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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/
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CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
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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:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
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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/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
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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/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
CREATED:20260319T180937Z
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Harrisburg Association Spring Meeting
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
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SUMMARY:Mercersburg Society Convocation 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mercersburg Society Convocation 2026 \n“Theology in Bricks and Glass: Mercersburg and Visual Art and Architecture” \nMonday\, June 1 and Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026 \nOn the campus of Lancaster Theological Seminary; 555 West James Street Lancaster\, PA 17603 \nChristian 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. \nSee the full schedule and register here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/mercersburg-society-convocation-2026/
LOCATION:Lancaster Theological Seminary\, 555 West James Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization,Region 1
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
CREATED:20260319T181303Z
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
CREATED:20260123T172611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T172648Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
CREATED:20260123T172514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T172514Z
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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:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
CREATED:20260120T203220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T203220Z
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SUMMARY:German-American Colloquy 2026: Church as Witness in a Divided World
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260422T190452
CREATED:20260218T175535Z
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SUMMARY:HC Spirit Week
DESCRIPTION:HC Spirit Camp is hosted at Hartman Center Campground\, Milroy\, PA\, the former camp home of Penn Central Conference. The folks who operate the now-campground welcome us for a week each summer. The camp community can share their treasured memories while making new ones with young and new campers\, and experience and celebrate the new mission and growth of the property. \nThe theme for HC Spirit 2026 is “In the Wilderness.” The camp community will be challenged to see wilderness in action not only in nature\, but in our relationships\, decision-making\, discoveries and visions for God’s future. Camp runs from July 26 – August 1\, 2026. Keep checking in at hcspiritcamp.org for the upcoming brochure and registration links\, COMING SOON!
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/hc-spirit-week/
LOCATION:Hartman Center Campgrounds\, 5725 Old US Hwy 322\, Milroy\, PA\, 17063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Ministries
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