Keystone Conference UCC

09/02/2026

It was a beautiful evening for Transitional RCM David to travel to a meeting at Bethel UCC in Spring Grove in York County.

08/31/2026

Keystone Conference sends congratulations to Rev. Bill Worley as the new Executive Director of the Lutheran Camping Corporation, one of our Keystone outdoor ministry partners! Rev. Worley is the former PSE Conference Minister and current member of St. Mark’s UCC in Lebanon. Here’s a snippet from the LCC announcement:

The Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania Welcomes Rev. William “Bill” Worley as Executive Director Effective September 14, 2026

Rev. Worley will lead LCC as it continues its mission to provide a place and time apart where Christ’s love is experienced, and faith is renewed. In partnership with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, congregations, donors, and friends of the ministry, Bill will help guide LCC’s programs, properties, and outreach into its next season of faithful service.

Read their full announcement here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HbfJXyuv1/

The Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania Welcomes Rev. William “Bill” Worley as Executive Director Effective September 14, 2026

"Dear Friends and Partners in Ministry,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that Rev. William “Bill” Worley has been appointed Executive Director of the Lutheran Camping Corporation of Central Pennsylvania (LCC), effective September 14, 2026.

Rev. Worley will lead LCC as it continues its mission to provide a place and time apart where Christ’s love is experienced, and faith is renewed. In partnership with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, congregations, donors, and friends of the ministry, Bill will help guide LCC’s programs, properties, and outreach into its next season of faithful service."

Read more from the Lutheran Camping Corporationf of Central Pennsylvania here: https://www.lutherancamping.org/general/leadership-announcement/ or at the link in our bio.

08/31/2026

As our new conference comes together, we take a moment each week to pray for 10 of our churches. We give thanks for the work they do in their communities, and we rejoice in our connection with each other.

Ben Salem UCC, Lehighton
Parkside United Church Of Christ, Phoenixville
Grace United Church of Christ, Hanover
Christ Church Walnutport
1st UCC Hellertown
St John's UCC Lansdale, PA
First UCC, Hyndman
Salem UCC, Donaldson
Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua
Zion's Reformed Church-United Church of Christ, Greenville

08/31/2026

Members of the Central Association joined the congregation of St. Paul's at the Farm in Lewisburg this afternoon for the ordination of their pastor, Rev. Tim Hogan-Palazzo. Congratulations Rev. Tim!

08/30/2026

St. John's, Foglesville welcomed TRCM Nora for worship and brunch as she shared a message from Romans 11 and a bit about the Keystone Conference. Thanks for the invitation to join you today Pastor Denise!

08/30/2026

Congratulations to the Rev. James Hughes, who was installed today by the Mercersburg Association as Pastor and Teacher at Trinity UCC in State Line PA!

08/30/2026

Trinity UCC in Waynesboro had a wonderful Sunday of blessing children’s backpacks and releasing/blessing Caleb Murray on to his new position at Dickinson College. Transitional RCM preached and joined the Rev. Danielle Neff in celebrating the day!

08/30/2026

TRCM Kevin McLemore was welcomed by the good people of St. Lukes UCC in Lititz on Sunday morning. Pastor Jeff Shanaberger pastors these folks. Dennis Drummond, Keystone Board Member, is also a member of the congregation (pictured with Kevin).

08/29/2026

Transitional RCM David had the privilege of preaching today at the celebration of life of the Rev. David Longstreet at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Prayers ascending for David’s family and friends.

08/25/2026

Coordinator for Leadership Development Dwight Hein reflects on a broken angel in this week's Keystone Connection: https://conta.cc/4qLEHDl

Email from Keystone Conference UCC News, events and inspiration - all inside! Paid for by your OCWM Contributions | August 25, 2026 Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Email look funny?