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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000
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SUMMARY:Installation Service for Rev. Caroline Bashore
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Caroline Bashore will be installed as Pastor of First UCC in Royersford and Linfield UCC (Ursinus Association) on Sunday\, July 26 at 3:00p. The installation will be held at Linfield UCC\, 25 Reformed Road\, Linfield. Clergy are invited to process and wear the first stole they received. A reception will follow.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/installation-service-for-rev-caroline-bashore/
LOCATION:Linfield UCC\, 25 Reformed Road\, Linfield\, PA\, 19468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260629T161048Z
CREATED:20260120T203220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T161048Z
UID:10000030-1785024000-1785542399@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:German-American Colloquy 2026: Church as Witness in a Divided World
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Leah Schade will headline the 2026 German American Colloquy\, July 24-31\, at Juniata College in Huntingdon. In addition to single and double occupancy full week plans\, you can sign up for a commuter option – including a single day of colloquy!  Monday\, July 27 will be our one day version.  Keynote by Leah Schade in the morning\, lunch with your colleagues both from the USA and from churches in Germany followed by a bible Study with Greg Carey from Lancaster Seminary\, and an opportunity to learn about Christian Nationalism in the USA from Dr. Jessy Defenderfer in the afternoon. For only $85\, it’s a great day of education with your colleagues from the keystone conference. \nRegistration for those staying overnight at the college will close on June 30. Commuter options will be available through July 14. \nLearn more about the event and speakers and register here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/german-american-colloquy-2026-church-as-witness-in-a-divided-world/
LOCATION:Juniata College\, 1700 Moore St\, Huntingdon\, PA\, 16652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T180458Z
CREATED:20260611T180458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T180458Z
UID:10000104-1784574000-1784577600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Funeral Fraud & Bereavement Scams (Evening Session)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Mr. Dana Neely\, Education & Outreach Specialist\, Office of Public Engagement\, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General \n1 hour of Continuing Education for authorized ministers\, but open to clergy and lay people. \nDescription: Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences – and sadly\, it’s also a time when scammers may try to take advantage of grief and vulnerability. This workshop sheds light on common funeral fraud and bereavement scams\, from overpriced or unnecessary services to identity theft of the deceased. Participants will learn how to recognize red flags\, protect themselves during this emotional time\, and make informed decisions when navigating end of life arrangements. \nThis webinar is made possible by the Keystone Conference\, the Office of Public Engagement of Pennsylvania Attorney General\, and your OCWM offerings. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fzgwzcc/lp/6a1041fe-cbfb-4d7f-8338-b3aa2beb2555
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/funeral-fraud-bereavement-scams-evening-session/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T230000
DTSTAMP:20260611T180231Z
CREATED:20260611T180231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T180231Z
UID:10000103-1784541600-1784588400@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Funeral Fraud & Bereavement Scams (Morning Session)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Mr. Dana Neely\, Education & Outreach Specialist\, Office of Public Engagement\, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General \n1 hour of Continuing Education for authorized ministers\, but open to clergy and lay people. \nDescription: Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences – and sadly\, it’s also a time when scammers may try to take advantage of grief and vulnerability. This workshop sheds light on common funeral fraud and bereavement scams\, from overpriced or unnecessary services to identity theft of the deceased. Participants will learn how to recognize red flags\, protect themselves during this emotional time\, and make informed decisions when navigating end of life arrangements. \nThis webinar is made possible by the Keystone Conference\, the Office of Public Engagement of Pennsylvania Attorney General\, and your OCWM offerings. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fzgwzcc/lp/6a1041fe-cbfb-4d7f-8338-b3aa2beb2555
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/funeral-fraud-bereavement-scams-morning-session/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T200103Z
CREATED:20260706T212023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T200103Z
UID:10000112-1784473200-1784484000@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Installation and Affirmation of Standing of Justin Musombi
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on Ministry – Lebanon Association of the UCC invites you to attend a Installation and Affirmation of Standing of Justin Musombi at Trinity United Church of Christ on Sunday\, July 19th\, at 3 pm. \nAll clergy in attendance are invited to wear their robes with red stoles\, or a white stole if red is not an option. \nTrinity United Church of Christ\, 40 West Pine Street\, Palmyra\, PA 17078 \n 
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/ordination-and-installation-service-of-justin-musombi/
LOCATION:Trinity UCC\, Palmyra\, 40 West Pine Street\, Palmyra\, PA\, 17078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Installation,Ordination,Region 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T165245Z
CREATED:20260629T165245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T165245Z
UID:10000111-1784055600-1784059200@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:People of the Table - Community Garden Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Does your church have a community garden? The People of the Table Ministry Team is convening people involved in gardening ministries from across the Keystone Conference for a conversation about your efforts. Join us on Zoom at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 14 at the link below. Share your experience starting and maintaining a community garden\, ask questions\, and support one another. Watch for more conversations about other ministries coming soon! \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83148858599?pwd=CPgbrIHiexshbEqPdmQ6eIdU3E1PDL.1 \nMeeting ID: 831 4885 8599 \nPasscode: 224685
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/people-of-the-table-community-garden-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference,People of the Table
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T160707Z
CREATED:20260601T160707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T160707Z
UID:10000100-1783868400-1783875600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Installation Service for Rev. Trudy Irving - Christ Church UCC\, Norristown
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Trudy Irving will be installed as Pastor of Christ Church UCC\, 1003 W. Marshall Street\, Norristown (Ursinus Association) on Sunday\, July 12th at 3:00pm. Clergy are invited to wear their favorite stole (no robes). The liturgical color will be red. A meal and fellowship time will follow the service. Please R.S.V.P. to Deb Lintner\, Christ Church UCC Office Administrator\, 610-275-3092 or church@uccchristchurch.org by June 28th.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/installation-service-for-rev-trudy-irving-christ-church-ucc-norristown/
LOCATION:Christ Church UCC\, Norristown\, 1003 W. Marshall Street\, Norristown\, PA\, 19401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Installation,Region 1
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260123T172514Z
CREATED:20260123T172514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T172514Z
UID:10000037-1783814400-1784419199@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Junior-Senior High Camp - Living Waters Camp
DESCRIPTION:Registration Opens in March
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/junior-senior-high-camp-living-waters-camp/
LOCATION:Living Waters Camp & Conference Center\, 300 Camp Living Water Rd\, Schellsburg\, PA\, 15559\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Ministries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260123T172648Z
CREATED:20260123T172611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T172648Z
UID:10000038-1783814400-1784159999@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Grandparent/Grandchild Camp
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens in March
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/grandparent-grandchild-camp/
LOCATION:Living Waters Camp & Conference Center\, 300 Camp Living Water Rd\, Schellsburg\, PA\, 15559\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Ministries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260123T171659Z
CREATED:20260123T171659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171659Z
UID:10000035-1783209600-1783814399@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Primary Camp - Living Waters Camp
DESCRIPTION:Grades K – 3 \nRegistration starts March
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/primary-camp-living-waters-camp/
LOCATION:Living Waters Camp & Conference Center\, 300 Camp Living Water Rd\, Schellsburg\, PA\, 15559\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Ministries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260123T171122Z
CREATED:20260123T171122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171122Z
UID:10000034-1782604800-1783036799@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Fishing Camp - Living Waters Camp
DESCRIPTION:Grades 6 to 12 \nRegistration to open in March
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/fishing-camp-living-waters-camp/
LOCATION:Living Waters Camp & Conference Center\, 300 Camp Living Water Rd\, Schellsburg\, PA\, 15559\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Ministries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173556Z
CREATED:20260604T150855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T173556Z
UID:10000101-1782327600-1782331200@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Generosity Webinar: The Special Mission Offerings and Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Rachel McDonald\, Generosity Officer for Our Church’s Wider Mission and Special Mission Offerings at the National Ministries to learn about how the Special Mission Offerings of the UCC help guide us on a path toward justice. Topics will include One Great Hour of Sharing and how we engage ethically in global partnerships\, the long-term advocacy relationships supported by Neighbors in Need\, and how the offerings together provide a curriculum of generosity throughout the year. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hc5hsvj
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/generosity-webinar-the-special-mission-offerings-and-social-justice/
CATEGORIES:Generosity Committee,Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T213115Z
CREATED:20260527T213115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T213115Z
UID:10000099-1781449200-1781456400@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Service of Ordination for Lou Aita - Emmanuel UCC\, Dorrance
DESCRIPTION:June 14th at 3:00 pm. at Emmanuel UCC in Dorrance. Light refreshments to follow. The address to the church is: 7768 Blue Ridge Trail\, Mt. Top PA 18707.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/service-of-ordination-for-lou-aita-emmanuel-ucc-dorrance/
LOCATION:Emmanuel UCC\, Dorrance\, 7768 Blue Ridge Trail\, Mt. Top\, PA\, 18707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Keystone Conference,Ordination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T201633Z
CREATED:20260518T201633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T201633Z
UID:10000098-1781449200-1781456400@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Ecclesiastical Council for Timothy Hogan-Palazzo
DESCRIPTION:The Central Association will receive the recommendations of the Committee on Ministry (COM)\, hear the candidate’s presentation\, and further examine the candidate. The Association will vote on whether to authorize Ordination. \nTo Register: Please contact Rev. Amelia Price by 5-29-2026 \nRev. Amelia Price: aashivers@gmail.com – 570.850.7739 [text or call] – 570.374.1023 fax
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/ecclesiastical-council-for-timothy-hogan-palazzo/
LOCATION:Saint Paul’s @ The Farm\, Lewisburg\, 50 Brookpark Circle\, Lewisburg\, PA\, 17837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Ecclesiastical Council,Region 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T173000
DTSTAMP:20260319T181303Z
CREATED:20260319T181303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T181303Z
UID:10000074-1780734600-1780767000@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders: Renewal - Practicing Anti-Racism Together (Southern New England Conference)
DESCRIPTION:In this 8-hour workshop\, participants and facilitators will co-create brave space and practice embodying anti-racism within ourselves and in ministry/church settings. All participants should have participated in a racial justice training within the last 3 years\, whether the SNEUCC Foundations program or a similar offering from another organization. \nThis is an interactive workshop that requires active participation throughout\, including through self-reflection and writing\, small group discussion\, and large group engagement.  Please be sure you are in a setting that allows for this.  Please note\, attendance and participation in the full session is required to receive a certificate. \nRegistration closes on June 1\, 2026 \nLearn more and register by clicking here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/racial-justice-for-authorized-ministers-lay-leaders-renewal-practicing-anti-racism-together-southern-new-england-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260330T200301Z
CREATED:20251231T131103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T200301Z
UID:10000012-1780617600-1780876799@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Keystone Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Keystone Conference of the United Church of Christ’s first Annual Meeting will be held June 5-7 at Millersville University in Millersville. Overnight accommodations will be on campus as well as the DoubleTree Hilton in Lancaster. Registration will open in March 2026. \nOur theme is “Joy at the Table Together” and our centering scripture is Acts 2:46-47 “Every day they met together\, breaking bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts\, praising God.” The meeting will include a Service of Consecration for Keystone Conference. \nSpeakers will include Rev. Dr. Marcia McFee\, author of Think Like a Filmmaker: Sensory-Rich Worship for Unforgettable Messages; Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson\, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ; Rev. Dr. Mary Luti\, author of Do This: Communion for Just and Courageous Living; Rev. Greg Edwards\, Executive Director of POWER Interfaith\, Secretary Russell Redding\, PA Secretary of Agriculture\, and Rev. Freeman Palmer\, Conference Minister for the Central Atlantic Conference. \nLearn more by clicking the link: https://keystoneucc.org/annual-meeting-2/ \nAnd register here: https://keystoneconference.regfox.com/2026-spring-meeting
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/keystone-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Millersville University\, 40 Dilworth Road\, Millersville\, PA\, 17551\, United States
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260506T144034Z
CREATED:20260506T144034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T144034Z
UID:10000096-1780272000-1780444799@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Mercersburg Convocation: "Mercersburg in Glass and Stone"
DESCRIPTION:Christian worship spaces offer distinctive theological proclamations\, not only through the depictions of biblical characters and saints\, but also through the use of color\, form\, and mass. Different theologies correlate with different artistic styles. We will learn more about how to “read and hear” the glass\, stone\, bricks\, and textures of our churches\, with insights from historical examples and the Mercersburg tradition. Workshops will generate suggestions for enhancing congregational celebration and individual devotion. \nRegister here: https://keystoneconference.regfox.com/mercersburg-convocation-2026
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/mercersburg-convocation-mercersburg-in-glass-and-stone/
LOCATION:Lancaster Theological Seminary\, 555 West James Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T223506Z
CREATED:20260428T223506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T223506Z
UID:10000095-1780239600-1780250400@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Philadelphia Association Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Association spring meeting will take place on May 31\, 2026.  \nRegistration starts at 2:30 p.m.\, Program starts at 3:00 p.m.  \nFellowship and refreshments following the program. \nLocation: House of Faith Baptist Church\, UCC 1001 Wingohocking St. Philadelphia PA (plenty of parking\, north of Roosevelt Blvd. between 9th and 10th Sts) \n  \nProgram Theme:  Being and Growing Church in a Post Covid World \nWe are pleased that Rev. Cean James has agreed to provide us with a great presentation on tools and skills in congregational growth including great ways to  invite and welcome people to church\, engage people in ministry and build leadership. \nI encourage all of you to bring members of your congregation and join us. \nAlso on the agenda are elections of members to the nominating committee and the Committee on Ministry\, a report from the Committee on Ministry and plans for a summer 1/2 day retreat to set goals and plan programs for our Association’s Local Churches to support each other and join together in support of our ministries and missions. \nI hope you can attend in person\, we will have a zoom option for those who are unable to attend in person… gathering together is one of the ways we affirm our faith in our Loving God and the expressions of the Body of Christ among us. So please invite others and attend.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/philadelphia-association-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:House of Faith Baptist Church UCC\, 1001 Wingohocking St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T211139Z
CREATED:20260427T211139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T211139Z
UID:10000094-1779030000-1779037200@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Service of Ordination for Teresa Hockenberry - St. Peter's UCC\, Aaronsburg
DESCRIPTION:Clergy are invited to robe and/or stole. Please consider the temperature. The church doesn’t have air conditioning.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/service-of-ordination-for-teresa-hockenberry-st-peters-ucc-aaronsburg/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s UCC\, Aaronsburg\, 232 W Aaron Sq\, Aaronsburg\, PA\, 16820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Ordination,Region 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260326T164118Z
CREATED:20260326T164118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T164118Z
UID:10000082-1778922000-1778932800@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Harrisburg Association Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/harrisburg-association-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s UCC\, Lykens\, 1289 S Crossroads Rd\, Lykens\, PA\, 17048-9323\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260319T180937Z
CREATED:20260319T180937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180937Z
UID:10000073-1778920200-1778952600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders: Foundations (Southern New England Conference)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-hour workshop is designed for both lay leaders and for Authorized Ministers who have not had racial justice training within the past 3 years and is recommended to Associations that require racial justice training. \nThis is an interactive workshop that requires active participation throughout\, including through self-reflection and writing\, small group discussion\, and large group engagement.  Please be sure you are in a setting that allows for this.  Please note\, attendance and participation in the full session is required to receive a certificate. \nRegistration closes on May 11\, 2026 \nLearn more and register by clicking here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/racial-justice-for-authorized-ministers-lay-leaders-foundations-southern-new-england-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164157Z
CREATED:20260417T153744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T164157Z
UID:10000088-1778662800-1778673600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Boundaries with Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries with Older Adults \nwith Rev. Beth Long-Higgins \nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. OR Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 – 9 a.m. to Noon \n(NOTE: This is a one part training being offered twice.) \n3 hours of Advanced Boundary Training for Authorized Ministers \nParticipants will engage in discussion around a general framework for boundaries in ministry with older adults in congregations\, community\, and ministry settings. Included specifically will be the clergy relationship with older adults recognizing and preventing financial exploitation and scams. \nUsing Financial Exploitation and Elder Abuse as the case Study \nAbuse and financial exploitation of older adults are complex and often hidden realities within congregational life. Most harm occurs in the context of trusted relationships\, which means clergy may find themselves alongside those who are harmed\, those who cause harm\, and those who feel unsure how to respond. Older adults themselves may struggle to recognize or disclose abuse\, particularly when health\, cognition\, family ties\, or dependence are involved. In this interactive training\, clergy will explore how financial abuse and exploitation—both online and in person—shows up in pastoral contexts and how appropriate boundaries\, theological grounding\, and congregational support can shape faithful and compassionate responses. \nThis training is online only\, via Zoom. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/boundaries-with-older-adults-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164854Z
CREATED:20260417T153702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T164854Z
UID:10000087-1778607000-1778617800@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Boundaries with Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries with Older Adults \nwith Rev. Beth Long-Higgins \nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. OR Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 – 9 a.m. to Noon \n(NOTE: This is a one part training being offered twice.) \n3 hours of Advanced Boundary Training for Authorized Ministers \nParticipants will engage in discussion around a general framework for boundaries in ministry with older adults in congregations\, community\, and ministry settings. Included specifically will be the clergy relationship with older adults recognizing and preventing financial exploitation and scams. \nUsing Financial Exploitation and Elder Abuse as the case Study \nAbuse and financial exploitation of older adults are complex and often hidden realities within congregational life. Most harm occurs in the context of trusted relationships\, which means clergy may find themselves alongside those who are harmed\, those who cause harm\, and those who feel unsure how to respond. Older adults themselves may struggle to recognize or disclose abuse\, particularly when health\, cognition\, family ties\, or dependence are involved. In this interactive training\, clergy will explore how financial abuse and exploitation—both online and in person—shows up in pastoral contexts and how appropriate boundaries\, theological grounding\, and congregational support can shape faithful and compassionate responses. \nThis training is online only\, via Zoom. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/boundaries-with-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T165535Z
CREATED:20260420T165535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T165535Z
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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:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T183836Z
CREATED:20260324T203144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T183836Z
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Religious and Civic Freedom in the Revolutionary Era
DESCRIPTION:“The Spirit of Religious and Civic Freedom in the Revolutionary Era.” \nwith Dr. Randall Zachman \nTuesdays\, April 21\, 28\, and May 5\, from 7-8:15 p.m. on Zoom. \nThis three-week series will explore the ways the quest for religious freedom influenced the pursuit of civic freedom during the revolutionary era in the American colonies. We will begin by looking at the arguments for religious freedom in Roger Williams and William Penn\, over against the involvement of the state in religious life during their times. We will then turn to the ways in which religious and civic freedom were seen to be inseparable in the sermons of Jonathan Mayhew and John Witherspoon\, so that a nation cannot have one without the other. We will conclude by hearing from the first four US presidents regarding their conviction that the constitutional project of civic freedom can only succeed if the American people remain both moral and religious\, without the government sponsoring religion. Short selections of primary source readings will be provided for each session. \nThere is no registration fee\, but you must register to receive the Zoom link for the series. \nThis series will have suggested reading between sessions. \nThis series will be counted as 6 hours of Continuing Education for authorized ministers in the Keystone Conference.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/the-spirit-of-religious-and-civic-freedom-in-the-revolutionary-era/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260324T194806Z
CREATED:20260324T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T194806Z
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SUMMARY:Have You Ever Experienced Conflict in Your Church?
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Dr. Leanna Fuller will give insight into congregational conflict as she introduces her new book: EMBODIED RECONCILIATION: Congregational Healing as Pastoral Care\nConflict is a pervasive feature of contemporary churches. Faith communities face increasingly complex and difficult matters\, and the ensuing dynamics often leave congregations and their leaders navigating the aftermath of conflict. In “Embodied Reconciliation: Congregational Healing as Pastoral Care\,” Leanna Fuller describes four sets of communal practices: truth telling\, grieving and lamenting\, confessing and repenting\, blessing and releasing that church members can engage in as concrete steps toward healing their relationships with one another.\nConsider bringing a group of your leaders and learn new ways to face conflict.\nRSVP by April 26\, 2026\nPhone: Trinity UCC at: 412-767-4794 or\nEmail: dave.mears33@gmail.com
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/have-you-ever-experienced-conflict-in-your-church/
LOCATION:Trinity UCC\, Dorseyville\, 3712 Saxonburg Blvd\, Pittsburg\, PA\, 15238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T194327Z
CREATED:20260424T194327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T194327Z
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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:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T152232Z
CREATED:20260420T152232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T152232Z
UID:10000089-1777820400-1777827600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Ordination Service for Ciera James - First UCC\, Pittsburgh (Millvale)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/ordination-service-for-ciera-james-first-ucc-pittsburgh-millvale/
LOCATION:First UCC\, Millvale\, 425 North Ave\, Millvale\, PA\, 15209-2333\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Installation,Region 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T204611Z
CREATED:20260127T004534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204611Z
UID:10000044-1777820400-1777827600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Mercersburg Association Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mercersburg Association’s Spring Hybrid Meeting will be May 3\, 3-5 pm at Grace Greencastle and also on Zoom.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/mercersburg-association-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Grace UCC\, Greencastle\, 128 E Baltimore St\, Greencastle\, PA\, 17225-1216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260210T214812Z
CREATED:20260210T214812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T214812Z
UID:10000052-1777818600-1777827600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Schuylkill Association Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Zion’s Red Church\, 1287 Centre Turnpike (Rt. 61)\, Orwigsburg\, PA. Registration and fellowship begin at 2:30 PM\, with worship and meeting following at 3 PM
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/schuylkill-association-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:Zion’s Red Church\, 1287 Centre Turnpike\, Orwigsburg\, PA\, 17691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 2
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