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September 2010 
 Penn Central Conference UCC
 Monthly Mailing
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This Monthly Mailing is packed with information from all types of events to clergy compensation guidelines to an addition to our "One Book" program. Check it out and please share this information with others in your congregation and remind them they can also subscribe to receive e-news from our conference.

 Silent Witness Training
 Emmanuel York, Sat, September 25, 10am

Silent Witness Peacekeepers Alliance is an organization of trained volunteers dedicated to providing a non-confrontational buffer between attendees of public events and members of hate groups who come to protest those events. Silent Witnesses are often present at LGBT functions, but they also serve at events that promote all kinds of diversity. Silent Witnesses are peacekeepers, not counter-protesters. Where there are those who publicly promote hate, Witnesses offer a supportive front opposing them - a sort of "human spiritual firewall." By their presence they protect everyone's rights of free speech and religion. Silent Witnesses receive significant training in non-confrontation techniques especially designed for the type of work they do. Only those trained may participate in an event as Silent Witnesses. Training is approximately 2 hours and will be offered at Emmanuel, 1059 Kelly Drive, 17404. Contact Pastor Kay Rader to attend. (717-898-7099 or ksrader@verizon.net).

 


 MISSIONWORKS
 October 7-10, 2010

Hilton Garden Inn, Cleveland, OH: Be inspired by: Blending global culture, learning and fun, Music and worship featuring Oîkos and Mission activities for your congregation. Includes Ministries and Mission Interpreters training.

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 MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY
 KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE 2011

Are you looking to plan a Mission Trip for your church or church youth group in 2011? Kennebunkport Maine is a popular summer time destination. There are beaches, charming shops, sailing, hiking, horse back riding, and more. There is also lots to do in terms of mission work in the community. First Congregational Church in Kennebunkport believes in practicing gracious hospitality and welcomes groups looking for mission opportunities. For more information on mission trips and mission projects please call (207) 967-3897 or email firstchurch@gwi.net.

 


 NOT YOUR PARENTS' OFFERING PLATE SEMINAR
 Saturday, October 2, 9am-4pm

Chambersburg First Church of God $20 Sponsored by the Eastern Regional Conference, Churches of God For more information, contact Colleen Gross at 717-652-0255, colleen@erccog.org

Registration 


 WIDESPREAD FLOODING IN PAKISTAN
 How You Can Help

1. Pray for the people of Pakistan, their leaders, and all emergency response workers.
2. Please help the people of Pakistan by sending gifts payable to your congregation marked for "International Disaster Relief - Pakistan Flooding" with the request they be sent through your Conference office on to Wider Church Ministries.
OR
Send gifts, made out to Wider Church Ministries and marked in the memo portion "International Disaster Relief - Pakistan Flooding" to Wider Church Ministries; 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.

 


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 UPCOMING DATES
 

  • ANNUAL INTERFAITH REMEMBRANCE OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 - Sunday, September 12, 3pm, St. Stephens Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N Front St, Harrisburg
  • MINISTERS & MONEY- Thursday, September 23, 9am-3pm, Conference Office
  • SMALL CHURCH GATHERING - Thursday, September 23, 6:30pm, Conference Office. Discussion on low-cost technology options.
  • NEW CHURCH PLANTER DISCERNMENT WORKSHOP- September 27-28, LTS
  • TEENS TOGETHER SOUTH - October 3, Christ, Elizabethtown
  • OUR WHOLE LIVES TRAINING - October 8 & 9, Colonial Park UCC, Harrisburg
  • TEENS TOGETHER NORTH - October 10, First Middleburg
  • HARTMAN CENTER FALL FESTIVAL - October 16
  • CONFERENCE WOMENS' RETREAT - October 22-24, Hartman Center
  • NEW ORLEANS 5TH YEAR DISASTER RESPONSE REUNION TRIP - October 16-23
  • UCC EVANGELISM IN THE COMMUNITY - November 3-7, Detroit, MI
  • UCC PRESIDENT GEOFFREY BLACK'S VISIT TO PENN CENTRAL CONFERENCE - November 20-21

    More information on these events 


    • This communication is paid for by Our Church's Wider Mission (OCWM).


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    Brenda Waleff, Director of Communications

    phone: 717-652-1560
    fax: 717-652-4769
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