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Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Eastern Regional Conference, Churches of God. We are a movement of God involving 140 churches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Our purpose is to grow healthy churches. We are trusting God for the starting of 20 new churches by 2020 (See our 20/20 initiative).
Our membership exceeds 14,000 and we have nearly 300 pastors who are committed to serving Christ and His Church. If we can be of further help to you, please contact our regional office at 717-652-0255.
Dr. Kevin E. Richardson, Executive Director
Eastern Regional Conference, Churches of God
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Strategic Plan Round Table Discussions
The round table discussions are completed. If you were unable to attend, please feel free to click here to listen to an audio recording of the round table meeting at United Church of God on October 5. Click here for the pdf hand out for the round table meeting. Also available to you are notes and attendees to all the round table meetings held over the last weeks. Click here to read all the notes from all the gatherings. Please feel free to contact the Conference Office with any strategic planning questions that still linger within you. We'll do our best to help walk you toward some answers. |
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Bible Quizzing 2017-2018 Season
The new quiz season will be starting soon and we are looking to expand our quiz program. If you have never been involved in Bible Quizzing, now is the time! If you are interested in starting a new team or are just curious what quizzing is about, please contact Pam Kehler (pkkehler@comcast.net — 717.215.4294) or Sam Williams (samwilliamssxc@gmail.com — 814.505.6733). Click here to find out more information. |
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Pastor’s Prayer Retreat – October 23-24, 2017
What did Jesus do OFTEN? We know he taught in the synagogue regularly. He seemed to go to dinners a lot. He conversed and dealt with a lot of people, some he liked and some he didn’t so much. Sounds like a pretty typical pastor’s life. But do you know what the scripture actually says that Jesus did OFTEN? Despite the demands of the people around him, and the very important and urgent work he came to do, scripture says, “But Jesus OFTEN withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (Luke 5:16). At this year’s Prayer Retreat, we will explore one of Jesus’ prayers from John 17. Come join the Commission on Discipleship on October 23-24, 2017 for a relaxing time away to pray To learn more about how you can be a part of this retreat by click here to download the brochure. |
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Theological Study Day – November 13, 2017
The Commission on Church Vocations invites you to attend Theological Study Day on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Doubling Gap Center, 1550 Doubling Gap Road, Newville, PA. The theme for this year is, “Remembering The Protestant Reformation 500 Years Later” with presenter Dr. Timothy George. This event is open to everyone, not just pastors. Please click here for more information about this exciting event. |
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2018 Pastoral Contract and Guidelines
Let it be remembered that at all times we are Brothers in Christ, working for the same goals, the same purposes, and the same God. Let us have a special desire to work, "not for," but "with" and "together." As the Apostle Paul said in I Thessalonians 2:8, "We came not only to share the Gospel with you, but ourselves, because you became very dear to us."
Please find here the PDF’s for the 2018 Contract for your church, and the 2018 Pastoral Compensation Guidelines as well. |
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NYC Bus Trip – Disney’s FROZEN on October 5, 2018
Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one young woman struggles to find her voice and harness her powers within, the other embarks on an epic adventure to bring her family together once and for all. Both are searching for love. They just don't know where to find it.
The cost of the trip will be $285.00 per person which includes transportation and admission to the Broadway Show. Please fill out the registration form and send it along with your check made payable to the Eastern Regional Conference, Churches of God. Ticket money ($189.50) is due by November 1, 2017 and bus money ($95.50) is due by September 1, 2018 (non-refundable). You can pay it all now if you want to, the choice is up to you. These tickets will sell out fast that is why I have to order them almost a year in advance. The show opens February 2018.
If you have questions, contact Barbara Harris at the (717.652.0255) conference office or email: barb@erccog.org. |
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