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SUMMARY:Keystone Conference Addiction Recovery Taskforce meeting
DESCRIPTION:A group is forming to create a Keystone Conference Addiction Recovery Taskforce. They will begin with a discussion on mission\, vision\, and steps forward via Zoom on Thursday March 19 at noon. Please email Rev. Rich Mollica at rmollica33@gmail.com with your name\, phone number\, email and church you represent to register and receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/keystone-conference-addiction-recovery-taskforce-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
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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:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T210000
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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:20260331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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SUMMARY:Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows
DESCRIPTION:We will host a Service of the Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows for ordained clergy. \nIt’s a long-standing custom in liturgical traditions for clergy to gather during Holy Week when Jesus offered “a new commandment”– to love and serve one another– for the reaffirmation of their ordination. We hope this will be an experience of spiritual encouragement and connection. \nClergy are encouraged to wear a stole received at their ordination\, a red stole\, or any other stole that has significant meaning. The service includes the sacrament of virtual communion so please prepare in advance. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/reaffirmation-of-ordination-vows/
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260311T184444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T203649Z
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SUMMARY:From Attending to Belonging: Nurturing Participation in Your Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Keystone Conference UCC is offering a special learning opportunity hosted by our ministry partners\, Vanco and ACS Technologies (ACST) to support congregations in strengthening participation and connection within their churches. You’ll also hear about the discounted eGiving rates available to you because of our partnership.Many people attend worship\, yet meaningful engagement grows when individuals find relationships\, purpose\, and belonging in the life of the congregation. This webinar will explore practical ways churches can encourage connection\, service\, and stewardship in everyday ministry.Join the team at Vanco and ACST as they share simple approaches churches of any size can implement\, along with ways connected ministry tools can help leaders notice participation and respond with care. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nWays to invite people beyond attendance into participation\nDiscounted rates available through the partnership with Vanco and ACST\nPractical ideas for building connection and community\nApproaches to encourage serving and involvement\nHow stewardship grows from belonging\nHow ministry insights can support pastoral awareness\nHow connected eGiving can grow your ministry\n\n  \nRegister now: https://watch.getcontrast.io/register/acst-from-attending-to-belonging-nurturing-participation-in-your-congregation-2
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/from-attending-to-belonging-nurturing-participation-in-your-congregation/
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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SUMMARY:Six Western Associations Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Six Western Associations Spring Meeting \nThe Clarion\, Juniata\, Lake Erie\, Pittsburgh\, Somerset\, and Westmoreland Associations are planning to have a combined hybrid (in-person & Zoom) Spring Meeting on Saturday\, April 11\, from 1:30 – 3:30 PM\, at Denmark Manor United Church of Christ\, 2003 Denmark Manor Rd.\, Export PA 15632.  This will be a program meeting\, and the focus will be on a possible merger of these six Associations.  Details about the proposed merger may be found here: https://keystoneucc.org/six-western-association-merger-proposal/.  There will not be a registration form\, nor will there be a registration fee; we will welcome all who attend.  Those who wish to come in person are welcome to do so\, and those who wish to join by Zoom may use the Zoom information below.  We look forward to welcoming participants from these six Associations for this informational\, and hopefully inspirational\, meeting! \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85424879853?pwd=ew0oeykUryC4TQrtkcGl3OqA9vx27m.1 \nMeeting ID: 854 2487 9853 \nPasscode: 150969 \n+13126266799\,\,85424879853#\,\,\,\,*150969# US (Chicago) \n+16469313860\,\,85424879853#\,\,\,\,*150969# US \n 
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/multi-association-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T153000
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SUMMARY:Northern Association Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 12\, 1:30 PM \nSt. John’s UCC\, Bellefonte
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/northern-association-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:St. John’s UCC\, Bellefonte\, 145 W Linn St\, Bellefonte\, PA\, 16823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
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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:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
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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:20260412T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260326T142114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183936Z
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SUMMARY:Service of Ordination for Diane Kinley at St. John's UCC\, Bellefonte
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/service-of-ordination-for-diane-kinley-at-st-johns-ucc-bellefonte/
LOCATION:St. John’s UCC\, Bellefonte\, 145 W Linn St\, Bellefonte\, PA\, 16823\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ordination,Region 3
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20251218T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175321Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Convocation 2026
DESCRIPTION:“That they may all be one” John 17:21 \nRed Lion Hotel\, Hershey/Harrisburg\n4751 Lindle Rd.\, Harrisburg\, PA 17111 \nFull attendance qualifies for: 10 Contact Hours (Wed. only attendance qualifies for 5.5 hrs.) \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Shirley Mullen \nShirley Mullen\, PhD served as the president of Houghton College for 15 years. She spent four decades in the work of faith-based liberal arts education as a professor\, residential life director\, chief academic officer\, and president. Dr. Mullen wrote the 2024 book Claiming the Courageous Middle: Daring to Live and Work Together for a More Hopeful Future\, published by Baker Academic. In that text she sets out an argument for how to step into the courageous place of “the middle” – her phrasing for “Catching a Vision for a Third Way of Being in the World” (Chapter 1). She focuses on the challenges of finding a third or middle way in the midst of today’s culture wars and pays careful attention to how to do this faithfully\, reflecting often on her own Wesleyan background. Dr. Mullen is very excited to join us and engage in complex\, challenging\, and important conversations about finding our way forward in these days. We hope to see you there! \nConvocation Schedule 2026
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/clergy-convocation-2026/
LOCATION:Red Lion Hotel\, Hershey/Harrisburg\, 4751 Lindle Road\, Harrisburg\, 17111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:Gettysburg Association Spring Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Meeting 2026 of the Gettysburg Association of the Keystone Conference will be held on Sunday\, April 19th\, 2026\, at Zwingli United Church of Christ\, 403 W. King St\, East Berlin beginning at 2 P.M.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/gettysburg-association-spring-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Zwingli UCC\, East Berlin\, 403 W. King St\, East Berlin\, PA\, 17316\, United States
CATEGORIES:Association Event,Region 3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T160226Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260319T180440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180440Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers - Foundations (Southern New England Conference)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed 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 April 16\, 2026 or once all spots have been filled. Cancellations or refunds must be requested before the close of registration. \nLearn more and register by clicking here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/racial-justice-for-authorized-ministers-foundations-southern-new-england-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260320T172921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T172921Z
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SUMMARY:Team Up for Racial Justice
DESCRIPTION:Folks with a passion for racial justice from across the conference are invited to come dream with us about how much we can do together! RSVP with the link below to receive the Zoom link for this visioning and planning meeting. \nhttps://tinyurl.com/4kzfu3nd
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/team-up-for-racial-justice/
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260218T190157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T190157Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260302T164252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T154050Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Congregations: Equipping Lay Leaders for Such a Time as This
DESCRIPTION:Who is God calling you and your church to be? This online workshop will help us name together how God is calling us in these times\, and reflect on the relationships that exist within your congregation. This includes relationships between congregants\, pastor\, and church leadership. We will explore ways in which healthy boundaries and healthy communication practices can enhance your church’s work and witness to the world. \nRev. Tara Barber has been serving as your Minister for Ministerial Support and Accountability for six years. She comes to this work as a lifelong Pacific NW UCCer\, camper\, and engaged lay leader\, who participated in wider church ministries as a teenager and young adult\, and later as a Youth Leader and companion to older adults. Ordained in 2001\, she served as an Associate Pastor in Northern California and co-pastor in the Pacific NW\, before turning her focus back to the wider church\, working with COMs\, developing a COP program\, teaching Boundary Trainings and consulting around Intercultural Compassion locally and beyond the PNC. Continuing this work in her role on the MESA team\, she works from her home in Seattle\, gathering with family and venturing to the beach as often as possible \nRegister here: https://healthycongregations.eventbrite.com\n(Please note – after hitting the register button\, you are not done.  Additional questions will follow.)
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/healthy-congregations-equipping-lay-leaders-for-such-a-time-as-this/
CATEGORIES:Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260210T214812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T214812Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260127T004534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204611Z
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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:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260420T152232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T152232Z
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SUMMARY:Ordination Service for Ciera James - First UCC\, Pittsburgh (Millvale)
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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:20260503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260324T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T194806Z
UID:10000077-1777831200-1777838400@keystoneucc.org
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:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260324T203144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T183836Z
UID:10000080-1778007600-1778013000@keystoneucc.org
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:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
CREATED:20260420T165535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T165535Z
UID:10000090-1778007600-1778014800@keystoneucc.org
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:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T133529
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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