Penn Central Conference Monthly Mailing

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.

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 1^st. 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. More Information

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. 3^rd St., Harrisburg, followed by a reception featuring foods of the traditions that will be participating. More Information

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