Important This Week
  • Today is the deadline to register for Annual Meeting!
Today is the deadline for the PSEC Annual Spring Meeting
On the Road Again!
Encountering CHRIST

Friday, May 31-Saturday, June 1
West Chester University

We are excited to announce that Brian McLaren will join us for our 2019 Annual Spring Meeting. Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. In addition, we will use this time to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ and each other and to strengthen our gifts to ministry in service to God’s people.

Join us Friday as Brian McLaren will begin our journey together. Brian’s presentations during the weekend will be based on his book: “The Great Spiritual Migration – How the World’s Largest Religion is Seeking a Better Way to be Christian”. You might benefit from reading the book prior to the weekend. It is easily available.

Friday evening we will celebrate our Anniversary Churches and opening worship will feature our own Rev. Cean James, Associate Conference Minster for Congregational Development.

Saturday will be a mixture of Conferring Sessions and attending to the business of the conference, celebrating our Anniversary Pastors and continuing our journey with Brian. Saturday and the weekend will come to a close on Saturday evening with Brian’s closing presentation.  Please note, each of Brian’s segments although intertwined will stand alone in its presentation.

Today is the deadline to register -- including clergy, delegates, visitors, Saturday evening presentation tickets, and children. Register online at this link .

For advance reports, visit the Annual Meeting page of the PSEC website.

We can't wait to see you next week in West Chester!
Nominations open for UCC Manual on Church team

Chris Davies, the new Team Leader at FAITHInfo, has invited us to share her letter inviting nominations for the group that will produce the Manual on Church. The letter is available here for you to consider.
Philadelphia hiring Faith and Spiritual Affairs Analyst

The Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is seeking a full time Faith and Spiritual Affairs Program Analyst (Program Analyst) to provide visionary constituency management and stakeholder engagement for the Faith and Spiritual Affairs (FSA) unit. The Program Analyst will plan, direct and manage the activities and operations of the FSA unit. The Program Analyst will build collaborative relationships between DBHIDS and all communities of faith throughout Philadelphia through public engagement. For more info, click here .
Church Building & Loan Fund can help your congregation
The UCC Church Building & Loan Fund has been helping churches transform their communities for over 160 years. The Regional Mission Interpreter can help your congregation:
  • Dream and explore your future through a guided Visioning Process
  • Fulfill your mission and raise funds with a guided Capital Campaign
  • Grow generous givers with a guided Stewardship Campaign
  • Ensure your resources match your mission Repurposing Consultation
  • Provide loans for purchasing land and /or structure, construction, and other capital projects
To learn about these services, contact your Regional Mission Interpreter, Jill White, whitej@ucc.org or 216-736-3820.
PSEC Events
May 24: PSEC After Youth Event in Denver, PA

May 31-June 1: Annual Spring Meeting in West Chester

Oct. 3: Basic Boundary Training in Schuylkill Haven

Oct. 22: Advanced Boundary Training in Norristown

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Church Openings
Many openings are on UCC's Ministerial Opportunities page. If you’re interested in a position, contact Rev.Sharon Morris: morris@psec.org or 484-949-8774 ext. 302.
Educational Opportunities
May 21: Soul Cafe - Books That Change Lives in Wyomissing


June 3-5: Mercersburg Convocation in Lancaster


July 8-12: Craigville Colloquy in Cape Cod, Mass.

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