BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PSEC - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://psec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PSEC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000 DTSTAMP:20250228T164911Z CREATED:20250228T164911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T164911Z UID:8141-1759311000-1759323600@psec.org SUMMARY:Quiet Days DESCRIPTION:Quiet Days are designed to open new avenues of communing with God\, and to provide an opportunity for sharing faith journeys and stories. They allow for Sabbath time and renewal in the midst of our busy world. There is no formal registration\, but a minimum donation of $5 is requested on Quiet Day. Each participant is asked to bring a Bible\, journal\, pen and a bag lunch. Come and see what God has in store for you! \nQuietDaysFlyer2025 \nThe October Quiet Day will be held WEDNESDAY\, October 1st instead of the first Tuesday. URL:https://psec.org/event/quiet-days-36/ LOCATION:New Goshenhoppen UCC\, 1070 Church Road\, East Greenville\, PA\, 18041\, United States CATEGORIES:PENNSYLVANIA SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000 DTSTAMP:20250825T193424Z CREATED:20250825T193424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T193424Z UID:8700-1759676400-1759683600@psec.org SUMMARY:Installation of Rev. Lauren Cain DESCRIPTION:Installation Invite for Rev. Lauren Cain URL:https://psec.org/event/installation-of-rev-lauren-cain/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s – Exton\, 101 N. Worthington Rd.\, Exton\, PA CATEGORIES:Ursinus Association END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000 DTSTAMP:20250710T183709Z CREATED:20250710T183709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T183709Z UID:8572-1759849200-1760011200@psec.org SUMMARY:Men's Clergy Retreat 2025 DESCRIPTION:“When Grief Strikes the Pastor” –Through differences shaped by culture and socialization men often grieve differently than women. And there is much to grieve in our civic\, church\, and personal lives. \nThis clergy men’s retreat\, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Steve Treat\, will explore the personal and professional impact of loss in a sacred and supportive space offering a rare opportunity to be ministered to while walking the path of healing with brothers in Christ. \nTo register\, click here. URL:https://psec.org/event/mens-clergy-retreat-2025/ LOCATION:Kirkridge Retreat Center\, 3501 Valley View Dr.\, Bangor\, PA\, 18013\, United States CATEGORIES:PENNSYLVANIA SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T203000 DTSTAMP:20250922T142711Z CREATED:20250922T142711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T142711Z UID:8795-1759863600-1759869000@psec.org SUMMARY:Theology with a Twist: Did Paul "Invent" Christianity? DESCRIPTION:Theology with a Twist meets at the Kutztown Tavern at 272 W Main St\, Kutztown\, PA 19530. We gather in the upper room of the tavern the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm for a time of learning and discussion about a variety of spiritual\, religious\, and theological topics presented by local experts in their field. The event is free but food and drink can be purchased in the restaurant downstairs and brought up to our event space. Parking is available in the community lot behind the tavern or on Main Street. All are welcome! URL:https://psec.org/event/theology-with-a-twist-did-paul-invent-christianity/ LOCATION:Kutztown Tavern\, 272 W. Main Street\, Kutztown\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010 DTSTAMP:20250604T182409Z CREATED:20250604T182409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T182409Z UID:8487-1759968000-1760054399@psec.org SUMMARY:Advanced Boundary Training: Engaging Inner Voices - Enabling Boundaried Choices DESCRIPTION:Advanced Boundary Training: Engaging Inner Voices – Enabling Boundaried Choices \nIn this training we’ll explore a spectrum of God-given inner energies common to our humanity\, voices within that seek acknowledgement and sometimes\, an expressive outlet. In engaging these energies through playful “Full Voice” approaches\, we’ll identify the gifts these energies offer. We’ll also consider how embracing their presence in our personal and professional lives\, helps us to choose our boundaries more wisely. The training includes a case study and the introduction of a contemplative approach to welcoming some of these exiled energies back into our awareness. \nPresented by the Rev. Susan Scott \nThursday\, October 9 – Two sessions to choose from: 9AM-12 PM or 6-9 PM\, ZOOM only. \nTo register\, click here. URL:https://psec.org/event/advanced-boundary-training-engaging-inner-voices-enabling-boundaried-choices/ LOCATION:Zoom meeting CATEGORIES:PENNSYLVANIA SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T173000 DTSTAMP:20250915T125633Z CREATED:20250328T130153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T125633Z UID:8249-1760281200-1760290200@psec.org SUMMARY:Reception and Service for the 300th Anniversary of the First Communion of the German Reformed Church in America DESCRIPTION:This year we\, the four PA Conferences of the UCC\, will come together to celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the German Reformed Church in the United States which began with the first communion at Faulkner Swamp\, October 15\, 1725. This celebration of our immigrant heritage is particularly meaningful and instructive given the current conversations about immigration happening around the nation. \nOn Sunday October 12th\, we will celebrate with communion\, this special anniversary.  Our guest preacher will be our General Minister and President\, The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson. \nWe will begin with the service\, including communion\, at 3:00 pm with a reception following. \nTO REGISTER:\nThe service itself will be hybrid.  Please click here to register (for free)\, for either in-person on a hybrid experience.  You must have an “in person” registration to attend in person. URL:https://psec.org/event/300th-anniversary-of-the-german-reformed-church/ LOCATION:Falkner Swamp Reformed UCC\, 2077 Swamp Pike\, Gilbertsville\, PA\, 19525 CATEGORIES:PA 4 UCC Conferences Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T193000 DTSTAMP:20250903T153332Z CREATED:20250903T153332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T153332Z UID:8722-1760466600-1760470200@psec.org SUMMARY:Keystone Town Hall: 2026 Budget DESCRIPTION:A member of the Keystone Budget & Finance team will lead a discussion on the proposed 2026 Keystone Budget. This session is a great opportunity to ask questions\, gain clarity\, and better understand the budget ahead of our online meeting on November 22\, when we will vote on its approval. \nFor free registration\, click here. URL:https://psec.org/event/keystone-town-hall-2026-budget-4/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:PA 4 UCC Conferences Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000 DTSTAMP:20250826T164236Z CREATED:20250826T163405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T164236Z UID:8703-1760553000-1760556600@psec.org SUMMARY:300th Anniversary Date of the Actual Communion DESCRIPTION:300th Anniversary Date of the Actual Communion Celebration of the First Communion of theGerman Reformed Church in America\nThis year we have been celebrating the 300th Anniversary of the German Reformed Church in the United States which began with the first communion at Falkner Swamp\, October 15\, 1725. This celebration of our immigrant heritage is particularly meaningful and instructive given the current conversations about immigration happening around the nation. \nA history strong in its roots and its capacity to evolve within God’s unfolding creation leads us into an uncertain future by God’s certain presence. \nOn this day\, October 15\, we close the worship celebrations with communion on the actual anniversary date of that first communion held by our ancestors. \nJoin us at Wentz’s UCC for this historical and final worship of our 300th Anniversary celebrations. \nFor free registration for online and in-person attendance\, click here. URL:https://psec.org/event/300th-anniversary-date-of-the-actual-communion/ LOCATION:Wentz’s UCC\, 3246 Skippack Pike\, Worcester\, PA\, 19490 CATEGORIES:PENNSYLVANIA SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20250919T121721Z CREATED:20250916T175230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T121721Z UID:8759-1760882400-1760889600@psec.org SUMMARY:North Penn Association Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Fall Meeting of the North Penn Association\nwill be held virtually on Sunday\, October 19\, 2025. \nAttendance will be taken starting at 1:45 pm\nBusiness meeting begins at 2PM.\nProgram is expected to begin at 3 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n In addition to the business  of the Association\, we are pleased to announce our program and speaker. \nRev. Dr. Katherine Willis Pershey will discuss the book:\n“When Church Stops Working: A Future for Your Congregation Beyond More Money\, Programs\,  and Innovation by Andrew Root & Blair D. Bertrand”\n PROGRAM: What if the solution for the decline of today’s church isn’t more money\, people\, programs\, innovation\, or busyness? What if the answer is to stop and wait on God. The authors show how actively watching and listening to God can bring life out of death for churches in crisis today. Using clear steps and practices they invite church leaders to stop the endless cycle of doing more and rather to simply “be” in God’s presence.\nOUR SPEAKER: Katherine Willis Pershey serves as one of the co-pastors at First Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Appleton\, Wisconsin. She enjoys congregational ministry\, and is deeply grateful for her primary vocation. She previously served churches in California and Illinois. She love to write\, and has published work in a number of genres. Her most recent book “Love Letters to God” was co-authored with Devon Spencer. She recently completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at Western Theological Seminary in a cohort called “Holy Presence: Eugene Peterson and the Pastoral Imagination.” She and her husband Ben have two children \nTopic: North Penn Association Fall Meeting\nTime: Oct 19\, 2025 01:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86157907502?pwd=3Lbz52BYBMhD22X9qWGOPnmwbvb4gk.1 \nMeeting ID: 861 5790 7502\nPasscode: 067436 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+16469313860\,\,86157907502#\,\,\,\,*067436# US\n+19292056099\,\,86157907502#\,\,\,\,*067436# US (New York) \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/86157907502/invitations?signature=PgICcGTQzGAFkaFpy_ofUyiBbqHfWVCPrPuxn6z24jg\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://psec.org/event/north-penn-association-fall-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Zoom meeting CATEGORIES:North Penn Association END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000 DTSTAMP:20250916T175740Z CREATED:20250916T175740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T175740Z UID:8762-1760886000-1760893200@psec.org SUMMARY:Schuylkill Association Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://psec.org/event/schuylkill-association-fall-meeting-7/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Schuylkill Association END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T110000 DTSTAMP:20251002T011316Z CREATED:20251002T011257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T011316Z UID:8825-1761039000-1761044400@psec.org SUMMARY:Soul Cafe: Reincarnation Continued DESCRIPTION: URL:https://psec.org/event/soul-cafe-reincarnation-continued/ LOCATION:West Lawn United Methodist Church\, 15 Woodside Ave.\, West Lawn\, PA\, 19609 CATEGORIES:Educational Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000 DTSTAMP:20250916T175135Z CREATED:20250916T175058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T175135Z UID:8757-1761490800-1761498000@psec.org SUMMARY:Covenant Association Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://psec.org/event/covenant-association-fall-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Good Shepherd/Tuckerton\, 170 Tuckerton Rd.\, Reading\, PA\, 19605 CATEGORIES:Covenant Association END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000 DTSTAMP:20250916T175703Z CREATED:20250916T175703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T175703Z UID:8760-1761490800-1761498000@psec.org SUMMARY:Philadelphia Association Fall Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://psec.org/event/philadelphia-association-fall-meeting-9/ LOCATION:Salt & Light Community Church\, 6208 Grays Ave.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19142 CATEGORIES:Philadelphia Association END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20250512T155805Z CREATED:20250512T155805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T155805Z UID:8407-1761678000-1761681600@psec.org SUMMARY:Gifts of the Reformed Church Going Forward w/ Dr. Randall Zachman DESCRIPTION:Gifts of the Reformed Church Going Forward w/ Dr. Randall Zachman\nDr. Zachman examines what are the unique gifts that the Reformed theological tradition can offer to the church going into the future? Two of its most important gifts are the focus on the free self-giving goodness of God\,  and the central role of gratitude in the lives of the faithful. The Reformed tradition insists that God is not only the giver of every good thing\, but is also the one who freely gives Godself to us\, so that “God may be all in all” (1 Cor. 15:28). Our lives should therefore express gratitude not only for the abundant gifts God freely gives us\, but for the gift of God’s very self to us. This is a powerful message and gift we can share as the church moving forward.\nFor free registration\, click here. URL:https://psec.org/event/gifts-of-the-reformed-church-going-forward-w-dr-randall-zachman/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:PA 4 UCC Conferences Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T203000 DTSTAMP:20251002T011414Z CREATED:20251002T011414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T011414Z UID:8827-1761678000-1761683400@psec.org SUMMARY:Spirit on Tap: Tolkien for our Times DESCRIPTION: URL:https://psec.org/event/spirit-on-tap-tolkien-for-our-times/ LOCATION:Calvary UCC\, Reading\, 640 Centre Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Opportunities END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR