What was happening 125 years ago?
***Washington became our nation’s 42nd state
***President Grover Cleveland married Frances Folsom
***The American Tuxedo was invented
***The church now known as the Penbrook United Church of Christ was formed
The 125th Anniversary Committee has planned a series of fun events to celebrate our years as a congregation. Get out your calendars now and participate in as many of these gatherings as possible!
September 30 @ 5:00 p.m.
125th Anniversary Kick Off Dinner
The event will be held in Fellowship Hall and will include a catered buffet by Sir D’s with the following dining options:
Mixed Salad Greens with dressings
Italian Herbed Chicken
Roast Sirloin Au Jus
Baked Vegetable Lasagna
Green Bean Almandine and Mashed Potatoes
Dinner Rolls
Celebration Cake for Dessert
A Selection of Beverages
~ Tickets for the event will cost $25.00 and can be purchased from members of the 125th Anniversary Celebration Committee: Luke Ansel, Linda Grier, Dana Morgan, Becky Boone, Carol Proper, Kim Evanoff or Mike Proper.
~ The Reverend Doctor Robert Stoudt will be attending this event as our special guest.
October 7
World Wide Communion Sunday beginning at 10:30 with guest speaker, the Rev. Dr.
Monica Dawkins-Smith, Penn Central Conference Minister
October 14
Surprise Speaker at 10:30 worship!
October 21
Penbrook UCC Music Sunday with special music.
October 28
Celebration Breakfast in the Adult Sunday School Room
Details to follow
If you have memories of Penbrook UCC to share, please contact Luke Ansel.