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400 at Super Saturday learn about worship for all the senses
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400 people from the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Conferences came out for Super Saturday on Oct. 17th, where they heard an inspiring presentation on worship, attended workshops, networked and had fun.
Marcia McFee, a worship consultant, opened the day by talking about how to create moving and meaningful worship services that appeal to people's different senses.
"Out of every 10 learners, by the sixth grade, two are are auditory learners, four are visual learners and four are tactile kinesthetic - the doingness - learners. What does this say about our worship?" she asked.
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Featured Event of the Week
Oct. 27, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
An introductory session to a year-long program to help churches come alive in the changing landscape of ministry.
The program will help your church:
- Deepen the spiritual life of your congregation
- Gain a clear picture of your potential and opportunities
- Come alive in discovering your unique passion and vocation!
The cost for this gathering is $20 per person. Dinner is included.
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SPOTLIGHT: Newton Church Hosts Outings for the Homeless
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When the members of The Eliot Church of Newton, UCC became aware that approximately 66 families were housed in two local motels -- one within three miles of Newton's border and the other within six miles -- they knew they had to do something to reach out to that community.
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BLOG: Reaching out to the Invisible Homeless
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It's pretty common these days to see men and women standing on traffic islands in busy intersections holding handwritten cardboard signs that announce their homelessness and need for money ... many more homeless people are 'invisible' to us because they are not standing outside with cardboard signs.
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Transitions
The Rev. Mr. Jedediah Mannis c alled as Pastor, Memorial Congregational Church, UCC, Baldwinville
Effective: Oct. 18, 2015
The Rev. Ms. Dawn Adams c alled as Pastor, First Congregational Church, Brimfield
Effective: Oct. 18, 2015
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Upcoming Conference Events
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Oct. 24, Apr. 23, May 21
Edwards House Retreat Center, Framingham, MA
This four-session program is aimed at providing youth leaders with a philosophy and theology of youth ministry, and to give them practical, experiential tools and training to meet the needs of youth in our local churches.
Oct. 27, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
An introductory session to a year-long program to help churches come alive in the changing landscape of ministry.
Three-part series for clergy
Oct. 27 - 29, RI
Jan. 19 - 12, Mass.
Mar. 15 - 17, Conn.
Human systems are complicated, and churches are no exception.Tending the Fire helps clergy "think systems" in their congregations and their personal lives, so they can lead change that lasts.
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Nov. 5, 10 AM - 2 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
A gathering for those currently participating in a Pastoral Excellence Program Group, led by Rev. Barbara Lemmel, Director of Tending the Fire.
Nov. 7, 9 AM - 3 PM
First Congregational Church of Wellesley Hills
Members-in-Discernment throughout New England are invited to the first workshop of our Preparing for Search & Call series.
Nov. 7: Polity, Northampton
Nov. 14: CE Basics, Lynnfield
These courses, required for Christian Education certification, are open to all.
Dec. 4 - 5
Craigville Retreat Center
This 24-hour retreat for teens and the adults who love them is a chance to meet and grow spiritually with other youth from around the Conference.
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Oct. 22 - 23
Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
Oct. 24, Oct. 25
Cape Cod
Oct. 31, 8:30 AM
People's Baptist Church, Boston, MA
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Nov. 14, 8:30 AM
Edwards Church, Framingham
Nov. 14, 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
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