300th Anniversary Celebrations of the German Reformed Church in America
This year we will celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the German Reformed Church in the United States which began with the first communion at Falkner Swamp, Oct. 15, 1725. This celebration of our immigrant heritage is particularly meaningful and instructive given the current conversations about immigration happening around the nation.
To celebrate, a series of events and worship celebrations are planned, including (among other things) quarterly presentations of German Reformed History, a liturgy for congregations to share on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 12 (register here) and a Festival of Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Colonial Park UCC, Harrisburg (register here.)
Registration is currently open for these Historic Presentations:
- September 25: United and Uniting: How the UCC Makes Room for German Reformed and Armenian Evangelical Christians (Rev. Dr. Heather Ohaneson) More info and registration
- October 28: Gifts of the Reformed Church Going Forward (Dr. Randall Zachman) More info and registration
Visit the 300th Anniversary Celebrations page of the PSEC website for more information.
October 12th @ 1:30 pm Falkner Swamp UCC 2077 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville w/ Guest Preacher The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson
October 15th @ 6:30 pm each PA UCC Conference will hold a communion service within its boundaries