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It's UCC Yearbook Time!
The United Church of Christ's annual Yearbook is the central reference point for the UCC for information about churches, ministers and other data the UCC uses to better understand the health of our denomination and identify trends as we plan for the future.

The UCC Yearbook relies upon all UCC churches, associations and conferences to submit their statistical information at the beginning of each year so the reference data is as accurate as possible. Using the UCC Data Hub, churches may upload their information directly for the Yearbook.

The Maine Conference asks that every church in our conference participate in the UCC Yearbook information submission effort. The Center for Analytics, Research and Data (CARD) has made resources available to take you step by step through the data upload process in the UCC Data Hub. 
Please be sure to read Church Instructions
and watch the tutorials at the site above before beginning. If AFTER reading the instructions and watching the tutorials you still have questions please feel free to contact Anne Hodgman in the Conference Office at 207-622-3100 or at 
   
Please submit your data as early as possible to avoid potential delays if you should need assistance. 
 
Please view the videos before calling the conference for assistance.

The Data Hub will be available until midnight on March 8, 2017

Maine School of Ministry
2017 Winter/Spring Courses
Two courses will be offered for the 2017 Winter/Spring Semester.  Each will meet at the Maine UCC Conference Center, One Weston Court, Suite 104, Augusta, ME 04330.
(Students may call-in using the Conference's Zoom video conferencing capacity)

BibSt-Fdn 2:
"Apostles, Epistles, Apocalypse: The Best of the Rest of the New Testament." 
Register here

PrTh-Pb 2:
"An introduction to Congregational Life and Pastoral Leadership."  
Register here
     

Calling All Bylaws!

 
The Maine Conference frequently receives requests from churches asking for sample Bylaws.  We would like to create a resource page on the Conference website posting several samples.  If you have an electronic version of your most recent/updated church Bylaws, which you would be willing to share, please e-mail Rev. Darren Morgan
[email protected]
Thank you!
 

Leading Congregations and Nonprofits in a Connected World 
by Hayim Herring and Terri Martinson Elton 
Leading Congregations and Nonprofits in a Connected World shares emerging practices for leading and organizing congregations and nonprofits in our increasingly networked lives. Drawing on  studies of congregations across denominations and of nonprofits with historic ties to faith communities, the authors share practical, research-based guidance for how these organizations can more deeply engage with their communities and advance their impact in a socially connected world. 
  
We have one copy of this resource available to borrow.
The Conference website and the Library cart are now working, or you can send requests to [email protected]
or call 1-800-244-0937 or 207-622-3100. Please be aware that once you enter a search item you will be taken to a page that says "Grace Presbytery" in the upper left hand corner. You are in the right place. This is our catalog web host. The Resource Center is the lending library for the Maine Conference.


Events


February 27 - May 5: New Online Course Offering from The BTS Center

"Course Corrections" Will Explore Generative Responses to Spiritual Disruption

For more information or to register, click
This Link  

Scholarship aid is available for this course.
 Click here
to contact Alyssa Lodewick with inquiries.

Invitation to the Installation of
Rev. Cordelia Strandskov
 
Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2 p.m
at the Second Congregational Church in Norway. To read the invitation click here.
 


2017 Boundary Awareness Training
Events sponsored by the Maine Conference UCC

1. Boundary Awareness in the Digital Age
Rescheduled/New Date: 10AM - 3PM, Wednesday,
March 8, 2017 at Alfred Parish Church UCC,
Alfred $25.
2. Boundary Basics
10AM - 3PM, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Maine Conference Center, Augusta. $25.

3. From Pulpit to Pew...
10AM - 3PM, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Day's Ferry Congregational UCC, Woolwich. $25.

4. The Oxymoron of Boundaries in Rural Communities
10AM - 3PM, Saturday, October 14, 2017 at First Congregational UCC, Brewer. $25.

5. Clergy Boundary Awareness Training for Laity
10AM - Noon, Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Maine Conference Center, Augusta. Free.

Trainings 1-4 above meet Maine Conference UCC Association requirements for clergy to maintain their ministerial standing (others should check with your Association Committee on Ministry). Lunch is included with daylong programs. For more information, contact the Maine Conference office at 207-622-3100 or [email protected]
To read more or register for a training,
SYC Post Winter Event
This year the weekend event will be held at North Windham Union Church during the weekend of March 24-26, 2017. We hope you can join us for an amazing weekend of activities and together time. 
Read more>>   Event permission slip
Run for office permission slip. 

SAVE THE DATE - May 6, 2017
An All Conference Workshop event is being planned for May 6, 2017. We are partnering with First Parish Church, UCC in Brunswick to offer this event which will consist of workshops during the day followed by an evening presentation by Diana Butler Bass. Read more about Diana here.

We are still working out the details, but be sure to save the date for what promises to be a fun, spirit-filled opportunity to gather as the Maine Conference UCC!

Where: First Parish Church, UCC, Brunswick, ME
When: Saturday, May 6, 2017 - full day and evening event
Who: You! and Diana Butler Bass
Watch the ACE for more details...

Questions: Please contact
Rev. Bill Walsh,
Conference Moderator,
Potluck Supper and Myanmar Presentation
Saturday February 25, 2017 at West Parish Congregational UCC in Bethel. Supper begins at 6 p.m. with the Myanmar presentation at 6:45 p.m.
Summer Work Trip to Honduras
June 30 - July 8, 2017
Your Honduras Partnership Resource team is sponsoring a work trip to the medical clinic in Subirana, Honduras this summer.  Learn more>>

The Downeast Spiritual Life Conference
"Your Spirit. Your World. Connecting Heart, Earth & Soul"
Friday July 21 to Sunday, July 23, 2017

For more information or to register 
go to http://downeastspiritual.org/ or call 207-374-5200.
 
Help Wanted/Classifieds
Camp Staff Applications for PL17
Camp Staff applications are now being considered. It's hard work and it's fun and fulfilling. Are you called?
Submit your application online here
Seaside United Church of Christ
Is looking for a Church Administrator. The Church Administrator is a Part-time position based at the Parish Offices in Northeast Harbor. The position reports to the Pastor and works alongside the Congregation's Treasurer in relation to all bookkeeping Functions.  
To learn more>>
 
State Youth Council Advisors Needed 
The SYC is looking for new advisors. To learn more about the position and the State Youth Council click below.
    Read more>>    Advisor Application

In This Issue
Quick Links
Beyond Our Borders
Open and Affirming Webinars Learn more
Embracing Stewardship
March 24-25, 2017
Regency Hotel & Conference Center
Boxborough, MA


Action: Help Students Succeed
Learn more here.

Pray for the Dominican Republic on Sunday, February 19
Learn more
The 46th Annual
NEAUCE
Conference 
 
  May 2 - 4, 2017
1PM
at
Pilgrim Pines
Conference Center
220 West Shore Road
Swanzey, NH 03446

For more information>>

Full Brochure

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Registration is Open!
Registration for the United Church of Christ Musicians Association Event in Boston, MA,
July 9-12, 2017 is now open.
Click here to learn more or register.

What is the right background check for staff in your church?
Learn about the best practices in screening for your church.
Free webinar.
Wed. March 8th at 2pm EST.
Click here to register 
 


be the church
August 16-19, 2017
 Montreal
at Concordia University

To learn more>>
Maine Conference UCC | 207-622-3100 | [email protected] | http://www.maineucc.org
Maine Conference UCC
One Weston Court, STE 104
Augusta, ME 04330