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Sept. 16, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wilson Chapel Lobby, Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
An opportunity for
new and returning seminarians to meet other UCC students, meet Conference staff and learn about the UCC discernment process.
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Other Upcoming Conference Events
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Sept. 19, 10:00 AM - noon
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.
Sept. 26: CE Basics, Northampton
Oct. 3: New & Old Testaments, Lynnfield
These courses, required for Christian Education certification, are open to all.
Sept. 30, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
An opportunity to meet fellow clergy who are new to the conference and to become familiar with Conference staff and resources, and to help the Conference learn how to best support your ministry.
Oct. 17, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Keefe Technical HS, Framingham, MA
A full day of workshops, forums, networking, a marketplace and worship featuring Dr. Marcia McFee.
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| The Rev. Ms. Jill Small called to Serve as Interim Pastor, Park Avenue Congregational Church, UCC, Arlington
Effective: Sept. 1, 2015
The Rev. Mr. William McReynolds Burhans
called as Senior Pastor, First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC
Effective: Sept. 1, 2015
The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Gormbley leaving Mittineague Congregational Church, West Springfield as Senior Pastor
Effective: Aug. 30, 2015
The Rev. Dr. Charles Close called as Pastor to Canaan Congregational Church, UCC
Effective: Aug. 3, 2015
Left as Pastor of Wilbraham United Church
The Rev. Ms. Ann Gibert called as Pastor, United Church of Christ Federated, Webster
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Responding to the Pope's Encyclical and upcoming visit
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Local Interfaith
Eco-Actions Planned
The Interfaith Eco-Action Community of the Western Area welcomes all faith-based individuals to join in taking action to help mitigate climate disruption. Events are being planned across western Massachusetts Sept. 21 - 27, the time of Pope Francis's U.S. visit.
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Celebrating a World Day of Prayer for creation with the Pope
When Pope Francis called for a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 1, United Church of Christ environmental justice proponents could hardly wait to participate.
The Rev. Jim Antal, Minister and President of the Massachusetts Conference of the UCC, said when the Holy Father released his encyclical, it wasn't "just for Catholics - and neither is the World Day of Prayer for Creation. His Encyclical calls for a 'broad cultural revolution' to confront 'the ecological crisis' - or to say it another way, 'to change everything we need everyone,'"
Read the entire ucc.org article
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National Preparedness Month
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Build Your Ark Now: Prepare for a Flood
Floods can arise from a number of weather conditions. Hurricanes, higher than normal amounts of rain, and melting snow can all cause flooding. When roads are flooded, remember this simple phrase, "Turn Around Don't DrownŽ"! It could save your life. Read the entire blog post here
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10-week program on Restoring the Heart of Church Life starts Sept. 21
This program, led by Rev. Susie Allen and Rev. Judy Proctor, is designed for pastors and church leaders, offering a time apart to remember their desire for God, reconnect with their passion to serve God, and rekindle their Love shared with God.
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The Stories We Carry: New American Neighbors in Greater Springfield and Beyond
Art for the Soul Gallery, Springfield, MA
Sept. 11 - 25
Members of the award-winning High School of Commerce Photography Club in Springfield have been photographing refugee families from the Greater Springfield area. This collaborative event presented by the Western Massachusetts Refugee and Immigrant Consortium and Art for the Soul Gallery not only tells the stories of area refugees and immigrants, but it could be an important educational experience and conversation prompter.
Worcester Pride: Churches Invited to March
Conference churches are invited to march behind the MA Conference ONA banner in the 40th annual Worcester Pride Parade Saturday, Sept. 12.
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Sept. 11 - Sept. 12
Lake View Congregational UCC, Worcester
Sept. 17 - Sept. 19
Lexington United Methodist Church
Lexington, MA
Sept. 24 - 26
Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott Hotel, Windsor, CT
Sept. 27, 4:00 PM
Trinitarian Congregational Church, Concord, MA
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Sept. 27, 3:00 PM
First Churches of Northampton, MA
Oct. 2 - Oct. 3
South Congregational Church, Concord, NH
Oct. 3, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
First Congregational Church UCC
Randolph, MA
Wed., Oct. 14, 1:00 PM
Massachusetts State House, Boston
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