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One more week to register for Super Saturday
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Oct. 15, 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Keefe Regional Technical High School, Framingham
Registration closes a week from today for Super Saturday, a full day of workshops, forums, networking, a marketplace and dynamic worship.
This fall's event will feature The Rev. Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, and Angie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile of Harvard Divinity School.
They will look at how to recognize what the Spirit is up to outside our traditional church communities, and what we can learn from that.
Registration closes October 5th - don't miss out!
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CE Communities of Practice welcoming new members
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There are Christian Education Communities of Practice in each area of the Massachusetts Conference, open and welcoming to those involved with Christian Education or Youth Ministry in their congregations.
These groups are intended to support educators and youth workers by providing networking and increased awareness of UCC resources, and providing a forum to discuss the best practices of Christian education and youth ministry found throughout the Conference.
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Upcoming Conference events
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Oct. 5, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
A gathering for all clergy who have joined the Conference within the last year.
Oct. 6, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
Learn about the new local church profile and its implications for those doing interim work.
Oct. 15. 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Keefe Regional Technical High School, Framingham, MA
A full day of workshops, forums, networking, a marketplace and worship featuring the Rev. Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, and Angie Thurston and Casper ter Kuile of Harvard Divinity School.
Oct. 22, Dec. 10, March 11, April 8; 10 AM
Edwards House Retreat Center, Framingham
An opportunity to network and share experiences with your MACUCC colleagues.
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Oct. 27, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
In times when words are often used to build walls separating us one from another, you are invited to reflect on the meaning of hospitality while experiencing a spiritual practice of writing that can open the door of your heart. Writers and non-writers alike have appreciated this practice developed in a congregation by author Karen Hering who will lead this guided session.
Nov. 5, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham
Conference facilitators will present this training, which seeks to create a common language around racism, to unmask racism in our lives and in society, and to encourage long-term engagement in racial justice ministry.
Join us for a cup of coffee and conversa
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(9 AM - noon) that will help define your role as church treasurer (or assistant treasurer) and answer all those questions you might have.
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The first thing you notice when you enter The Chapel at the First Congregational Church of Sunderland is the aromas ... fresh coffee and bacon compete for prominence.
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As the sun begins to set, approximately two dozen people line picnic tables topped with fresh tomatoes, bread and fruits in the middle of Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden.
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The Rev. Ms. Elizabeth A. Rogers l
eaving First Congregational Church UCC, Holliston as Associate Pastor
Effective: Sept. 25, 2016
The Rev. Mr. Richard N. Chrisman l
eaving Church on the Hill, UCC, Lenox as Interim Pastor
Effective: Sept. 25, 2016
Mr. Daniel Woodman c
alled to Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC, Leominster as Interim Associate Pastor
Effective: Sept. 18, 2016
The Rev. Ms. Lourey Savick c
alled to United Parish of Upton as Settled Pastor
Effective: Sept. 18, 2016
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Sat., Nov. 5, 8:30 AM
Cushing Center, Norwell
All are welcome to this community forum, sponsored by Southeast Area Missions, that provides education, raises awareness about human trafficking (labor and sex trafficking), and provides ways that individuals and organizations can help to eliminate this modern-day form of slavery.
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Sept. 30, 4:00 PM
Oct. 1, 9:00 AM
Oct. 7, 6:30 PM
Sanctuary UCC, Medford
Oct. 14, 7:30 PM
North Prospect Union UCC, Medford
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The Congregational Church of Christ, Leominster
Nov. 18 - 19
St. John's Soup Kitchen,
Worcester
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