Penn Central Conference UCC 
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May 2013

 

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Upcoming Dates
Hartman Center Work Weekends - May 3-5(Johnny Appleseed Day)
 
The Dance of Mindful Ministry: Promoting Vigorous Pastor/Congregation Relationships - Sunday, May 4, 10am-4pm, Faith, Grantville
  
Creating Healthy Congregations - Sunday, May 5, 2pm, St Thomas, Linglestown
 
Hartman Center Golf Tournament - Saturday, May 18, Deer Valley Golf Course
 
Partners in Peace Multicultural Experience - June 6-20
  
Conference Annual Meeting - June 7-9
 
UCC General Synod 29 - June 28-July 2, Long Beach, CA
  
Penn Central Conference Day at the Harrisburg Senators - Saturday, August 3, 7pm
  
Our Whole Lives Training (OWL) - September 13-15, Church of the Apostles, Lancaster
 
Hartman Center Fall Festival - Saturday, October 19

Greetings!

Take some time to look through this month's Monthly Mailing.

Check out Quick Links!
  
Final deadline to register for Annual Meeting is Monday, May 20.
  
Bring a group from your church to our annual Senators night.
  
And...we need golfers and sponsors for our annual Hartman Center Golf Tournament.
  

Lots of other information and resources for you too. 

 

Please share this with other church leaders.  
NUAL MEETING 2013

 


2012 Annual Meeting Logo  

  

 

Registration Information - 
Final Deadline Monday, May 20

 

 

Preliminary Agenda

 

 

 Designation of Delegates Form - All churches must send in a designation of delegates form.

 

Necrology Form - Churches may complete one for each lay leader who died in the past year.

 

No Advance Reports will be mailed this year. All reports will be available to read or download from the annual meeting page on the website sometime the week of May 6. If you would like a paper copy the cost will be $5 and you can request one when you register online which can pe picked up when you arrive at annual meeting.

  

The Annual Meeting page on the website has all this information and much more. 

 

 Register Here!

 

 

ANNUAL PENN CENTRAL CONFERENCE DAY AT THE HARRISBURG SENATORS AUGUST 3rd

We've set the date for our annual day at the Harrisburg Senators. Bring a group from your church on Saturday, August 3 at 7pm and join your fellow UCC churches as we root on the Senators as they take on the Binghamton Mets. $10.00 tickets.

 

 

Flyer    Information and Sign Up Sheet

GENERAL SYNOD ATTENDEES

If you will be attending General Synod as a visitor and you have not notified the conference office, please contact Wendy Hepler whepler@pccucc.org ; 717-652-1560.

 

A General Synod meeting will be held this Saturday 10am-12noon.

GREEN JUSTICE CHURCH CHECKLISTS

The deadline for the check lists for applying to be recognized as a green justice church at annual meeting was extended to May 1st. Please send your checklist to the conference office.

HURRICANE SANDY DISASTER RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES

The call to serve in Atlantic City, NJ and New York City after Hurricane Sandy is now posted on the UCC website. We encourage you, your local church, your association, and all persons in Penn Central Conference to volunteer and serve in those areas damaged and destroyed by Super Storm Sandy.

 

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CONDUCTING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS: A Guide for Schools and Houses of Worship - Virtual Roundtable

Wednesday, May 1, 2-3pm In support of the Presidential Initiative on Reducing Gun Violence, this virtual roundtable explores how to assess and strengthen security at houses of worship and K-12 schools and will have representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and from religious and educational communities will discuss how to:

* Develop assessment teams

* Assess security measures

* Create a culture of security throughout the institution

This free, online, interactive roundtable will include panel discussions, a question-and-answer session, and additional resources.

 

MORE INFO & TO REGISTER

COMMONWEALTH INTERFAITH SERVICE

This year's Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice and Peace will take place on Monday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, followed by a reception featuring foods of the traditions that will be participating.

 

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2013 CRAIGVILLE COLLOQUY

Christ's Mission in the 21st Century:Sent Forth to Be God's Blessing, July 15-19, 2013 30 years of theological reflection, discussion, praxis, worship, study & prayer. 

 

More Information

Contact information:

Brenda Waleff, Minister of Communications

 


email: bwaleff@pccucc.org

phone: 717-652-1560

fax: 717-652-4769

web: http://www.pccucc.org