Join us Friday evening, September 22nd at 7:00 pm and Saturday, September 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for an Apologetics Conference sponsored by the Akron-Ephrata Ministerium. This conference will bring deeper understanding and focus on apologetics. Conference speakers include Dr. Mark Farnham, Dr. Tim Valentino, Pastor Jim Ehrman, and Mark Lamontia.

Learn more about the schedule and register by September 17.

Registration fee is $25 per person.

Calling men of all ages! Join us for breakfast on Saturday, September 30. Connect with others in prayer and feasting. Register by September 17.

We believe that water baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of a new family. Find out more about baptism here.

There are multiple times to be baptized throughout the weekend. Find the one that best fits you by visiting the links on the baptism page of our website (linked above).

Schedule baptism for 3:00 or 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, or 10:00 a.m or after the service on Sunday, October 1.

Register online by September 17!

We believe that water baptism is a public declaration of three important things: you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are beginning a changed life in Christ, and you are part of a new family. Find out more about baptism here.

There are multiple times to be baptized throughout the weekend. Find the one that best fits you by visiting the links on the baptism page of our website (linked above).

Schedule baptism for 3:00 or 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, or 10:00 a.m or after the service on Sunday, October 1.

Register online by September 17!

Join us for a congregational meeting on Sunday, October 1, at 3:00 p.m. in the main auditorium. Stay up to date with the mission and vision of Ephrata Community Church. Hear from Pastors Kevin, Chris, Jim, & Wes.

Unable to make it in person? Tune in via livestream or watch later at ephratacommunity.church/media or on the Ephrata Community Church app!

Join us for an evening of worship, prayer, and ministry at Gateway House of Prayer from 7:00–9:00 p.m.

What:

Are you looking for something fun to do as a family? Join us at Family Fest. It’s free and fun for the whole family!

This is one of ECC’s largest outreach events, offering free food, activities, crafts, and more, and in order to pull it off, we need you! Would you sign up for a shift to serve? We have openings in all sorts of positions—welcome, games & crafts, food service, maintenance, and more. Volunteers get a free t-shirt!

To volunteer, please sign up HERE by September 17.

Where:

Family Fest will be held on the lawn at ECC this year.

When:

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Cost:

No cost and no registration required to attend.

Invite a friend, and join the fun!

Help Ephrata Area Social Service bless those in need in our community by bringing at least one nonperishable food item to church on the first weekend of each month. Drop those items in one of the carts located near each welcome center and help EASS fill their shelves each month. Thank you for your contributions!

Want to learn more about ECC? Join us for the Connections Pathway. Connections Pathway allows individuals to learn more about ECC’s goal and vision while helping them connect with their own purpose in a single, half-day session.

Childcare available for 2 years through 4th Grade (up to age 10). Complete needed information during registration.

Please register everyone in your household that will be attending by Sunday, October 8.

Date: Saturday, October 14
Location: Conference Room C
Schedule:
– 8:30–9:00 a.m. Breakfast Provided
– 9:00–Noon Sessions
– Noon to 12:30 pm Optional Building Tour

On Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21, we are privileged to host Dr. Charity Virkler Kayembe as our Conference leader for the Hearing God Through Your Dreams conference.

Learn how to hear from Heaven for wisdom, revelation, guidance, and comfort. Charity has been listening to the Lord through her dreams for most of her life, and Holy Spirit has given her some exciting and unique revelations about what He wants to do in our lives through our dreams.

The schedule will include a Friday evening worship and teaching session, beginning at 6:30 pm and one worship and two teaching sessions Saturday that begin at 9:00 am. The conference will end at 1:00 pm on Saturday.

Learn more and register by Sunday, October 15.

Join women’s ministry for an evening to worship the Lord and follow as He leads. No need to register, just show up!

Join us for our HarvestNet International Summit.  For more information, visit HNI’s website!

Please read registration details below, before registering.

Banquet:
Date: November 1 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The banquet is free; however, all guests planning to attend the banquet must sign up. If you are only attending the banquet and not registering for the summit, please use the “Banquet Registration Only” selection. Registration for the banquet closes October 16—seating is limited. 

If you are interested in sponsoring a table for the banquet, options are available here. 

Children at the Banquet:
A child taking a seat must be registered for the banquet.  Infants in a carrier, not needing a seat, do not need to be registered. We are unable to provide booster seats or high chairs.  

International Summit
Dates: November 2–3
If you are attending both the summit and the banquet, please use the “Summit- Adult” or “Summit- Child” registration. Within this registration, please check the “Banquet Registration” option to ensure you are signed up for both the summit and the banquet.

Meal Package: The optional meal package includes lunch and dinner November 2nd and 3rd. The deadline to include a meal package with registration is October 16, 2023. For those who register after the meal deadline, lunch can be purchased at ECC’s Connections Cafe, during the Summit. 

Lodging: If you are interested in staying in a host home, please select this option in the registration and fill out the host home application form at the end of the registration. Additional information about transportation and lodging can be found on the HNI website.

HSM Alumni/Students: Please inquire to receive your special discount code.

Children: Children 4 and under do not need to be registered for the Summit.  Childcare will NOT be provided during the event.

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for summit attendees, at HNI’s discretion.  This could include discounted meals, transportation, and/or host housing.  To apply for a scholarship, please select this option and fill out the form at the end of the registration. The deadline for scholarships is September 25, 2023.

Trouble Registering?  Please email Emily at emilyweber@harvestnetintl.com

Help Ephrata Area Social Service bless those in need in our community by bringing at least one nonperishable food item to church on the first weekend of each month. Drop those items in one of the carts located near each welcome center and help EASS fill their shelves each month. Thank you for your contributions!

Join us for an evening of worship, prayer, and ministry at Gateway House of Prayer from 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Are you ready to take the next step and become a member of ECC? Once you’ve taken Connections Pathway, complete the membership application found in the back of the Connections Pathway book or on our website. Submit it to the church office by October 1!

Help Ephrata Area Social Service bless those in need in our community by bringing at least one nonperishable food item to church on the first weekend of each month. Drop those items in one of the carts located near each welcome center and help EASS fill their shelves each month. Thank you for your contributions!

Join us for an evening of worship, prayer, and ministry at Gateway House of Prayer from 7:00–9:00 p.m.