TABCOM NOTES
MAY 1, 2024
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The TABCOM Annual Gathering this year was nothing short of extraordinary, filled with moments of inspiration and renewal as we embarked on our journey with the theme "Renewed Paths, Redeemed Purpose," drawing from Isaiah 43:19.
From the moment we arrived, there was an undeniable sense of anticipation in the air, and as the event unfolded, it exceeded all expectations.
Workshops tailored to every attendee's needs provided invaluable insights and tools for personal and collective growth. Whether delving into theological discussions, exploring innovative approaches to community outreach, or nurturing the spiritual development of our youth, each session was a beacon of enlightenment, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of our faith and purpose.
We owe a debt of gratitude to the Concord Baptist Church led by Revs. Conley and Moreen Hughes and their staff, for their gracious hospitality as hosts of this memorable event. Their warmth and generosity created a welcoming atmosphere where connections were forged, friendships were strengthened, and hearts were uplifted.
Additionally, we thank our Keynote Speaker, Rev. Travis Norvil, as well as our facilitators, Rev. Mary Day Miller, Rev. Leroy Mahoney, Rev. Ron Bouthillette, Rev. Diane Badger, Rev. Margaret Hess, Rev. Mercy González-Barnes, Rev. Danielle Gantt and all of you that chose to gather with us this year.
Together, we embraced the opportunity to walk renewed paths, fueled by a redeemed purpose, and emerged from the gathering with a renewed sense of conviction and unity.
For highlights of the event go here.
Below is a short clip of what we experienced over the weekend. Geoffrey Hicks and Deacon Tia Daly just broke out in song. Hallelujah...what a time!
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TABCOM 2025 ANNUAL GATHERING (TAG2025)
will be held on
May 2-3, 2025 at
Grotonwood Camps and Conference Center
189 Prescott Street, Groton, MA
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A NEW LIFE FOR HILL MEMORIAL | |
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"The Hill Memorial Baptist Church and site were purchased by the Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) in 2023 with plans to preserve the church and build much-needed affordable, age-restricted housing in the area surrounding the church. ABCDC’s Executive Director John Woods said: “By working together with some amazing partners, we are expecting to fill a pivotal gap in the continuum of affordable housing by creating more opportunities for folks to age in place in the community that they call home.”
Click here to read the full article.
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WEBINAR ON CHURCH GOVERNMENT | |
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SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00AM
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SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 26, 2024
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AB WOMEN SPRING CONFERENCE
The AB Women Spring Conference, will be held on Saturday, June 1st from 9:30am – 3:00pm at the First Baptist Church, 75 Park St., North Attleboro, MA.
AB Women's Ministries of MA past president, Rev. Cheryl Harris, will be the guest speaker, and the First Baptist Church of North Attleboro will host this event.
REGISTRATION FORM
The registration cost includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and conference expenses.
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LATEST NEWS FROM AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA | |
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ABHMS ISSUES APPEAL FOR OGHS DONATIONS FOLLOWING TORNADOES, FLOODING IN CENTRAL Central US
American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) issues a call for prayers and financial donations for those across the Central United States, from Texas to Wisconsin, who were ravaged by recent weather. Since Friday, April 26, tornadoes, flash floods and severe winds have resulted in lives lost, devastated property and widespread power outages.
Read more here.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR 2024 PBA MISSIOLOGICAL CONVERSATION ON AUTHORITARIANISM AT THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH AND POLITICS
The deadline to register for the 2024 Missiological Conversation on May 2 has been extended. Individuals wanting to convene in person now have until Friday, April 26, to sign up. The cutoff for virtual attendees remains the morning of May 2.
Themed “Christian Belief + White Supremacy + Authoritarian Governance = Fascism,” this hybrid event will critically explore rising authoritarianism in certain faith-based communities and delve into its wider implications for the church and American society.
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 WOMEN'S ANNUAL MEETING
We will be celebrating spring with our Judson Women's Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 4th, at the First Baptist Church in Malden. Women from the Maplewood Baptist Church will join with the FBC Malden women in helping with this meeting. Thank you, Malden FBC and Maplewood Baptist Church for hosting our annual meeting. We will begin the morning with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m., and breakfast and our Judson meeting from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. The program will begin around 10:30 a.m.
Program: Bread of Life, Malden MA
We are very excited to have our speakers for our Judson Women's meeting coming from the Bread of Life, a faith-based food security organization based in Malden. Gabriella Snyder, Bread of Life's Executive Director, and Patty Kelly, Development Director, will be presenting the program.
http://www.breadoflifemalden.org/
You're invited to bring non-perishable items for the Bread of Life Food Pantry. We will send a flyer for this event with more details soon.
Little Dresses for Africa
We spoke in October about making additional pillowcase dresses to be sent to Africa. We have contacted the pastor of the Shalom Missionary Baptist Church in Melrose, and he is going to the Ivory Coast in the next few months. He said he would be able to take the dresses with him to the children in the villages he will be visiting and he said they always look forward to the dresses he brings to them. He can take approximately 40 dresses. We now have 15 dresses, size Medium, and if some of you would like to make additional dresses, that would be wonderful.
The link for the pattern is below:
https://nancysnotions.com/make-a-dress-for-little-dresses-for-africa/
Please let us know if you have questions about this event and please let us know how many will be attending from your church by April 18th.
Pat Fish, Melrose First Baptist Church
Marilyn Glover, Malden First Baptist Church
Beverly Mattatall, Medford First Baptist Church
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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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ORDINATION SERVICE FOR MIN. SHELTON MILLER
An ordination service for Minister Shelton Miller will be held on Sunday, June 9th in the afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Westwood. More information is forthcoming.
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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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Merrimack Valley Baptist Association
OPEN POSITION - Association Resource Coordinator
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OLD COLONY MONTHLY BROWN BAG LUNCHEONS
Pastor lunches for April; brown bag luncheon, fellowship and discussion.
FBC North Attleboro May 14th at Noon
FBC Fall River May 23rd at Noon
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Pioneer Valley Baptist Association
OPEN POSITION - Association Resource Coordinator
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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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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 MAY | | | | |
