PA Academy of Ministry will be conducting a 3-part educational series called Consistory/ Council 101 on Sept. 15, Oct. 6 and Oct. 27 from 10a to 12 noon. The 3 sessions are titled: (Sept. 15)-Making Our Church Meetings Effective, (Oct. 6)-Pastor and People Working Together and (Oct. 27)-Connecting Beyond Ourselves. Consistory/Council Presidents should place this on their […]

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One understanding of the Hebrew term “Midrash” is: Reading biblical stories in a way that makes inferences based upon similarity of content and analogy. Many Bible stories teach a message of healing and reunification with people and communities previously lost due to illness, shame, stubbornness and impulsiveness. We will discuss a few different Biblical stories, and […]

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The Penn Northeast Conference has extended an invitation to PSEC authorized ministers to join in "Ministry Day 2018." From 9:00a-3:30p on Oct. 13 at Faith UCC, Center Valley, clergy will gather to address "Embracing Conflict in our Churches." Take the day to learn: how to allow for and even encourage conflict at times, exploring Biblical […]

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Soul Café meets at the Wyomissing Restaurant, 1245 Penn Avenue, Wyomissing, at 10:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. All are welcome. You can buy breakfast at the buffet or just a cup of coffee. Conversation and fellowship are free. On October 16, we will continue our discussion of suffering and the connection […]

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Charlie Curtis will be presenting a free 2-hour workshop on Mindful Journaling at our next gathering of the Contemplative Spirituality group on Monday, October 22. Starting with an hour of theory, he will cover the history of journaling practices, research on the medical and mental health benefits of journaling, the details of several contemporary journal practices, and the […]

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THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GOD Presented by: Dr. OBERY M. HENDRICKS Thursday, October 25, 9am-Noon Saal, Bahnson Center Contact Hours: 2.5 Streaming video will be available FREE Lecture 1—WWJD? The Divine Economy of God Jesus’ words on poverty and wealth were uttered simpler economic times. For this reason, the sayings are usually dismissed as quaint and devoid of […]

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PA Academy of Ministry will be conducting a 3-part educational series called Consistory/ Council 101 on Sept. 15, Oct. 6 and Oct. 27 from 10a to 12 noon. The 3 sessions are titled: (Sept. 15)-Making Our Church Meetings Effective, (Oct. 6)-Pastor and People Working Together and (Oct. 27)-Connecting Beyond Ourselves. Consistory/Council Presidents should place this on their […]

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