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

By Pastor Kathryn
December 02, 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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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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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

By Pastor Kathryn
November 29, 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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"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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"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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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

By Pastor Kathryn
November 23, 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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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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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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Can you help us make Turkey Day extra special?

By Pastor Kathryn
November 11, 2022

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

By Pastor Kathryn
October 31, 2022

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

By Pastor Kathryn
October 25, 2022

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

September 24, 2022

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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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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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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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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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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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Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church
300 East Simpson Street | Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-697-0351

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