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Marcia McFee presentation now viewable online

On Super Saturday, Worship Consult-ant Marcia McFee gave a dynamic presentation on how to create moving and meaningful worship services that appeal to people's different senses.


Featured Event of the Week
Nov. 5, 10 AM - 2 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
You want to help your church create positive, Spirit-led change, the kind of change that leans into God's future. Yet even when a congregation agrees to the necessity of a particular change, there's always resistance lurking around the edges. This workshop, led by Tending the Fire Director Rev. Barbara Lemmel, will address practical tools for leading change, as well as skills for keeping your balance in the midst of it all.  All those who are currently participating in a Pastoral Excellence Program Group are invited.
Local Buzz
West Parish Church to build permaculture garden
ANDOVER - West Parish Church will be one of the first churches in the nation to create a permaculture garden.

The project will be under the guidance of Ryan Harb, a food system specialist, permaculture designer and 2008 Andover High School graduate. "Permaculture is not just about food," said Harb. "We can design a garden in the way that nature does, by mimicking a sustainable, diverse and healthy ecosystem." 

Falmouth 'On Fire' With Homeless
Efforts
A response to homelessness in Falmouth was met with solidarity on Monday at the Waquoit Congregational Church, where at least 40 people gathered in search of solutions. Many of them represented different places of worship or nonprofit organizations, carrying with them a range of perspectives.

Reverend Nell Fields asked participants to be mindful of their own spiritual preferences as they joined hands in prayer.

News in Brief
Upcoming Conference Events
Nov. 7, 9 AM - 3 PM
First Congregational 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.


Nov. 12 - 13, 2015
First Congregational Church of Billerica
A two-day session limited to 12 people, booked on a first come, first served basis.

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.
Other Events of Interest
Oct. 31, 8:30 AM
People's Baptist Church, Boston, MA

Nov. 12, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Congregational Library, Boston, MA
Nov. 14, 8:30 AM
Edwards Church, Framingham
 
Nov. 14, 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
 
The Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ
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