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November 2011 
 Penn Central Conference UCC
 Monthly Mailing
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Join us for our annual conference office open house and for the celebration of Char Burch's ministry with us. Find out the details in this Monthly Mailing along with information on lots of other things.

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 2011 CONTRIBUTIONS
 

All donations from churches must be received in the conference office by Tuesday, January 17 to be credited to 2011. Anything received after that date will be credited to 2012.

 


 CONFERENCE FALL YOUTH EVENT
 November 18-20

Our theme for all of our youth events this year is "Imagine" which corresponds with the National Youth Event theme being held next July 10-13 at Purdue University. This retreat's specific theme is "Imagine a Better World". We will be learning about how poverty affects our world, including taking part in poverty simulations and workshops concerning how poverty is directly related to other world issues such as war and violence and bullying and intolerance. Prepare to be challenged, to grow spiritually and intellectually, to experience some new things, to meet new people, and to have a great time!

The retreat begins with registration on Friday from 7pm-8pm. There will be pizza offered at that time especially for those who might not have time to stop for dinner. Please bring snacks to share and leaders please coordinate with your youth so that some bring food and some bring drink. There will be a dance on Saturday night so bring your dancing shoes along!

Our outreach/mission project this year will be for everyone to bring 2-3 cans of food or non-perishable food items along. We are trying to continue the Mission1 focus of feeding those around us, so we are going to see how much food we can collect for the local food pantry. See if we can fill an entire van!!!

Fall Youth Retreat Forms 


 LANCASTER SEMINARY'S LEADERSHIP NOW
 Upcoming Events

Youth Discover Days--Sat., Dec. 3, Sat. Feb 25, Sat. March 3. 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at LTS. ($10 reg. per person includes breakfast and lunch) and Annual Spring Youth Event--Saturday, May 5, 2012 9:30-4:00 at LTS ($25 registration includes breakfast, lunch, and t-shirt. Email youth@lancasterseminary.edu to register for either of these events.

Poverty Simulation--Saturday, January, 7, 2012 and 2012 Leadership Academy --Currently accepting applications for ages 14-18.

More Information 


 MID-WINTER CONVOCATION
 January 24-26, 2012

Peter Steinke Our 2012 Mid-Winter Clergy Convocation at Hotel Hershey, will feature guest speaker Dr. Peter Steinke. Early deadline to register is by December 16.

More Info and to Register 


 NATIONAL YOUTH EVENT
 July 10-13, Purdue University, IN

National Youth Event 2012 logo WHAT IS NATIONAL YOUTH EVENT: National Youth Event, held every four years, provides an opportunity for over 3000 youth (ages 13 to 18 as of July 2012) to gather for worship, workshops, faith, fun and fellowship. It is planned by the collaborative efforts of the UCC national staff and an NYE Event Planning Committee comprised of a diverse group of UCC youth and young adults. In fact, one of the young adults on this NYE's planning team, Jennifer Dennis, is from our own Penn Central Conference.

NYE is open to all youth. If you or youth from your church were unable to attend one of the NYE info sessions held in October but would like more information on NYE, how to register and Penn Central Confernce's transportation plans, please contact Brenda Waleff at the conference office. (bwaleff@pccucc.org or 717-652-1560).

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 CHATAUQUA UCC SOCIETY
 

The society is seeking nine UCC clergy to serve as chaplain of the week during the summer of 2012. Each chaplain serves during one week, Saturday through Saturday, during the reguar Chatauqua summer season. As chaplain of the week, you will be expected to preach in the Sunday morning worship service, lead an afternoon vespers service and participate in the community life. You will receive housing, two gate passes and free parking. Application deadline is November 25, 2011.

More Information and How to Apply 


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 UPCOMING DATES
 

  • MISSION: 1 - 11/1/11-11/11/11
  • UCC EVANGELISM:TRANSFORMING CONGREGATIONS, ENGAGING COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE - November 2-5, Detroit, MI
  • PCC SMALL CHURCH SEMINAR - Saturday, November 12, 10am-2pm
  • PA STATE PASTORS' CONFERENCE - November 14-16, Holiday Inn, Harrisburg East
  • ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFICE OPEN HOUSE - Wednesday, November 16, 1pm-4pm
  • FALL YOUTH RETREAT - November 18-20, Hartman Center
  • CHAR BURCH FAREWELL CELEBRATION - December 3, 1:30pm, St Thomas, Linglestown
  • CLERGY CONVOCATION - January 24-26, Hotel Hershey
  • SOCIAL MEDIA BOOT CAMP - February 25, 9:30am-4pm, Colonial Park UCC, Harrisburg
  • GROWING STRONGER CHURCHES - March 10, 9:30am-3:pm, Colonial Park UCC, Harrisburg
  • CONFIRMATION RETREAT - March 16-18, Hartman Center
  • CONFERENCE ANNUAL MEETING - June 8-10, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove
  • NATIONAL YOUTH EVENT - July 10-13, Purdue University, Indiana
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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