done toward "being the church" and growing his congregation.
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Association Gatherings - NEW
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Lebanon Association - October 21, 3:00 PM, at Grace, Lebanon
Central Association - Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10 AM-12 Noon at Trinity United Church of Christ (570-538-1070) - 602 Main St, Watsontown, PA 17777
Mercersburg Association - Sunday, November 4 at St. John's in Chambersburg from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
York Association - Saturday, November 11, 2018 at 1:30 PM at at Faith United Church of Christ 509 Pacific Ave., York, PA 17404
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| Church Events |
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Trinity UCC, Waynesboro Celebrates Its 200th Anniversary
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Trinity UCC, Waynesboro will be celebrating its 200th anniversary in November with a variety of events.
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Saturday, November 17th, they will be hosting a concert by
Essence of Joy Alumni Singers at 7:00 PM.
See poster for details. The Essence of Joy Alumni Singers are from Penn State University under the direction of Dr. Anthony T. Leach and they will perform sacred and secular music from the African and African-American choral traditions.
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On Sunday morning,
November 18th at the 10:45 worship service, Rev. John C Dorhauer, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, will deliver the message for the morning and communion will be celebrated. All are welcome to join us.
Trinity UCC - 30 W North Street - Waynesboro, PA
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St. John's UCC (Shamokin) Craft Fair
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Craft Fair
Saturday, November 17
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fellowship Hall
Hand craft items, various vendors and food!
St. John's UCC
117 N Eighth Street - Shamokin, PA
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2018 CROP Walks
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| Community and Justice Issues |
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DR&R Visits Ghana
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Ellen and William Matten, delegation members from St. John's UCC
in Boalsburg, signed up because they realized how important knowledge of the wider church is to local church members.
"We came on the trip because we must," said William Matten. "We have discovered that it is important that we reach out to our fellow man so that we might learn who we are; so that we might better understand the world that we live in."
Ellen Matten concurs. "Our prayers are for understanding what we don't understand, and to be an example for our children, grands and church family - and to share what we have experienced with them."
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Creation Justice
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Sign-up to receive monthly notices about upcoming webinars that feature speakers who will assist churches in learning about best practices for ministries related to caring for God's creation. Each webinar will have a focus pertaining to one of the four areas of discernment for Creation Justice Churches: theology and worship, institutional life and practice, circles of awareness and advocacy, and connections to a broader movement. Participation in the Creation Justice Churches program is not required to join a webinar.
UCC's Date with Nature Photo contest
: Submissions are to capture one's love of God's creation. Pick out your favorite and be prepared to share about it as a possible source of inspiration, renewal, or reflection in our climate ministry.
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| Clergy News |
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Central Association: Appreciation Breakfast
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All Central Association clergy and members of ministry in our communities are invited to a Clergy Appreciation Breakfast on October 25, 2018 at 9 a.m. on the campus of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg, PA. The breakfast will be an informal time of food and fellowship amongst local clergy and members of ministry. It will provide everyone with an opportunity to connect with other workers of the harvest. For details...
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Rev. John Dorhauer at Mercersburg Association Ministerium November 19
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 Rev. John Dorhauer will be attending Mercersburg Association ministerium on November 19th. This event is open to the entire conference.
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St. Paul's UCC, Mechanicsburg
626 Williams Grove Road - Mechanicsburg, PA
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Monday, November 19
10:00 (gathering at 9:30 for coffee and fellowship)
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Clergy Advent Sojourn
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| Clergy are invited to come to the Penn Central Conference Office on November 28, 2018 from 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon to enjoy breakfast, worship and workshops themed around advent. To Register for the event. Please also register for a workshop - PEACE, LOVE, HOPE, JOY. |
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SAVE THE DATE - Clergy Sabbath
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October 14 - Rev. Sue D'heedene Installation at Heidelberg, York - 3:00 PM
October 14 - Pastor DiAnn Baxley Ecclesiastical Council at Dreisbach UCC - 3:00 PM
October 21 - Rev. Dr. Fred Young Installation at Trinity, Gettysburg - 3:00 PM
October 21 - Rev. Amelia Price Installation at St. Paul's Verdilla - 3:00 PM
October 28 - Rev. Jessica Hainley Installation at Quentin UCC - 3:00 PM
November 3 - Scott Siciliano Ecclesiastical Council at Colonial Park UCC - 10:00 AM
November 14 - Beth Firme Ecclesiastical Council at Faith York UCC - 2:00 PM
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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.
- Paradise UCC, Milton
- Trinity UCC, Turbotville
- Tusseyville UCC, Emmanuel
- Saint John's UCC, Tylersville
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Women's Retreat - November 16-18
Middle and High School Retreat (grades 7-12) - November 16 - 18
If you're attending a retreat: Registration Form and Permission SlipThis is the form you send to us one week prior to your participation in a retreat. Medical Form This is the form you send to us one week prior to your participation in a retreat. We must have this form for all participants.
And in 2019...
Spring Confirmation Retreat -
March 15-17
-- 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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| Job Announcements and PCC Bay |
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Salem UCC, Harrisburg
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Salem UCC, Harrisburg is look for a church secretary. For details.
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Choir Gowns Available - NEW
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St. Luke's UCC in Malta (Dalmatia) has 16 green choir gowns and stoles that they would like to donate to a church that could use them. Please contact Bonnie for details.
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| Archive |
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Dear Penn Central Conference Friends and Colleagues, 
