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7/14/2024 Unexpected Attention 11:00 AM

By Pastor Kathryn
April 14, 2024



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4/7/24 - Expect the Unexpected

By Pastor Kathryn
April 07, 2024



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Easter Service 2024 - 11am

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

By Pastor Emily
March 17, 2024



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

By Pastor Kathryn
March 03, 2024



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

By Pastor Kathryn
February 25, 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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Excited for our new sermon series...

By Pastor Kathryn
February 15, 2024



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

By Pastor Emily
February 14, 2024



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

By Pastor Emily
February 11, 2024



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2/4/24 - Prophet Margins - Compound Interest

By Pastor Kathryn
February 04, 2024



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

By Pastor Kathryn
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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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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Please help if you're able!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 12, 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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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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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

By Pastor Kathryn
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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"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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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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"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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"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

By Pastor Kathryn
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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"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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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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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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"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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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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"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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Have you turned in your pledge card yet?

By Pastor Kathryn
December 01, 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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Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 22, 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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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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Don't forget!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 05, 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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Super excited for Trick or Treat!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 20, 2023



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Get your orders ready!!

By Pastor Kathryn
October 09, 2023



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Before you scroll away...

By Pastor Kathryn
October 05, 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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We'd love to see YOU tomorrow!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 30, 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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Looking for you tomorrow!

By Pastor Kathryn
September 25, 2023



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There's alot happening here at MPC!

By Pastor Emily
September 20, 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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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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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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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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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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8/20/2023 What Every Living Thing Needs: Air

By Pastor Kathryn
August 20, 2023



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What Every Living Thing Needs - Shelter

By Emily Sutphin
August 12, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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1 week from today...will you join us?

By Pastor Kathryn
June 21, 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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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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Congrats to all of our 2023 grads!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
June 02, 2023



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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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Get your red ready!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
May 21, 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

By Pastor Kathryn
May 14, 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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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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New Member Class Starts Sunday, Everyone is Welcome!

By Pastor Kathryn
April 20, 2023

Click here to Begin Your Journey

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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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Holy Week at MPC

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4/1/2023 Seeking: Where Are You Headed

By Pastor Kathryn
April 02, 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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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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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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3/12/2023 Seeking: Who Will You Listen To?

By Pastor Kathryn
March 12, 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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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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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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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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We are the light...

By Pastor Kathryn
February 03, 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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When we say it, we mean it... All means ALL!

By Pastor Kathryn
January 25, 2023



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Miracles do happen...

By Pastor Kathryn
January 11, 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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"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?

By Pastor Kathryn
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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Get your PJ's ready!!!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 22, 2022



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EVERYONE is welcome tomorrow night...

By Pastor Kathryn
December 19, 2022



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MPC Office Closed TODAY December 15th

By Pastor Kathryn
December 15, 2022



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Join us THIS Sunday!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 09, 2022



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It was great to see Santa again!

By Pastor Kathryn
December 07, 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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Only one word... Wow.

By Pastor Kathryn
November 30, 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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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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Can you help us make Turkey Day extra special?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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