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| Calendar of Events |
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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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| Generosity |
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Friends of Penn Central Conference - NEW
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Many thanks, Penn Central Conference, for your abundant generosity!
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We kicked off our Friends of Penn Central campaign for OCWM on October 20. So far, just 5 days in the campaign, we have raised $4,475 (or almost 30% of our goal) and we have 100% support from the PCC staff.
Here are 5 suggestions for ways YOU can give:
- Follow this link to our donation page to make a one-time or monthly recurring gift.
- You may also send your donation by check to the Conference Office. (Please make check payable to Penn Central Conference, adding OCWM/Friends of Penn Central Conference in the memo line.)
- Volunteer your time serving in Association/Penn Central Conference ministries. Sign up here.
- Secure a matching gift from your company. You can search this database to see if your company matches - What an easy way to double your gift!
- Invite others to give to OCWM - if you have creative ideas, we would love hear them!
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Your generosity supports the important work we do with our local churches, Associations and the wider church. This enables us to invest in the programs, resources and tools needed to help our congregations flourish.
THANK YOU!
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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)
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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
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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
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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 - NEW
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Thank you, UCC Disaster Ministries mission team from St. John's Boalsburg for working in Volusia County, Florida from 10/22-26
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Justice for #Each Generation - NEW
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 Twenty one young Americans are suing the United States government in an effort to protect the planet. The case, Juliana vs. the United States, had been scheduled for trial in Oregon at the end of the month. The United Church of Christ Environmental Justice ministry is urging clergy across the country, and young people of all faith traditions to preach a sermon on their behalf.
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"Add your voice to the chorus of support for the children and youth involved in what news outlets across the country have called 'the trial of the century,'" Berndt said. "On October 29th, twenty-one children and youth will be taking the federal government to court over the government's role in causing climate change and violating the next generation's rights to life, liberty, and property- in addition to its failure to protect essential public resources."
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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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Mid-Winter Clergy Sabbath - NEW
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Building Sacred Relationships in a Time of Conflict and Fear
January 22 - 24, 2019
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Please join us at a new location this year! Sheraton Hotel, Harrisburg - 4650 Lindle Road - Harrisburg, PA
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| October - November - December |
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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 11 - Beth Firme Ecclesiastical Council at Faith York UCC - 2:00 PM
December 2 - Nilda Roman Ordination at Wisdom's Table - 3:00 PM
December 2 - DiAnn Baxley Ordination at Dreisbach, Lewisburg - 3:00 PM
December 16 - Laura Ramsey Ordination at Christ, Elizabethtown - 3:00 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.
- Saint Paul's UCC, Verdilla
- Trinity UCC, Watsontown
- Church of the Apostles, Waynesboro
- Trinity UCC, Waynesboro
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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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| PCC Bay |
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Choir Gowns Available
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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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