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 May 25, 2016
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The Maine School of Ministry
Maine Conference, United Church of Christ
First Convocation, Spring 2016
 




Saturday, June 4, 10:00am-3:00pm at the Conference Center
One Weston Court, Suite 104, Augusta, ME 04330
The Maine Conference,
United Church of Christ 
cordially invites you to attend a three-week
June 16th, 23rd & 30th
From 2PM - 3:30PM
At the Maine Conference Center
Augusta

Kairos Palestine Bible Study


General Synod 30 adopted a resolution entitled, "A Call for the United Church of Christ to Take Actions toward a Just Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict." One of the actions steps in this resolution calls upon the UCC to study the Kairos Palestine document.

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  2016 Boundary Awareness Training Schedule
Please Click the Training Title Below to get more information and to register 

Tuesday October 4th
Union Congregational Church
Ellsworth Falls
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This training meets Maine Conference UCC Association requirements for clergy to maintain their ministerial standing (others should check with your Association Committee on Ministry).  For more information, contact the Maine Conference Office at
207-622-3100 or [email protected]
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   There is a cost of $25.00 for this training    



Pilgrim Lodge Events
 
Register for  
Women at the Well





Women at the Well starts a week from Friday! (June 3). There is still time to register. This women's weekend is a much loved Pilgrim Lodge event. Time to relax, laugh, and enjoy the beauty of PL.

 For more information and registration on   the PL Website.  

 
Excitement Builds 
 
We are going to PASS IT ON!!!  Quitobaquito, (Kee-toe-bah-kee-toe) the new dining hall, is closer and closer to completion!  
 
Please join the Maine Conference as we gather at Pilgrim Lodge on June 12, from 1:00-4:00 for the dedication of Quitobaquito and an Ice Cream Social.  The blessing of the building will take place at 2:00.
 
If you would like to stay longer, you are invited to stay over night (leaving by noon on June 13) for a cost of $30.00.  (Bring your own bedding!)  Dinner and breakfast will be served to those staying over.


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Registration Closes June 5th
 
 
Association Events 
 

Maine Conference
Church Events
 
Request for Art Submissions


 

 
Rain or Shine!




 


 

will be Speaking at Christ Church, 6 Dane Street, Kennebunk, on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 3pm
 
Hand in Handunites Jews and Arabs, K-12, in integrated education and communities dedicated to "building a shared society through integrated schools and communities".

 

 
National  
United Church of Christ Events 
 



WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE ONA MOVEMENT? JOIN US AT NATIONAL ONA GATHERING TO FIND OUT!


 

Marriage equality was a magnificent achievement, but the right to marriage was a milestone on our journey, not the final destination.

So what's next for the Open and Affirming movement in the United Church of Christ? That's what this year's National ONA Gathering is all about. ONA congregations around the country will meet in St. Joseph to explore the issues that face us, to plan for the future, and to learn new ways we can make a difference in our communities.

I promise that National ONA Gathering 2016 will help you and your congregation revive your ONA spirit!





NEW CHURCH COLLABORATORY

New York City
June 16-18th 

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Churches in need of a reboot

Consider reVision

reVision is a congregational renewal process designed by the Center for Progressive Renewal to help your congregation live into it's fullest potential. Many churches can't afford specialized consultants. reVision is an affordable option that supports you guiding your own church through a renewal experience. For some churches, reVision is a "next step" for those who have completed a church assessment like "New Beginnings", "Crossroads" or "Holy Cow".
 
                       
  

Other Events
2016 Downeast Spiritual Life Conference:

"Jesus and the Heart of Wisdom" 
 





Register Here
July 15-16, 2016

Moore Community Center
133 State St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605
 
 
  • Who was the first-century peasant called Jesus?
  • What was at the heart of his teachings?
  • Why did some gospel writers put words in Jesus' mouth that he never said?
  • Is there some way to determine what he actually did say?
  • How does Jesus' wisdom compare with that of non-Christian wisdom teachers?
 



For more information or to register, go to http://downeastspiritual.org or call 207-374-5200.
 
The Downeast Spiritual Life Conference is the signature event of the Spiritual Life and Learning Center at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Blue Hill.
Star Island UCC Family Conferences: Summer 2016
 
Plan to spend a weekend or a week on Star Island at one of three UCC conferences.  There are two week long adult/family conferences, July 30-Aug. 6 (which includes a Youth conference), and Aug. 6-13, plus the Laity Family UCC Weekend on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2 or 3-5.
 
For new-to-Star conferees, Star is offering 30% off room and board for the Laity conference.  Star Island is one of 9 islands in the Isles of Shoals off Portsmouth, NH.  The Star Island Corporation is celebrating its 100th year!   http://starisland.org/ for more information on all the conferences.

 

 2016-2017 Program - Auburn Maine


Human systems are complicated,
and churches are no exception.
At their best, they draw out excellence in their people. At their worst, they become stuck --undermining and sabotaging even the mostwell-designed plans for change. Tending the Fire helps clergy "think systems" in their
congregations and their personal lives, so they can lead change that lasts.
They can:


* Understand anxiety's effects on churches
and individuals

* Be a healthy, non-anxious leader
* Manage complicated emotional relationships

* Avoid overwork and "underwork"

* Recognize and handle sabotage

* Discover the "next right steps" for their
churches and themselves.


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