Central Association Weekly E-News
JANUARY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY DATES
30 Years
The Rev. Ms. Helen Bross

10 Years
The Rev. Ms. Debra Pratt Peckham

5 Years
The Rev. Mr. David Fish

Please contact Deb Holmes if we have missed your anniversary. Anniversaries are listed from 5 years and forward in increments of 5.
ASSOCIATION CLUSTER MEETINGS
Don't forget to sign up for a cluster meeting!
January 25, 2018
Snow date: February 8, 2018
(Congregational)
37 High Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
6:30PM - 8:00PM

March 20, 2018
207 Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
6:30PM - 8:00PM

April 5, 2018
61 Elm Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
6:30PM - 8:00PM
May 10, 2018
355 Main Street
Oxford, MA 01540
6:30PM - 8:00PM

June 5, 2018
in Worcester
1070 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01602
6:30PM - 8:00PM
ASSOCIATION & CONFERENCE EVENTS
March 14, 2018
Debra Cottis
United Congregational Church
6 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
7:00PM

March 17, 2018
Minnechaug Regional High School
621 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
8:00AM - 3:45PM

March 18, 2018
Rev. David Hughes
Brookfield Congregational Church
8 Common Street
Brookfield, MA 01506
3:00PM

April 12, 2018
Location: To Be Determined
April 23, 2018
Central Association Moderator's Meeting
United Parish of Upton
One Church Street
Upton, MA 01568
6:30PM - 9:00PM

April 26, 2018
Location: To Be Determined

April 29, 2018
Karen D. Fournier
First Congregational Church UCC
355 Main Street
Oxford, MA 01540
3:00PM

May 6, 2018
Location: To Be Determined

June 14-16, 2018
Mass Mutual Center
Springfield, MA
Keep checking back for updates!  
CHURCH EVENTS AND
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
The Specialized Ministry Community of Practice
accepting new members

The Specialized Ministry Community of Practice is a part of the Pastoral Excellence Program and is open to all UCC ministers whose ministry extends beyond parish and pulpit. This is an opportunity to explore common issues, share resources, support each other and to worship together. Currently our members minister to those in CPE, in community ministry and in hospice care. We are open and welcoming new members. We meet on the last Weds of the month at 6pm in an office space in Marlboro at 2 Mount Royal Ave-Suite 208 so that we are centrally located and easily accessible from the MA Pike, routes 495, 9 and 20. Our next meeting is Jan 31. If you would like to join us or have questions, please contact Donna Vuilleumier donnav930@yahoo.com.
DATE RESCHEDULED
An Evening with Debby Irving
Sponsored by Acton Congregational Church, UCC Boxborough, West Acton Baptist Church, and Social Action of Beth Elohim (Na'aseh)

Acton Congregational Church
12 Concord Road
Acton, MA
Wednesday, January 24th 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Debby Irving is a racial justice educator, author, and public speaker.  A community organizer and classroom teacher for 25 years, Debby Irving grappled with racial injustice without understanding racism as a systemic issue or her own whiteness as an obstacle to it. As general manager of Boston's Dance Umbrella and First Night, and later as an elementary school teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she struggled to make sense of racial tensions she could feel but could not explain. In 2009, Debby took a graduate school course, Racial and Cultural Identities, which gave her the answers she'd been looking for and launched her on a journey of discovery. Now, speaking and leading workshops around the country, Debby devotes herself to exploring the impact white skin can have on perception, problem solving, and creating culturally inclusive communities. A graduate of the Winsor School in Boston, she holds a BA from Kenyon College and an MBA from Simmons College. Learn More
SAVE THE DATE
United Church of Christ
New England Women's Celebration "X"
Holiday Inn By the Bay
88 Spring Street
Portland, ME
April 6 - 8, 2018

For more information and to register, click HERE!
Pizza
Pizza! Pizza!
First Parish Church
24 Central Street
Berlin, MA 01503
First Parish hosts a monthly pizza buffet on the first Friday of each month, 5:00PM - 7:00PM. Pizza;s are a 14" round handmade pie, you can order ahead for take-out or join others at the pizza buffet! For more information click here!
LOCAL THRIFT SHOPS, FOOD PANTRIES, 
& COMMUNITY DINNERS
Barre Congregational Church
30 Park Street
Barre, MA 01005
Community friendship supper in Fellowship Hall at 5:30PM on the 3rd Thursday of each month. A free will offering is available, but not required.

First Congregational Church
307 Boston Road
Sutton, MA 01590
2nd Saturday of each month.
4:30PM - 6:00PM
The church hosts their monthly dinner with a free will offering. All are welcome.

Elm St.
Congregational Church
61 Elm Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
4th Saturday of each month,
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Free community dinner. Free will donations accepted. Please use the Park St. entrance.

United Parish of Upton
1 Church Street
Upton, MA 01568
3rd Thursday of the month at
5:30PM
All are welcome to our community supper.

Congregational Church of Christ
583 Main Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Sept thru May
(except Dec.)
Buffet style menu varies from ham, turkey, roast beef, or stuffed chicken with all of the fixings. $9 all you can eat. Contact the church for more information: 978-537-7054

Trinity Church of Northborough
23 Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Every Wednesday at 6:00PM
First Congregational Church
207 Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
Wed's:8AM-Noon
Thurs: 8AM-2PM &
       6PM-8PM
Friday's: 8AM-Noon

Congregational Church of Grafton 
30 Grafton Common
Grafton, MA 01519 
Thurs: 10AM-4PM 
Sat: 10AM-4PM 
Clothing, books, toys, 
housewares, etc. 

Trinity Church of Northborough
23 Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 1:00PM

First Congregational Church
of West Boylston
26 Central Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
Wed's: 9:30AM - 2:00PM
Sat's: 9:30AM - 12:30PM

First Parish Church in Berlin
24 Central Street
Berlin, MA 01503
Tues: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Thurs: 10:00AM - 2:00PM &
7:00PM - 9:00PM
1st & 3rd Sat's: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Deacon's Closet Thrift Store
Cong'l Church of Christ
583 Main Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Saturday's 9:00AM - Noon

First Congregational Church
of Westminster
138 Main Street
Westminster, MA 01473
Tues & Thurs: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
2nd Saturday of each month:
10:00AM - 1:00PM

 
Barre Congregational Church
30 Park Street
Barre, MA 01005
2nd Wed. of each month.

 

Greendale People's Church
25 Francis Street
Worcester, MA 01606
Every Wed. 11AM-1PM

First Congregational Church
of West Boylston
26 Central Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
3rd Tuesday of every month.

MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
ReachOut Worcester
ReachOut Worcester is an overnight immersion program for Youth & Adults ages 13 and up. Learn more about homelessness from people who have experienced/may still be experiencing it. Participate in an intentional, prayerful walk through Worcester at night. Offer clothing, conversation, and lunch to people in need. Engage in reflection and sharing with other youth and adults who share your concern about homelessness.
Worcester Fellowship
         
Available lunch providers and youth dates are currently on our website . Youth group dates are available for groups of 15 or less.

 
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Association Meetings
The Committee on Ministry
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30AM.

The Board of Director's
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:30PM

Both meetings take place at:
WamsWorks
6 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Association/Conference Fellowship Dues for 2018
The Annual Fellowship Dues for churches that are not part of United Church Mission:

Conference portion:   $19.50
Association portion:   $ 1.65
Total per member:       $21.15 
For more information on
Fellowship Dues, click here.
Central Association of
The Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ
508-963-8106
central@macucc.org
Office Hours:
Monday: 8:00AM - 2:30PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday: Office is closed