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Westhampton church faces $10,000 fine
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The Westhampton Congregational United Church of Christ is facing a $10,000 fine for being 100 days late with an elevator inspection, and so far the state has been unwilling to consider reducing or forgiving the penalty.
The church had the understanding that its elevator contractor would schedule and conduct the inspections when they were due. The elevator's safety certificate expired on Nov. 30, 2013, and - unnoticed by the church - the company did not schedule an appointment to inspect it until March 10, 2014.
A month later, the church received notice from the state that it owed a $10,000 fine for that lapse - 100 days times $100 a day.
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Featured Event of the Week
Friday, Dec. 4, 7:00 PM - Saturday, Dec. 5, 4:30 PM
Craigville Retreat Center, Cape Cod
This retreat is for youth in grades 7 - 12 and their adult advisors. Come to reflect on the meaning of Advent and Christmas in our fast-paced, individualistic, consumerist society.
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The Parish Paper: Navigating the Currents of Endowments and Reserve Funds
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Donations to religious nonprofits climbed to historic levels, exceeding 115 billion dollars in the past year. Yet that rising tide hides small and turbulent undercurrents. Namely, charitable giving for religious institutions as a percentage of all nonprofit contributions continues on a thirty-year downward slide. Because people give to many worthwhile causes, including the church, leaders must make a case for how the congregation's mission advances God's will.
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Save the Date! The National Youth Event is coming to Disney World in July, 2016
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Mark your calendar to attend the most magical National Youth Event of all! Join 4,000 UCC and Disciples youth from across the country and world at Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Massachusetts Conference will coordinate transportation. Registration begins Jan. 6, 2016.
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On National Coming Out Day Sunday, First Congregational Church Rev. Vicki Kemper posted on Facebook that the church's rainbow flag was ripped down and stolen. This was the second banner taken within weeks.
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United Church of Christ Norwell celebrated 50 years of service missions and worship this past weekend, with a day of service and other celebratory events.
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Transitions
The Rev. Dr. Philip Joseph Mayher
called as Interim Pastor, Mittineague Congregational Church, West Springfield
Effective: Nov. 1, 2015
Mr. Sheldon Keller called as Bridge Interim Pastor, Mashpee Congregational Church, UCC,
Effective: Nov. 1, 2015
The Rev. Mr. Robert Macfarlane
leaving as Interim Pastor, Mashpee Congregational Church, UCC
Effective: Oct. 31, 2015
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Upcoming Conference Events
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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
First Congregational Church of Billerica
A two-day session limited to 12 people, booked on a first come, first served basis.
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Dec. 12, 10:00 AM - Noon
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
Jan. 30, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham A day of training - for both clergy and congregants - to lead small groups in general, and small group Bible study in particular. Facilitated by the Rev. Anne Robertson, executive director of the Massachusetts Bible Society. |
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Nov. 12, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Congregational Library, Boston, MA
This event has been cancelled
Nov. 14
Nov. 14, 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham |
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Nov. 19, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Hebrew College, Newton, MA
Dec. 6, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
United Congregational Church, Worcester
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