Sunday, August 01, 2010
 
News and Events  
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Summer Camp
Our UCC Camp Mensch Mill is now accepting registrations for their summer program.  To register click on this Camp Mensch Mill link.

UCC News
Click on this United Church of Christ News link to go to the official UCC News web site.

Wall Dedication
On Sunday, January 24, 2010 a refurbished cemetery retaining wall was dedicated in memory of Vernan L. & Fyeatta H. Rapp.
In addition, the entrance to the church parking lot was widened to accomodate a growing number of cars coming to worship.
For more information about this special service, visit
Wall Dedication 2010
in the Photo Gallery.


 

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Annual Chicken BBQ
Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 3:00-7:00pm

Come out and enjoy a delicious meal in a beautiful setting. Your taste buds will thank you.
Look for more details posted here in June.
Click on BBQ pictures to view images from our 2009 BBQ.


Knoebels Worship Service 
Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 10:30am
Join us for a wonderful day of fellowship, starting with an out door worship service at
     Knoebels Amusement Park; 391 Knoebels Blvd.; Elysburg, PA 17824 at Pavilion Tent #4.
     Friends, family, visitors - persons of all ages - are welcome!


10:00am - Because of the distance we encourage people to 
                    plan to arrive at 10:00am

10:30am - Worship begins at Pavilion Tent #4  
                    ("T-4" on the Pavilion Map), located near the "Sklooosh" ride
11:00am - Rides open

Why Knoebels?
     + Something for all ages
     + Great rides - including the "Grand Carousel"
          and world renowed
"Phoenix Roller Coaster"
     + Great food
     + Coal Museum, Live Shows, 
          Live Bald Eagle Habitat, and more
     + Free parking
     + Free admission 
          (only pay for the rides you actually ride)
     + Free use of the pavilion 
          (we have it reserved all day)

For more information, click on the following links for....
     The Knoebels Web Site.
     Directions and GPS coordinates.
          GPS coordinates for Pavilion Tent #4:  N40 52.655  /  W76 30.124
     A listing of rides, divided into sections for kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides, and attractions.
     A listing of the planned live entertainment for August 15, 2010.
     Print out a Park Map ahead of time.

Annual Church Picnic
Sunday, September 12 at 11:15am - Tentative Date
Join us after worship for this wonderful annual fellowship event of great food, fun, and friendship.
Visitors are very welcome!

Hawk Mountain Family Hike
Saturday, October 2 - from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Tentative Date
On Saturday, October 2 we are organizing a family hike to the Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary.  This hike will be for persons of a variety of ages, including parents with small children.  We will be going slow, so that small feet can enjoy the trail, too.  Visitors, members, and friends are all welcome.

During October is when Hawk Mountain has the most variety of raptors migrating through.  During the fall is when you are most likely to see a Bald Eagle there.

Schedule:
     Meet at the bird sanctuary visitor center at 10:00am. 
          (optional car pool is meeting at the church at 8:30am)
     Hike 1 mile, stopping at each of the many overlooks.
     Have devotions and lunch.
     Turn around and hike another mile back to the visitor center.
     Walk around the nature enclosure and visitor center.
     Depart by 2:00pm. 

Hawk Mountain's fees are: $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 6-12; and free for children 0-5.  If enough people sign up in advance, we may be able to get a discounted group rate.

After worship on Sunday, September 19, we will offer a time for interested persons to ask questions, and Pastor Ben will provide: a map of the trail, directions to the visitor center, tips on how to hike with young children, and more.  You do not need to attend this September informational meeting in order to participate in the October 2 hike; it is simply being provided as an opportunity to get information and ask questions.

Click here for Directions and a List of What to Wear & Pack.   For more information, please contact Pastor Ben.  To sign up, please call  610-933-4243 or e-mail the church office.

 

 


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Disaster Alerts

UCC Disaster Aid & Response
Click on this Disaster Feed Burner link for a highlight list of the UCC's response to recent disasters.

Click on this UCC Disaster Alerts link to read the latest breaking news of how the UCC is responding to disasters within the U.S. and throughout the world, as well as how you can help.  On the UCC Disaster web site you can make secure on-line donations, you can also give your support through St. Vincent, by making a tax deductable donation to "St. Vincent UCC" (PO Box 454; Phoenixville, PA 19460) and mark it with the name of the relief aid effort which you would like to support.  Unlike with other organizations, when contributing through St. Vincent, 100% of your donation goes to that relief aid effort, we take none out for administrative, advertising, or other costs.


Chile Relief Aid
Through the generosity of the UCC churches in their support of One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)
, including the support of St. Vincent UCC, we had been providing emergency preparedness training in Chile prior to the earthquake.  In the wake of this disaster, we are responding with additional relief aid.  To help support this relief effort, you can make a donation payable to "St. Vincent UCC" marked "Chile Earthquake" and mailed to St. Vincent UCC; PO Box 454; Phoenixville, PA 19460.  All of your donation will be used for relief aid.
Links to more information:
   UCC Chile Relief Aid

Haiti Relief Aid
The UCC is actively involved in providing relief aid to Haiti.  To help support this relief effort, you can make a donation payable to "St. Vincent UCC" marked "Haiti Relief Aid" and mailed to St. Vincent UCC; PO Box 454; Phoenixville, PA 19460.  All of your donation will be used for relief aid.
Links to more information:
  
UCC Disaster Response update - Jan 14
   Prayer for UCC churches by the The Rev. John Tamilio III, Pilgrim UCC in Cleveland
   Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the UCC - Jan 14 e-bulletin about Haiti relief aid
   To make a secure online donation through the UCC

Flu Resources
Click on this link for the UCC National Disaster H1N1 Flu Resources.
For H1N1 information from the Berks County Panademic Advisory Council go to www.flutoolbox.com
.
This link to the official Pennsylvania Department of Health's H1N1 Website
provides information about the vaccine.
Click on this link for the latest H1N1 (swine flu) information from the CDC
.

 

 

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