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Aug. 19, 2015
Julian Bond - Champion of Intergenerational Justice for All (Including Creation) 

by Jim Antal
Minister and President

Jim Antal and Julian Bond are arrested at a protest against the Keystone XL pipeline.
Today I join the millions who remember and mourn the death of civil rights champion Julian Bond.  His leadership as a founding member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee and then as a core advisor to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is what most will recall and celebrate.  But his courage and vision drove him to oppose the Vietnam War long before the anti-war movement gained traction, and to advocate early and passionately for the rights of LGBTQ persons.  Read more.
Local Buzz 

Statement in Opposition to Mass Incarceration

Communities of faith are playing a critical role in efforts to end mass incarceration and address its underlying drivers: poverty, poor education and inadequate housing...one example is The United Parish of Brookline, which  has shared its "Statement in Opposition to Mass Incarceration" unanimously approved at the church's annual meeting in June.  Read more.
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Manish Mishra-Marzetti, called to The First Parish in Lincoln as Senior Minister
Effective: 8/15/2015

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2015 Al Filipov Peace & Justice Award Recipient Announced
Sept. 27, 4-6 PM
Trinitarian Congregational Church, Concord
The Al Filipov Peace & Justice Forum is
pleased to present this year's award to Malika Saada Saar, Special Counsel on Human Rights at The Raben Group and Director of the Human Rights Project for Girls, combating human trafficking of underage children in the U.S.  Read more.
Upcoming Events

ANTS Convocation Day - Welcome Back Reception
Wed., Sept. 16, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wilson Chapel Lobby, Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
An opportunity for new and returning seminarians to meet with Conference staff and learn about the UCC discernment process.

Christians and the Holy Land: What Does the Lord Require?
Thurs., Sept. 17-Sat., Sept. 19
Lexington United Methodist Church
Lexington, MA
Paradoxically, Christianity in the Holy Land is
overwhelmingly represented by Christian tourists. They travel on guided tours often carrying misguided theologies. They rarely consider the moral dimensions of Christian travel in the Holy Land. What does the Lord require? The Society for Biblical Studies' National Conference addresses this question and more. Prof. Noam Chomsky is the keynote speaker. 
 
Community of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Leaders
Sat., Sept. 19, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
An opportunity to network and share experiences with your MACUCC colleagues. There is no fee but advance registration is required.

Widening the Welcome: Inclusion for All
Sept. 24 - 26, 2015
Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott Hotel, Windsor, CT 
widening the welcome 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 Basics
Sat., Sept. 26, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Edwards Church, Northampton
One of the required courses for Christian Education certification.

Turning Tippers into Tithers
Sat., Oct. 3, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
First Congregational Church UCC
Randolph, MA
This one-day workshop for pastors and teams will focus on how to develop a year-round process of discipleship, financial education and stewardship growth. 

Hearing on Jobs Not Jails Omnibus Bill
Wed., Oct. 14, 1:00 PM
Massachusetts State House, Boston
Jobs Not Jails has announced a hearing date when the Joint Committee of the Judiciary will hear the entire omnibus bill ending provisions on jobs, collateral sanctions at the RMV, reducing some low-level felonies to misdemeanors to divert people from incarceration, and compassionate release. Jobs Not Jails will host a rally at 11:00 AM.

Sat., Oct. 17, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Keefe Regional Technical High School, Framingham
A full day of workshops, forums, networking, a marketplace and worship featuring Dr. Marcia McFee, an author, worship designer, professor, preacher and artist.
Sponsored by the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Conferences - all are welcome! Discounts available for group registrations of five or more - start recruiting your church's team today!