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We're excited to see you this Sunday! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 20, 2024


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If you could use a quiet, peaceful place tonight...come join us... #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 19, 2024


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1 week from today!!! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 17, 2024
 

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12/15/24 ~ Joy 11:00 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
December 15, 2024


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Tonight!! ???? Please email Pastor Emily with any questions! esutphin@mechpresby.org #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
December 14, 2024


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Can you believe it??? Just 2 weeks to go! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 11, 2024


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Tonight!! Our Race & the Church class is part...

By Cathay Snyder
December 10, 2024
Tonight!!Our Race & the Church class is part Bible study, part book study, and part planning and action, as we live out our calling to be a Matthew 25 church. We begin this year’s class with Anthony Ray Hinton’s The Sun Does Shine. Join us as we discuss this story...

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12/8/24 ~ Peace ~ 11:00 AM

By Pastor Emily
December 08, 2024


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1 week from today, parents! Please email Pastor Emily with any questions! estuphin@mechpresby.org #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 07, 2024
Please email Pastor Emily with any questions! estuphin@mechpresby.org #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

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You have any plans tomorrow morning?

By Pastor Kathryn
December 06, 2024


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Excited for 2025! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 05, 2024


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What a great night! Thanks to all who came out to see Santa & Mrs. Claus! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring #santaaaaa

By Pastor Kathryn
December 03, 2024


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Tonight, Tonight, Tonight!!???? #WeAreMPC #saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanta #morepeoplecaring

December 03, 2024


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Saaaaanta - 24 hours to go...!!! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 02, 2024


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12/1/2024 ~ Hope ~ 11:00 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
December 01, 2024


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Today is the day!! Please share with anyone who may be hungry today! EVERYONE is welcome to drive-thru today! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
November 28, 2024
Today is the day!! Please share with anyone who may be hungry today! EVERYONE is welcome to drive-thru today! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring 

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Community Thanksgiving Dinner TOMORROW!!! We Are MPC - More People Caring

By Pastor Kathryn
November 27, 2024


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1 week away! December 3rd #WeAreMPC #Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanta

By Pastor Emily
November 26, 2024


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11/24/24 ~ Spoiler Alert 11:00 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
November 24, 2024


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Did you hear the news about Santa??? #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
November 23, 2024


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Parents!! Mark your Calendar!! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
November 22, 2024


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Thursday! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
November 21, 2024


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1 month from today... Update your Calendar.

By Pastor Kathryn
November 19, 2024


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We're looking for volunteers...

By Pastor Kathryn
November 18, 2024
We're looking for volunteers to help with the Thanksgiving Dinner Drive-Thru next Thursday! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities: Food Assembly (12pm-2pm), Traffic Control (10am-2pm), Order Takers (10:30am-12pm &12pm-2pm), Runners to Carry Food to Cars (10:30am-12p...

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11/17/2024 No Christmas without Ruth ~ 11 am.

November 17, 2024


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Angie training a new assistant...

By Pastor Emily
November 15, 2024
Angie training a new assistant. Hoping you are having a great Friday as we look forward to seeing you this Sunday morning for worship!   #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring   

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Our Race & the Church class...

By Cathy Snyder
November 14, 2024
Our Race & the Church class is part Bible study, part book study, and part planning and action, as we live out our calling to be a Matthew 25 church. We begin this year’s class with Anthony Ray Hinton’s The Sun Does Shine. Join us as we discuss this story of hope,...

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Remember...just breathe... #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
November 13, 2024


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Please share & mark your Calendar! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
November 12, 2024


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Holy One, Surprise Us: A Post-Election Pastoral Prayer

By kj
November 11, 2024
Holy One, Surprise us. Surprise us with neighbors who put down their lawn signs and pick up your ethic of love. Surprise us with the wisdom of voices long silenced by racism, sexism, nationalism, and fear of anyone who is other. Surprise us by opening our hearts to tho...

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Thank you! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
November 11, 2024


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11/10/24 ~ We Listen for What God Is Saying to US ~ 11:00 AM

By Pastor Emily
November 10, 2024


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You're invited to a FREE retreat on Dec. 7th! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
November 09, 2024


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Please share and mark your calendar! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

November 07, 2024


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The Presbytery of Carlisle team and volunteers from Mechanicsburg Presbyterian preparing for last night's Presbytery Meeting.

November 07, 2024


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Will you please help us with all of these leaves???

By Pastor Kathryn
November 06, 2024


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A PRAYER FOR ELECTION DAY FROM Presbyterian Outlook

By Presbyterian Outlook
November 05, 2024
A prayer for Election Day from Presbyterian Outlook God of all nations, on this Election Day, we pray for our diverse and divided nation. Like a downed power line, we are charged with anger, anxiety and fear. We wait, thrashing and threatening, as results come in …...

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Only a few seats left!! Please connect w/ me today! - Pastor Emily

By Pastor Emily
November 04, 2024
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11/3/24 ~ Hold Onto What is Good 11:00 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
November 03, 2024


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2 quick Thanksgiving Dinner Drive Thru updates!

November 01, 2024


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A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Mechanicsburg/West Shore CROP Walk...

By Pastor Emily
October 31, 2024
A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Mechanicsburg/West Shore CROP Walk! A record-breaking $38,000 was raised. Still interested in donating? You can donate online or bring a check to the church office (payable to CWS/CROP). Thank YOU! - Pastor ...

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EVERYONE is welcome to join us for a special evening 1 week from today! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring The Presbytery of Carlisle

By Pastor Kathryn
October 30, 2024


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Final Sunday to place your orders!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 29, 2024


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We'd love for you to join us, please email me today! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
October 28, 2024
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Starting Over ~ Pastor Emily Sutphin 11:00 AM

By Pastor Emily
October 27, 2024


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Let's talk Turkey, Turkey, Turkey!

By Pastor Emily
October 26, 2024


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Thanks to everyone who came out and joined in voter canvassing with Power to the Hill! Remember to cast your ballot on November 5th! (Photo credit: Wendy Adams) #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
October 26, 2024


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Busy weekend....here we go! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
October 23, 2024


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Please share and mark your calendar - EVERYONE is welcome! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
October 21, 2024
Please contact the Church office at by Phone or by Email here.

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The Art of Letting Go ~ Pastor Kathryn (11:00 am.)

October 20, 2024


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MPC Office Closed TODAY

By Pastor Kathryn
October 17, 2024
MPC Office Closed TODAY 

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Taking your orders beginning THIS Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 16, 2024


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What Not to Say (8:15) a.m.

By Pastor Kathryn
October 13, 2024


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It's another great day here at MPC and we'd love to see YOU this Sunday for worship!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 11, 2024


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From our friends at Black Mountain Presbyterian…

By Pastor Kathryn
October 10, 2024
Black Mountain Presbyterian Church  Glory to God, who’s goodness shines me and to the Son, who’s grace has pardoned me and to the Spirit, who’s love has set me free as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be Amen. Even with all the desp...

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Philadelphia, here we come!! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
October 09, 2024


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Join us for the Mechanicsburg/West Shore CROP Hunger Walk...

By Pastor Kathryn
October 08, 2024
The event raises funds to support New Hope Ministries, Mechanicsburg Meals on Wheels, and Church World Services. We will meet at Memorial Park at 1:00pm and the walk begins at 2:00. Bring friends and family! Sign up TODAY to get your t-shirt! You can register or donate online: ht...

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When Bad Things Happen to Good People ~ Pastor Kathryn (11:00 a.m.)

October 06, 2024


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Grief and Gladness...let's talk about it. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
October 04, 2024


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MPC, we'll be looking for you!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 03, 2024


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Please check out these links to help! pcusa.org/gohkits & https://pma.pcusa.org/donate/make-a-gift/gift-info/DR000169/ Thank you!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 02, 2024


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Please connect with Tim, if you'd like to serve! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Kathryn
October 01, 2024
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One last time, MPC! @followers

By Pastor Kathryn
September 30, 2024


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September 29 ~ What I did on my Summer Vacation ~ Cathay L. Snyder (11:00 a.m.)

September 29, 2024


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Tuesday Nights @ MPC returns this week! We'll be hearing about this Summer's Maine Mission Trip... Dinner begins at 5:30 and, as always, EVERYONE is welcome!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 28, 2024


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Do you have lunch plans this Sunday? EVERYONE is welcome! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
September 24, 2024


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September 22 ~ What I did on my Summer Vacation ~ Rev. Emily Sutphin (11:00 a.m.)

By Pastor Emily
September 22, 2024


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Please consider serving! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
September 21, 2024
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Please email me, if you can join us tomorrow! esutphin@mechpresby.org

By Pastor Emily
September 20, 2024


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Come see us, MPC!! Friday Market

By Pastor Kathryn
September 19, 2024


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UPDATED dates!!! Adjust your calendar... #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
September 19, 2024


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Looking ahead to a busy weekend... #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
September 18, 2024


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We're meeting at 10am this Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church in Harrisburg! Please email Pastor Emily for more info or to sign up. esutphin@mechpresby.org #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
September 17, 2024
We're meeting at 10am this Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church in Harrisburg! Please email Pastor Emily for more info or to sign up. esutphin@mechpresby.org #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

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September 15 ~ What I did on my Summer Vacation ~ 11:00 a.m.

By Pastor Kathryn
September 15, 2024


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Pumped for pickleball!! EVERYONE is welcome on the 22nd. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
September 13, 2024


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Have you marked your calendar?

By Pastor Kathryn
September 12, 2024


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Excited to be back and I'd love to see you this Sunday! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
September 11, 2024


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MPC has been collecting paper products annually for the Cumberland Vista Home in Dillsburg. They house eight residents and are always so thankful for the supplies that we share!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 10, 2024
MPC has been collecting paper products annually for the Cumberland Vista Home in Dillsburg. They house eight residents and are always so thankful for the supplies that we share! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

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Please mark your Calendar!

By Pastor Emily
September 09, 2024


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Super excited to welcome Pastor Kathryn back this Sunday!

By Pastor Emily
September 07, 2024


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Thank You MPC!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 06, 2024
The Mechanicsburg Friday Market What an amazing day! Thanks to all who are making us a part of your weekly routine! It means the world to us... Pennvertucky, Stony Ridge Soap Company, Taste and See Farm co., Bright Pear Farm Crust & Crumb, M & S Inspirations, The Kne...

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Gorgeous day, Market is NOW OPEN! 4-6 PM

By Pastor Kathryn
September 06, 2024


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Please pray with us...

By MPC Staff
September 04, 2024


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We had a great turnout a few weeks ago with Power to the Hill's Voter Engagement Day!...

By Pastor Emily
September 04, 2024
We had a great turnout a few weeks ago with Power to the Hill's Voter Engagement Day! We'll be volunteering again with their next two Voter Engagement Days, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19. Please email me if you plan on attending so we have a headcount for lunch! Remember the deadline to ...

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Please help if you can!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 03, 2024
Questions? please call Tracy

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September 1 ~ Plant the World ~ Rev. Anne Ross

By Rev. Anne M. Ross
September 01, 2024


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MPC!!! We're looking for you!

By Pastor Emily
August 30, 2024


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We're excited to welcome Pastor Kathryn back!

By Pastor Emily & Cathay Snyder
August 28, 2024


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***REMINDER*** Our office will be closed today from 9am-1pm for CPR Training!

By Pastor Emily
August 27, 2024


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8/25/24 ~ Psalm Sunday

By Pastor Emily
August 25, 2024


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What a great day!! Thanks to all who supported our Presbyterian Women and their SOLD OUT Peach Festival!

By Pastor Emily
August 24, 2024


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Peach Festival Drive Thru - Tomorrow 3-5:00 PM

By Pastor Emily
August 23, 2024


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Super excited!! Please mark your Calendar!!

By Pastor Emily
August 21, 2024


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Blessing of the Backpacks is this Sunday @ 9:30am!

By Pastor Emily & Cathay Snyder
August 21, 2024


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THIS Saturday...please share and help us spread the word!!!

By Pastor Emily
August 20, 2024


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Make plans to join us this Sunday!

By Pastor Emily
August 19, 2024


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August 18 - You Need a Time Out!

By Sister Marianne Brock
August 18, 2024


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Self Care Sunday is TOMORROW!

By Pastor Kathryn
August 17, 2024


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Please join us today...we'd love to see you!

By Pastor Emily
August 16, 2024


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Women, mark your Calendars

August 14, 2024


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The 2024 Mechanicsburg West Shore Crop Walk is Sunday Oct. 20th.

By Pastor Emily
August 13, 2024
Help stop hunger by joining me and the MPC team by raising funds, donating to the team or walking / running in the event. Click here to donate or register and to find out more!   #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

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8/11/2024 - VBS Sunday

By Pastor Emily
August 11, 2024


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Coming soon...self-care Sunday! August 18th #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

August 09, 2024


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Please email me if you can help us with this important work! esutphin@mechpresby.org Thank you! - Pastor Emily #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
August 08, 2024


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School Supply Drive – WOW!! Thanks..

By Pastor Emily
August 06, 2024
School Supply Drive – WOW!! Thanks to all who purchased school supplies, made a cash donation or helped fill backpacks! We're able to deliver 55 stuffed backpacks to Stop the Violence. Mim Harvey sends her thanks to all those involved. Your generosity is much appreciated!...

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Please mark your calendar! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
August 05, 2024


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Thank you, MPC! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
August 04, 2024
What a great day yesterday!! Thanks to all of you who are starting to make our new Market a part of your weekly Friday routine. YOU are making a very real difference with small, local, family-owned businesses! See you all again this Friday...

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August 4 - Accepting the Miracle

By Rev. Kristal Smith
August 04, 2024


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Please shoot me an email if you'd like to join us! esutphin at mechpresby dot org #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
August 02, 2024


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Sadly, scammers are becoming increasingly more sophisticated...

By Pastor Emily
August 01, 2024
Sadly, scammers are becoming increasingly more sophisticated. Please be cautious of anyone pretending to be Pastor Kathryn or Pastor Emily. No one at MPC will ever contact you asking / requesting your banking info, gift cards, etc. Never click on any suspicious links or downloa...

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Phillip Noodles made an appearance at The Mechanicsburg Friday Market last week, will you make plans to join us this week? EVERYONE is welcome!

By Pastor Emily
July 31, 2024


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Please mark your Calendar! #morepeoplecaring #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
July 29, 2024


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7/28/24 - Crossing the Bridge

By Emily Sutphin
July 28, 2024


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Update your Calendar! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
July 26, 2024


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Great trip and happy to be home with a busy weekend ahead!

By Pastor Emily - Cathay Snyder
July 24, 2024


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Thanks to those who donated supplies for this year's VBS! ???? All we need now are a few more volunteers, so if you can help, please connect with Cathay, csnyder@mechpresby.org - Thanks!

By Cathay Snyder
July 23, 2024


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July 21, 2024 - Gratitude Sunday

By Rev. Dr. David C. Wright
July 21, 2024


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Civil Rights Bus Tour Day 6

July 19, 2024
Hello! We began this morning in Kelly Ingram Park, which served as an assembly spot for the Civil Rights Children's March. Today, the park contains sculptures depicting events in Birmingham's struggle for civil rights.  This park is directly across the road from 16th Street...

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Civil Rights Bus Tour Day 5

July 18, 2024
Day 5... Hello! We started today in Montgomery, AL as we explored the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacies Sites. Our first stop was at the National Monument for Peace and Justice (also known as the lynching memorial) where over 4,000 lynching victims are remembered. Our nex...

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Civil Rights Bus Tour Day 4

July 18, 2024
Day 4...hello! We began this morning in Holt Street Baptist Church, the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, Alabama. It was here that the movement’s leaders decided to boycott Montgomery public transportation following the arrest of Mrs. Rosa Park. We next...

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Civil Rights Bus Tour Day 3

July 17, 2024
Day 3... Hello from Albany, GA! Today we had the opportunity to learn from Ms. Rutha Mae Harris, a former and current Freedom Singer, educator and actress, and Ms. Eartha Watkins, a professor of music at Albany State University. We learned how many of the freedom songs from the ...

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Civil Rights Bus Tour Day 2

July 15, 2024


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Civil Rights Bus Tour Day 1

July 14, 2024
Emily and I are on our Civil Rights pilgrimage. Our first stop today was at the University of VA in Charlottesville. We visited the Memorial to the Enslaved Laborers who built the school. It is thought that 4,000 slaves built UVA. On our way now through NC as we head to Spartanbu...

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Hot again this week, so please share this info with anyone who may need it.

By Emily Sutphin
July 14, 2024


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July 14 - Enthusiasm, Change, and God's Spirit

By Rev. Doctor Rick Boyer
July 14, 2024


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Please help, if you can! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
July 13, 2024


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Market opens today @ 4pm! Come see us for great fruits, meats, sweets & breads along with other goodies & crafts!

By Pastor Emily
July 12, 2024


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Please make plans to join us for brunch on the 21st! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
July 10, 2024


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We could still use the following items for VBS this year: ChapStick, cotton balls, fabric crayons / markers, fall flower seeds, highlighters, masking tape and washable markers. Thank you! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
July 09, 2024


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July 7, 2024 - A Meditation for Immigration Sunday

By Pastor Emily
July 07, 2024


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Happy 4th of July, everyone! ???? Please come and join us tomorrow. Market opens at 4p! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
July 04, 2024
Happy 4th EVERYONE! We'd love to see you this Friday @ 4p! Stony Ridge Soap Company The Kneady Weirdough Bakery Pennvertucky Taste and See Farm co. Lennox Market Seymour's Plant Boutique & Apothecary Jack and Joan's Hand Popped Kettle Corn Kona Ice of the Central Capital...

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Super thankful for all your amazing support! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
July 03, 2024


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Please mark your calendar! for the 23rd! EVERYONE is welcome. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
July 02, 2024


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6/30/24 - Keep Calm and Rejoice! The Lord is Near!

By Pastor Emily
June 30, 2024


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What a great week! Heading back tomorrow & looking forward to seeing everyone for Youth Sunday @ 9:30am! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
June 27, 2024


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Off to Massanetta, VA for the Middle School Conference! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 25, 2024


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6/23/2024 A Wellspring of Hope

By Rev. Doctor Rebecca B. Langer
June 23, 2024


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**UPDATED** Tomorrow's Sunday Stroll is rescheduled for July 7th! ???????#WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 22, 2024


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Don't forget to come and park @ MPC today! $5 per car benefits our Youth Serving & Learning Projects! Thanks to our amazing volunteers! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 20, 2024


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JUBILEE DAY Parking to benefit Youth Mission Projects - 300 E Simpson Street Mechanicsburg 9AM - 7PM

By Cathay
June 20, 2024


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Today is Juneteenth! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 19, 2024


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6/17/2024 Be a Harvest of Righteousness

By Rev. Doctor Rebecca B. Langer
June 16, 2024


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Please sign-up this weekend, when you have a moment. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 15, 2024


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Please join us next month on the 20th or the 27th! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 13, 2024


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Please join us next month on the 20th or 27th! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 10, 2024


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6/9/2024 Parable of the Wounded

By Pastor Emily
June 09, 2024


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2 weeks until Jubilee Day! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 06, 2024


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Excited to introduce you to the newest member of our MPC family, Phillip Noodles! Hope everyone is staying cool today as we look forward to seeing you this Sunday morning @ 9:30! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 04, 2024


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Ritters True Value Hardware is partnering with New Hope Ministries in Pennsylvania and hosting a food drive to help local families in need! Please consider dropping off non-perishable food donations at Ritters all month long. Please share to help spread the word! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
June 03, 2024
Ritters True Value Hardware is partnering with New Hope Ministries in Pennsylvania and hosting a food drive to help local families in need! Please consider dropping off non-perishable food donations at Ritters all month long. Please share to help spread the word! #WeAreMPC #morep...

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6/2/24 - Eat Bread. Drink Wine

By Pastor Kathryn
June 02, 2024


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Have you signed up for VBS yet? #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 31, 2024


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Staff celebrating Pastor Kathryn’s sabbatical that kicks off this Sunday after worship. Come to church at 9:30 and stay for Sunday brunch! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 30, 2024


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3 weeks from tomorrow and we could use your help! Please connect with Cathay today... Thank you! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 29, 2024
Email Cathay here or Click here to sign up! 

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New hours starting this Friday! Join us!

By Pastor Kathryn
May 27, 2024


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5/26/24 - Three for All

By Pastor Kathryn
May 26, 2024


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The Mechanicsburg Friday Market, And look, I just happen to be right next to the ice cream... #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Emily
May 24, 2024


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EVERYONE is welcome! Please share! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 24, 2024
Come check out these amazing local vendors beginning at 4pm! Please share and help us spread the word! Rowantree Farm LLC, Hattie's Bread Box Bakery, LLC, Sarah's Creamery Ice Cream Truck Pennvertucky, M & S Inspirations Stony Ridge Soap Company, and Midnite Sm...

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Great day for our staff outing yesterday at City Island! Can you guess who had the low score at mini-golf? #WeAreMPC #morepeopleminigolfing

By Pastor Kathryn
May 23, 2024


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Sabbatical...let's talk about it. - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 23, 2024
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Join us for Untapped Conversations today at 7pm at Wolf’s Brewing Company! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 23, 2024


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August will be here before we know it, so please sign up today! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

May 20, 2024


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5/19/24 - Acts 2: 1-21 (11:00 AM)

By Pastor Kathryn
May 19, 2024


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Please wear you red tomorrow at 8:15am or 11am... EVERYONE is welcome! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 18, 2024


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Please connect with Cathay today, if you can help! #WeAreMPC

By Cathay Snyder
May 16, 2024
Sign up Today... Click Here - Questions Email Cathay Here. 

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5/12/24 - Expect the Unexpected: Psalm 1 (11:00 AM)

By Pastor Emily
May 12, 2024


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Due to the terrible weather forecast for 5/10 the Farmers Market has been postponed until next week.

By Pastor Kathryn
May 10, 2024


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The 19th will be busy! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 08, 2024


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5/5/24 - Expect the Unexpected: Unexpected Welcome - 8:15 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
May 05, 2024


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Market is open on Fridays 4 - 7 PM

By Pastor Kathryn
May 04, 2024
See more pictures - The Mechanicsburg Friday Market on Facebook

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Here we go!!! The Mechanicsburg Friday Market Great weather, great vendors...all we need now is YOU!! See you this afternoon @ 4! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Kathryn
May 03, 2024


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MPC parking lot = a new Market for the whole community! The Mechanicsburg Friday Market begins Today from 4-7 PM. Please share! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
May 03, 2024


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May 11th is going to be busy and everyone is welcome! Mothers and Others & Spring Fling Square Dance #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
May 01, 2024


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If you forgot to sign up Sunday, no worries, you can sign up this weekend after Worship! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 30, 2024


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4/28/24 - Expect the Unexpected: Unexpected Beauty - 11:00 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
April 28, 2024


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4/28/24 - Expect the Unexpected: Unexpected Beauty - 8:15 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
April 28, 2024


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Please share! EVERYONE is welcome. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 25, 2024


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Presbyterian Women don't slow down... Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 24, 2024


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Bring a friend this Friday!!! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 24, 2024


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Blessed to have such amazing people who are always willing to volunteer! Many thanks to ALL those who made this past weekend's Rummage Sale another great success! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 22, 2024


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4/21/24 - Expect the Unexpected: Unexpected Power - 11 AM

By Pastor Emily
April 21, 2024


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Please mark your calendar for our next Dinner and a Movie! - Pastor Emily #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
April 19, 2024


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Here we go!!! Friday April 19th & Saturdays April 20th 8 - Noon Clean up Noon - 2 PM

By Pastor Kathryn
April 18, 2024


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It's almost time...!!! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 17, 2024


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Will you be joining us? We'd love to see you! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 15, 2024


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7/14/2024 Unexpected Attention 11:00 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
April 14, 2024


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Have you ordered your new MPC Merch yet?? Email Angie today with any questions or to order! aweir@mechpresby.org #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Kathryn
April 12, 2024
  To Order Email Angie - Here

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Giving + $5 can happen online at mechpresby.org or you can simply text "mechpresby" to 73256. Thanks for your continued support of MPC! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 10, 2024


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Please share and update your Calendar! #WeAreMPC #morepeopledancing

By Pastor Kathryn
April 09, 2024


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4/7/24 - Expect the Unexpected

By Pastor Kathryn
April 07, 2024


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Here comes another great Sunday! Remember, one service at 10:30am! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 05, 2024


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Coming May 3rd... So excited about our new Market for Mechanicsburg and the surrounding area! Please share and like our Market's new FB page, so we can spread the word! Thank you! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
April 04, 2024
The Mechanicsburg Friday Market on Facebook

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Have you heard??? MPC merch is now available! Please email Angie w/ any questions or to order! aweir@mechpresby.org #WeAreMPC #MorePeopleStyling

By Pastor Kathryn
April 02, 2024
Order Now! Email Angie

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Easter Service 2024 - 11am

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March 31, 2024


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Friends, As we head into Easter Sunday tomorrow, the staff at MPC...

By Pastor Kathryn
March 30, 2024
Friends, As we head into Easter Sunday tomorrow, the staff at MPC wants to thank all the leadership and volunteers for guiding us through a Holy Lent, Holy Week, and now Easter Season. In a time filled with difficulties and grief, the empty tomb is a sign of hope that Jesus not ...

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Do you know someone who may be alone this Easter? Bring them with you to Worship on Sunday! EVERYONE is welcome. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
March 28, 2024


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Easter weekend is almost here! - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
March 27, 2024


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Here we go again!!! Please share and mark your Calendar!! #WeAreMPC

March 26, 2024


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3/24/24 - Palm Promise (11:00 AM) Palm Sunday

March 24, 2024


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Busy, busy, busy... Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Kathryn
March 23, 2024


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Join us tomorrow evening! EVERYONE is welcome. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
March 21, 2024


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Please connect with me for more information and to sign up! - Pastor Emily #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
March 20, 2024


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Tonight, Tonight! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
March 19, 2024


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3/17/24 - Promises Seen (11:00 AM)

By Pastor Emily
March 17, 2024


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Will you join us this Tuesday night? EVERYONE is welcome! - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
March 16, 2024


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EVERYONE is welcome this Sunday evening in Camp Hill for our next Courageous Conversation. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
March 15, 2024


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Spaces are limited, so please email me today! esutphin@mechpresby.org #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
March 13, 2024


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2 great Summer trips...have you signed up??? Connect with Pastor Emily today! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
March 12, 2024
Email Pastor Emily here

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3/10/24 - Promises for All (11:00 AM)

March 10, 2024


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Looking for you on the 17th! Bring a friend, everyone is welcome. #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
March 08, 2024


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So many great things planned, we'd love to see you! - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring…

By Pastor Kathryn
March 06, 2024


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Please make sure your Calendar is up to date! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Kathryn
March 05, 2024


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3/3/24 - Promises & Precepts (11:00 AM)

By Pastor Kathryn
March 03, 2024


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Welcome to March! We have a busy month ahead... - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
March 01, 2024


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2 Great Summer Trips...have you signed up??? Connect with Pastor Emily today! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
February 29, 2024


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Who's ready for Game Night???? EVERYONE is welcome this Sunday! - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
February 28, 2024


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ICYMI: Yesterday we celebrated Pastor Kathryn's 15th Anniversary! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Cathay
February 25, 2024


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2/25/24 - Promises, Promises? (8:15 AM)

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February 25, 2024


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Hope you're enjoying your weekend! We'd love to see you tomorrow morning at 8:15 or 11.

February 24, 2024


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Many opportunities to come together!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 21, 2024


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Please update your calendar!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 20, 2024


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2/18/24 - Promises, Promises (11:00 AM)

By Pastor Kathryn
February 18, 2024


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Our first meeting was tremendous and we'd love for you to join us for the rest! Please add these remaining dates to your calendar!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 16, 2024


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Excited for our new sermon series...

By Pastor Kathryn
February 15, 2024


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2/14/24 - Ash Wednesday (7:30PM)

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February 14, 2024


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What a great weekend! ? Just a few pics from our Valentines Dance on Saturday and preparing the Gifts of the Heart on Sunday... We were able to pack over 80 kits!! Thanks to all those who made this weekend so special! - Pastor Emily

By Pastor Emily
February 12, 2024


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2/11/24 - Prophet Margins - Liquidity (11:00)

By Pastor Emily
February 11, 2024


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Tonight!!! Saturday February 10th

February 10, 2024


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Parents, do you need a Valentine's break? Shoot me an email with any questions, esutphin@mechpresby.org

By Pastor Emily
February 07, 2024


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We're looking for YOU this Friday evening...

By Pastor Emily
February 05, 2024


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2/4/24 - Prophet Margins - Compound Interest

By Pastor Kathryn
February 04, 2024


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1 service this weekend!

February 02, 2024


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Please help, if you can! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
February 01, 2024


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Excited for Game Night on March 3rd! Please make plans to join us! - Pastor Kathryn

By Pastor Kathryn
January 31, 2024


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Have you saved these dates? We'd love for you to join us!

By Pastor Emily
January 30, 2024


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Have you saved the date?? Please share! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
January 29, 2024


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1/28/24 - Prophet Margins - Beneficiary (11:00)

By Pastor Emily
January 28, 2024


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Maybe bring a friend this Sunday? We'd love to see you!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 26, 2024


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Our Mission and Student Center is the spot, this Sunday evening! EVERYONE is welcome.

By Pastor Kathryn
January 24, 2024


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Great first night, last evening, with our Courageous Conversations Series! If you couldn't make it, please join us on Feb. 25th!

By Pastor Emily
January 22, 2024


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1/21/24 - Prophet Margins - Liability (11:00)

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January 21, 2024


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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!! - Pastor Kathryn

By Pastor Kathryn
January 20, 2024


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It's sooo cold...let's talk summer!!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 18, 2024


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Super excited! Please share! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Emily
January 17, 2024


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Heads up! Due to weather, we've made the decision to move tonight's Tuesday Nights @ MPC to Zoom.

By Pastor Kathryn
January 16, 2024
Heads up!  Due to weather, we've made the decision to move tonight's Tuesday Nights @ MPC to Zoom. Please check your email for more info and link or call the Church office, 717.697.0351.  Stay warm! - Pastor Kathryn

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Our service and learning trip in DC! We filled 450 bags!

By Pastor Emily
January 15, 2024
Thank you to all of the volunteers from First Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, VA and Mechanicsburg Presbyterian for packing 450 bags of groceries, sorting food donations, and helping to organize the ALIVE! warehouse this morning. If you are looking for upcoming volunteer a...

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1/14/24 - Prophet Margins - Joint Account

January 14, 2024


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Excited about a new sermon series beginning tomorrow!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 13, 2024


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Please help if you're able!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 12, 2024


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Super excited! Please share! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
January 10, 2024


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Please update your calendar with these dates because we'd love for you to join us!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 09, 2024
Dates have been updated!

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1/7/2024 ~ How Does a Weary World Rejoyce? - We Trust Our Belovedness

By Pastor Kathryn
January 07, 2024


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Happy Friday! Join us Sunday at 11am for worship and STAR WORDS! There will be no 8:15am or Sunday School. Be safe!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 05, 2024


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Update your calendar!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 04, 2024


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Very exited to announce...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 03, 2024


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Whether hanging out or heading out, have a safe and happy New Year! #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 31, 2023


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12/31/2023 ~ How Does a Weary World Rejoyce: We Root Ourselves in Ritual

By Pastor Emily
December 31, 2023


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Excited to see YOU this weekend!

December 29, 2023


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There are already a few great trips planned for 2024, this is one of them...wanna go?

By Pastor Emily
December 28, 2023


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Please make plans to join us for this exciting new series! Connect with Pastor Emily with any questions.

By Pastor Kathryn
December 27, 2023


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Where did Christmas go???

By Pastor Kathryn
December 26, 2023


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Luke’s Gospel tells us that when Mary...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 25, 2023
Luke’s Gospel tells us that when Mary gives birth to Jesus, she lays him in a manger, for there was no place for them in the guest room. Scholars argue about where, exactly, the birth occurs—and why. Was it in a stable or the living room of a simple peasant home? Was ...

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12/24/2023 ~ Christmas Eve 7:30 PM

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December 24, 2023


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Jesus’ birth is a story about God making room...

By @sabctufuedart
December 24, 2023
Jesus’ birth is a story about God making room—for great joy to break beyond boundaries, for awe to push past the limits of our imaginations, for welcome to be extended to shepherds and strangers. This is a story about how God makes room. In what ways can you make roo...

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12/24/2023 ~ How does a weary world rejoice? We Sing Stories of Hope 10:30 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
December 24, 2023


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"The image is inspired by waters meeting one another...

By Hannah Garrity
December 23, 2023
"The image is inspired by waters meeting one another. This intersecting flow portrays Zechariah’s words meeting John the Baptist’s life. It is a crashing toward, a central meeting place, a potential energy meeting a kinetic being. Holy Mother, your love is mighty&md...

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Bring a friend, a lonely neighbor, family, friends, EVERYONE is welcome!

By Rev. Anna Strickland
December 23, 2023


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Praise to God, for God is worthy...

By Rev. Anna Strickland
December 22, 2023
Praise to God, for God is worthy Seers of old have foretold Covenants of mercy God’s great love for us is aching Guide our feet into peace As the dawn is breaking —from the hymn “Lullaby of Praise” by Rev. Anna Strickland

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Plenty of opportunities to celebrate together this weekend!

By Pastor Emily
December 22, 2023


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"Mary sings of a new world order based on...

By Rev. Cecelia D. Armstrong
December 22, 2023
"Mary sings of a new world order based on past experiences with God. Her joy is found in remembering what the world has the potential to be based on the presence of God in all things. God has shown strength. God has scattered the proud. God has brought down the powerful. God has ...

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A special service this evening... EVERYONE is welcome!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 21, 2023


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"Two years before the birth of Jesus...

By Rev. Nicolette Peñaranda
December 21, 2023
"Two years before the birth of Jesus, during the Pax Romana, one of the worst public executions happened a half day’s walk away from where Mary grew up. She came of age during a time of occupation, more than likely unable to recall a time of true peace and liberation... Fa...

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Like a canary in a snowstorm...

By Rev. Sarah Speed
December 20, 2023
Like a canary in a snowstorm, I don’t need another song of what is; I need a song of what could be. So sing with me. Our voices may get drowned out by the wind, but surely someone will ask: Was that a flash of yellow in the snow? Was that the sound of hope?&mdash...

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This Sunday!!! Christmas Eve Schedule

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December 19, 2023


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As soon as Zechariah’s voice returns, his first words are...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 19, 2023
As soon as Zechariah’s voice returns, his first words are gratitude and blessing. He sings a story of praise for God’s protection and promise, and then he showers a blessing on his newborn son. He sings a story of hope. After Elizabeth proclaims blessings upon Mary, M...

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“I think it p***** God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.” —from The Color Purple, by Alice Walker #WeAreMPC

By Hannah Garrity
December 18, 2023


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"Holy Wisdom, we allow ourselves to be amazed, to dream, to..."

By Hannah Garrity
December 17, 2023
"Holy Wisdom, we allow ourselves to be amazed, to dream, to lean into your call to garner your gifts the way raindrops become creeks and creeks become coursing rivers. We challenge ourselves to see the glimmers of hope in the murky waters of our current time. We beg you for clari...

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12/17/2023 How does a weary world rejoice? - We Allow Ourselves to be Amazed (8:15 a.m.)

By Pastor Emily
December 17, 2023


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We have a good bit lined up for this Sunday! EVERYONE is welcome.

By Pastor Kathryn
December 15, 2023


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Even when the earth seems bare...

By Rev. Anna Strickland
December 15, 2023
Even when the earth seems bare Plant the seeds of hope with care If you water in the drought You will reap with joyous shout Gloria! Isn’t it amazing? Gloria! Isn’t it amazing? —from the hymn “Isn't It Amazing?” by Rev. Anna Strickland

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"There was great rejoicing...

By Rev. Cecelia D. Armstrong
December 14, 2023
 "There was great rejoicing with Elizabeth after the birth of her son; however, there seemed to be a pause in the praise when the name of the child did not align with the traditions of the day. Surprise, surprise, surprise. Failing to believe Elizabeth (I guess we haven&rsqu...

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1 week away

By Pastor Kathryn
December 14, 2023


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"Zechariah’s voice pours out of him"...

By Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity
December 13, 2023
"Zechariah’s voice pours out of him, parting the surrounding crowd like the Red Sea, stirring each person into confusion and bewilderment. The blessing of his song spills over to his son, who is held tenderly by his mother. Elizabeth is the only person in this scene who i...

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Connect with Pastor Emily today for more info!

By Pastor Emily
December 13, 2023


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We could feel everything, every touch, every marvel...

By Rev. Sarah Speed
December 12, 2023
We could feel everything, every touch, every marvel. We could stand gaping at the beauty of the world, mouths wide open (because sometimes a mouth wide open is the very best gratitude). We could laugh so loudly that the whole restaurant looks, and err on the side of ...

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After Elizabeth gives birth...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 11, 2023
After Elizabeth gives birth, her neighbors and family celebrate with her. When it comes time to name the child, Zechariah affirms the name given by the angel and by Elizabeth. In that moment of affirming the promise, Zechariah’s speech is restored. Everyone is filled with a...

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Looking for you on Christmas Eve!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 11, 2023


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“I think we were made to be delighted in. And I think it takes just as much strength to believe someone’s joy about you as it does to muster it all on your own.” —Cole Arthur Riley, from her book, This Here Flesh

By Cole Arthur Riley
December 10, 2023


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12/10/2023 How does a weary world rejoice? - We Find Joy in Connection (11:00 a.m.)

By Pastor Kathryn
December 10, 2023


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"In this image...

By Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman
December 09, 2023
"In this image, the shepherd nurtures a lamb while leading the flock through fields of tall grasses and flowers. The fuschia flowers in the foreground are Marjoram flowers that represent comfort and the steadfastness of God’s word even in the midst of the leveling of the la...

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I can celebrate you, I can hold your joy When the load is crushing and you’ve lost your voice I can celebrate the promise your life holds When the weariness bears heavy on your soul —from the hymn “I Can Celebrate You”

By Rev. Anna Strickland
December 08, 2023


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Christmas Eve will be here soon!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 08, 2023


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"Two pregnant women, who are related but surely different from one another. One is young and one is old. One is married and one is not married yet..."

By Rev. Cecelia D. Armstrong
December 07, 2023
"Two pregnant women, who are related but surely different from one another. One is young and one is old. One is married and one is not married yet. One is carrying the Word of God and one is carrying the one who prepares the way. They were both separate when they got news of God&...

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Please update your Calendar! EVERYONE is welcome.

By Pastor Kathryn
December 07, 2023


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"It is because of this connection that parents share that I felt instantly...

By Rev. Nicolette Peñaranda
December 06, 2023
"It is because of this connection that parents share that I felt instantly connected to paying homage to Frida Kahlo’s 'Two Fridas.' Rather than being connected from veins of the heart, Mary and Elizabeth would be connected through the uterus... While Elizabeth is crowned ...

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Great Tuesday Night @ MPC with Santa!!!

By Pastor Emily
December 06, 2023


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Your joy burrows its way through the cracks in my armor...

By Rev. Sarah Speed
December 05, 2023
Your joy burrows its way through the cracks in my armor and then we are both laughing, gulping for joyous, electric air. And that’s when I know— if you grab my hand, if you ask me to dance, if our weary human souls can make room for connection, then we will survive. ...

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Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanta!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 04, 2023


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12.3.23 - As Advent begins, what weariness do you carry—in your body and soul? What does it look like for you to rejoice when you are weary? When have you welcomed joy while simultaneously feeling anxious, afraid, alone, sad, or overwhelmed?

December 04, 2023


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12/03/2023 How does a weary world rejoice? (11:00 a.m.)

December 03, 2023


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Have you turned in your pledge card yet?

By Pastor Kathryn
December 01, 2023


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Just a quick note of thanks to all those who made last week's Free Thanksgiving Dinner such a success! We truly appreciate your selflessness and hard work.

By Pastor Kathryn
November 30, 2023


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A Prayer for Peace

November 30, 2023
5:00 PM | A Prayer for Peace Eternal God, As we close this Day of Prayer and Fasting for a Worldwide Ceasefire, we give thanks for your presence with all. May our own hearts and minds never be far from you and your call to justice and peace. We are mindful, O God, that p...

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A Prayer for Us

November 30, 2023
4:00 PM | A Prayer for Us Holy One, We confess, regretfully, that we are sometimes worn out by the number of things that need repair in this world. We feel moved by nightly news reports of war, grieved by images of children who have been injured, and outraged by the callous...

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A Prayer for Relatives

November 30, 2023
3:00 PM | A Prayer for Relatives Compassionate God, We pray for the relatives of all who are threatened in the warring places of this world. We pray for parents whose children have been sent to fight or taken by fighters. We pray for people who worry about the survival of ...

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A Prayer for Faith Communities

November 30, 2023
2:00 PM | A Prayer for Faith Communities Abba, Father, Peace be upon You, Our community of faith has provided us with these prayers and with these intentions. We are thankful for neighbors who are community. We are thankful for safe space for worship with Scripture and son...

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A Prayer for Leaders

November 30, 2023
1:00 PM | A Prayer for Leaders Alpha and Omega God, There are so many throughout the world that have been placed in a position to make a choice for peace. And yet hearts have been hardened. Soften the hearts of those in leadership. Give them the strength and courage to ch...

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A Prayer for the Vulnerable

November 30, 2023
12:00 PM | A Prayer for the Vulnerable Gentle God, We trust that you have a tender heart for all people who are in harm’s way. Our hearts are tender for them, too. We know that vulnerability comes in many shapes and all sizes: frail bodies, whether young or aged, ill...

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A Prayer for the Wounded & Mourning

November 30, 2023
11:00 AM | A Prayer for the Wounded & Mourning Healer God, We pray for all those who have been injured by war and violence, whether their wounds are physical, mental, or spiritual. Soothe the pain that lingers in bodies, hearts, and minds, and touch the places that ne...

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A Prayer for Soldiers

November 30, 2023
10:00 AM | A Prayer for Soldiers Liberating God, We pray for the soldiers involved in global conflicts. We understand that there are complicated reasons why one may pick up a weapon and join a battle, some do so willingly, while others are forced onto battlefields, and w...

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A Prayer for Civilians

November 30, 2023
9:00 AM | A Prayer for Civilians God of Shalom, You are a God who suffers with us, you stand next to us and walk with us through times of grief. We lift up civilians who live in areas of global conflict, whose lives have been disrupted, families torn apart, and communitie...

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A Prayer for the Children

November 30, 2023
8:00 AM | A Prayer for the Children Parent God, In this sacred hour, we pray for the children who are caught between warring nations, the innocent victims trapped in the crossfires of conflict. We entrust all the world’s children to your loving care for you are t...

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A Prayer for Peace

November 30, 2023
Eternal God, We dedicate this Day of Prayer and Fasting for Worldwide Ceasefire to you. Help us center our hearts and minds on you so that we may be continually reminded of your call to justice and peace. Remind us, O God, that prayer and fasting are not mere rituals, but a ...

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Another great 2024 trip! ???? Please connect with Pastor Emily for more details or with any questions.

By Pastor Kathryn
November 29, 2023


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11/26/2023 Jesus' Words: Lit or Cap? - The G.O.A.T. (8:15 a.m.)

By Pastor Kathryn
November 26, 2023


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Final week of our Jesus' Words Sermon Series is Goat???

By Pastor Kathryn
November 24, 2023


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Are we in your calendar???

November 23, 2023


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Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 22, 2023


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Looking for you tomorrow night...bring a friend!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 20, 2023


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11/19/2023, Jesus' Words: Lit or Cap? - Shook (11:00 a.m.)

November 19, 2023


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Parents, could you use a few hours to Christmas shop???

By Pastor Emily
November 17, 2023


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1 week away!!! November 23 11:30am - 3pm

By Pastor Kathryn
November 16, 2023
Do you have baking skills???? If so, we could use your help! Call or Email Angela Weir 

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L.I.F.E. is good!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 15, 2023


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Give a shout to the Church office for more info! 717.697.0351

By Pastor Kathryn
November 13, 2023


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11/12/2023 Jesus' Words: Lit or Cap? -- Lit (11:00 a.m.)

By Pastor Kathryn
November 12, 2023


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Grab a friend and join us on Sunday! We'd Love to see you...

By Pastor Kathryn
November 11, 2023


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Looking for you on the 21st! @ MPC!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 11, 2023


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Fall clean up is THIS Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 09, 2023


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Hello everyone!! So excited to introduce you to Grandchild #2, Simon!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 05, 2023


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11/5/2023 Jesus' Words: Lit or Cap -- Drip (11:00 a.m.)

November 05, 2023


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Don't forget!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 05, 2023


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EVERYONE is welcome here at MPC! See you tomorrow!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 04, 2023


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Please update your Calendar!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 03, 2023


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Halloween was great!! Up next...

By Pastor Kathryn
November 01, 2023


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Soooo much fun tonight!! Happy Halloween!!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 31, 2023


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10/29/2023 Jesus' Words: Lit or Cap? ...Dub

By Pastor Kathryn
October 29, 2023


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Come see us this Tuesday night!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 28, 2023


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Please note, only 1 Worship this Sunday at 10:30!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 26, 2023


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10/22/2023 Jesus' Words: Lit or Cap? (8:15 a.m.)

October 22, 2023


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Super excited for Trick or Treat!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 20, 2023


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Very excited for tomorrow night! Bring a friend...EVERYONE is welcome.

October 16, 2023


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10/15/2023 HABITs for Community Life - Transformation (11:00 a.m.)

By Pastor Emily
October 15, 2023


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We're wrapping up our latest sermon series with "Transformation" tomorrow! Come and join us and remember, EVERYONE is welcome!

By Pastor Emily
October 14, 2023


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Quick update about October 29th... Please update your Calendar!

By Pastor Emily
October 12, 2023


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ICYMI: We had the best time @ Maple Lane Farm's Corn Maze last weekend! More cool MPC Youth events coming soon!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 10, 2023


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Get your orders ready!!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 09, 2023


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10/8/2023 HABITs for Community Life - Intentionality (11:00 a.m.)

By Pastor Kathryn
October 08, 2023


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Youth Events - Maple Leaf Farm - Corn Maze - Sunday

By Pastor Kathryn
October 06, 2023
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Before you scroll away...

By Pastor Kathryn
October 05, 2023


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Tuesday Nights @ MPC are back! What a great time... Don't miss our next one on the 17th! We'd ?? to see you...

By Pastor Kathryn
October 04, 2023


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Ladies, email Cathay today!

By Cathay
October 02, 2023
Email Cathay Snyder Click Here to email Cathay today!

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10/1/2023 HABITs for Community Life: Benevolence 11AM

October 01, 2023


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We'd love to see YOU tomorrow!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 30, 2023


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Please call the office with any questions! 717.697.0351

By Pastor Kathryn
September 29, 2023


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We hope you're having the best week!!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 27, 2023


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Beginning again 1 week from today!!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 26, 2023


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Hey everyone, unfortunately there are folks texting the congregation pretending it is me. I am NOT asking for gift cards from anyone. Please note, the text is not coming from my phone number. Please block and report. Thank you!!! - Pastor Kathryn

By Pastor Kathryn
September 26, 2023


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Looking for you tomorrow!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 25, 2023


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9/24/2023 HABITs for Community - Acceptance (8:15 a.m.)

September 24, 2023


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HAPPENING NOW...day 1, PW Rummage Sale, until 7p today and 8a - Noon tomorrow!! #WeAreMPC

By Pastor Kathryn
September 22, 2023


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Tomorrow!!! TOMORROW!!!

September 21, 2023


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There's alot happening here at MPC!

By Pastor Emily
September 20, 2023


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Deadline is Sunday!! Connect with Pastor Emily today.

By Pastor Kathryn
September 19, 2023


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Word & Wine Thursday September 21, 7pm via Zoom

By Pastor Kathryn
September 18, 2023
Word & Wine September 21, at 7 PM via Zoom We will be discussing Chapter 7, "Living in a Broken World" in Beth LaNeel Tanner's work, The Psalms for Today. For more information, contact Mary Speedy, mspeedy(at)comcast(dot)net, or for Zoom information, Contact Cathy Snyder,...

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9/17/2023 HABITS FOR COMMUNITY LIFE - Honesty

September 17, 2023


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Pre-Rummage Sale Drop Off Sunday Noon - 8pm

By Pastor Kathryn
September 15, 2023


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What a great day!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 13, 2023


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Are You Ready?

September 12, 2023


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Let's go hiking with Pastor Emily!! September 16th

By Pastor Emily
September 11, 2023


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9/10/2023 Emily Sutphin's Ordination & Installation Service

September 10, 2023


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9/10/2023 What Every Living Thing Needs: Community

By Emily Sutphin
September 10, 2023


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Please join us Sunday at 3p as we celebrate the Ordination of Emily Sutphin and her Installation as Associate Pastor!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 08, 2023


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Connect with Pastor Emily TODAY!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 08, 2023
We will be traveling to DC on Friday, January 12 and returning on Sunday, January 14, for a weekend of service and education. We will serve at the DC Central Kitchen as well as learn about housing insecurity and poverty in DC, visit the National Museum of African American Histo...

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Who doesn't love coffee?

By Pastor Kathryn
September 07, 2023


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Ordination of Emily Sutphin 3PM

By Pastor Kathryn
September 06, 2023


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What Every Living Thing Needs: Food

By Pastor Kathryn
September 03, 2023


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Please share!! We'd love for you to join us!

August 31, 2023


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Thank YOU!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
August 30, 2023


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What Every Living Thing Needs: Water

By Emily Sutphin
August 27, 2023


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Peach Festival kicks off today at 3pm!!

By Emily & Cathay
August 26, 2023


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Grades 6-12 are welcome to join us this Sunday night!

By Emily & Cathay
August 25, 2023


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Peach Festival Drive-Thru - Saturday August 26 - All are welcome!

By Pastor Kathryn
August 24, 2023


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Untapped Conversations - Wolf Brewing Co. 6:30PM, Legacy Park 8/24

By Pastor Kathryn
August 23, 2023
Contact Cathay Snyder at csnyder(at)mechpresby(dot).org

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***Farmers Market LAST CALL*** Please share! Thank you.

By Pastor Kathryn
August 22, 2023


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Are we in your calendar? We'd love to see you Tuesday 8/22...

By Pastor Kathryn
August 21, 2023


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8/20/2023 What Every Living Thing Needs: Air

By Pastor Kathryn
August 20, 2023


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Students, teachers, school faculty...EVERYONE is welcome this Sunday! 8/20

By Pastor Kathryn
August 19, 2023


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Mark your calendar and please feel free to share!

By Emily Sutphin
August 18, 2023


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Please consider helping if you can... Here's the PDA link: bit.ly/DR000165 Thank you!

By Pastor Kathryn
August 16, 2023
Donate Here

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Students, teachers, school faculty...EVERYONE is welcome this Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
August 15, 2023


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Peach Festival - Drive Thru - All Are Welcome! August 26

By Pastor Kathryn
August 14, 2023


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What Every Living Thing Needs - Shelter

By Emily Sutphin
August 12, 2023


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Everyone is welcome this Tuesday night... We'd love to see you!

By Cathay
August 09, 2023


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In case you missed it...what an AMAZING VBS week!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
August 08, 2023
 

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8/6/2023 Abundant Compassion

By Rev. Anne M. Ross
August 06, 2023


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Thanks to all our amazing VBS volunteers!!

By Pastor Kathryn
August 05, 2023


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THIS is going to be so much fun...!

By Pastor Kathryn
August 03, 2023


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What a great VBS week!

By Cathay
August 02, 2023


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Calendar update!

July 31, 2023


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Thank you tent builders!!!

By Cathay
July 30, 2023


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7/30/2023 Parables of the Mustard Seed - Growing

By Pastor Kathryn
July 30, 2023


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Great day here in Harrisburg for Pride Festival of Central PA!

By Cathay
July 29, 2023
Great day here in Harrisburg - ABC27 coverage for the --->> Pride Festival of Central PA!

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Another great Sunday is on the way... We're hoping to see YOU!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 28, 2023


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Let's go Senators!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 27, 2023


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1 week from today! Sign up now!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 24, 2023


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7/23/2023 Parable of the Weeds

By Pastor Kathryn
July 23, 2023


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7/23/2023 We're excited to see you this Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 23, 2023


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Beautiful day at Borough Park in New Cumberland for the PRIDE Picnic!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 22, 2023


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We're so excited!!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 18, 2023
Interested? Email Mike(at)BridgeStreetEntertainment(dot)com or 717-979-9800  

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Frozen II, Tomorrow July 18

By Pastor Kathryn
July 17, 2023


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7/16/2023 Parable of the Sower

By Pastor Kathryn
July 16, 2023


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New Sermon Series kicks off this Sunday! 7/16

By Pastor Kathryn
July 12, 2023


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Please share and help us spread the word! EVERYONE is welcome here @ MPC! 7/16

By Pastor Kathryn
July 11, 2023


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Will you be there at the ROAR Picnic Saturday 7/15?

By Pastor Kathryn
July 10, 2023


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7/9/2023 Pick A Puddle

By Emily Sutphin Associate Pastor - Elect
July 09, 2023
7/9/2023 Pick A Puddle - MPC Worship Service

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We have another special Sunday Worship lined up...join us!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 06, 2023


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We'd love for you to join us, so touch base w/ Cathay today!

By Cathay
July 05, 2023
 

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Wishing you a happy and safe 4th!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 04, 2023


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Please share and help us spread the word!

By Pastor Kathryn
July 03, 2023


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7/2/2023 Graduation Party: RSVP

By Pastor Kathryn
July 02, 2023


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Excited about another GREAT Sunday and seeing you at 9:30am!

By Pastor Kathryn
June 30, 2023


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Let's play ball!!!!

June 28, 2023
Let's play ball!!!! Watch the Video Here!

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Coffee fellowship PRIDE!!! Thanks Amy Berry for the food and the theme!

By Pastor Kathryn
June 25, 2023
Click here for - I've Got the Power!   

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6/25/2023 Graduation Party: Who is invited?

June 25, 2023


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What's Happening @ MPC - Music by one of our talented Teenagers

By Pastor Kathryn
June 22, 2023


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RIP Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. Anyone interested in donating to assist the troopers' families can send a check to the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) at 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110. The check should be made out to the "Survivor's Fund," with the name of the trooper written in the "memo" portion of the check.

By Pastor Kathryn
June 21, 2023


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1 week from today...will you join us?

By Pastor Kathryn
June 21, 2023


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6/18/2023 - Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church: Lean into your Faith

By Rev. Anne M Ross
June 18, 2023


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Please share and help us spread the word! Thank you.

By Pastor Kathryn
June 16, 2023
http://www.facebook.com/mechpresby.org/videos/620308946716938

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Word & Wine Thursday June 15, 7pm via Zoom

By Pastor Kathryn
June 14, 2023
For more information, contact Mary Speedy, mspeedy(at)comcast(dot)net, or for Zoom information, contact Cathay Snyder, csnyder(at)mechpresby(dot)org

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JUBILEE DAY Parking to benefit Youth Mission Projects Thursday, June 15

By Pastor Kathryn
June 13, 2023
June 15 - 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM This will be the 92nd edition of the "largest, longest running, one day street fair on the east coast." MPC participates by providing parking at $5 p/car and handing out water. The car parking supports our student ministries.  Click h...

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Sign up today by calling the office, 717.697.0351, or connect with us at MechPresby.org and click "I'm New".

By Pastor Kathryn
June 12, 2023


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6/11/2023 ~ Graduation Party: Where?

By Pastor Kathryn
June 11, 2023


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This Sunday is a little extra special...

By Pastor Kathryn
June 10, 2023


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JUBILEE DAY Parking to benefit Youth Mission Projects

By Pastor Kathryn
June 09, 2023
JUBILEE DAY Parking to benefit Youth Mission Projects June 15th 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM This will be the 92nd edition of the "largest, longest running, one day street fair on the east coast." MPC participates by providing parking at $5 p/car and handing out water. The car ...

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So many great things going on this Summer!!

By Pastor Kathryn
June 07, 2023


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Congrats to all of our 2023 grads!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
June 02, 2023


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R.O.A.R. (Retired or Almost Retired) Picnic and Pool Party! You're invited to bring a covered dish to share. Bob and Barb will supply the grilled meat and drinks. There will be games, swimming and plenty to eat and drink. RSVP to the Bells today!

By Bob Bell
June 01, 2023
RSVP to Bob & Barb at wwolfey(at)aol(dot)com or by phone. 

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Prayer doesn't need to be difficult..

By Pastor Kathryn
May 31, 2023


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Hibachi Heaven

By Pastor Kathryn
May 29, 2023


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New Summer Worship time...

By Pastor Kathryn
May 26, 2023


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Untapped Conversations Today

By Pastor Kathryn
May 25, 2023
 

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So thankful.

By Pastor Kathryn
May 24, 2023
Here's the VBS link: Vacation Bible School

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We'd love to see you tonight!!

By Pastor Kathryn
May 23, 2023


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MPC: More People Caring Provides Donated Body Wipes to Community

By Renee Breen
May 22, 2023
It was a beautiful day as Keven Breen, wound our way through the streets and narrow alleyways of Harrisburg on Thursday, May 18 th, to deliver body wipes to the shelter at Downtown Daily Bread (DDB) and the headquarters for Christian Churches United (CCU). Both groups r...

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5/21/2023 Pentecost Sunday: Sparks Fly

May 21, 2023


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Get your red ready!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
May 21, 2023


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CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILY SUTPHIN WHO GRADUATED FROM PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TODAY!!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
May 20, 2023


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Great news for our own Jennifer Szczytkowski Thomson, NEXT Church, and the PCUSA

By Pastor Kathryn
May 19, 2023
With gratitude and hope, we are pleased to announce the NEXT Church Vision Team! We received applications (many more than the spaces available) from gifted leaders across the denomination and were deeply encouraged by their willingness & hopefulness for NEXT Church and the g...

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5/14/2023 The Love Abides

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May 14, 2023


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Another great example of "more people caring"...

By Pastor Kathryn
May 10, 2023


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MPC's Book Club News

By Terry Cornish & Cathay Snyder
May 10, 2023
MPC's Book Club had a wonderful discussion Tuesday, April 25 on Matt Haig's novel, The Midnight Library. The plot of this novel definitely requires some "suspension of disbelief" as we read about Nora's opportunities to resolve her many regrets in life by exploring paralle...

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5/7/2023 How Can We Know the Way?

May 07, 2023


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Just...Wow!

By Pastor Kathryn
May 04, 2023


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4/30/2023 ~ People of Hope

By Emily Sutphin
April 30, 2023


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Looking forward to meeting everyone!

By Emily Sutphin
April 29, 2023


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Another great opportunity to come together...

By Pastor Kathryn
April 25, 2023


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4/22/2023 Gathering Around the Word: Restore My Soul

By Pastor Kathryn
April 23, 2023


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New Member Class Starts Sunday, Everyone is Welcome!

By Pastor Kathryn
April 20, 2023
Click here to Begin Your Journey

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Please add to your calendar if you can help us... Thank YOU.

By Pastor Kathryn
April 19, 2023


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Here we gooooo...!

By Pastor Kathryn
April 18, 2023


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4/16/2023 Seeking: What Are We Waiting For?

By Pastor Kathryn
April 16, 2023


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Hello!!! And welcome to my garage...

By Pastor Kathryn
April 12, 2023


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In your mercy Lord…

By Pastor Kathryn
April 10, 2023
Rev. Dr. J Herbert Nelson, Stated Clerk PCUSA  3h  ·  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mourns victims of latest gun violence just blocks from the Presbyterian Center - Four dead, eight injured in mass shooting | Read the full story at: http://ow.ly/gnjj...

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4/9/2023 Easter Sunday ~ Seeking: Who Are You Looking For?

By Pastor Kathryn
April 09, 2023


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"Every morning is Easter morning from now on..."

By Pastor Kathryn
April 08, 2023


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4/7/2023 Good Friday Tenebrae Worship Service at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church

By Pastor Kathryn
April 07, 2023


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Good Friday - Tenebrae - Service of Shadows 7:30pm

By Pastor Kathryn
April 07, 2023


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Maundy Thursday Service 4/6/2023 Seeking: Who Would Do This?

By Pastor Kathryn
April 06, 2023


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Holy Week at MPC

April 06, 2023


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Many different chances to see YOU over these next few days!

April 06, 2023


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Why Church in the middle of the week????

April 05, 2023


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It's going to be a great week!!!!

April 03, 2023


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4/1/2023 Seeking: Where Are You Headed

By Pastor Kathryn
April 02, 2023


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We're kicking off Holy Week tomorrow and we'd love to see you!

By Pastor Kathryn
April 01, 2023


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Easter preview...but FIRST there’s Palm Sunday this Sunday, 8:15a & 11a!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 31, 2023


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Please share and make plans to join us on May 13th!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 30, 2023


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Jesus was all about politics...

March 29, 2023


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Looking for you TONIGHT!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 28, 2023


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3/26/2023 Seeking: Can These Bones Live?

By Pastor Kathryn
March 26, 2023


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There's a class for everyone!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 25, 2023


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Teamwork makes the...well, ya know

By Pastor Kathryn
March 24, 2023


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Join us this Tuesday!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 22, 2023


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Mark your calendar!

March 21, 2023


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We could really use your help for this great event!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 20, 2023
More Info. Call 717-697-0351

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THE RUMMAGE SALE IS COMING!!!! Volunteers get first dibs.

By Pastor Kathryn
March 20, 2023


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3/19/2023 Seeking: Who Sinned?

By Pastor Kathryn
March 19, 2023


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Grabbing our soup at MPC -open until 6pm!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 18, 2023


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It’s the fourth Sunday in Lent and we are focusing on... sin. We promise it won’t be so bad.

By Pastor Kathryn
March 18, 2023


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Tomorrow, tomorrow, TOMORROW! Grab a bite with this great community!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 17, 2023


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Potluck your way on over to MPC Friday night (3/24) for Dinner & a Movie

March 16, 2023


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Saturday will be great, please help us spread the word!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 15, 2023


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Help us spread the word, EVERYONE is welcome.

By Pastor Kathryn
March 13, 2023


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3/12/2023 Seeking: Who Will You Listen To?

By Pastor Kathryn
March 12, 2023


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We'd love to see you tomorrow... YOU have a place here.

By Pastor Kathryn
March 11, 2023


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PW Studying Sabbath & Supporting Sabbatical

March 09, 2023


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Sooo many great things planned!

March 08, 2023


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Are we in your calendar???

March 07, 2023


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Join us tomorrow night?

March 06, 2023


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Seeking: How Do We Begin Again?

By Pastor Kathryn
March 05, 2023


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MPC's Book Club News

By Terry Cornish
March 04, 2023
We began our time together with fond remembrances of Ruth Ann Neubold, long-time book club member, and all the wonderful things about her that we will miss. She added&nb...

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Please add this to your calendar, we'd love to see you!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 04, 2023


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Happy Friday from Beantown! Me and Martha enjoying a few days away with our “grandparent” hats on. Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 03, 2023


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Looking for you tomorrow!

By Pastor Kathryn
March 02, 2023


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How do we begin again??? Great question.

By Pastor Kathryn
February 28, 2023


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MPC = a safe space. Connect with us to learn more!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 27, 2023


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2/26/2023 - Seeking: Who Will You Listen To?

February 26, 2023


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Another great sermon series is here... Will we see you Sunday?

By Pastor Kathryn
February 25, 2023


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Here at MPC, all REALLY does mean all.

By Pastor Kathryn
February 23, 2023


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Two Worship options today.

By Pastor Kathryn
February 22, 2023


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We’d love to see you!!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 20, 2023


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2/19/2023 You Are...Not Alone

By Pastor Kathryn
February 19, 2023


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Wanna know a secret? T-figgety!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 17, 2023


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Join us 2 weeks from today!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 17, 2023


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MPC's Book Club News

By Cathay Snyder
February 16, 2023
MPC's Book Club kicked off 2023 with a wonderful group discussing the classic, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. As Terry Cornish summarized in a recap to the Club members: We had an assortment of readers who read the unabridged version, read an abridged v...

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You can't pray enough..

February 15, 2023
Give to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Give Here

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One week from today. EVERYONE is welcome.

By Pastor Kathryn
February 15, 2023


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2/12/2023 Worship Service - You Are...Accountable

By Pastor Kathryn
February 12, 2023


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Our Sermon Series, YOU ARE, continues this weekend and we'd love to see you!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 10, 2023


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Prayers and Support for Turkey and Syria - Click on Read More

February 07, 2023
Prayers and Support for Turkey and Syria - Read More Here

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Phones Down 2/7

By Pastor Kathryn
February 07, 2023
 

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ICYMI! We’re so excited to announce that we have extended a call (which has been accepted) to Emily Sutphin to become MPC's new Associate Pastor!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 06, 2023
ICYMI! We’re so excited to announce that we have extended a call (which has been accepted) to Emily Sutphin to become MPC's new Associate Pastor! Emily is currently finishing up her studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and is set to join us on July 1. She will be in w...

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2/5/2023 Worship Service - You Are...Salt & Light

February 05, 2023


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We are the light...

By Pastor Kathryn
February 03, 2023


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Two opportunities to Worship together on Ash Wednesday.

February 02, 2023


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ICYMI... We're feeling very thankful!

By Pastor Kathryn
February 01, 2023


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1/29/2023 Worship Service - You Are...Blessed

By Pastor Kathryn
January 31, 2023


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YOU ARE... sermon series continues this weekend and we'll be looking for you!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 31, 2023


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Our next 5th Sunday is this weekend and you won't want to miss it!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 27, 2023


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Our YOU ARE... sermon series continues this Sunday and we'd love to see you!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 26, 2023


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When we say it, we mean it... All means ALL!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 25, 2023


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Our next 5th Sunday is THIS weekend! We'd love to see you and we hope you'll join us for our youth group's brunch too!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 24, 2023


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1/23/2023 MPC Worship Service - You Are... A Disciple

By Pastor Kathryn
January 23, 2023


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Our YOU ARE... sermon series continues this weekend...we'd love to see YOU...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 20, 2023


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Our next 5th Sunday is coming soon... Make sure to come hungry for our Baked Potato brunch...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 19, 2023


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The days may be long, but the years are short...

January 18, 2023


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Our latest sermon series, YOU ARE..., is underway and we'd love to see you this weekend!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 17, 2023


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Would love for you to check out our new sermon series starting this weekend!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 13, 2023


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Are we in your calendar???

January 12, 2023


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Miracles do happen...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 11, 2023


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No ticket needed, please just bring cash for this great baked brunch fundraiser for our Youth Group. It's going to be another fun 5th Sunday on the 29th!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 09, 2023


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"Cremas is a great holiday dessert drink...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 07, 2023
"Cremas is a great holiday dessert drink alongside another traditional Haitian dish, soup joumou, which has been eaten since the victory of Haitian independence against France in 1804. Prior to independence, Haitian slaves were forbidden from eating the soup. Since the revolution...

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Grabbed your Star Word yet? Make it happen this Sunday...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 06, 2023


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"Seeking signs or seeking power Seeking safety, seeking home...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 06, 2023
"Seeking signs or seeking power Seeking safety, seeking home Day by day and hour by hour We press on toward the unknown Always seeking, moving onward Following where God may lead" — from "Always Seeking" by Rev. Anna Strickland for @sanctifiedart

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"...one of the most defining ancestral narratives...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 05, 2023
"...one of the most defining ancestral narratives of an Israelite’s life would be the Exodus narrative. Joseph is advised to move in direct opposition to the way his ancestors moved. He must go toward Egypt instead of away. It takes great courage to consider the ingrained p...

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Consider the Magi and what it means to be a seeker. Name what you are seeking as you begin a new year. | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
January 04, 2023
Consider the Magi and what it means to be a seeker. Name what you are seeking as you begin a new year. | @sanctifiedart

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How about a New Year's micro-habit?

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January 04, 2023


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"Often the community we begin a journey with is not the same community that supports us throughout our journey’s length...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 03, 2023
"Often the community we begin a journey with is not the same community that supports us throughout our journey’s length. 'The Golden Pilgrimage' depicts the kind of surrogacy that occurs when a friend, a sibling, a neighbor, a father, or a pastor steps in as a much-needed f...

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"When we consider Mary, Joseph, and Jesus’ story as refugees, fleeing from an enraged despot...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 02, 2023
"When we consider Mary, Joseph, and Jesus’ story as refugees, fleeing from an enraged despot, I wonder about the people who came alongside them. We know the example of the Magi, who protected the Holy Family by going home another way. Yet, surely, there were others too... I...

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"Blessed are you who walk and seek and turn over every stone, pointing out all the corners and colors that God lives in. Blessed are you." — Excerpt from “A Blessing for the Seekers” by Rev. Sarah Speed | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
January 01, 2023


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"Korean people eat Miyeok-guk on their birthdays because it is an age-old tradition to eat Miyeok-guk after women give birth... Now, I make Miyeok-guk for my children on their birthdays, a tradition I’m passing down because it connects my children to their Korean culture and to the ancestral ties alive in this simple and delicious soup. This soup provides an intrinsic connection—like an umbilical cord—to mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who used and tasted the same ingredients throu

By Pastor Kathryn
December 31, 2022
"Korean people eat Miyeok-guk on their birthdays because it is an age-old tradition to eat Miyeok-guk after women give birth... Now, I make Miyeok-guk for my children on their birthdays, a tradition I’m passing down because it connects my children to their Korean culture an...

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We're excited to celebrate the New Year with you this Sunday...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 30, 2022


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"From Galilee to Bethlehem Did Mary and Joseph their journey begin Many miles from home without a room Emmanuel came forth from Mary's womb Noel, noel, noel, noel God became flesh with us to dwell" — from "God Became Flesh With Us to Dwell" by Rev. Anna Strickland for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 30, 2022


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It's going to be another great Sunday and we look forward to seeing YOU!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 29, 2022


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"In the midst of a difficult life, 'Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart' (Luke 2:19). One of these treasures was the hope that her womb had brought forth for the world to return to again and again—and to pass on, like a ripple, one person at a time." — from the artist statement for "Ponder" by Hannah Garrity | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 29, 2022


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The holiday season can be full of emotional highs and lows. Offer any gratitude or grief that is swelling for you, knowing that God dwells with you no matter what you are feeling. | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 28, 2022


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The gang's (almost) all here! From my family to yours, we're wishing you a great week and hope to see you this Sunday for Worship @ 10:30am! - Pastor Kathryn

By Pastor Kathryn
December 27, 2022


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"In this block carving, each of the days of Creation is referenced through simplified patterning in each of the colors of the rainbow. It is through Christ that all things came into being, and it is through him that we experience the abounding saturation of God, who chose to dwell among us." — from the artist statement for "Through Him, All Things" by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 27, 2022


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We are BEYOND blessed to have such amazingly generous people here at MPC!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 26, 2022


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"As [Mary] held Jesus, did she also feel held by the Divine presence—a presence that held her throughout her life as she moved through joy, anticipation, terror, and grief? Surely, she was also held by the hands of her ancestors, those who knew her by name, and would help her move through what life would soon bring." — Dr. Christine J. Hong Commentary on John 1:1-14 for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 26, 2022


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"God is in the seed-starters on the porch, and the space between my bones; in garlic butter, early mornings, and twinkle lights. Certainly in dancing and laughing, in cups of coffee, in the art hung on the fridge, snail mail, long phone calls, and oh how I love yous. God is right here." — Excerpt from “Everywhere and Always” by Rev. Sarah Speed | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 25, 2022


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"Each year, we tell this story because it is raw with joy, pain, and the complexities of being human. No matter how your story is unfolding, may you find that this sacred story holds space for you. For this is how God shows up—in a child who cries, in hands that hold, in human flesh, in life and in death." — from the artist statement for "How God Shows Up" by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 24, 2022


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"On Christmas Eve, let’s look to the ancestral ties Jesus leaves with us on earth by focusing on his mother and her courage and vulnerability—a woman who needed postpartum care, a good meal, compassionate partners, and rest. When we remember the birth of Jesus, let us also remember Mary as mother, our hearts full of gratitude." — Dr. Christine J. Hong Commentary on Luke 2:1-20 for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 23, 2022


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Get your PJ's ready!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 22, 2022


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"My heart and I have an agreement. Every year we show up here— at the end of the year, after another 12 months of humanity, of me trying to keep it all together, trying to keep my head above water, trying to keep up appearances." — Excerpt from “Every Year” by Rev. Sarah Speed | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 22, 2022


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What a great day! The Christmas spirit was contagious at the Playful Beginnings Christmas program today. - Pastor Kathryn

By Pastor Kathryn
December 21, 2022


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"[My grandmother] gifted me two watercolor brushes; she saw the artist in me. My mother, my daughter, and I added water to the paint that Nana had placed on her palette so many years ago. We took turns with the brushes. Adding water, letting generations flow into one another, we painted." — from the artist statement for "Dance of the Soul" by Hannah Garrity | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 21, 2022


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All are welcome to this special service tonight...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 20, 2022


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"Despite their difference in age, the two cousins find comfort in each other in the midst of the unconventional timing of their expanding families. All along, as the two women whisper together of the growing promises hidden in their wombs and unconventional lives, Mary and Elizabeth themselves are cradled by the guiding arms of the God who moves them beyond cousins into sisterhood." — from the artist statement for "The Golden Cradle" by Carmelle Beaugelin (@BeauFolioStudio) | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 20, 2022


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EVERYONE is welcome tomorrow night...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 19, 2022


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"Any fear Mary had was met with the contagious courage of Elizabeth, courage enough for them both. They were one another’s spiritual midwives—birthing together transformation, grounded in one another’s courage and steadfastness." — Dr. Christine J. Hong Commentary on Luke 1:39-58 for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 19, 2022


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What a great day! Thanks to all who came and to those who made this amazing brunch happen...

December 18, 2022


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"The dimple in your right cheek, the child playing peek a-boo from his stroller, the abuelita who spends her afternoons in the park by 86th; the teenagers on the subway who cannot control their laughter; Neil, my neighbor, who always asks about you, the mother who whispers a dozen times a day, 'thank you, Jesus, thank you, Jesus, thank you, Jesus...'" — Excerpt from “Where I Saw God Last” by Rev. Sarah Speed | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 18, 2022


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"[My great-aunt] Peanut learned to cook early on because she wasn’t able to work in the fields with the rest of her family. Her pecan pie was my Poppa’s absolute favorite. Her pie was a seasonal treat because she had to wait for the pecan trees to drop the nuts, and she cracked them each by hand." — Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman, reflecting on Peanut's Pecan Pie | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 17, 2022


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Is it possible to have too much fun? We're going to find out this Sunday...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 16, 2022


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"Like Joseph woke from sleep to find his pathway had been changed Still here today God calls us all to choose the better way Beyond our wildest dreams is still a calling that remains Oh there is a better way God's better way Oh, we can choose the better way" — from "A Better Way" by Rev. Anna Strickland for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 16, 2022


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MPC Office Closed TODAY December 15th

By Pastor Kathryn
December 15, 2022


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"A kaleidoscope doesn’t expose your eye to anything that isn’t there. It takes what is in view, and with light and mirrors, creates a new, dynamic, luminous image. The overlapping, novel perspectives, light, and movement transform mundane and even unappealing subjects into vibrantly dancing masterpieces." — from the artist statement for "Wilderness Blossom" by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 15, 2022


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Reflect on a time when you made a difficult decision. How did you find your way to the choice you made? How was God at work in that experience? | @sanctifiedart

December 14, 2022


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There's a very special Longest Night service this Tuesday at 7pm... #BlueChristmasService

By Pastor Kathryn
December 14, 2022


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"What I find most interesting is that the angel doesn’t command Joseph; instead he simply says, 'Don’t be afraid.' He essentially says: 'Don’t be afraid of the social stigma. Don’t be afraid to become a parent through adoption. Don’t be afraid to experience a love greater than you have ever known. Don’t be afraid to make the courageous choice, the one that will not only change your life, but the lives of Mary and Jesus and so many generations who will come after you.'” — from the artist statemen

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December 13, 2022


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"What did Mary’s face look like as Joseph confessed that saving her and the baby took the work of a divine dream and command? I hope he eventually realized that doing right by her shouldn’t have necessitated divine intervention. I hope we might be people who do not need convincing that there is a better way." — Dr. Christine J. Hong Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25 for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 12, 2022


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"First, you must take a deep breath. Let oxygen dance through your lungs. Exhale it slowly. Allow the hurt, the shame, the anger to rise up in you. Let your mind run wild, like a million loose horses. Let the narratives unfold, unroll, a river of choppy water..." — Excerpt from “Instructions for a Hard Choice” by Rev. Sarah Speed | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 11, 2022


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"As a child, Christmastime always promised us a tradition that was an otherwise forbidden activity: the chance to play with our food. My grandmother’s kitchen table became an art studio splattered with flour and sprinkles when, each year, she retrieved the metal tin filled with Christmas-themed cookie cutters, and we spent the afternoon crafting edible Christmas treats." — Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity, reflecting on Decorated Christmas Cookies | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 10, 2022


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It's a music Sunday, this Sunday! Don't miss it...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 09, 2022


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"Week by week in Mary's belly God was growing flesh and bone As her life and path were changing Never was she left alone With her all the while Was Mary's holy child Pledge of 'Here I am' of God's own" — from "Here I Am" by Rev. Anna Strickland for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 09, 2022


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Join us THIS Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 09, 2022


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"In this image, the child and the infant are represented by the roots. The viper represents the asp and the adder. The threat looms, yet the roots thrive and the sprout emerges from the stump. The prey and the predator are on equal terms; no longer is one superior to another." — from the artist statement for "Ancestral" by Hannah Garrity | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 08, 2022


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It was great to see Santa again!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 07, 2022


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When the angel Gabriel comes to Mary, she is perplexed and confused—and no doubt, afraid. And yet, the angel’s news is: “Do not be afraid.” Reflect on a time when you were afraid, but said yes to an invitation

By Pastor Kathryn
December 07, 2022


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"In Mary’s 'yes,' uttered in her Magnificat, we see the transformation of a young teenage girl from fearful to determined, from simply accepting to deciding, from passivity to agency, from betrothed to surrogate mother of God—an honor rarer than gold. Perhaps the most remarkable annunciation in this passage is not the messenger’s revelation to Mary, but Mary’s 'yes' to the call." — from the artist statement for "Mary's Golden Annunciation" by Carmelle Beaugelin (@BeauFolioStudio) | @sanctifieda

By Pastor Kathryn
December 06, 2022


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Bring the kids!!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 06, 2022


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I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day

By Amy Zullo
December 06, 2022
I was involved in a discussion the other night of favorite Christmas hymns.  As members of the group shared their favorites such as Silent Night, O Holy Night, Joy to the World, and O Come All Ye Faithful, I nodded along as I love all of those, too.  It is very diffi...

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SANTA is coming tomorrow! Bring the kids!! We'd love to see you...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 05, 2022


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"Every day, people are faced with untold grief and pain, and the gospel, or the good news, is not enough to take that pain and fear away. Hope sounds hollow to those who are enduring the wretched parts of life. Rather than gloss over the dissonance, can we sit with Mary?" — Dr. Christine J. Hong Commentary on Luke 1:26-38 for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 05, 2022


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What a great day! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year's Giving Tree...amazing!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 04, 2022


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Sunday is going to be great...even better, if you join us!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 02, 2022


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"Oh down through the ages and generations From God in the garden to Jesus the son Each story was woven, each one has a place Within the great tapestry telling God's grace" — from "Through the Ages" by Rev. Anna Strickland for @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 02, 2022


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Cookies all boxed up and ready to send to MPC’s college students thanks to MPC Youth! Write a paper, eat a cookie! - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

By Pastor Kathryn
December 01, 2022


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"I realized that both [plowshares and pruning shears] are used in the process of regeneration, but they are not in themselves symbols of a bountiful harvest. Like gardening, 'learning war no more' is a daily practice requiring dedication and lots of trust that we are truly cultivating an environment for God’s peace to one day bloom." — from the artist statement for “War No More" by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
December 01, 2022


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Only one word... Wow.

By Pastor Kathryn
November 30, 2022


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In Matthew’s genealogy (Matt. 1:1-17), each name contains a story, threading together a lineage that leads to Christ. Share the story of someone who came before you—a relative or friend—who changed your life. | @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
November 29, 2022


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"While creating this image, I spent a lot of time with the women mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy because I had a resounding echo of shame in my body that I had received from engaging with these narratives in my childhood... I had to do some work to unbind myself from the limitations my church had placed on these stories, and I tried to visit these women with a fresh mind and an open heart. What I realized was that these women—despite the loathsome, corrupt systems they were in—found a way to claim

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November 29, 2022


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"Matthew lists the names of Jesus’ forebearers as a marker of hope finally realized. Even today, names are the seeded hope of one generation planted in another. They are the thread that connects our histories, stories, and futures. We are the hopes of those who’ve come before, and we live in hope for those who will come after us." — Dr. Christine J. Hong Commentary on Matthew 1:1-17 for #sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
November 28, 2022


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Stop, Look and Listen: An Advent Poem

By Amy Zullo
November 28, 2022
Life is hectic With important and enjoyable things But sometimes it’s necessary to take a break From all that busyness and stop, look, and listen. To stop, to cease, to pause, take a break. To rest and spend some time Being instead of doing. Enjoying t...

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"God called me by my first and middle name, which always means business, and said: Who told you that you were too much? Sugar, there is so much room for you here." — Excerpt from “Room” by Rev. Sarah Speed @sanctifiedart

By Pastor Kathryn
November 26, 2022


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Will you join us tomorrow? YOU have a place here and we'd love to see you!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 26, 2022


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Black Friday = out @ 5:30am this morning! Hoping everyone had a great Turkey Day...

By Pastor Kathryn
November 25, 2022


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Down the street and around the corner! What an amazing Thanksgiving Drive-Through! Thanks to EVERYONE who made this great day possible...

By Pastor Kathryn
November 24, 2022
 

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Give Thanks

By Amy Zullo
November 23, 2022
The Bible has much to say about giving thanks.  Psalm 107 is a good example.  The first verse tells us to “give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Verses 2 and 3 encourage us to tell our story of being redeemed by God...

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 23, 2022


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What's good??? See you Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 18, 2022


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Thanksgiving Drive-thru Dinner

By Amy Zullo
November 17, 2022
Since 2004, MPC has provided a free Thanksgiving dinner to the community.  On Thanksgiving Day, the doors were opened to anyone to come enjoy a traditional dinner including turkey with gravy, stuffing mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, and rolls with bu...

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Tomorrow! Tomorrow!! TOMORROW!!!

November 17, 2022


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You have plans Friday night? We'd love to see you!

By Cathay
November 16, 2022


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Thank you Dan Alex for fixing and polishing up the lanterns that were in the prayer garden. Look for them back in place this Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 16, 2022


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We could use a little help! If you can spare some time and muscle on Thanksgiving, please shoot us a message. Thank YOU!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 14, 2022


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Reese prepping for worship... We'd love to see you, 8:15 or 11 tomorrow morning!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 12, 2022


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Question: Should you check this out? Answer: 100%, yes! Join us tomorrow.

By Pastor Kathryn
November 12, 2022


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Can you help us make Turkey Day extra special?

By Pastor Kathryn
November 11, 2022


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Someone hear the Bee Gees??? Thanks to Denise from Holy Spirit Medical Center for the CPR & AED training!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 11, 2022


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Election results

By Amy Zullo
November 10, 2022
Tuesday, November 8, was the end of a very hotly contested election cycle here in Pennsylvania.  I hope you took the opportunity to exercise your right to vote in person or by mail-in ballot.  I took advantage of the mail-in option. This gives me a better opportunit...

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It's a great combination... Email us for more info!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 10, 2022
For More Information email: Csnyder@mechpresby.org       

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Thanks in advance for all your amazing support! Putting our Faith into action doesn't get much better than this...

By Pastor Kathryn
November 09, 2022


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Me (very rookie) and Mark (basically, Tiger Woods) escaped the chaos of the polls, after we voted, and hit the links for a quick 9! Beautiful day!

November 09, 2022


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Very appreciative of those working hard at all our local voting places, including right here at MPC! Have a great day, everyone!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 08, 2022


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Let's talk "traditions"...

By Pastor Kathryn
November 04, 2022


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Get your orders in this Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 03, 2022


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Not just your words, but your ACTIONS are so important and greatly apprecaited!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 02, 2022


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So excited for Trick Or Treat tonight!! Come by and see us!!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 31, 2022


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What's Good MPC

By Amy Zullo
October 31, 2022
What’s Good MPC There’s always something good going on at MPC.  Here are a few things, something for every day of the week.  Monday – Deacons meeting, Session committee meetings, Session meetings.  A lot of the work of the church is set in m...

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You have a place here! We'd love to see you for our 5th Sunday Worship this weekend!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 28, 2022


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Have you placed your order yet???? Don't miss out.

October 27, 2022


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Trick or Treat is actually on Halloween this year!! We'd love to see you this Monday night!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 26, 2022


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Don't forget! Our first MPC 5th Sunday is THIS weekend! See you then.

By Pastor Kathryn
October 25, 2022


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My favorite podcasts

By Amy Zullo
October 25, 2022
Two years ago, I began experiencing worsening of my vision and could no longer spend as much time looking at a computer screen or reading as I used to.  (It’s a complicated story, perhaps for another time and my vision is a little better now.)  Looking for an a...

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Get your orders ready!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 22, 2022


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Our "Most Googled" sermon series continues this weekend with "What Is Heaven?'... We'd love to see you this Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 21, 2022


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The Life of the Beloved

By Amy Zullo
October 20, 2022
Beloved Children of God, let us worship the Lord.  As I hear these words each Sunday at the beginning of worship, I am reminded of God’s unconditional love.  I read a lot, but one of my favorite books is Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World...

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A bit of a chill in the air = Tree of Warmth season! Please bring hats, gloves, scarves, and socks to hang on the tree. Thank you for being More People Caring!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 19, 2022


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Tonight, tonight, tonight! We'd love to see you...

By Pastor Kathryn
October 18, 2022


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What is a liminal space

October 17, 2022
 One of the highlights of my week is Pastor Kathryn’s Bible Study meeting at noon on Thursdays.  It is a great time of catching up on each other’s lives as well as reviewing the sermon from the previous Sunday and looking at the texts for the upcoming Su...

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Happy Friday everyone! We're preparing for the next topic, Prayer, in our Most Googled Sermon Series... We'd love to see you Sunday morning at 8:15 or 11...

By Pastor Kathryn
October 14, 2022


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Ladies! One week from tonight...join us!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 13, 2022
For more info, please email Mary: mspeedy@comcast.net

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Tree of Warmth returns Oct. 23rd through Nov. 6th! Thanks in advance for all your support. Looking foward to seeing you Sunday morning!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 12, 2022


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Tuesday Night at MPC

By Amy Zullo
October 11, 2022
There was a lot of excitement as we gathered together last Tuesday for the return of Tuesday Nights @ MPC.  We had a delicious meal (thanks Cathay).  Following the meal, the kindergarten through fifth graders went to the choir room to create a Joyful Noise.  The ad...

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Would you like to learn a little more about MPC? YOU have a place here because ALL are welcome.

By Pastor Kathryn
October 08, 2022
 

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We have Sunday classes for all age groups, including our Thoughtful Christian Class. Come check it out this Sunday morning!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 07, 2022
We have Sunday classes for all age groups, including our Thoughtful Christian Class. Come check it out this Sunday morning!

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So happy to be back and looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday nights!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 05, 2022


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Savannah is as beautiful as everyone says...

By Pastor Kathryn
September 30, 2022
 Looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday for Worship at 8:15am or 11am! 

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Ladies, we'd love for you to join us!

September 29, 2022
For More Info. Please email Mary:  mspeedy@comcast.net

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Last day is TODAY, 8am-Noon!!!

September 24, 2022


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MPC Most Googled...

September 24, 2022
Join Rev. Rebecca Langer this Sunday as we kick off our MPC Most Googled series with "What is sin?"... See you Sunday morning at 8:15am or 11am! - Pastor Kathryn

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So let it begin...!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 21, 2022
So let it begin...!!! - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

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Let's talk Doubting Thomas...

By Pastor Kathryn
September 17, 2022
Let's talk Doubting Thomas... Would love to see you Sunday @ 8:15am or 11am! - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

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Sunday School at MPC!

By kj
September 17, 2022
FOR ELEMENTARY The Whirl Kids are back again to take our Pre-K through fifth graders on some wonderful and fun adventures through the lectionary year. Tot’s Tales (PreK & Kindergarten—2-5 years old) Center Room (first room on the left in the Nursery Wing) ...

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We have an exciting new sermon series coming soon...

September 16, 2022
We have an exciting new sermon series coming soon... We'll be discussing some of the more commonly asked questions about Faith. Please join us Sundays at 8:15am or 11am. Everyone is welcome! - Pastor Kathryn #WeAreMPC #morepeoplecaring

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We have a Sunday school class for every age!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 15, 2022
We have a Sunday school class for every age! For more info, connect w/ us here: MechPresby.org Also, don't forget our new Sunday worship times, 8:15a AND 11a. ???? See you this weekend! - Pastor Kathryn 

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Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) Update

September 11, 2022
 

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Here at MPC, All means ALL! Come and join us this Sunday @ 9:30am!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 09, 2022


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We'd love for you to join our "Big Fam" - Pastor Kathryn

September 07, 2022
 

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Baptism... Let's talk about it... - Pastor Kathryn

September 02, 2022


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From the Christian Education Director

By Cathay Snyder
November 13, 2021
In my September Cornerstone article, I noted that through the work of the Christian Education & Social Justice Committee (CESJ) and by approval of Session, MPC has been recognized as a Matthew 25 Church as well as a More Light Congregation (MLP—MLP is a network of over ...

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Yard Sale Help Needed!

By Jessica Antenucci
August 26, 2021
Hello MPC Members, I hope you are all doing well. I miss seeing all of you on a regular basis. I am writing to you on behalf of the Presbyterian Women and the rummage sale committee. Once again due to the Covid pandemic, we are not going to be able to hold our indoor Octobe...

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Worship Leaders Welcome!

By kj
July 25, 2021
Looking for a way to plug back into the life of MPC? We would love to have you be an usher: https://www.timetosignup.com/mpchurch/sheet/1314154 or a reader: email Mike Daft or a livestreamer: https://www.timetosignup.com/mpchurch/sheet/1315361 You do NOT have to h...

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SUNDAY JULY 11!

By kj
July 05, 2021
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING FOR SUNDAY, JULY 11 AT 9:30AM ON ZOOM For the purpose of voting on the sale of 35 Oakwood Ave, Mechanicsburg, PA for no less than $210,000* with the proceeds to go into the Shirley Lauver Fund. This sale is pending the approval of the Presbytery of Ca...

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COVID-19 Protocol Updates - 6/28/2021

By kj
June 28, 2021
COVID RESPONSE Indoor, in-person worship will no longer require masks to be worn by those who are fully vaccinated.  If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask during worship. You do not need to sign up to attend worship. Please do your best to continu...

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A Few Things That Happened Last Week (6/27 edition)

By kj
June 26, 2021
This Sunday is the last sermon based on the Faces of Our Faith series. We dedicated 16 Sundays to these Biblical heroes, from Adam & Eve to Philemon. We started the series when we were together in the Sanctuary and carried it through Lent of 202...

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A Few Things That Happened Last Week (5/30 edition)

By kj
May 29, 2021
We held indoor, in-person worship9 for the first time since March 2020! The Cornerstone as put together and mailed out on May 27th. You can see the pdf version here: http://www.mechpresby.org/documents.aspx Session met and approved the motion from the Christi...

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Watching Worship at Home

May 25, 2021
TO WATCH WORSHIP ONLINE   Until we get the livestreaming equipment in, the ONLY way to watch worship from home, is to go to the "Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church" page on Facebook. This is the link: https://www.facebook.com/mechpresby.org You do NOT need an account...

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A Few Things that Happened Last Week (5/16 edition)

By kj
May 14, 2021
Sign-ups opened for indoor and in-person worship beginning at 8:15am on May 23. Sign up here: https://www.timetosignup.com/mpchurch/form/12682 or call the church office. You can sign up for worship beginning the Monday prior to the worship service: https://www.tim...

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Indoor Worship Begins May 23rd!

May 14, 2021
Indoor, in-person worship, including small funerals, will resume May 23, 2021. Indoor, in-person meetings will resume May 24, 2021.   Worship Schedule May 23—8:15 indoor (streamed online) 1:00pm outdoor in parking lot (streamed online) - Confirmation Class joins T...

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Holy Week & Easter Worship

March 27, 2021
MAUNDY THURSDAY - 6:30pm, Zoom (or watch on Facebook) Come as you are and join us for Dinner Church at 6:30pm on Zoom: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7176970351 Set your laptop on your dining room table, or bring a plate over to the desktop. We're going to have an...

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Indoor Worship Update

March 27, 2021
As you know, we have been trying to use this time of being out of the church buildings as a time to get the big projects from our Capital Campaign list done. While we have been largely successful, there are a few items left that impact the use of the Sanctuary, Upper Fellows...

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Rev. Mark A. Allio News

March 27, 2021
From Reverend Mark Allio: To the Members and Friends of Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church, The time has come to announce that my ministry with MPC is coming to an end. I have accepted a new call as Pastor at Jefferson Center Presbyterian Church in Saxonburg, PA, part of the B...

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Worship At Home

By Kathryn Johnston
February 20, 2021
It's been almost a year, but this is a new blog so... Welcome to Worship at Home! We encourage you to find a space where you can focus on worship - put your phone away (or turn the sound off), grab a warm beverage, maybe light a candle, and take a deeeeeeep breath.* Worship pre...

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