Sunday, June 2, 2:30-7:00 PM | Mountain Top Presbyterian Church

2:30-3:00 PM – Sign in and Snacks

3:00-3:50 PM – Choice of workshops:

Raising Your Church’s Hospitality Game – Assess your congregation’s current welcoming practices and explore small things that can make a big difference in how the community views your church.

       Transitional Presbytery Leader The Rev. Rhonda Kruse

Educational Resources for Congregations – Christian education provides a unique opportunity to explore faith and values. Let’s work together to create meaningful experiences for students of all ages.

       Director of Christian Education Lee Carr, Covenant in Scranton

Making Community Connections – Answering Christ’s call to service can reenergize churches of any size to become vital in their communities. Learn how making connections can grow a church.

   Commissioned Pastor Marge Zeigler, Edwardsville

4:00-4:50 PM – Choice of workshops:

Music for the Benefit of the Community – Churches have great resources for enriching their communities through the arts. Let’s explore how and how to fund it.

       The Rev. Bill Carter, Clarks Summit; Elder John Weiss, Clarks Summit;  Elder Rob Oldroyd, Troy    

Unexpected Partners – Learn how working with churches of other denominations, other faiths, and local organizations can provide new and exciting opportunities for outreach, mission, and community support.

   The Rev. Don Brown, Rev Joanne Marchetto

Outreach Through Media – This workshop will focus on our use of technology, from streaming worship services to evaluating the effectiveness of a church’s website and social media presence.    

       Lehigh/Lackawanna Technology Team

5:00-6:00 PM – Dinner ($10 donation requested) and Conversations

6:00-7:00 PM – Jazz Worship featuring the Presbybop Quartet

Register by May 25