Watch and listen to Cynthia Maybeck's moving testimonial about transformation, given at the 216th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference:
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What The UCC General Synod Adopted On 'Just Peace In Israel/Palestine'
 The United Church of Christ is reaching out to the wider church to answer a number of questions about the actions taken by General Synod 2015 in Cleveland, specifically on the resolution, 'A Call to Take Actions toward a Just Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict'. A brief fact sheet, prepared by the Wider Church Ministries team, outlines points made by the resolution, and what it does not call for.
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Faith - what is it, and what is its purpose?
Following seven months of meeting together and participating in group discussions and activities, nine ninth-graders have found some answers to those questions.
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Mr. Alexander Shea Will called to South Church in Andover, UCC, as Associate Pastor
Effective: July 15, 2015
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Featured Events:
Scholarships available!
Openings and scholarship still available!
July 26 - Aug. 2, 2015
Brandeis University, Waltham
Interfaith Youth Initiative (IFYI) is a powerful and transformative experience for teens (ages 15 -18) and college students aimed at training interfaith leaders to go back to their schools and campuses to lead others in making peace, serving others, engaging faith, and building bridges.
Lay and clergy scholarships available!
National Church Leadership Institute
Aug. 10 - 13, 2015
Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
Join the leading practitioners and thinkers in progressive church at this year's National Church Leadership Institute where conversations will focus on five trendlines: DIY, crowdsourcing, the local food movement, the cloud and the sharing economy. Full scholarship for clergy, and one day scholarship for lay people, now avaiilable.
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Upcoming Events
Aug. 1 - 8, 2015
Geneva Point Center, Moultonboro, NH
There are still some spots open to join the Northern New England School of Religious Education (NNESRE) for their week long 2015 summer conference. MACUCC Pastor The Rev. Ms. Ann Hallstein will teach a class entitled "Choose Life" exploring what it means to fulfill the biblical imperative to choose life in the 21st century with an environmental crisis looming.
Charlemont Forums 2015:
Immigration and Politics: Dilemmas and Solutions
Thurs., Aug. 6, 7 - 9 PM Charlemont Federated Church Speakers: David Martin, Distinguished Professor of International Law at the University of Virginia, will examine current political and ethical controversies relating to immigration. Alex Morse will reflect on his experience as mayor of Holyoke, a city with a significant immigrant population. Marise Lyra, (Brazil/Amherst), teacher of English language learners at the Center for New Americans in Northampton, will share her immigration story. Sat., Aug. 15 Union Church in Waban, 10 AM - Noon Edwards Church, Northampton, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
 Crossroads is designed for congregations that find themselves at a crossroads and want to intentionally discern their path forward. The program asks congregations to consider entering into an intentional season of assessment, discernment, bold decision-making and implementation. Find out more at this free session.
Community of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Leaders
Sat., Sept. 19, 10:00 AM - noon
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham An opportunity to network and share experiences with MACUCC colleagues. There is no fee but advance registration is required. Sept. 24 - 26, 2015 Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott Hotel, Windsor, CT  This conference is a sign of the movement in our UCC to address concerns and issues around disabilities, mental health challenges, and cognitive/developmental disabilities. The conference features workshops, breakouts, networking, vespers, exhibitors and more. Christian Education BasicsSat., Sept. 26, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PMEdwards Church, NorthamptonOne of the required courses for Christian Education certification. |
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