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Sometimes Baptism Calls for a Dunk in the Ocean
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Bulletin Insert available for download
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The January edition of In Covenant is now available for download as a bulletin insert and as news briefs that can be used in local church newsletters.
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National youth event registration open
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Join 4,000 UCC and Disciples youth from across the country and world at Walt Disney World. Transportation is being coordinated for Massachusetts groups.
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The deaths of young African Americans at the hands of police have escalated the conversation about racial discrimination in this country.
In this video, The Rev. Traci Blackmon, acting executive minister of UCC Justice and Witness Ministries and speaker at the upcoming March 12 Super Saturday, delivers an extremely powerful message in this call for justice for all the children of God.
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Upcoming Conference Events
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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.
Feb. 3, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
A workshop for clergy, spouses, treasurers and trustees with Al Eaton, CPA and principal of Faith Financial, LLC.
March 1, 2 or 3, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Various locations
Clergy are invited to join with colleagues in a journey through Lent in preparation for Holy Week by exploring Theological Worlds. With the Rev. Holly MillerShank, Team Leader of the Ministerial Excellence, Support and Authorization Team of the United Church of Christ.
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March 12, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Killingly High School, Kililngly, CT
An opportunity for lay and clergy to worship, attend workshops and network. Keynote address by the Rev. Traci Blackmon, Acting Executive of the UCC Justice and Witness Ministries.
April 4- 6, 2016
Edwards House Meeting & Retreat Center, Framingham
Three-day, self-contained course that introduces theories foundational to interim ministry. The class hours are devoted to providing opportunities for experiential learning through the use of case studies and sacred story.
April 9, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location to be announced
Join Marcia McFee for this one-day workshop which includes:
- Creating Worship with Deep Soul
- Think Like a Filmaker
- The Rhythms of Liturgy and Life & the Politics of Change?"
- "O Lord, Is it Sunday Already?!"
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Racial Justice Training & Sacred Conversations
These events are led by Massachusetts Conference facilitators and are free and open to all. Please click here for more information and to RSVP to the appropriate church.
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Sacred Conversation on Race
Jan. 28, 7:30 PM
UCC Burlington
Racial Justice Training Feb. 3, 17, 23 and March 2 Trinity Church, Northborough
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Sacred Conversation on Race
Feb. 21, 2 PM
First Church of Brimfield
Sacred Conversation on Race April 10 Park Avenue Congregational, Arlington
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Obituaries
The Rev. Dr. Robert A. Cruickshank passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The Rev. Cruickshank served as the Pastor of the Greenwood Union Church in Wakefield, and after retirement continued his ministering to others as a Professor of Psychology for 37 years at Salem State University. He operated a private Psychology practice in Wakefield, and for a period of time he also served as Chaplain for Boston City Hospital. In recent years, he found a spiritual home as a member of the First Congregational Church of Stoneham. | |
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Jan. 21-23
Charlemont Federated Church, Charlemont
Jan. 29, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
Congregational Library, Boston
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Feb. 18, 6:30 PM
Andover Newton Theological School, Newton
Feb. 21, 1:00 PM Christ's Community Church, Chicopee
April 28 - May 1 United Congregational Church, Holyoke
June 12 - 14 Craigville Retreat Center, Cape Cod
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