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The Massachusetts Conference is seeking to hire a full-time Associate for Racial Justice Ministries. This person will coordinate and guide the work of the Conference staff, clergy and lay leaders in the area of racial justice, support and expand networks of racial justice leaders within the Conference, and increase collaboration between the Conference and other organizations working to end racism.
This work will be done in collaboration with the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ. The position will be funded for two years with the remaining money from the Barnes Fund for Mission and Justice Ministries, an expendable legacy from Arthur and Sidney Barnes, along with some income from a new endowment recently given by the First United Parish of Everett.
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Annual Meeting videos now online
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Several videos from the 217th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference are now online, including both the Keynote Address and Sermon from The Rev. Otis Moss III, the reflection on boldness by the Rev.. Cynthia Maybeck and the story about ministering to veterans by The Rev. Beverly Prestwood-Taylor and John Sacco.
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Photos, videos, news articles and meeting materials can be found on the
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Upcoming Conference events
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Aug. 7, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
The Pakachoag Church, Auburn
Come and learn more about this program designed for congregations who want to assess their strengths and challenges while seeking to make faithful decisions about future ministries.
Sept. 23 - 24
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham, MA
Conflict and adversity touches each community of faith at one time or another-through financial challenges, leadership transitions, personal loss, difficult decisions and differences. With the right skills and perspectives, these tensions don't have to lead to destructive altercation in the life of a congregation, but can be opportunities for creativity and spiritual growth.
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Sept. 24, 9:00 AM
First Congregational Church of West Boylston
Join us for a cup of coffee and conversation that will help define your role as church treasurer (or assistant treasurer) and answer all those questions you might have.
Sept. 29
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham, MA
Plan to join us for a day of learning from those who have "been there." Speakers to include The Rev. Dr. Nancy Taylor, Old South Church, Marathon bombings; The Rev. Fred Meade, North Falmouth Church, Hurricane Katrina; The Rev. June Cooper, City Mission Society, Black Lives Matter; The Rev. Matthew Crebbin, Newtown Congregational Church, Newtown school shootings.
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Online course on conflict resiliency offered this fall
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People and churches often face challenges in their ways of communicating and resolving conflict. It can either reinforce unhelpful habits or it can move towards new insights and abilities in resiliency.
In partnership with the Center for Progressive Renewal, the Conference is offering a 10 Module Online Program to church teams of 2 - 3 leaders.
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The Rev. Bolton served in the US Army in Korea, and received his M.Div. and Doctorate at Andover Newton Theological School. He was a member of Christ Congregational Church in Brockton for 39 years.
There will be visiting hours on July 5, 2016 at Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street, Brockton from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, on July 6, 2016 at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at 2:30 at the Bourne National Cemetery on Cape Cod.
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The Rev. Dr. William Wildman
leaving First Congregational Church UCC, Spencer as Pastor
The Rev. Ms. Jane Willan
leaving Congregational Church of Grafton, UCC as Pastor
Effective: June 30, 2016
The Rev. Mr. Todd Vetter
leaving The Pilgrim Church of Duxbury, UCC as Pastor
Effective: June 28, 2016
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July 21
Congregational Library, Boston
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