TABCOM NOTES
OCTOBER 1, 2023
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A note from Mary - I will be on Sabbatical from Nov. 21 – Feb. 21. Stay tuned for details! | |
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October 5 – NLC Planning meeting Zoom
October 7 – Bed building mission project at FBC Attleboro
October 8 – (Pending)
October 11 – Lunch on Cape Cod with retired pastors
October 14 – Boston Southwest Association gathering and Installation of Andre’ Morgan, FBC Wollaston
October 15
- (AM) Central Baptist Church, Southbridge
- (PM) Installation of Bernard Smith, Bethlehem BC, Holyoke
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October 18 – Investments Committee, Administration and Finance
October 21 – MISSIONWORKS!
October 22
– (AM) Installation of Esther Pearson, Beth Eden Baptist Church
– (PM) Judson Association Fall Meeting
October 25 – Administration & Finance meeting
October 28 – Merrimack Valley Association meeting
October 29 – Preaching at West Acton Baptist Church!
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GREEN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH PODCAST
Rev. Dr. Mary Day Miller
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On September 13, 2023, Green Street Baptist Church Podcast and Pastor Jerrell Riggins welcomed our own Executive Minister, Rev. Dr. Mary Day Miller.
The topic of discussion was The State of the Church since COVID.
Listen to the Podcast here.
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This year MissionWorks will be held one day only, on Saturday, October 21.
Our theme is "Shine Your Light" Matthew 5:16.
The location is Rivers of Living Water International Ministry (MIRAV), 204 Main St, Marlborough, MA 01752.
We will have 3 workshops in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.
You can VIEW the schedule, workshops, keynote speaker and facilitators here. MissionWorks 2023 | Tabcom
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CLERGY ETHICS & HEALTHY
BOUNDARIES VIRTUAL CLASS
November 3, 1-5 pm | November 4 ~ 9-1 PM
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Topics include: Power and Vulnerability, Dating, Friendships, Dual Relationships, Gifts, The Pulpit, Transference, Hugging and Touch, Intimacy, Personal and Professional Health (Self-Care, Red Flags), and Social Media
The workshop fee of $35 covers the cost of the program and workbook.
*This class is FREE for members of the Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts!
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TABCOM LEADERSHIP DAY
January 20, 2024
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TABCOM Leadership Day will be held at the Federated Church in Hudson on January 20, 2024.
Our main speaker will be Dr. Greg Mamula (see photo to the left).
Dr. Mamula is the youngest among regional ministers for American Baptist Churches-USA. He is the transitional minister for ABC of Nebraska.
Dr. Mamula did his undergraduate degree at Baylor and earned his MDiv at Truett Theological Seminary. He completed is DMin degree at Northern Baptist Seminary.
Dr. Mamula regularly speaks at conferences, retreats, and workshops on various topics relating to church life and discipleship. He is the author of “Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship.”
He co-edited the book "Conflict Management and the Apostle Paul" with Dr. Scot McKnight, published 2018.
He is the creator and host of the podcast "Mission in 5". He writes occasional articles for online journals like Ethics Daily, Christian Citizen, and Word and Way.
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We have officially scheduled our Annual Gathering (#tag2024#) for
April 26 & 27, 2024.
TAG2024 will be held at
Concord Baptist Church of Boston, Milton, MA.
Rev. Dr. Conley Hughes, Jr. is Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Moreen Hughes is Associate Pastor
We are so grateful for this fine TABCOM church and their gracious hospitality.
*Dear Pastors and Church leaders - please go right now and put this on your church calendar! We want to see you there!
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November 18th
TABCOM Conference Room from 10:00 AM til 4:00 PM
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After listening to several long-time pastors state that they have libraries full of books they no longer need and working with new pastors just beginning their journey as settled pastors, we felt it would be beneficial to hold a Book Swap. This is a chance to help your no longer needed books find a new home.
The process is very simple. Bring your books to the TABCOM offices. We will be There all day on November 17th to accept books and on the 18th to swap books.
You can also bring books on Saturday morning the 18th, but it must be early so we can prepare and organize them for swapping. You are welcome to remain and see if there are some books that could be beneficial to your church or personal library. No money changes hands; all books are given freely.
This swap is being held the same day as the School of Ministry graduation so there will be many students present who would love to receive these books and this event is open to anyone who has an interest in building up their library.
Any books left at the end of the day become the property of the archives who will dispose of them as they see fit; some may remain in our library, some may be sold on Ebay or passed on to other sources.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact diane.badger@comcast.net.
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St. Francis of Assisi
The Season of Creation draws to a close with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4.
St. Francis, born in Assisi, Italy in 1181, is known as the patron saint of animals and ecology, believed that God’s love was revealed to people through creation. He often described creation and humans as connected together in one big family formed by God’s love. Reading Colossians and Philippians helped Francis to explain the preeminence of Christ in creation and provide a direct connection between Christ’s act of salvation and the redemption of all creation. His legacy includes a collection of twenty-eight written pieces and five dictated compositions that can be categorized as sermons, guidelines for living the gospels, letters, prayers, and meditations. His piece “The Canticle Creation” was adapted into the hymn “All Creatures of Our God and King.” For more information about St. Francis, Keith Warner's article "Franciscan Environmental Ethics: Imagining Creation as a Community of Care" in The Journal of Society and Christian Ethics might be of interest.
To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis many congregations will host a Blessing of the Animals worship service during the first week of October. Often held outside, this service provides an opportunity for members and friends of the congregation to bring their pets to worship for a blessing. For more information about planning and hosting a Blessing of the Animals, please visit https://presbyearthcare.org/blessing-of-the-animals/
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Photos are courtesy of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lasalette in Attleboro, MA | | |
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LATEST NEWS FROM AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA | |
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) extends heartfelt thanks to the Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) for a gratefully received $5,000 donation to the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) fund for the survivors of the Maui wildfires.
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AMERICAN BAPTIST WOMEN'S MINISTRIES | |
In A Woman's Journey With God, Rev. Dr. Moreen P. Hughes presents a set of spiritual disciplines to help women develop Christlike character and become the best version of themselves. Exploring themes of spiritual formation, character development, and self-reflection, Hughes makes God personable and relatable and allows readers to see how small changes can have a big impact. Open your heart, be transformed, and live out God's divine intentions. | | |
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In the wake of laughter, lessons, and life-changing moments, we look back on the remarkable tapestry of experiences that defined the 2023 Christian Youth Conference (CYC) at Ocean Park. For so many teens and adults, it was an event that renewed hearts and encouraged spirits. We are grateful for all the worship, teaching, and fun..
Read more here
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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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JUDSON ASSOCIATION FALL MEETING
Sunday, October 22, 2023 | 3:30-5:30 PM
The First Baptist Church of Rockport , 4 High St, Rockport, MA 01966
All Judson Association Churches are invited to the Fall Meeting. The theme will be "Celebrating God's faithfulness in our history." There will be worship, presentation of grants and a discussion of our shared histories and dinner.
For more information e-mail: MattWigton@FirstBaptistRockport.Org
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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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BOSTON SOUTH WEST FALL GATHERING
The Fall Gathering of the BSW Association will be on Saturday, October 14th at First Baptist Church of Wollaston, 81 Prospect Ave, Quincy, MA 02170, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Following the meeting, the installation of Rev. Dr. Andre Morgan as settled pastor of First Baptist Church of Wollaston will take place at 1:00pm.
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CONGRATULATIONS REV. ASHLEE WEIST-LAIRD | | |
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Congratulations to Rev. Ashlee Weist-Laird for 20 years of service as executive pastor of First Baptist Church of Jamaica Plain.
Rev. Ashlee holds the distinction of being the first woman pastor of the church and the second longest-serving in its history.
On Sunday, October 1, 2023, FBC will celebrate this momentous occasion as they honor Pastor Ashlee during their worship service at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at 12:30 p.m. Please let the church know if you are planning on attending.
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CONCORD CHURCH WOMEN'S SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE | |
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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 Massachusetts Baptist Association Fall Meeting
Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 10:00AM (9:30AM Registration)
First Baptist Church Holden, 1216 Main Street, Holden 01520
Theme: “A Season of Change” ~ Isaiah 43:19
“Calling All Member Churches-Please Send at least 2 Delegates”
Welcome and Worship
Pastor Jay Mulligan, CMBA Moderator
Pastor Shiloh Bradshaw, FBC Holden
Sharing Time for Our CMBA Member Churches
Speaker: Rev. Annie L. Belmer, Pastor First Baptist Church Fitchburg
Lunch: 11:30am
Call: Susanne Fleming, Clerk 508-839-3288 for reservations $10/person
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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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Merrimack Valley Annual Meeting
Please mark your calendars and save the date. The Merrimack Valley Baptist Association will be holding its annual meeting on Saturday October 28th at 10 AM.
At the meeting we will be voting on accepting two congregations to be a part of the association and TABCOM. Please watch for additional information on location.
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Old Colony Baptist Association Call to Ordination Council
Pursuant to the by-laws of the Old Colony Baptist Association, the pastor and delegates from your church are cordially invited to examine the candidate for ordination:
Victoria Pina of Messiah Baptist Church of Brockton
Sunday, November 5, 2023 | 3:00 PM.
The ordination paper for the candidate can be downloaded from our website at www.oldcolonybaptist.org or a copy can be mailed to you by calling our treasurer/clerk at 508-369-6291 or via email to diane.badger@comcast.net
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First Baptist Church of Attleboro
Saturday October 7 | 10AM-12PM
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Pioneer Valley Baptist Association
OPEN POSITION - Association Resource Coordinator
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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OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES OF | |
REV. DR. VICTOR F. SCALISE, JR. | |
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The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Scalise, Junior, the last living founding pastor of the United Parish left this Earthly life peacefully on Friday, September 15, surrounded by his loving wife Carolyn Fowler Scalise, and dog Charlie.
He was the father of Doug Scalise, pastor at Brewster Baptist Church and grandfather of Greg Scalise, student pastor at Mansfield.
Our prayers and sympathy are with his family at this time.
A memorial service will be held at: Brewster Baptist Church on Saturday, October 14 at 11am (1848 Main St, Brewster, MA) with fellowship to follow.
To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Vic’s Book of Memories Page at http://www.bibberfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Scalise Memorial Fund at The Ocean Park Association
P.O. Box 7296
Ocean Park, ME 04063
Read full obituary here.
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OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES OF | |
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Cynthia L. (Fraser) Antonuk, age 60, died September 16, 2023. Cynthia was a chaplain and a TABCOM pastor, most recently at FBC Gloucester.
Our prayers and sympathy are with her family at this time.
Cynthia wrote, "One of the advantages of having terminal cancer (bet you didn't know there were any) is the opportunity to write your own obituary. And so, if you are reading this, I am most likely dead. The cancer has done what cancer does and no one is more upset about that than me." Read more here.
Her wake will be held at the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Her service will be celebrated at First Baptist Church, 221 Cabot Street, Beverly, on Saturday, September 30, at 11am.
Contributions may be made Cynthia's memory to Support Utila (supports coral reef rebuild efforts), or Support Utila (animal shelter).
Information, directions, condolences at Campbell Funeral Home.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Cynthia, please visit our Sympathy Store.
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TABCOM DIRECTORY 2023-2024 | |
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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 | |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE SAINTS BORN IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER | |
OCTOBER HAPPINESS CALENDAR | | | | |
