Celebrate our United Churches 75th Anniversary Year with our kick off celebration that was released on Sunday, January 17th, 2021.
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We have Wednesday Noon Ecumenical Lunches meetings every week of the school year. Because of the coronavirus, we are doing virtual lunches through Zoom technology. This link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88609741957. will either help you download the app or prompt it to open, and the passcode is Ec.Lunch . You are also able to connect by phone. Call 1-301-715-8592, (toll charges apply) when prompted enter the meeting number, 886-0974-1957 and passcode is 56076370. For other arrangements call United Churches, 570-322-1110.
Here is the schedule:
- April 21 – Mr. Gary Parks, Executive Director, The Tabor Museum, “Our History”
- April 28 – Rev. Gwen Bernstine, Retired Executive Director, UCLC, “Remembering Our Beginnings”
- May 5 – Mr. Timothy Morey, Natural Resource Program Specialist, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, “The Night Sky – a Threatened Resource”
- May 12 – Ms. Carole Fulmer, Facilitator, Alzheimers Support Group, “The Church’s Response to Caregivers”
- May 19 – Mr. Kevin Mertz, Founder, Father’s Hope, “Providing Hope for Children Around the World and Close to Home”
- May 26 – Ms. Joan Hatcher, Member, Christ Episcopal Church, “A Spiritual Retreat”
Features of the Month
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Hello from Tammey
As I walked into the office on March 1st, I took one look at the empty desk and was flooded with emotions. Sadness…that my mentor was not sitting behind it. Surprise…that I could see it. And excitement…of what God has in UCLC’s future!
Gwen has taught me so much over the last 10 years. Some of the things I had hoped never to have to learn, like Word Perfect. Yes, someone does still 
use it! Others I thought I knew well enough, like love, until I met and interacted with her and saw what it really looked like at street level. Gwen has a way of making each person feel like they are the only person important to her in that moment. In her interactions, it is never about herself, but always about lifting and supporting the other. I am grateful to have had the chance to learn from her! I am blessed to have felt that love and support!
As I sit at this desk, I am reminded that it is the only part of the position that is “mine”. Everything about United Churches of Lycoming County is just that, about United Churches of Lycoming County! We move forward together. We will be able to build on a solid foundation and add the next level. What do you see in UCLC’s future? Where are the gaps we can stand in? What is it that makes UCLC hold a special place in your heart? And how can you come alongside us to use your gifts and talents so that, together, we step into what God has planned? There is not a single person that can do this alone! My friends, let’s get started! – Tammey
2021: A YEAR OF PRAYER AND CELEBRATION FOR UNITED CHURCHES
We are making 2021 a special year of prayer and celebration involving all congregations and people in the county.
The heart of United Churches is our life and work together. Through our life together we have built many relationships and look forward to building many more. We will celebrate with a daily prayer calendar. Currently please pray for:
- April 12, 2021 – Pray for healing…that the Spirit will renew the gift of life in all who are sick, discouraged, struggling with addictions, or weakness that comes with aging. ✦
- April 13, 2021 – Pray for an end to violence…that Christ’s victory over death will turn hearts from violence and revenge, and help us to respect the value and dignity of each human life. ✦
- April 14, 2021 – Trinity Episcipal Church, 844 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA, Rev. Ken Wagner-Pizza…Pray for our new recovery house, which just received it’s charter, and is now named “Trinity Manor Oxford House”. ✦
- April 15, 2021 – Pray for a renewal of our faith communities…that, like the early church, we may see the needs of others as our needs and open our hearts and resources to assist them. ✦
- April 16 and 17, 2021 – Keys of the Kingdom, 517 Southern Avenue, South Williamsport, PA, Pastor Bernice Coaxum…Pray, as we celebrate our church’s 5th anniversary. Our theme is “Building a Sure House by Grace”, based off 1 Samuel 2:35. Praying for labourers to come and join our ministry as we endeavor to build on a solid foundation. ✦
- April 18, 2021 – Church Women United in Lycoming County…Pray, that we show care and concern for the welfare of all, with no division. That we be encouraged through faith and trust as we give thanks to God by serving others on this Mission. ✦
A Monthly Prayer Gathering: We will have the opportunity to gather as people of faith on the last Sunday of the month via zoom for an evening time of prayer between 4 and 4:30. The […]