The BCD Board has established a new grant program to be awarded in Spring 2014 for distribution in FY2015 to support increased hours for religious educator professional to become involved in outreach activities.  The grant is a pilot project which will provide funding to increase paid hours for a congregation's part-time religious education director by 20% in order to engage in outreach activities such as accompanying families to sport events or concerts where they will be able to meet and talk with community members they will meet through the hosting family about Unitarian Universalism and the congregation's religious education program. The maximum amount of the grant will be $2000. Congregation will be required to match the grant.  Grant policy information and the application form are available by contacting the BCD office at www.ballouchanning@verizon.net. Applications will be due in March 2014. 

The Cranberry Cluster will hold its fall gathering on Monday, October 21, 6:30 pm, at First Parish Plymouth in Kendall Hall. The Cranberry Cluster gathering is an opportunity for UUs living in the South Shore to meet for informal conversation over dinner and a program. The October 21 program is an evening with Niles Brandon, "Solo Piano Improv and More." Mr. Brandon will present classical, jazz, and Latin music. The evening begins at 6:30 with wine and cheese and includes a delicious dinner of Chicken Maribella. $8 per person. For questions and reservations, please call the Church Office at 508-747-1606 or email at fpplymouth@comcast.net

• Faith Formation Workshops. 

  Three Clara Barton/Mass Bay Districts developed workshops to help religious professional develop skills to meet 21^st century church beyond the non-boomer generation.

   
• Social Media Ministry: Webinar --
   This webinar will explore how popular   social media can serve congregations - and beyond. We will introduce ways to support faith formation, justice ministry and pastoral care online and begin to imagine your going beyond its walls.

Your computer

Monday, October 28   7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Registration at https://events.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e81rjeym3f1256a1&oseq=&c=&ch=

• Renaissance Module: Adult Faith Development and Programming
  - This module explores faith development and programming for adult Unitarian   Universalists.

The Walker Center, Newton, MA

http://walkerctr.org/home

Wednesday, October 30, 9:00 a.m --Thursday, October, 31, 3:00 p.m.

Registration at https://events.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e815kiky7b3755b9&oseq=&c=&ch=

•  What Comes Next?  Implementing Faith Formation - Translating Faith  Formation materials into practice and vibrant ministries.

First Parish Northborough, Northborough, MA

http://www.firstparishnorthboro.org/directions.shtml

Wednesday, November 13     9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration at https://events.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e815kiky7b3755b9&oseq=&c=&ch

October

UU Congregation of South County, Pease Dale, RI                                      

Adult Faith Development and Programming

[Clara Barton/Mass Bay sponsored event]

Location:  Walker Center, Newton, MA

November

First Parish Northborough, Northborough, MA

[Clara Barton/Mass Bay sponsored event]

Location: TBA

Nov 20-21       BCD Office closed for Thanksgiving

December

Dec 24-Jan 1  BCD Office closed for holidays

2014 Dates

 Mar 14-16     Allies for Racial Equity 2014 Conference

Rocky River, OH

on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

New York City, NY

May 3             BCD Spring Conference and Annual Meeting

First Universalist Society of Franklin

Jun 25-29       General Assembly

Providence, RI