TABCOM NOTES
APRIL 1, 2023
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TABCOM ANNUAL GATHERING 2023
MAY 12-13, 2023
RECONNECT | REVIVE | RENEW
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Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, May 12 – 13, 2023.
Theme: Reconnect | Revive | Renew - Ezekiel 37:5-6, 10
It's been 3 years of dry bones. It's time to reconnect and allow God to breathe His Spirit back into us and revive us again!
This, in-person, event will be hosted at Grotonwood this year.
TAG2023 REGISTRATION LINK | TAG2023 WEBSITE
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LENT
FEBRUARY 22 - APRIL 8, 2023
click in the photo to open the .pdf file
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April 1
April 4
April 18
April 27
April 29
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Shutesbury Community Church Elevator Dedication
Human Resources meeting
Regional Executive Minister’s Council
Board of Directors (tent.)
Association Meetings: Judson, Central, Boston Southwest
*Executive Minister Mary Miller WILL be visiting churches in April, but not making specific commitments to be available to travel to Ohio to celebrate the arrival of her first grandchild!
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FOR PREACHERS WHO WOULD LIKE AN AFTER-EASTER SUNDAY OFF | |
HISTORY BUFFS GATHER AT OUR ARCHIVES | |
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On Saturday, April 15th at 1PM, all Baptist History Buffs are invited to join us at the archives at the TABCOM Office at Groton (189 Prescott Street, Groton, MA).
We will meet in our history room (!) and explore our archives, discuss how we can organize our them and talk about Baptist History.
“Baptists are unable to know who they are or why they think, value and act as they do if they do not know their history which must be more than fanciful creations of an imagined past.” Robert E. Johnson in American Baptist Quarterly, Fall 2010.
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DIGITAL MINISTRY: THE NEXT CHAPTER | |
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! VIRTUAL WORKSHOP COMING SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD! | |
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With more and more people plugged in and experiencing much of their life online, your church's online presence is no longer a novelty. How can churches go beyond posting content to crafting a meaningful digital ministry?
This discussion will help you explore what digital ministry can be by providing a framework for understanding how to align your church's in-person and online efforts.
In this unique online training, you'll examine:
- How to understand where "digital" fits into your busy ministry life
- A clear pathway for engaging your community, visitors and members
- How to craft "Both/And" worship experiences that connect online and in-person audienceS
- Low-tech (and no-wifi!) solutions for churches on a budget
And much more...
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AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN'S MINISTRIES | |
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP & CERTIFICATION
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT
Virtually and Detroit, Michigan
American Baptist Women’s Ministries is partnering with Safe Haven Ministries for a Domestic Violence Prevention and Education virtual training. This training will enable clergy, church leaders, community groups, and domestic violence educators to come together in a safe and intentional manner to learn ways to support and aid those in their communities that are suffering from Domestic Violence. Participants will gain knowledge, insight, and skills useful in addressing and preventing domestic violence.
Click here for more details.
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CYC ANNUAL WEEKEND RETREAT | |
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Snapshot - CYC's annual weekend retreat. April 21-23 at First Baptist Church of East Longmeadow. Bus available from Boston. $40 per student, Judson scholarships available on request. Worship, Fellowship, Dodgeball! Register here: http://cycop.org/snapshot (see attached)
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TABCOM BAPTIST POLITY CLASS | |
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The TABCOM Baptist Polity class has been postponed until September 2023.
To secure your seat, please contact Ron Bouthillette at Bouthillette@tabcom.com.
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OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND CHURCHES | |
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Adoniram Judson Baptist Association
The Rev. Dr. David Kilpatrick, Coordinator
C- (617) 799-0705, E-Mail: dklpat@umich.edu | Rev. Dr. Kilpatrick is also the Pastor of West Medford Baptist Church – West Medford
Rev. Dr. Esther Pearson, Association Liasion
epearson@tp-group.net and C- (978) 257-5725
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MALDEN | | |
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Malden First Baptist is hosting the performance of the cantata “Olivet to Calvary” by John H. Maunder, with an ecumenical choir on Palm Sunday afternoon, April 2nd, at 3:00 p.m.
For any interested singers, there is a final rehearsal on April 1st at 1:00 p.m., in the sanctuary of the church.
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JUDSON ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING
Our Spring Business Meeting will be Saturday, April 29th at 10AM at First Baptist Church of Saugus (105 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906). We will have a time of worship, group discussion, and our Annual Meeting. Afterward, FBC Saugus will graciously provide lunch.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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JUDSON WOMEN'S ANNUAL MEETING
The Judson Women's Annual Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 20th from at the First Baptist Church, 105 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906
Our presenter will be The Rev. Rebecca Driscoll who will present a workshop on creation care.
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A MESSAGE FROM MELINA PARRY
Dear Fellow Youth Leaders,
These events are coming up!
An Invitation from LaVida at Gordon College: On April 22 we want to welcome the community into the woods for a 5k trail race through Chebacco Woods, with free access to our ropes course elements for everyone. Would you be interested in joining us? Click here to check out this event and guarantee your race day t-shirt!
Race to Be Human
In May we will watch the movie Race to Be Human about teens' experience of race. We will have activities and opportunity for discussion. Watch for date & location.
Summer Camps: Will be available at both Grotonwood & Oceanwood. Watch their websites (grotonwood.org and oceanwood.org) for further information. Both camps are also hiring
Christian Youth Conference at Ocean Park - August 6-19, 2023 -leadership development & faith formation - 2023 Theme: Who Am I? More than half off for anyone living or attending church between Boston and Rte 128 - attend for just $500. Volunteer staff needed if anyone is interested in a local mission trip. cycop.org/register
As always, feel free to send out information on any youth or youth friendly events or programs at your church. Let's support each other.
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Berkshire Baptist Association
The Rev. David Anderson, Moderator/Coordinator
C- (413) 652-4179, E-mail: d_anderson@mail.com
Rev. Anderson is also the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church – North Adams
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Boston Southwest Association
The Rev. Dr. Moreen Hughes, Coordinator
C- (978) 430-5355, E-mail: mphug@msn.com
Rev. Dr. Hughes is also the Associate Pastor and Minister to Women and Families of Concord Baptist Church in Milton
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SAVE THE DATE - BOSTON SOUTHWEST ANNUAL GATHERING | | |
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The Boston Southwest Spring Annual Gathering.
Saturday, April 29, 2013 | 10:00 AM - 1:00PM
Concord Baptist Church of Boston, Milton, MA
Stay tuned for more details!
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WESTWOOD | | |
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Rev. Catherine Miller has been called as the settled pastor to First Baptist Church of Westwood. Rev. Miller was the former pastor at the Hill Memorial Baptist Church and will assume her new role on April 16, 2023.
Welcome Rev. Miller!
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Central Baptist Association
The Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich, Coordinator
Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich | e-mail: 17desiree50@gmail.com | (978) 618-2526.
Central Association Clergy meets to share, support, and pray with each other on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 11. This is a Zoom meeting
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CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING
The Spring Meeting for the Central Association will be held on
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 10am-1pm
First Baptist Church Fitchburg
1400 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH EVENTS | |
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Merrimack Valley Baptist Association
The Rev. Jim Leavitt, Coordinator
C- (508) 954-8034, E-mail: pastorjimleavitt@gmail.com
The Merrimack Valley Baptist Association Clergy gather monthly. Please contact Rev. Jim Leavitt for more information.
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Old Colony Baptist Association | |
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Pioneer Valley Baptist Association
The Rev. Theresa Temple, Coordinator
C-(860) 978-5595, E-Mail: revtheresa777@gmail.com
Rev. Temple is also the Pastor of First Baptist Church – Holyoke
Pioneer Valley Baptist Association clergy meet on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.
This is a Zoom gathering. Please contact PVBA Coordinator, Rev. Theresa Temple for the link, discussion topic and presentation information
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Samuel Stillman Baptist Association
The Rev. Dr. Loretta St. Louis, Coordinator
C- (617) 835-6767, stillmanarc@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. St. Louis is also the Associate Pastor for Congregational Care of Union Baptist Church – Cambridge
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Thank you for the updates that have been sent so far.
There are still many updates needed and we are looking to all of you to help us with any incorrect information you notice.
Please email Robyn Mars (robyn.mars@tabcom.org) with your updates.
Thank you for your patience.
This will now be located in the "MEMBERS ONLY" page on the TABCOM website. For the password, email robyn.mars@tabcom.org.
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TABCOM Voices broadcasts air on the second Sunday each month 5-6 PM. | |
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TABCOM Voices is looking for musical selections for the radio broadcast. Please send your selections to tabcom@tabcom.org | |
ABC 2023 BIENNIAL MISSION SUMMIT
June 23-25, 2023
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