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Boundary Training


2017 Boundary Awareness Training
Events sponsored by the Maine Conference UCC

2. Boundary Basics
10AM - 3PM, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Maine Conference Center, Augusta. $25.

3. From Pulpit to Pew...
10AM - 3PM, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Day's Ferry Congregational UCC, Woolwich. $25.

4. The Oxymoron of Boundaries in Rural Communities
10AM - 3PM, Saturday, October 14, 2017 at First Congregational UCC, Brewer. $25.

5. Clergy Boundary Awareness Training for Laity
10AM - Noon, Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Maine Conference Center, Augusta. Free.

Trainings 2-4 above meet Maine Conference UCC Association requirements for clergy to maintain their ministerial standing (others should check with your Association Committee on Ministry). Lunch is included with daylong programs. For more information, contact the Maine Conference office at 207-622-3100 or conference@maineucc.org
To read more or register for a training,
One Great Hour of Sharing  
is the Lenten Offering of the
United Church of Christ
that supports disaster, refugee and development actions. The suggested offering date for the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering date is March 26th.
Click here to learn more.
Unbinding Your Church
by Martha Grace Reese
Pastors are busy. This collection of fully integrated resources will help your church work and pray through the Real Life Evangelism Series. Included are step-by-step planning tools as well as worship resources to allow you-the pastor-to spend time on prayer, teaching, and working directly with others in your church.
 
The planning tools include calendars, checklists for church staff, weekly scripture tie-ins, sample church newsletter campaigns, diagrams, simple to elaborate E-vent planning suggestions, Web site ideas, specific lesson plans, and much more.

We have one copy of this resource available to borrow.
The Conference website and the Library cart are now working, or you can send requests to resourcecenter@maineucc.org
or call 1-800-244-0937 or 207-622-3100. Please be aware that once you enter a search item you will be taken to a page that says "Grace Presbytery" in the upper left hand corner. You are in the right place. This is our catalog web host. The Resource Center is the lending library for the Maine Conference.

The Resource Center has begun the process of removing the video cassettes (VC) from it's library. If there are titles you would be interested in acquiring please contact Anne Hodgman at the number or email listed above.

You will find Anne in the Resource Center on Thursdays from 9am - 5pm
Fridays from 9 -11am  
 
Resource Center Email is only monitored on those days.  
Events
Public Forum on Refugees, Immigration and Sanctuary
The First Congregational Church of Camden will have a forum on Thursday March 23rd from 6:30 to 8:15 pm.
Read more>>
For printable poster click here

Invitation to the Installation of
Rev. Dr. Richard Allen Hyde
 
Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2:30 p.m
at First Congregational UCC, Gray
To read the invitation click here.
 

Interfaith Advocacy Days

Registrations are now being accepted for the March 27-28 event in Augusta, Maine. This event is designed to equip laity and clergy to become effective advocates on the issues of hunger, homelessness, health care and climate justice.

Cost is $20 which covers the cost of materials and lunch on both days.

For more information or to register, click
This Link  
  
SYC Post Winter Event
We regret that this event has been cancelled. Please consider joining other SYC members at Pilgrim Lodge for Jump Start Weekend   
April 28-29, 2017. Learn More>>
SAVE THE DATE - May 6, 2017
An All Conference Workshop event is being planned for May 6, 2017. We are partnering with First Parish Church, UCC in Brunswick to offer this event which will consist of workshops during the day followed by an evening presentation by Diana Butler Bass. Read more about Diana  here.

We are still working out the details, but be sure to save the date for what promises to be a fun, spirit-filled opportunity to gather as the Maine Conference UCC!

Where: First Parish Church, UCC, Brunswick, ME
When: Saturday, May 6, 2017 - full day and evening event
Who: You! and Diana Butler Bass
Watch the ACE for more details...

Questions: Please contact
Rev. Bill Walsh,
Conference Moderator,
billwalshjr@gmail.com

Honduran Missionaries Coming to Maine  in May 2017
To reserve a date contact Anne Hodgman
at conference@maineucc.org
or call 622-3100
Learn more
Film Series about Race for Lent at the Congregational Church in Cumberland
Movies will be shown Sundays at 5pm
The selection of movies is largely family friendly, but of sufficient substance to interest all ages. The public is welcome. Read more>>

Monte Selby In Concert
Friday March 24th at 7pm Read More

Good Friday Walk for Habitat for Humanity
April 14, 2017   Read more>>
Click here to register

The Congregational Church in Cumberland
is receiving a $1000 award from Interfaith Power and Light's Cool Congregations Contest.
Read the press release
Fabric & Craft Supply Sale
High Street Congregational UCC in Auburn will once again be hosting it's Annual Fabric & Supply Sale on Saturday April 8, 2017 from 9am to 1pm.
Click for more information and printable poster

Windham Chamber Singers in Concert
The Singers will be performing April 1st at North Windham UCC. 
Seating is general admission.  Tickets ($12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students/children) are available at the door or online at mwamconcerts.com 
 ( surcharge applied to online ticket prices).  
Proceeds to Benefit the Windham/Raymond Backpack Program.   Click to view color poster  

Summer Work Trip to Honduras
June 30 - July 8, 2017
Your Honduras Partnership Resource team is sponsoring a work trip to the medical clinic in Subirana, Honduras this summer.  Learn more>>

The Downeast Spiritual Life Conference
"Your Spirit. Your World. Connecting Heart, Earth & Soul"
Friday July 21 to Sunday, July 23, 2017

For more information or to register 
go to http://downeastspiritual.org/ or call 207-374-5200.
 
Help Wanted/Classifieds
Camp Staff Applications for PL17
Camp Staff applications are now being considered. It's hard work and it's fun and fulfilling. Are you called?
Submit your application online here
Seaside United Church of Christ
Is looking for a Church Administrator. The Church Administrator is a Part-time position based at the Parish Offices in Northeast Harbor. The position reports to the Pastor and works alongside the Congregation's Treasurer in relation to all bookkeeping Functions.  
To learn more>>
 
State Youth Council Advisors Needed 
T he SYC is looking for new advisors. To learn more about the position and the State Youth Council click below.
    Read more>>    Advisor Application

Director of Congregational Life
for First Parish Congregational Church in Camden. Our growing multi-generational congregation is seeking a dynamic and nurturing individual to work with us in providing pastoral care and coordinating ministries that serve our faith communities. For complete job description and application instructions. Deadline for applications is April 11, 2017. No phone calls, please.   Learn more
Wilson Center Seeks New Director
The Wilson Center for Spiritual Exploration and Multifaith Dialogue in Orono, Maine is seeking a Director for the Center. This position is halftime and will begin July 1, 2017. To learn more about this position and the Wilson Center click here 

National and Global Ministries
Position Openings
Minister for Congregational & Community Engagement
To view job description and qualifications Click here
National Coordinator for Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries
Description and Qualifications Click here
Area Executive for East Asia and the Pacific Partner Relations Ministry Learn more
or for application procedure click here

In This Issue
Quick Links
Beyond Our Borders
Manual on Ministry, 2017 Draft Edition and Supporting Resources
The New 2017 Draft of the United Church of Christ's Manual on Ministry can now be found online, there will also be regional discernment events, a series of 24 webinars, and a revised set of  Marks of Faithful and Effective Authorized Ministers. To read more about all of these



Mindfulness Can Help You Become Your Authentic Self
Learn more here.

The 46th Annual
NEAUCE
Conference 
 
  May 2 - 4, 2017
1PM
at
Pilgrim Pines
Conference Center
220 West Shore Road
Swanzey, NH 03446

Register before April 1st for the best price.

For more information>>

Full Brochure

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Pre-order your 2017/2018 UCC Desk Calendar
Pre-order here 
Registration is Open!
Registration for the United Church of Christ Musicians Association Event in Boston, MA,
July 9-12, 2017 is now open.
Early Bird Rates end April 15th.
Click here to learn more or register.
Free Webinar
Sanctuary:Frequently
Asked Questions 
Do you know the legal implications if your church wants to be a sanctuary church for at-risk immigrants?
Tues. April 18th at
2pm EST.
Click here to register  

be the church
August 16-19, 2017
  Montreal
at Concordia University

To learn more>>
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Maine Conference United Church of Christ
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Augusta, ME 04330