Many new child abuse laws took effect in Pennsylvania on December 31 that will have an impact on churches and ministries with children's programs. 

 Contact Brook Musselman in the conference office if you're interested in learning more about resources to help your church remain compliant and develop practices to make your church a safe place for all. 

ACC is partnering with Lancaster Mennonite Conference to offer an informational meeting on the new PA state child abuse laws. Meetings will be held January 13 and April 7. See the link above or contact either conference office for more information. 

Gain a deeper understanding of how Anabaptist related churches have found and sustained their faith. Learn their histories and the issues they face today. Through their unique stories we have much to learn.  

Ridgeview Mennonite Church, beginning January 21 at 7 p.m. 

Event Flyer (DOC)
 

Located 80 miles northwest of NYC, Camp Deerpark is dedicated to providing affordable Christian camping for inner city Mennonites with a mission to empower youth to serve Christ in the city.

 Seeking young adult, aged 18-25, with writing/photography skills to assist communications for one year.  Tasks include: social media, website maintenance, video production.  Rm/bd, living allowance provided.  More information at: http://www.campdeerpark.org/index.php/en/get-involved/service-opportunities or contact Ken Bontrager: deerparkdirector@gmail.com - (845) 283-8669.          

January 29 Open House at All LMS Campuses

Lancaster Mennonite School will hold a school-wide open houseThursday, January 29, 6-8:30 p.m. at its four campuses: Kraybill (PreK-8) in Mount Joy, Lancaster (grades 6-12), Locust Grove (PreK-8) in Smoketown/E. Lampeter Township, and New Danville (PreK-5).

The event will include guided tours and an opportunity to meet teachers and administrators. 

At the Lancaster Campus there also will be an opportunity for students entering grades 9-12 to register for courses for the 2015-16 year. For more information call Christy Horst at (717) 509-4459, extension 312. 

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held Thursday, February 5. 

Join us for a spiritually refreshing weekend featuring nationally renowned speaker, Jessie Seneca. 

Arrival: Friday @ 7 PM
Departure: Sunday @ 1 PM
Location: 957 Camp Hebron Rd, Halifax, PA 17032 

Womens' Retreat Flyer

 For the 2015-16 school year Eastern Mennonite Seminary has a large number of Ministry Leadership Awards available. These awards range from ¼ - ¾  tuition for Mennonite and Anabaptist-affiliated students who show a sense of call and desire to serve the church. 

Students are encouraged to apply by February 1 for these awards. They will be chosen based on application materials. Students who accept these awards are still eligible for other forms of financial aid like the Mennonite student discount and the church matching grant. They must study full-time on the Harrisonburg campus of EMS. 

http://mcc.org/get-involved/kits

Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Relations in Israel and Palestine 

Instructors: Elias George and David Miron
Location:  Parish Resource Center, 633 Community Way, Lancaster, Pa.
Dates: Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:45pm, January 13, 20, 27; 

Feb. 3, 10, 17
Information and to register: Call Parish Resource Center,

 (717) 299-1113 

Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning offers unique and fulfilling lifelong learning opportunities to engage in mental, cultural and spiritual activities for anyone 55 years and above in South Central Pennsylvania.  The Spring 2015 Kick Off for the Lancaster area will be held Feb. 5 in the West Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes at 1:30 PM.  To RSVP, contact Alice Whitman at (717) 381-3060 or awhitman@landishomes.org.  Course listings and additional information available at www.thepathwaysinstitute.org/