One church away from
pie in the face for Jim Antal!  Nine churches have reported to Conference Environmental Justice Intern Patrick Cage that they have started new conversations about divesting from fossil fuels.
Just one more church by March 15 and Conference Minister and President Jim Antal will take a pie to the face at Super Saturday!
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Last chance for a free trip to Super Saturday!
FRIDAY, March 6, is the deadline for churches to enter their data into the UCC National Data Hub and be eligible to win a trip for their church to Super Saturday.
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Mass Conference churches reach out to immigrant children
 Responding to a request by the Conference's Immigration and Refugee task Team, two churches in the Massachusetts Conference, First Church of Wenham and First Congregational Church of Lee, have sent donations to Refugio Phoenix, a program of Neighborhood Ministries (NM), a faith-based non-profit organization in Arizona, designed to provide holistic care for unaccompanied minors age 12 and younger.
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Justice & Witness Opportunities
Sun., Mar. 8, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Christ Congregational Church, Brockton An interactive talk and workshop exploring issues of race adn racism with Debby Irving, author of Waking up White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race.
Sat., Mar. 14, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM St. John's Episcopal Church, Boston
Do you have a food ministry, thriving or struggling, that you want to bring to the next level? Eat and Share provides hands-on experience developing your food ministry skills.
Sun. Mar. 15, 11:00 AM South Boston Churches! Come march in the Religious Division of the Veterans for Peace 2015 People's Parade for Peace, promoting equality, jobs, environmental stewardship, social and economic justice.
Mon., Mar. 23, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge, MA A day for teachers, social workers, guidance counselors, parents, clergy and anyone who works with children, to come together to listen, learn and engage in open discussions on ways to improve the lives of our children.
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Wider Church Youth &
Young Adult Opportunities
 Children age 9 - 19 are invited to "spend a week in God's backyard" as part of the Connecticut Conference's summer camp program.
 Young adults (age 21-35) are being sought who wish to spend a year of meaningful engagement at the intersection of congregation and world. One of these groups is based in Westford, MA.
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Featured Event: Super Saturday 10!
Registration deadline is Mon., March 9! March 21, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM Ludlow High School, Ludlow, MA
A day of worship, workshops and networking for lay and clergy leaders with an address by Ruben Duran, Program Director for New Congregations for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
This is the 10th Super Saturday, and will be the biggest yet with more workshops than have ever been offered before. Register early to reserve your spot!
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Faith Formation Events
For educators
Upcoming classes:
Mar. 7: Northampton,
Worship & Sacraments
April 11: Lynnfield
Worship & Sacraments
April 25: Northampton
Theories of Religious Education
This creative, interactive program is for local church educators who want to reach a level of proficiency through knowledge, experience and training. Courses this year are on Human & Faith Development, Theories of Religious Education and Worship and Sacraments, and are being held in Lynnfield and Northampton.
For educators
Sat., April 18 & Sat., May 9
10 AM - Noon
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
A chance for for Christian Educators and Youth Ministers/Directors to network and share experiences with colleagues. Facilitated by Elsa Marshall.
For youth
March 27 - 28, 2015
Craigville Retreat Center, Cape Cod
This 24 hour retreat is intended for all youth, grades 7 - 12 interested in connecting with themselves, others and God. Led by the Rev. Matt Carriker.
For all
Sat., April 18, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
An experiential workshop offered by the Rev. Elizabeth Magill and Desiree Bernard will provide basic training and renewed experience in the sacred work of deep listening and spiritual care.
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Growing Your Church Events April 17 - 18 Holiday Inn, Boxboro, MA The 2015 Northeast Ecumenical Stewardship Council Conference featuring Ben Stroup and The Right Rev. Michael Curry.
Wed., May 6, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Salvation Army, Canton You are invited to attend this FEMA spring workshop and learn how to prepare your congregation to better cope with disasters.
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Clergy Events
This event is now full. All registrants have received a confirmation.
Interim Minister Gathering Tues., Mar. 10, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham Join this crucial colloquy to discuss the transformation of transitional ministry looking at new models and national trends. New location Clergy Ethics: The Musical Fri., Mar. 13, 7:00 PM New location: Congregational Church, South Glastonbury, CT  This musical, written and produced by UCC legal counselors Don Clark and Heather Kimmel, creatively engages the audience while communicating an important message. Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts and Connecticut Conferences.
New Date! Preparing for Search & Call - Session 1 - Members in Discernment Day at ANTS Sat. March 28, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM  Wilson Chapel, Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
A look at Search & Call Terrain & Tools plus An Integrated Minister's Online Presence featuring The Rev. Malcolm Himschoot, Minister for Ministerial Transition, UCC Application deadline: June 14 Writing for the Pastoral Life - Strange Gift, Long Journey, Bright Star with Maren Tirabassi Warren Conference Center, Ashland Nov. 2 - 8, 2015 This week-long intensive writing experience will sharpen skills and expand imagination in the familiar forms - sermon preparation, liturgy for page or projection, agendas, online communication from blog to tweet -- and investigate creative writing for ministry - from flash fiction to slam poetry. 
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FEMA Workshop: Faithful Readiness - Preparing for Disasters