Diana Butler Bass in Brunswick
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Maine Conference Learning Event - May 6, 2017
An All Conference Workshop event has been 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 afternoon followed by an evening presentation by Diana Butler Bass. Read more about Diana here.
Where: First Parish Church, UCC, Brunswick, ME When: Saturday, May 6,
2017 - an afternoon and evening event. Registration opens at 12:30pm
Who: You! and Diana Butler Bass Learn more and register here.View Event Poster Questions: Please contact
Rev. Bill Walsh,
Conference Moderator,
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A MESSAGE FROM THE MAINE CONFERENCE MISSION COUNCIL
Greetings to Our Maine Conference Churches!
The Maine Conference Mission Council is working hard on a number of initiatives and issues on behalf of the Conference, including: budget and finances; strengthening our connections, church to church; highlighting the good work and ministry that is taking place all over the Conference; and implementing the Moving Forward Together Strategic Plan, along with new bylaws
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In this Easter season, we humbly request your prayers, in support and encouragement of our work and ministry.
We are looking forward to our upcoming Conference gatherings:
May 6-- Spring Learning Event with Diana Butler Bass at First Parish in Brunswick
October 21-- Annual Meeting at Husson University (detailed information will be available early in the fall)
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PILGRIM LODGE JUMP START WORKDAY IS THIS SATURDAY! Please come up to camp and help us get ready for the summer. We have tasks for people of all skill levels. Lunch is provided.
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2017 Boundary Awareness Training
Events sponsored by the Maine Conference UCC
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 3-4 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,
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Scholarship Deadline Coming Soon
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Pilgrim Lodge Register Here There are many ways to help get you to camp! First, check out your local church's scholarship options. Many funds are left unused in local churches. Next, apply for a Maine Conference scholarship, applications are due by
May 15.
If you are planning to attend Camp Pride, there are special funds available and an online Camp Pride registration form. There are also discounts: for your children if you are a counselor; if you're bringing a friend who has never been to PL; if you are a youth coming to more than one week long session this summer. Read all about them on our scholarship an financial aid page. Summer is coming!
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Women of the Bible
by James A. Harnish
Many biblical women play critical roles in the drama of God's salvation. "Women of the Bible" grew out of a desire to discover how some of the women who made a difference in the Bible can make a difference in our lives today. Join Rev. James A. Harnish as he takes a closer look at the stories of the four extraordinary women in Scripture: Deborah, Abigail, Mary Magdalene, and the woman at the well. You'll be drawn into a fresh awareness of what it means for all of us- men and women alike- to be more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
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.
The Resource Center has begun the process of removing the video cassettes (VC) from it's library. If there are titles you would be interested in acquiring please contact Anne Hodgman at the number or email listed above.
You will find Anne in the Resource Center on Thursdays from 9am - 5pm Fridays from 9 -11am
Resource Center Email is only monitored on those days.
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Services of Installation
You are invited to attend the Service of Installation for Emily Goodnow on Saturday April 29, 2017
at First Congregational UCC in Bridgton beginning at 2:00 pm.
You are invited to attend the Service of Installation for Chad Poland on Sunday May 6, 2017 at All Souls Congregational UCC in Bangor beginning at 6:30 pm.
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Interim Ministry in a Changing Time
Join Massachusetts Associate Conference Minister the Rev. Dom Remick on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 10am to 3pm at the Maine UCC Conference Center for this event.
Learn moreRegister here
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Service of Ordination for Sara Bartlett
You are invited to join members of the Cumberland Association Churches for a Service of Ordination for Sara Elizabeth Bartlett on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at North Yarmouth Congregational Church at 2:30pm.
Click to view the official invitation.
Service of Ordination and Installation for Elizabeth Coffey
You are invited to join members of the Katahdin Association Churches for a Service of Ordination and Installation for Elizabeth McKee Coffey on Sunday May 21, 2017 at All Souls Congregational UCC in Bangor at 3:00pm.
Click to view the official invitation.
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Spring Association Meetings
Oxford-Union Association Saturday April 29, 2017 12:30 - 2:00 pm at First Congregational Bridgton. Cumberland Association Sunday April 30, 2017 2:30 - 5:30 pm First Parish in Gorham. York Association Sunday April 30, 2017 3:00 - 6:00 pm at First Congregational North Berwick Sunrise Association Saturday May 6, 2017 9 am - 1 pm at Trinitarian Congregational Parish Castine. Midcoast Association Saturday May 20, 2017 10:30 am - 2:00 pm at First Congregational UCC in Camden. Katahdin Association Sunday May 21, 2017 1:30 - 5:00 pm at All Souls Congregational UCC in Bangor.
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Star Island UCC Conferences
Four UCC conferences are offered this summer on Star Island. Located in the Isles of Shoals off Portsmouth, NH, a ferry from Portsmouth transports you to a special place. For more details, go to www.starisland.orgView a list of the Four UCC Gatherings here.
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WindowDressers
Is a Maine non-profit group working to help residents in the area save on winter heating expenses. Volunteers will be building custom-fitted, low-cost insulating window inserts. Need inserts? sign up before April 30th. Want to help build inserts? Click here to help build inserts or sign up to receive inserts, or call Kit Lane at 460-9113.
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Honduran Missionaries Coming to Maine in May 2017 Missionaries = OCWM dollars at work!
May 12-26,have them speak at a small home gathering, an all-church invitational potluck, or on a Sunday morning.
To reserve a date contact Anne Hodgman
or call 622-3100
Learn more
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May 21, 2017 Art Exhibit Opening: Raphael Gribetz's "The Search for Truth"
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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.
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Pilgrim Hymnals to Donate
First Church Farmington, CT has over 200 copies of the Pilgrim Hymnal to donate. If you are interested or need more information please contact Susan Murtha 203-936-9356.
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Director of Education and Faith Development Programs
Woodfords Congregational Church (Portland) seeks a Christian educator with a passion for supporting Christian fellowship and education by working with our children, families, and elders as Director of Education and Faith Development Programs. The position is 30 hours per week and is eligible for benefits.
Learn more
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Seaside United Church of Christ
Is an Open & Affirming and Just Peace Congregation-seeks a part time Sunday & After School Teacher, 4-6 hours weekly. Demonstrated commitment to progressive Christianity and creative child/youth faith formation. Background check required. Social Media fluency necessary. Please send resume and letters of inquiry to Seaside United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 555, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662, or email us at [email protected].
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Wilson Center Seeks New Director
The Wilson Center for Spiritual Exploration and Multifaith Dialogue in Orono, Maine is seeking a Director for the Center. This position is halftime and will begin July 1, 2017. To learn more about this position and the Wilson Center click here
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The BTS Center is sponsoring - Bricks and Mortals -
A Facilitated Peer Learning Experience About Innovative Building Use - May 5/6
This is a 9-hour workshop, which will take place at Andover Newton Theological School and be led by the Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper.
Learn more
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UCAN Call to Action
On December 1, World AIDS Day, we issued a Call to Action which was sent out to all Conferences. Currently there are under 100 churches participating. It is our goal to have 1,000 churches signed on by General Synod. There will be a Call to Action Tool Kit available to assist churches fulfill their commitment. It is our hope to create awareness and help end this epidemic by 2020."
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Climate March in Washington, DC
on April 29th is being organized. The UCC Council for Climate Change along with the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries are official co-sponsors for the upcoming march. RSVPSister March webpage: www.peoplesclimate.org/sister-marches
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Going to General Synod in Baltimore June 30th to July 4th? Let us know. We would love to have you join us at our next delegate planning meeting May 20th from 10am to 1:30pm at the Maine UCC Conference Center in Augusta.
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be the church August 16-19, 2017 Montreal at Concordia University
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