Helping Your Loved One Who Is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends SAMHSA has published a new guide that will help churches and families who have a loved one […]
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference’s Resources library. Resources are listed below with those most recently added to the site at the top. If you’re looking for a specific type of resource, select a category in the box on the right side to browse those resources (Church Resources, Authorized Minister Resources, Members in Discernment Resources, Retiree Resources, Search and Call Resources, or Stewardship/Financial Resources). Or, if you are looking for a specific resource, use the “Search PSEC Resources” bar at the top right.
SEPA VOAD Homelessness Prevention guidance resource
Given that unemployment has jumped several percentage points since March, families are having difficulty meeting expenses for rent, mortgages and essential necessities (food, medicine, clothing). Many expect an eviction and […]
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Drop-off Locations for Church World Service buckets, kits
Church World Service has added two new Kits: Welcome Backpacks and Period (Menstrual Hygiene) Packs to their inventory. UCC congregations assembling them and all other CWS Kits are eligible for […]
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Resources for Faith-Based Preparedness
These documents are recommended by Rev. Karl Jones, PSEC Disaster Response Coordinator, for churches and leaders considering how to prepare their faith community for a possible disaster. If you have […]
United Church of Christ Equipping the Journey resources
The United Church of Christ has released a booklet entitled “Equipping the Journey: Resources for Mission and Ministry in the Local Church and Beyond.” This includes a list of all […]
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UCC Disaster Ministries webinars
Recordings of rent UCC Disaster Ministries webinars are available online at: ucc.org/ucc_disaster_ministries_webinars.
Worship Resources for Disaster Recovery
“Give us the vision and patience to live and labor faithfully though this season of response and recovery.” [Rev. Eddie Weathers, UCC Southern Conference] HYMN: “O God, We’ve Prayed […]
UCC Ministerial Code
All persons with ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ are expected to abide by the UCC Ministerial Code. This document is the professional behavior standard, to which authorized […]
Marks of Faithful and Effective Authorized Ministers
The Marks of Faithful and Effective Authorized Ministers is a tool for discernment and assessment, created especially for use by Members in Discernment, Committees on Ministry, and authorized ministers. The […]
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Covenant and Autonomy
This PowerPoint presentation was shared at the PSEC Member in Discernment Academy; Rev. Dr. Steve Ohnsman presented Covenant and Autonomy.
