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  June 22, 2016
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The Maine Conference,
United Church of Christ 
cordially invites you to attend a three-week
June 16th, 23rd & 30th
From 2PM - 3:30PM
At the Maine Conference Center
Augusta

Kairos Palestine Bible Study


General Synod 30 adopted a resolution entitled, "A Call for the United Church of Christ to Take Actions toward a Just Peace in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict." One of the actions steps in this resolution calls upon the UCC to study the Kairos Palestine document.

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Churches in need of a reboot

Consider reVision

reVision is a congregational renewal process designed by the Center for Progressive Renewal to help your congregation live into it's fullest potential. Many churches can't afford specialized consultants. reVision is an affordable option that supports you guiding your own church through a renewal experience. For some churches, reVision is a "next step" for those who have completed a church assessment like "New Beginnings", "Crossroads" or "Holy Cow".
 




 

                       
  

Facilitator Training
 
Our Whole Lives Training
Training Educators to teach Human Sexuality to:
Grades 7-9, 10-12
 


  On Saturday, July 9 th , at 7:00 PM, two of the Lakes Region's favorite singers, Kelly Caufield and Matthew Small will return to perform Broadway & Beyond at the North Windham Union Church.  This is the fourth time that Kelly and Matthew have performed here in July, and every year they draw a large crowd. This year, they will be accompanied again by Dr. Laura Artesani, a talented pianist and associate professor of music at the University of Maine.  These New England-based entertainers have been performing songs from the stage together for more than a decade.  Audiences love their personal, moving interpretations of musical theater, pop, standards, folk and more. 




 
2016 Downeast Spiritual Life Conference:

"Jesus and the Heart of Wisdom" 
 





Register Here
July 15-16, 2016

Moore Community Center
133 State St.
Ellsworth, ME 04605
 
 
  • Who was the first-century peasant called Jesus?
  • What was at the heart of his teachings?
  • Why did some gospel writers put words in Jesus' mouth that he never said?
  • Is there some way to determine what he actually did say?
  • How does Jesus' wisdom compare with that of non-Christian wisdom teachers?
 



For more information or to register, go to http://downeastspiritual.org or call 207-374-5200.
 
The Downeast Spiritual Life Conference is the signature event of the Spiritual Life and Learning Center at St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church in Blue Hill.
Star Island UCC Family Conferences: Summer 2016
 
Plan to spend a weekend or a week on Star Island at one of three UCC conferences.  There are two week long adult/family conferences, July 30-Aug. 6 (which includes a Youth conference), and Aug. 6-13, plus the Laity Family UCC Weekend on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2 or 3-5.
 
For new-to-Star conferees, Star is offering 30% off room and board for the Laity conference.  Star Island is one of 9 islands in the Isles of Shoals off Portsmouth, NH.  The Star Island Corporation is celebrating its 100th year!    http://starisland.org/ for more information on all the conferences.

 

  2016 Boundary Awareness Training Schedule
Please Click the Training Title Below to get more information and to register 

Tuesday October 4th
Union Congregational Church
Ellsworth Falls
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This training meets Maine Conference UCC Association requirements for clergy to maintain their ministerial standing (others should check with your Association Committee on Ministry).  For more information, contact the Maine Conference Office at
207-622-3100 or conference@maineucc.org
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    There is a cost of $25.00 for this training    




 2016-2017 Program - Auburn Maine


Human systems are complicated,
and churches are no exception.
At their best, they draw out excellence in their people. At their worst, they become stuck --undermining and sabotaging even the mostwell-designed plans for change. Tending the Fire helps clergy "think systems" in their
congregations and their personal lives, so they can lead change that lasts.
They can:


* Understand anxiety's effects on churches
and individuals

* Be a healthy, non-anxious leader
* Manage complicated emotional relationships

* Avoid overwork and "underwork"

* Recognize and handle sabotage

* Discover the "next right steps" for their
churches and themselves.


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