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Orientation for Newly (or Recently) Credentialed Leaders Tuesday, April 21, 7:00-9:30 p.m.Lancaster Conference Office, 2160 Lincoln Highway E., Lancaster, PA 17602Please RSVP by April 13: 717-293-5246 ext. 100 or jsantiago@lancasterconference.org God's Design for Gender, Marriage, and Sex Thursday, April 30, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand, Pa. A freewill offering will be received. No registration required. For more information: 717-293-5246
An Exploration of the Teaching Position on Homosexuality Lancaster Mennonite conference and Eastern Mennonite Seminary-Lancaster are again co-sponsoring a resource event in support of the MC USA teaching position on homosexuality. Ron Sider, the Friday evening speaker will present a theological exploration and reflection on homosexuality based on a chapter from a forthcoming book. In the first session on Saturday morning, Marti Eads and Duane Yoder will team up to provide resourcing for pastoral care and relational interactions. In the final session on Saturday morning, Keith Weaver will address preparation for the MC USA Convention and the current LMC context.
The registration fee of $15 per person is reduced to $10 per person when 5 or more individuals from the same congregation register together. Register by sending an e-mail to Joselyn Santiago at jsantiago@lancasterconference.org or by calling 717-293-5246. |
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Eastern Mennonite Missions 
Just sayin' Time to register for "Just sayin" Short-term mission trips can do long-term harm. Can they do long-term good? We are beyond asking if we should participate in short-term mission. We must keep on asking how we can participate in ways that lead to transformation. Join the conversation Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church in Lancaster. For more information, visit emm.org/events or contact Jessica Mueller at 717-898-2251. Un comentario... Es tiempo de registrarse para "Just sayin" Viajes misioneros a corto plazo pueden dañar a largo plazo. ¿Pueden dar beneficios a largo plazo? Estamos más allá de preguntarnos si debemos participar en misiones a corto plazo. Tenemos que seguir preguntándonos cómo podemos participar en formas que conduzcan a la transformación. Únase a la conversación el sábado, 18 de abril desde las 9 a.m. hasta las 12 p.m. en East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church en Lancaster. Para obtener más información, visite emm.org/events o póngase en contacto con Jessica Müller llamando al 717-898-2251.
Introducing Emm's new missional blog: everyone moving in mission!
The Spirit of Jesus is moving in many of us these days, nudging us into mission wherever we live and work and play. This online conversation space exists to get us moving and keep us moving. Visit emm.org/blog for missional ideas and inspiring stories. Presentamos el nuevo blog misional de EMM: ¡todo el mundo moviéndose en misión! El Espíritu de Jesús se está moviendo en muchos de nosotros en estos días, alentándonos a hacer labor misionera en todos los lugares donde vivimos, trabajamos y jugamos. Este espacio de conversación en línea existe para iniciar el que nos movamos y para que continuemos moviéndonos. Visite emm.org/blog para obtener ideas misionales e historias inspiradoras.
Youth groups serving through K-teams
EMM's Kingdom Teams (or K-teams) offer youth/young adult groups the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural mission within a local context for one week during the summer months. This summer, join Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church in Baltimore, Md., in serving their diverse community through prayer walks, children's ministry, and more. Ministry activities will be mixed with discipleship training that helps participants grow as disciples. Available weeks are June 17-21 and June 24-28. Visit emm.org/kteams or contact Angie Breneman at 717 898-2251.
Grupos de jóvenes sirviendo a través de K-teams
Los equipos del Reino (o K-teams) de EMM le ofrecen a los jóvenes y los jóvenes adultos la oportunidad de participar en misión transcultural dentro de un contexto local por un período de una semana durante los meses de verano. Este verano, únase a la Iglesia Menonita Wilkens Avenue en Baltimore, Maryland, sirviendo a su diversa comunidad a través de caminatas de oración, el ministerio a los niños, y mucho más. Las actividades de ministerio serán mezcladas con una capacitación de discipulado que ayudará a los participantes a crecer como discípulos. Las semanas disponibles son del 17 al 21 de junio y del 24 al 28 de junio. Visite emm.org/kteams o comuníquese con Angie Breneman en el 717 898-2251. |
Family History Conference "Celebrities and Cellmates:" This year's Lancaster Family History Conference focuses on finding that famous or infamous ancestor, with a keynote address by D. Joshua Taylor of the Genealogy Roadshow. There are also numerous workshops for the beginner or advanced genealogist. The conference takes place of April 24 and 25 at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center. For more information and to register, visit lmhs.org or call the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at (717) 393-9745.
"Celebridades y presos:" La Conferencia Genealógica de Láncaster enfoca este año en descubrir antepasados famosos o infames, con un discurso de apertura presentado por D. Joshua Taylor del programa televisado "Genealogy Roadshow." También habrá numerosos talleres para los genealogistas principiantes o avanzados. La conferencia se llevará a cabo del 24 al 25 de abril en el Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center. Para más información y para inscribirse, visite a lmhs.org o llame a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster al (717) 393-9745.
Of dioramas, Nobel prizes, and Mennonites Sample the artistic, literary, and historical heritage of southeastern Pennsylvania with this field trip by the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society (LMHS). Learn about dioramas of Abner and Aaron Zook, view the largest collection of fraktur in any Mennonite museum, and enjoy the home of Nobel Prize in Literature winner Pearl S. Buck. The tour takes place from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 2, starting and returning at LMHS. Tickets cost $84 for members and $95 for nonmembers; register by calling the Society at (717) 393-9745 or by visiting lmhs.org.
Sobre dioramas, premios Nobel, y los menonitas Absorbe la herencia artística, literaria e histórica del sureste de Pensilvania en esta gira auspiciada por la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster (SHML). Aprenda sobre las pinturas en forma de diorama de Abner y Aarón Zook, vea la colección más grande del arte de fraktur en cualquier museo menonita, y disfrute de una visita al hogar de Pearl S. Buck ganadora del Premio Nobel en Literatura. La gira se escenificará de 8 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. el sábado 2 de mayo, comenzando y terminando en la SHML. Boletos cuestan $84 para miembros y $95 para no-miembros. Inscríbase llamando al (717) 393-9745 o visitando a lmhs.org.
MWC Africa Celebration Discover the history and life of African Anabaptists at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 4 at Manor Brethren in Christ Church, 530 Central Manor Rd, Lancaster, Pa. Enjoy a panel discussion on Kenyan and Ethiopian Mennonites, and Zambian and Zimbabwean Brethren in Christ. There will be a sampling of African music and Ethiopian desserts in this free event to prepare for Mennonite World Conference (MWC) Assembly, PA 2015.
Celebración de Africa del CMM Descubra la historia y vida de los anabautistas de Africa a las 7:00 pm el lunes 4 de mayo en Manor Brethren in Christ Church, 530 Central Manor Rd, Lancaster, Pa. Disfrute de un panel que discutirá a los menonitas de Kenya y Etiopía, y los hermanos en Cristo de Zambia y Zimbabwe. Habrá una muestra de música africana y postres etíopes en este evento gratuito en preparación para la Asamblea de la Conferencia Mundial Menonita (CMM), PA 2015.
Mennonites and Baseball Enjoy a baseball game between the Harrisburg Senators and the Reading Phillies and hear stories of current and past players with Mennonite background who have played Major League Baseball. This field trip hosted by the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society on Monday, May 11, will leave the Society premises at 4:30 pm and return approximately at 11:00 pm. The trip costs $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers; registration is due April 28 by calling 717-393-9745, or by visiting lmhs.org.
Los menonitas y el béisbol Disfruta de un juego de béisbol entre los Senadores de Harrisburg y los Phillies de Reading y escucha historias sobre jugadores corrientes y pasados que tienen trasfondo menonita y han jugado en el Béisbol de las Grandes Ligas. Esta gira auspiciada por la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster el 11 de mayo sale de la Sociedad a las 4:30 pm y regresa aproximadamente a las 11:00 pm. La gira cuesta $40 para miembros, y $50 para no-miembros. Inscríbete para el 28 de abril llamando al 717-393-9745, o visitando a lmhs.org. |
LMS Benefit Golf Tournament Enjoy a day out of the office! Date: April 29, 2015 Morning and Afternoon Shotgun Starts 7:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Place: Conestoga Country Club 1950 Stone Mill Road Lancaster, PA Price: $95 includes snacks on the course, a meal and lots of prizes
Children's Choir Spring Concert Series Scheduled The 150-voice Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster will perform its spring concerts series at the following locations: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Willow Street Mennonite Church; 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl; 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Leffler Chapel and Performing Arts Center, Elizabethtown College; 4 p.m. May 3, at James Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster; 7 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand. All the concerts are open to the public. Tickets are not required, but a freewill offering will be received. More information can be found at www.mennonitechildrenschoir.org , by emailing mccl@lancastermennonite.org or by calling 717-455-7025.
Open House Lancaster Mennonite School will hold a school-wide open house Sunday, May 3, from 1-3 p.m. at its five campuses: Kraybill (PreK-8) in Mount Joy, Lancaster (grades 6-12), Locust Grove (PreK-8) in Smoketown/E. Lampeter Township, New Danville (PreK-5) and the new Hershey Campus, formerly Hershey Christian School (grades K-12). The open house will include guided tours and an opportunity to meet teachers and administrators. See www.lancastermennonite.org for more information or call (717) 509-4459, ext. 312. |
Landis Communities
SAVE THE DATE! Landis Communities is holding a Clergy Breakfast on May 21 at Yoder's Country Market Banquet Hall in New Holland from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Pastors and others in congregational leadership, particularly those who work with folks age 55 plus are welcome. Speakers will include those working with Adult Day Services, Landis At Home and other parts of the organization. Following the presentation, there will be an optional tour of nearby Welsh Mountain Home and Mountain View Terrace. This new building opens this fall and will provide 36 apartments for those age 62+ with limited financial resources.Register with Larry Guengerich 717-381-3526 or LGuengerich@landiscommunities.org
Landis Communities
Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, Pa., is happy to once again host a Vegan / Vegetarian Meal. It is planned for April 22, 2015 in the Azalea Room from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A wide selection of foods, desserts and drinks will be offered as part of the meal. This event fills fast! The price is $17.00 for anyone who is not a Landis Homes resident. Please call 581-3969 or 569-3271(ext. 3069) for reservations.
Landis Homes is hosting an art reception May 5 featuring the work of a painter John Walls. "My work presents a reflection of the mystery and natural beauty of God's creation," says Walls. "Nature with its ever-changing dynamics and seasons, offers its own array of natural beauty." The opening reception, to which the public is welcome, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 in the Harvest View lobby and galleries at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. The exhibit will continue to be on display through July 2015. For more information, visit www.landishomes.org or call 717-381-3550.
Nearly one million Americans live with Parkinson's disease, including folks living in this area. Parkinson's disease is chronic and progressive, meaning symptoms worsen over time. And there is not yet a cure. But there is hope in the promising research ongoing. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Did you know Landis Homes provides space for the Lancaster County Parkinson's Support Group? It meets the third Monday of each month from March through November at 2:00 p.m. in the Westview Community Room at Landis Homes. Persons with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers are welcome to attend for education and support. For more information call 717-509-5494. For more information about Parkinson's visit http://www.pdf.org/en/index |
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Amish Educational Experience April 20 - 7 p.m. Garden Spot Village Chapel A panel discussion on "The 'Real' Amish Literature" will feature novelist Linda Byler and Valerie Weaver-Zercher, writer and managing editor for Herald Press. Phyllis Pellman Good, a writer, book editor and publisher, will moderate. The authors will sign copies of their newest books.
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Congregational Events & Information
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A Night of Music April 18, 7 p.m. A concert and night of music is planned at Weaverland Mennonite Church on Saturday evening, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. The featured singing group is the Harmenaires from Harleysville, PA. They blend Southern Gospel and the Old Hymns of the church. Come and share in an evening of honoring God with worship in song. There will be an offering to bless the singing group to cover their expense, and the balance will be given to The Cross Connection Youth Ministry in New Holland. The church is located at 210 Weaverland Valley Rd East Earl PA 17519 |
GOAL Workshop Global Outreach for Addiction Leadership & Learning |
Pastors' Retreat Day May 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come join us for a Pastors' Retreat Day on May 7, 9am-3pm at Sunnyside Mennonite Church in Lancaster (rain date, May 14). The day of scripture, reflection, rest and creative prayer is sponsored by Connect and Sunnyside congregations and is for pastors, pastors' spouses, bishops, and other church leaders. There is no charge for this event but lunch will be provided, so registration is needed. To register, e-mail Trista Lamb at connectchurch08@gmail.com. Come and be refreshed! |
Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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| Samaritan Counseling Center & Evangelical Seminary Our 2015 quarterly leadership breakfasts and series are open to clergy and lay leaders, and facilitated by Seminary faculty, with the theme of: "Building a Bridge of Feathers": Practicing Hospitality in an Inhospitable World
Breakfast: Forming Hospitable Relationships
Thursday, April 16, 2015, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Corner of Delp Road and Lititz Pike (Rt. 501)
To register download the mail-in form at http://scclanc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cbregistration042015.pdf or contact Dianne Renfro, at drenfro@scclanc.org or 717-560-9969 x254. Breakfast: No charge for Samaritan partner clergy; $10 others. Register by April 10.
3 Session Leadership Series: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM May 7- Washhing Feet: Hospitality between Enemies May 14- Water into Wine: Hospitality between Generations May 21- Visiting Bethany: Hospitality between Friends New Location: Samaritan Counseling Center 1803 Oregon Pike, Lancaster Downstairs Community Room Series: $75 for Samaritan partner clergy; $100 for others. Individual session: $25 for partners, $35 others. Register by May 4.
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Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a 7-week marriage enrichment series. Held on Monday evenings beginning April 13 and ending May 25, the series will be held at Ridgeview Mennonite Church in Gordonville, Pa. Any married couple interested in enriching their marriage relationship is encouraged to attend. For more information or to apply for the series: 717-569-5676 or www.marriageencounter.org.
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Lombard Peace Center Trainings |
Chatter, Chow, and Cheerful Service |
Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation |
Evening with Rachel Held Evans April 18, 7:00 p.m. Why should I go to church? That's the question many people, especially those in their 20s and 30s, are asking these days, according to New York Times bestselling author and popular blogger, Rachel Held Evans. Flyer: http://www.lancasterconference.org/p/Rachel_Held_Evans.pdf
April Workshops: http://www.lancasterconference.org/p/April_2015_Workshops.pdf
When Your Congregation Faces Conflict Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Parish Resource Center 633 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603 Led by Conrad Kanagy and Jacob Kanagy Free to subscribers $20 to nonsubscribers In this workshop, Conrad and Jacob will also offer several conflict scenarios for participants to respond to as well as their underlying theological and sociological assumptions about congregational mission and conflict. Ample time will be given for a question and answer time with Conrad and Jacob. Please register for all events on our website at www.ParishResourceCenter.org, or call (717) 299-1113 for more information. |
Church World Service Lancaster Are you a pastor, small group leader, or devoted congregant who likes to stay up-to-date on local refugee needs? Please join our new Church Newsletter where Christine Baer, Congregational Resource Developer, will keep you informed of local stories, highlights, and volunteer/donation needs. Click this link to subscribe to the CWS Lancaster newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/513D5A180330BF33or e- mail Christine at cbaer@cwsglobal.org to subscribe. |
Islam and the Gospel begins in May This course explores the essence of Islam and the Gospel, highlighting engagement, theologies, peacemaking & militancy, mission and witness. Students will meet and converse with Muslims in their place of worship.
Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. May 8-9; June 12-13; June 26-27 Location:EMU Lancaster Instructors: David Shenk, Ph. D., assisted by Christian/Muslim Relations Team, Grace Shenk, Sheryl Martin, Jonathan Bornman and Andres Prins
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Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship
Scholarships Graduate Students in Healthcare Professions: Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship (MHF) offers scholarship funding for Anabaptist students to learn and serve in cross-cultural mission/service settings in developing countries. Deadline for 2015-16 academic year is May 15, 2015. For details and application form, see http://mennohealth.org/SET, email info@mennohealth.org, or call 1-888-406-3643.Annual Gathering
How does your faith integrate with your studies and work in the healthcare field? Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship (MHF) invites all healthcare workers, past, present, and future, from medical, mental health, and chaplaincy professions, to come, along with their families, to its Annual Gathering, July 19-21, 2015, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Come to learn, fellowship, worship, network, and be encouraged in your Christian faith! Annual Gathering is a family-friendly event with a children's program for ages 0-18. The theme is "Walking Together for Healthy Communities." Grants available for students, volunteers, and those outside U.S./Canada. For more information, go to http://mennohealth.org/events/gathering email info@mennohealth.org, or call toll-free 1-888-406-3643. |
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