Weekly Update - September 19, 2018
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In This Issue...

Innovation Grant - NEW!

Resources 

Calendar  - NEW!

Events and Training 

Church Events - NEW!

Community and Justice Issues - NEW!

Clergy News - NEW!

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OtherResolutionNew PCC Grant Opportunity
Innovation Grant - NEW
You may have heard the announcement about our new Innovation Grant at Annual Meeting or saw it in the July eNews. The deadline for 2018 is fast approaching! 
 
Deadline: October 30, 2018
Direct inquiries to: 717.652.1560

Change and Transformation are core values listed in the Penn Central Conference 2017-2020 Strategic (Missional) Plan. In an effort to foster these core values in our congregations and equip them to thrive in their mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, we have implemented a new Penn Central Conference Innovation grant.
This grant is available to UCC faith communities within the Penn Central Conference of the United Church of Christ. The new grant provides partial funding for congregational innovative ministry initiatives, based on the specific criteria set forth in the grant.
To be considered for an innovation grant, all applicants will: 
  • Complete and submit application form by the deadline. (Late applications will not be accepted.)
  • Attach 18-month project proposal with detailed budget and project description (see application form)  
  • Use grant funds for project supplies, etc. (not salaries)
  • Submit a grant proposal that reflects a bold and innovative approach to ministry and/or applies an old model in a new way to address a particular need within the ministry context (e.g. community outreach)
Ministries that are meant to be sustaining, as well as ministries that are meant to be impactful for a particular time and place, are encouraged to apply.  For additional details, please see the details on our Web site.
 
All 2018 program applicants will be notified by the end of November 2018 about award decisions.
ResourcesResource Links
 
CalendarofEventsCalendar of Events
 
        
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!
 
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 
EventsandTrainingEvents and Training
PCC Events
These fall events are offered at Free or nominal charges thanks to your OCWM gifts.
 
Click on the blue links to register today!
 
SEPTEMBER

September 23 - Money Matters: Managing God's Money (St. Paul's Selinsgrove) - FREE

September 27  (NEW DATE!)  - Retired Clergy Boundary Training (St. Paul's, Mechanicsburg) - $10

September 30 - Money Matters: Managing God's Money (Hayshire UCC, York) - FREE

OCTOBER
  
October 6 - Healthy Church Workshop (First UCC, Carlisle) - $5

October 8 and 9 - Clergy Wellness Retreat sponsored by the Pension Board (LTS) - FREE


October 20 - Lay Boundary Training (Middleburg UCC) - $15
  
NOVEMBER

November 12 - Boundary Training - Educating Educator's (Trinity, Dalmatia) - $10
 
November 14 - MEF: X. Peter Wernett, Sr. Vice President, MissionInsite for Lay and Clergy (St. Thomas, Harrisburg) - FREE

 
 Links for Fall Events - NEW
 Resources through Church Building and Loan
ChurchEventCommunityandJusticeChurch Events
United Way Is Looking for Tax Volunteers - NEW
Help provide free tax preparation to low and moderate income families through United Way of the Capital Regions' Money in your Pocket Campaign. For details...
Salem UCC in Columbia - NEW
Historic Salem United Church of Christ in Columbia will celebrate their 215th Anniversary on Saturday, September 29th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
St. Paul's Mechanicsburg 50th Annual Chicken Pot Pie Dinner and Bazaar - NEW
Friday, October 5 from 9 AM - 7 PM
CommJust Community and Justice Issues
  Disability Ministries 
Disability Ministries is looking for feedback.  Please fill out this survey.  Also, if you would like to be contacted directly or are interested in joining our work, please contact Paul Fogle.
Energy Star
Energy Star Events - September 25 - 27
ENERGY STAR is the nation's voluntary program helping congregations, businesses, schools, homeowners, and tenants save energy and water-and therefore money. Local Pennsylvania faith communities are hosting ENERGY STAR presentations on tools, training, and technical support freely available on their Web site. 
Our Children's Trust  - NEW
In a landmark case called Juliana v. U.S., twenty-one courageous youth have filed a lawsuit against the United States government for its role in causing climate change and violating their rights to life, liberty, and property, while also failing to protect essential public resources. The youth range in age from 10 to 21, and their voices provoke a moment of moral reckoning for our nation. Their day in court is coming, and now is the time for people of faith and conscience to speak out in solidarity.  Follow their story - Our Children's Trust

  DR&R - NEW
If you would like to assist with local recovery efforts, here are 12 ways you can help.
 
To help even more churches, consider giving to Disaster Ministries. Find out how your donations are used to help others.
ClergyWebsiteClergy News
 SAVE THE DATE - Clergy Advent Sojourn - NEW
    • SAVE THE DATE - Clergy Sabbath - NEW
    •  September - October
  • September 30 - Rev. Jessica Hainley Ordination at Wisdom's Table, Lancaster - 3:00 PM
  • October 14 -  Rev. Sue D'heedene Installation at Heidelberg, York - 3:00 PM
  • October 14 - Pastor DiAnn Baxley Ecclesiastical Council for DiAnn Baxley at Dreisbach UCC - 3:00 PM
  • October 21 - Rev. Dr. Fred Young Installation at Trinity, Gettysburg - 3:00 PM
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  • October 21 - Rev. Amelia Price Installation at St. Paul's Verdilla - 3:00 PM
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    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.
    • Salem UCC, Coal Township
    • Grace UCC, Shippensburg
    • St. Paul UCC, Shippensburg
    • St. Paul UCC, Shrewsbury
    HCHartman Center
    More Upcoming Events
    Upcoming events:
    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.

    Hartman Center Fall Fest - October 13 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
     
    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
    More details on the  Hartman Center Web site!
      
     
    Thank you for your continued support!
     
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