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August 2011 
 Penn Central Conference UCC
 Monthly Mailing
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Check out this Monthly Mailing: youth ministry team application, info on the confirmation discovery day, how you can help with the fall festival at Hartman Center and info on the Women's Retreat and much more in this Monthly Mailing.

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 9/11 PLUS 10
 

September 11, 2011 will mark ten years since the tragedy of 9/11. To assist churches in marking this anniversary which falls on a Sunday, the UCC has assembled a collection of documents and resources for worship, education and reflection.You are invited to use these resources to create a safe and worshipful space to mark 9/11.

9/11 PLUS 10 Resources 


 WOMEN IN THE UCC
 

Speak your mind-The UCC wants to hear from you! The UCC Women's Ministry is taking a survey and wants to hear from lay and clergy women, young and older about resources, programs, groups, ministires, meetings and what you are doing at your local church and how they can be of help. Take the survey and let your voice be heard.

Women's Ministry Survey 


 2011 STATE PASTORS' CONFERENCE
 

The PA Council of Churches is now accepting registrations for the 2011 State Pastors' Conference, Nov. 14-16 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East. This year's conference will explore "Practical and Practiced Awe: Reclaiming the Joy and Wonder of Our Call." Cost for the event is $150.

State Pastors' Conference Brochure and Details 


 UCC STUDENTS ATTENDING PENN STATE
 

If you have students in your congregation who will be attending Penn State this fall, Faith UCC, State College located at 300 E College Avenue, directly across from the heart of Penn State's campus, especially welcomes college students who would like to have Faith as their church away from home. Students are welcome to join us in worship and other church activities. Faith has always understood ministry to Penn State students to be an important part of its mission.

More information on Faith 


 FOR CONGREGATIONS WHO MAY HAVE FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH MORTGAGE PAYMENTS
 

If you have homeowners in your congregation struggling with their mortgage payments, they can apply NOW for the federal Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP) if they are unable to make their monthly mortgage payments because of job loss or income reduction. This program is available through Sept. 30. Homeowners facing foreclosure should call 1.800.342.2397. They may be eligible for a loan or 24 months of mortgage payment assistance. If they are not eligible for EHLP, they may still be eligible for Pennsylvania's Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program .

 


 EMMANUEL, YORK SPONSORS 4-SESSION PROGRAM
 

Navigating Life's Last Stages: What Do I Need to Know and Why? will be held once a month beginning August 28. Most of us enter unknown territory when an illness or situation arises that creates the need to make difficult decisions concerning care surrounding imminent death. Sessions will be held at the Yorktown Community Center, 1059 Kelly Drive, York, 17404. Pre-registration is not required; however, it's helpful in preparing materials. E-mail eucc_york@yahoo.com or call 717-801-1082 to attend any or all sessions.

 


 UPLANDS VILLAGE, PLEASANT HILL, TN
 

Uplands has a DVD voiced over slide show now on youtube.com. Penn Central Conference has a long relationship with Uplands Village. You may want to pass along this link to family and friends who might be looking for affordable retirement options. Former Conference Minister Lyle Weible and his wife and former interim conference minister Jack Seville and his wife live there.

Uplands Vidoe 


 STILL SPEAKING UMBRELLAS
 

If you weren't able to purchase a still speaking umbrella at annual meeting because we sold out, our new order has arrived. The umbrellas are $10 and are available at the conference office.

 


 BECOME A FAN OF PENN CENTRAL CONFERENCE'S FACEBOOK PAGE
 

Follow Penn Central on Facebook as we post links to stories and promote events.

Facebook Page 


 UPCOMING DATES
 

  • NEW CHURCH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - August 4-6, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove
  • CONFIRMATION DISCOVERY DAY - Saturday, August 13, Faith, Grantville
  • WOMEN'S RETREAT - September 16-18, Hartman Center
  • HOW TO DEVELOP TIPPERS INTO TITHERS - Sunday, September 25, 2pm-5pm, Colonial Park UCC, Harrisburg
  • HARTMAN CENTER FALL FESTIVAL - October 15, 9am-3pm
  • UCC EVANGELISM:TRANSFORMING CONGREGATIONS, ENGAGING COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE - November 2-5, Detroit, MI
  • PA STATE PASTORS' CONFERENCE - November 14-16, Holiday Inn, Harrisburg East
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    More information on these events 


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


    Contact information:
    Brenda Waleff, Minister of Communications

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