 The Massachusetts Conference Board of Directors will ask delegates to the 216th Annual Meeting, June 12 - 13, for authorization to sell the two Conference-owned buildings at the Craigville Retreat Center. The Board voted last fall not to renew the lease to operate the Cape Cod facility, which is primarily owned by the Christian Camp Meeting Association. The Conference will cease managing the facility at the end of 2015.
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MACUCC offering scholarships
to #NCLI15
The Massachusetts Conference is offering scholarships to attend the National Church Leadership Institute being held August 10 - 13 at the Andover Newton Theological School in Newton.
Thirty full Clergy Scholarships (a $299 value) will be available to clergy, and ten One Day Lay Person Scholarships (a $125 value) will be offered.
The Conference is co-sponsoring the event with the Center for Progressive Renewal.
Find out how to apply
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By Massachusetts Conference Minister & President Jim Antal
I would urge all UCC members (not only Synod delegates) to take time to read Resolution 16, Urging Socially Responsible Investment Practices.
This resolution - submitted by United Church Funds, Inc. and The Pension Boards - urges each body and ministry of the church to recognize that our financial assets are a powerful tool that can and should be leveraged in socially responsible ways
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By Angelica Harter
Israel Palestine Task Team
Much has happened since the Israel Palestine Task Team brought a Resolution of Witness to the last Annual Meeting as a study document.
In Palestine/Israel, evictions, the bull-dozing of houses and the killing of young Palestinians continues. Rockets have flown toward Israel. Gaza was attacked, the blockade continues, and supplies for rebuilding are not allowed to get through. The "peace process" has ended, at least for now, and Prime Minister Netanyahu was resoundingly re-elected after promising that there would never be a Palestinian state during his tenure.
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Whole Church Evaluations Workshop VIDEO now online
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This workshop, originally presented at Super Saturday in October, 2014, looks at an approach that incorporates staff evaluations into a comprehensive plan for vision and vitality in the church. Presented by Associate Conference Minister Don Remick.
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Super Saturday proposal deadline extended to June 1
Those wishing to propose a workshop for the next Super Saturday, being held Oct. 17 in Framingham, need to submit a proposal by June 1. Details at: macucc.org/supersaturday
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216th Annual Meeting
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, MAY 25, at 4 PM.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone who wishes to stay overnight at UMass MUST register by 4 PM on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day). This deadline is FIRM and has been set by UMass; MACUCC staff have no flexibility after Monday. There are virtually no hotel rooms available in Amherst for the night of June 12th, so anyone wishing to stay must reserve space by Monday at 4 PM.
June 12 - 13, 2015
University of Mass., Amherst
This Annual Meeting will be an opportunity to focus on the "treasure in clay jars" (2 Corinthians 4:7) - the glory of God, carried and made visible in particular ways in each person present, and in our work together as the Body of Christ.
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Faith Formation Events
For church secretaries/administrators
June 14 - 16
Craigville Retreat Center
In the midst of administrative chaos comes and opportunity to Celebrate You.
This year we will be celebrating you, our unique profession and the special gifts we each bring to our job and lives.
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Clergy Events 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  Scholarships available! 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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Justice & Witness Opportunities
 Wed., June 3, 7:00 PM Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham Guests will offer a variety of perspectives on the BDS movement and provide insight into the on-the-ground realities of the Israeli-Palestinians conflict. The goal of this event is to foster dialogue on issues and advocacy concerns raised as part of our discernment on the proposed MACUCC resolution on this issue, being brought to Annual Meeting June 12 - 13, 2015.
Sun., June 7, 2:00 - 5:30 PM
Church of the Holy Spirit, Wayland An Afternoon Retreat Led by Rabbi Katy Allen and the Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas exploring a framework and some tools to help us maintain ourselves as healers filled with compassion, energy, and hope.
Sun., June 14, 2:00 PM
The Federated Church of Orleans
 The Rev. Dr. Karyn Carlo, former captain in the NYPD with a Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary in New York, will deliver context for the panel discussion, then engage three police chiefs in the Nauset region in discussion.
June 24 -25, 2015
Cleveland, OH The biggest and best National ONA Gathering in the 30-year history of our the Open and Affirming movement.
July 27 - 31, 2015
TBA, Connecticut This is a five day training provided by the Racial Justice Ministries of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ. This training is intended for faith leaders and communities of faith who are interested in building a Multi-Racial institution.
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