Archive for December, 2009
This year's Mid-Atlantic Regional Youth Event is July 21st to 25th at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. The early bird registration deadline is Febuary 28th. Save money and register early. All important information and registration materials are online at:
It will be a great event full of music, learning, worship, fellowship an fun!
This is my last communication as the CAC's Youth Ministry Coordinator. It's been a wonderful journey and I thank you all for your support in this ministry. Please direct questions about RYE and CAC youth activities to the conference offices.
Blessings,
Kristen Curlee
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Please Come Join Us at the
Chesapeake Association
Annual Spring Meeting 2010
Where: Immanuel UCC in Catonsville, MD
Click above to get directions…..
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
(Registration starts at 10:30, Fee: $ 10.00 per person)
Date: Saturday,April 17, 2010
Agenda:
10:30-11:00 Registration
11:00-11:15 Worship
11:15-12:30 Business (Elections, Committee reports etc…)
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 Speaker: Rev. Beth Cantrell & others
Topic: Homelessness and how it effects clergy and congregations
2:30-3:00 Questions & Discussion about the speakers presentation.
Quorum and Rules of Spring Meeting
Lay delegates from not less than 10 local congregations of the Association and 25% of the ordained ministers who are members of the Association shall constitute a quorum.
Voting Membership
Ordained ministers holding standing in the Association, commissioned and licensed ministers of the Association, lay delegates from member congregations, lay members of the Association Council, lay delegates to the Conference, lay delegates to the General Synod of the UCC are members with vote.
Representation
Each member congregation is entitled to representation at meetings of the Association by two lay delegates, one of which should be the chief lay officer of the congregation, plus an additional lay delegate for each additional 100 members, or major fraction thereof, above the initial 200 members. Each member congregation is entitled to an additional delegate to the above listed, who shall be under twenty-one years of age at the time of election or appointment, and such delegates are to have full voice and vote. Every delegate must be a member of the congregation represented. Each member congregation shall determine the process by which its delegates are selected.
Please call or email Angie at the Conference office to register
Call: 1-800-441-1965
Email: amegna@cacucc.org
(We need a count for lunch)
Middle Atlantic Association of United Church Educators
2010 RETREAT
11 a.m. April 12 – Noon Lunch April 14
Mensch Mill Conference & Retreat Center
Huffs Church, PA
Restorative Leadership
God restores my soul. Psalm 23:3a
An event for Pastors, Christian Educators, Youth Workers,
and Christian Education Volunteers.
Come join us for learning, renewal and fun.
The Rev. Dr. William Presnell, Facilitator
LEARNING Story—that’s something every Christian Educator, Pastor and Youth Worker knows about! Combining an introduction to Bowen theory with a narrative (story) process, Dr. William Presnell will lead us on an engaging and participatory exploration of church family relationships, and how a congregation’s story influences congregational life and health. We will envision how we may offer restorative leadership in this period of transition for the church. Recommended books to read before the retreat: Ronald Richardson 1996. Creating a Healthier Church. Minneapolis: Fortress Press. One of the best, most readable applications of Bowen theory to congregational relationship process. Peter Steinke 2006. Congregational Leadership for Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What. The Alban Institute. Books available from Amazon.com OUR FACILITATOR A resident of Madison, NJ, Dr. Presnell is a licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Trainer, Pastoral Counselor, and seminary teacher. He serves as Consultant to churches, educational institutions, businesses/ community groups, and is an Adjunct Professor in the D.Min. program at The Theological School at Drew University. Bill and his wife, Nancy, are active members of Stanley Congregational UCC in Chatham, NJ. REST & RENEWAL The Mensch Mill Conference and Retreat Center is a lovely location to get away. We will stay in comfortable rooms (doubles) with attached baths (please bring your own toiletries). Linens provided. For directions and more information about Mensch Mill go to: www.menschmill.org or call them at 610-845-7013. FUN There is never lack of conversation or laughter at our retreat! Meet up with old friends and make new ones. Also— We’ll have time to share some of our favorite resources and curriculum, program ideas and activities. Be sure to bring yours along! Some comments from last year’s retreat: –Worthwhile personally and professionally –This event made me want to have “next year” come sooner. –Thank you for this blessed opportunity. Transportation Assistance from major transportation hubs may be arranged if notice is received by our 3/5/10 registration deadline. Please contact Ellen Witko, ellenwitko@att.net or 973-543-7229, if you require assistance.
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Registration Fee $285 (incl. room, meals, linens & program) non-AUCE add $28 Late Fee add $25 (registration mailed after 3/5/10) MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Middle Atlantic AUCE Retreat For scholarship assistance, contact your Conference Rep. MAIL TO: MA AUCE, Mindy Does, 745 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl PA 18072 Questions? Contact Mindy: mindydoes@verizon.net
of Service and Ministry
FIRST UNITED CHURCH, UCC
1728 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21231
December 4th- 6th, 2009
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th
FIRST UNITED ANNIVERSARY CHILI BOWL @ 6:00PM
Come begin the Anniversary celebrations with a homemade chili, cornbread and other delights shared with all as well as some pretty great duckpin bowling! Watch here for more details.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th
AN EVENING of MUSIC and PRAYER @ 7:00PM
A very special evening celebrating the very special musical gifts we share here at First United, Come and gently welcome our 160th year in this candlelit moment of music and prayer.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6th
160th CELEBRATION of the ANNIVERSARY of our FOUNDING @ 10:45AM
Worship this morning will include preaching offered by the Rev, Charles Higgins, who served this community as Pastor through the years 1966 – 1974. The service will also include special music and prayers for this community.
ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION @ 12:00PM
Let us gather in faith and in love to celebrate and thank God for where we have come from…and set our feet clearly on the path towards where God is calling us to go.
