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SUMMARY:Theology with a Twist: Mainline Protestant Music & Our Nation’s Shifting Religious & Sociopolitical Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday May 5th\, 2026 7:00 pm\nKutztown Tavern\, 272 W Main St Kutztown \nJoin Dr. Deborah Justice\, author of “(White)Washing Our Sins Away: American Mainline Churches\, Music\, Power\, and Diversity”\, for a discussion of how your worship music options reflect and shape how you relate to the divine and fellow humans. How do our musical choices in worship reflect our values? How do these choices shape our values? Everything from the type of musical instruments we use to employing hymnals vs projected lyrics creates a worship culture. My research has isolated three areas impacted by musical choices in worship: the sacred\, the sonic\, and the social. \nDr. Justice is an ethnomusicologist who studied and researched at Wesleyan University\, Indiana University\, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music\, and Syracuse University. Dr. Justice’s career shifted to university concert management\, beginning at Cornell University and moving to Kutztown’s concert series last year. She spends most of her time running around after her young son and two cats. \nThis will be our last Theology with a Twist for the season. We will begin our next season on Tuesday October 6
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/theology-with-a-twist-mainline-protestant-music-our-nations-shifting-religious-sociopolitical-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Kutztown Tavern\, 272 W Main St\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
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SUMMARY:Ordination Service for Mark Harris - Salem UCC\, Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Mark Harris will be ordained into ministry as well as installed as the pastor of Salem UCC\, 324 Walnut St.\, Columbia (Lancaster Association) on May 3 at 3:00p. Clergy are invited to process. Liturgical color is red.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/ordination-service-for-mark-harris-salem-ucc-columbia/
LOCATION:Salem UCC\, Columbia\, 324 Walnut St\, Columbia\, PA\, 17512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordination,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260423T190808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T190808Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit on Tap: The Afterlife in the Hebrew-Greek Scriptures - Calvary UCC\, Reading
DESCRIPTION:With Dr. Harry L. Serio \nJudaism and Christianity are syncretistic religions that\, in their formative stages\, were influenced by surrounding cultures\, particularly those of Sumer\, Egypt\, Persia and Greece. The development and evolution of Biblical concepts of the Afterlife present a blending of various thoughts and philosophies. Our understanding of the Hereafter is dependent ipon the revelation of God to many persons in many cultures\, ages\, and religious expressions\, and this revelation is a continuing and evolving process. As Pilgrim leader John Robinson said\, “God hath more truth and light to break forth from his Holy Word. \nSpirit on Tap’s purpose is to encourage theological discussion\, explore alternative views\, and stimulate dialouge around issues of faith\, spirituality\, and social justice. There is no charge\, and all are welcome. Spirit on Tap is supported by your generous donations. \n 
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/spirit-on-tap-the-afterlife-in-the-hebrew-greek-scriptures-calvary-ucc-reading/
LOCATION:Calvary UCC\, Reading\, 640 Centre Ave\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260218T190157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T143829Z
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SUMMARY:Covenant Association Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:St. John (Gernant’s) Church in Leesport
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/covenant-association-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:St. John’s (Gernant’s) Church\, 13 Gernant's Church Rd.\, Leesport\, PA\, 19533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 1
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260218T191859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T191859Z
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SUMMARY:Ursinus Association Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/ursinus-association-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Trinity Reformed UCC\, Collegeville\, 532 E Main St\, Collegeville\, PA\, 19426-2518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
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SUMMARY:Installation - Rev. Tammie Wisniewski
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Tammie Wisniewski will be installed as Pastor of One UCC\, 1730 New Holland Road\, Reading\, PA\, on April 19 at 3:00p. Clergy are invited to process. Liturgical color is every color of the rainbow. A light reception will follow.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/installation-rev-tammie-wisniewski/
LOCATION:One UCC\, 1730 New Holland Road\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260402T183210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183210Z
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SUMMARY:Installation Service for Rev. Jeff Shanaberger - St. Luke's UCC\, Lititz
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Jeff Shanaberger will be installed as Senior Pastor of St. Luke’s UCC\, 222 North Broad Street\, Lititz (Lancaster Association) on Sunday\, April 12 at 3:00p. Clergy are invited to process. Liturgical color is red. A reception will follow.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/installation-service-for-rev-jeff-shanaberger-st-lukes-ucc-lititz/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s UCC\, Lititz\, 222 North Broad Street\, Lititz\, PA\, 17543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185605Z
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SUMMARY:Installation Service for the Rev. Dr. Benjamin D. Motz - First Reformed UCC\, Hamburg
DESCRIPTION:First Reformed UCC in Hamburg – Installation Service for the Rev. Dr. Benjamin D. Motz \nFor our 10:15am worship service we will be celebrating Holy Humor Sunday\, for which this year’s theme is “Jesus by the Beach\,” as we hear about Jesus appearing to the disciples by the seashore after his resurrection on Easter morning. \nFor both the Holy Humor Sunday worship service and the Installation Service we are inviting everyone to come dressed casually and/or in modest beachwear that you might wear along the boardwalk when vacationing at the beach [such as Hawaiian shirts or dresses; beach themed t-shirts or sweatshirts; shorts or jeans; sandals\, flip-flops\, sneakers\, or dock shoes; or whatever casual clothing you might wear to the lake or seashore (please no swimwear)]. \nRSVP by calling 610-562-2593 or emailing Office@HamburgFirstUCC.org \nMore detailed information can be found at: HamburgFirstUCC.org/events/installation-pastor
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/installation-service-for-the-rev-dr-benjamin-d-motz-first-reformed-ucc-hamburg/
LOCATION:First Reformed United Church of Christ\, 76 South 3rd Street\, Hamburg\, PA\, 19526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
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SUMMARY:Spirit on Tap: "Reasonable Thinking"
DESCRIPTION:Reasonable Thinking with Haydn McLean \n“Ha Ha! Fooled Myself! Tripping Over Our Cognitive Biases” \nOur minds don’t mean to\, but they play tricks on us. Our minds want to make sense of the world and see patterns\, sometimes where patterns don’t exist. However\, that doesn’t mean we can’t make patterns where the don’t exist. Sometimes we prefer the wrong information to no information. Failing to recognize our own biases is a bias. Ignoring the obvious is called the ostrich effect\, but it is also known as willful blindness and\, in one case\, had disastrous consequences. Does past history predict future success or failure? How does the survivorship bias shape how we view our lives? Has the fundamental attribution error shaped our assessment of ourselves or others? \nParticipants will receive a copy of “Twenty Cognitive Biases That Screw Up Our Decisions.” Also available\, upon request and via email\, are “Three Untrue Christian Cliches You’ve Probably Used (But Shouldn’t)\,” Rolf Dobelli’s “The Art of Thinking Clearly\,” and Elizabeth Kolbert’s “Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds.” \nHaydn McLean is a former pastor and a retired hospital chaplain\, having worked at the Lancaster General Hospital\, the Hershey Medical Center\, and the Reading Hospital. A graduate of Lycoming College and Lancaster Theological Seminary\, he has offered conflict resolution and is the author of several articles in a variety of periodicals. He and his wife reside in New Holland\, Lancaster County. \nSpirit on Tap’s purpose is to encourage theological discussion\, explore alternative views\, and stimulate dialouge around issues of faith\, spirituality\, and social justice. There is no charge\, and all are welcome. Spirit on Tap is supported by your generous donations.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/spirit-on-tap-reasonable-thinking/
LOCATION:Calvary UCC\, Reading\, 640 Centre Ave\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260123T165011Z
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SUMMARY:Service of Installation for Rev. Dr. Domenik Ackermann\, Maidencreek Church
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the Service of Installation for Rev. Dr. Domenik Ackermann as the Settled Pastor of Maidencreek Church (UCC/ELCA). \nReception to follow after the Service \nJanuary 25\, 2026\, 3PM \n261 Main St. Blandon\, PA 19510 \nClergy may join procession (red stoles)
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/service-of-installation-for-rev-dr-domenik-ackermann-maidencreek-church/
LOCATION:Maidencreek Church\, 261 Main St\, Blandon\, PA\, 19510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260224T203614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203614Z
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SUMMARY:Soul Cafe - "Eternal Life: The Soul and Its Afterlife"
DESCRIPTION:“Eternal Life: The Soul and Its Afterlife” \nDr. Nancy Omaha Boy \nLife is eternal. We know that\, but we rarely think about what that means. Fortunately\, we live in a time where prophets and researchers have a lot to tell us. Your understanding of your future may surprise and reassure you! \nDr. Nancy Omaha Boy is the former vice president of Academic Affairs at Reading Area Community College and retired Director of the Teaching Excellence Center and associate dean at Rutgers University. She is also a graduate of All Faiths Seminary International in NYC. Her late husband was a full-blooded Lakota Indian\, and she lived on Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota from 1970 to 1981. \nSoul Cafe is a “coffee house” type of discussion on matters of general interest. There is no charge\, and all are welcome. Soul Cafe is supported by your generous donations. For more information\, contact Dr. Harry L. Serio at hlserio@aol.com
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/soul-cafe-eternal-life-the-soul-and-its-afterlife/
LOCATION:West Lawn United Methodist Church\, 15 Woodside Avenue\, Reading\, PA\, 19609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
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CREATED:20260305T150241Z
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SUMMARY:Service of Installation for Rev. Dr. Rose Shepley - St. Paul's UCC\, Fleetwood
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Rose Shepley will be installed as Pastor of St. Paul’s UCC\, 5 West Arch Street\, Fleetwood (Covenant Association) on Sunday\, March 15 at 3:00p. Clergy are invited to process and wear their favorite stole. The liturgical color is red. A reception will follow. For the offering\, they’re requesting people bring items for the Fleetwood Community Food Pantry or support One Great Hour of Sharing
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/rose-shepley-service-of-installation-st-pauls-ucc-fleetwood/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s UCC\, Fleetwood\, 5 W. Arch Street\, Fleetwood\, PA\, 19522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260218T173849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174115Z
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SUMMARY:Installation of Rev. Raymond Jachowski at Zion's UCC\, Pottstown
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Raymond Jachowski will be installed as Pastor of Zion’s UCC\, 209 Chestnut Street\, Pottstown\, on March 15 at 3:00p. Liturgical color is red. A light reception will follow.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/installation-of-rev-raymond-jachowski-at-zions-ucc-pottstown/
LOCATION:Zion’s UCC\, Pottstown\, 209 Chestnut Street\, Pottstown\, PA\, 19464-5507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260225T153801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153801Z
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SUMMARY:Installation of Rev. Steve Hamilton at St. Luke's UCC\, Ottsville
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Steve Hamilton will be installed as Pastor of St. Luke’s UCC\, 212 Durham Road\, Ottsville (North Penn Association) on Sunday\, March 8 at 3:00p. Clergy are invited to process. Liturgical color is red. A reception will follow. Everyone attending is asked to bring a food donation for the food pantry.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/installation-of-rev-steve-hamilton-at-st-lukes-ucc-ottsville/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s UCC\, 212 Durham Road\, Ottsville\, PA\, 18942\, United States
CATEGORIES:Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260205T163535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T163535Z
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SUMMARY:Theology with a Twist: "From Her Own Means: The Women Who Bankrolled the Gospel"
DESCRIPTION:As those who lead churches today know\, the economic life of a church is as necessary to sustain as its spiritual life. The early Jesus movement and Paul’s groups also required material sustenance to operate. How did these groups support themselves financially? If we look closely\, there are several women who are named in our New Testament sources as financial sponsors of the Gospel: Phoebe\, Lydia\, Mary Magdalene\, Susanna\, and others. Join us as we dig into the ways women appear\, again and again\, across early Christian writings as the primary investors in the Gospel. \nDr. Brigidda Zapata is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Moravian Theological Seminary. She holds a BA\, MA\, and PhD from the University of Toronto. Her research examines how people in the ancient world understood the divine to permeate into everyday life. Recently\, she has been writing about the role of New Testament women in ritual life\, both as participants and sponsors. \nTheology 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://keystoneucc.org/event/theology-with-a-twist-from-her-own-means-the-women-who-bankrolled-the-gospel/
LOCATION:Kutztown Tavern\, 272 W Main St\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T173353
CREATED:20260202T184901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T184901Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit on Tap: "Unholy Alliance: An Overview of Christian Nationalism in America"
DESCRIPTION:Spirit on Tap: “Unholy Alliance: An Overview of Christian Nationalism in America” \nThe Rev. Dr. Stephen Ohnsman \nWhile America did not invent Christian Nationalism\, we have done our best to make sure it is deeply embedded in our culture. Steve Ohnsman will talk about some of the history and the realities of how we struggle to practice our faith and maintain the Constitution’s implied separation between government and religion. \nSpirit on Tap’s purpose is to encourage theological discussion\, explore alternative views\, and stimulate dialouge around issues of faith\, spirituality\, and social justice. There is no charge\, and all are welcome. Spirit on Tap is supported by your generous donations. \nCalvary United Church of Christ\, 640 Centre Ave. Reading\, PA
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/spirit-on-tap-unholy-alliance-an-overview-of-christian-nationalism-in-america/
LOCATION:Calvary UCC\, Reading\, 640 Centre Ave\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 1
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