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redarrow August 18, 2010: Local Churches Were Inspired to Help Those Outside their Buildings

redarrow July 14, 2010: Local Churches Focus on Stewardship and the Environment

redarrow June 16, 2010: Haydenville Congregational Church Helps Out More Than Once In A Blue Moon

redarrow June 2, 2010: Second Congregational Church of Cohasset Welcomes Worshippers at the Harbor

redarrow May 19, 2010: Athol Congregational Church Lifts Up Hope and Raises a Roof

redarrow May 5, 2010: The Stone Church Sponsors Concert with Proceeds Benefiting Veteran Organizations

redarrow April 21, 2010: Members of the Congregational Church of Littleton Plant, Cultivate, and Donate Crops to the Community Food Program

redarrow April 7, 2010: Cotuit Federated Invites Rabbi to Sing at Church

redarrow March 17, 2010: Andover Church Holds Chocolate Event to Help Fund Youth Mission Trip

redarrow March 3, 2010: United Church of Christ Federated Takes Leadership Role in the Revitalization of Downtown Webster

redarrow February 17, 2010: First Congregational Church of Milton Hosts a Night of Ideas

redarrow February 3, 2010: Pilgrim UCC Expands the Menu for the Needy of Greater New Bedford

redarrow January 20, 2010: Members of  First Congregational  Church UCC in Saugus Paint Icons to Deepen Spirituality

redarrow January 6, 2010: South Congregational Church UCC in Pittsfield Give an Extra Gift to the Hungry

link December 16, 2009: Belchertown UCC Uses Twitter to Get the Word Out

redarrow December 2 , 2009: Pilgrim Association Learns About Fair Trade Coffee

redarrow November 18 , 2009: Hope Church holds a "50-Mile" Potluck and Talks About Food Justice

redarrow November 4 , 2009:  ONA Process Deepens Discipleship at Christ Church Brockton

redarrow October 21 , 2009:  Trinity Church Outreach Team Answers God's Call to Fellowship with the Homeless

redarrow October 7 , 2009:  First Congregational of Holliston Gets Red while Going Green

redarrow September 23 , 2009:  Wellesley Hills Congregational Church Gives Disheartened Singles Hope to Cope

redarrow September 9 , 2009:  Congregational Church of Mansfield Gives Summer Worship a TWiST!

redarrow August 12, 2009:  Congregational Church of Weston Teaches Children to Love Their Neighbors and Their Earth

arrowJune 3, 2009:  Spotlight Hits 100

arrow May 6 , 2009:  Lowell Church Dons Poodle Skirts for the Food Pantry

link April 15 , 2009:  Second Church of Plymouth Leaves No Stone Unturned During Lenten Season

link April 1 , 2009:  The First Congregational Church UCC in Holliston Leaves Snapshot of Daily Life in the Hands of Future Members

link March 18 , 2009:  The Work of This Bedford Church's Mission Team Goes On Years After Hurricane Katrina

link March 4 , 2009:  Somerville Church Does Big Things in Small Groups

link February 18 , 2009:  First Church of Monson Nomads Bring Hope to the World

link February 4 , 2009:  Eliot Church of Newton Youth Return from Appalachia Service Project with more than a Toolbox

link January 21 , 2009:  Chelmsford Church Members Build a Christmas Tree for the Food Pantry

link January 7 , 2009:  Auburn UCC Church Comforts Children With Blankets

link December 17 , 2008:  South Deerfield Church Transforms Hall Into Fair Trade Coffeehouse

link December 3 , 2008:  History of Tabernacle Congregational Church in Salem Gather Readers Instead of Dust

link November 19 , 2008:  First Congregational in Stoneham offers English as a Second Language

link November 5 , 2008:  Amherst Church Forms the Healing Circle Singers to Bring Healing Energy to the Community

link October 22 , 2008:  Blessing of Animals Unleashes "Woof 'n' Worship" Services at Pilgrim Congregational in North Weymouth

link October 8 , 2008:  First Congregational Church in Plympton Shares Talents for Fundraising and Fellowship

link September 24 , 2008:  Pilgrim Church in Sherborn Takes Action During Advocacy Sunday

link September 10 , 2008:  Summer worship held at Southwick's Zoo

link August 20 , 2008:  Youngest Members of Dennis Union Church Reach Out To Soldiers With Cookies

link July 30 , 2008:  Share Your Mission Work, Community Outreach, and Worship Experiences Through Spotlight

link July 2 , 2008:  First Congregational UCC of Hanover Labyrinth is No Maze of Confusion

link June 18 , 2008:  Ballard Vale United Church Youth Visit Paul and Silas Behind Bars

link June 4 , 2008:  First Church in Ludlow Holds Victorian Tea and Quilt Show Fundraiser

link May 21 , 2008:  Middleboro's "Big Give" Makes The News

link May 7 , 2008:  United Parish of Brookline Banner of Mourning Honors Fallen Soldiers

link April 16 , 2008:  Franklin Federated Church Gives Feet to Faith

link April 2 , 2008:  United Parish in Brookline Finds Life in the Desert

link March 19 , 2008:  First Church in Weymouth Makes Dough Rise

link March 5 , 2008:  First Congregational Church in Milton Makes a Touchdown with its Super Bowl Outreach Program

link February 20 , 2008:  Woburn Church Uses Webkinz to Promote Community

link February 6 , 2008:  First Church in Charlestown, UCC, is first in community service

link January 23 , 2008:  Congregational Church of Harvard Sunday School children make every holiday a gift-giving experience

link January 9 , 2008: Members fill cereal bowls for hungry children of Lawrence  

link December 19 , 2007:  First Congregational Church of Spencer has spirit in abundance

link December 5, 2007:  Riverside Memorial Church Moves Mountains

link November 21 , 2007:  Hadwen Park Congregational Church in Worcester tells all about GiSS

link November 7 , 2007: Conway Church Raises Dough and Awareness

link October 17 , 2007:  Eliot Church gives the scoop to the Newton community

link October 3 , 2007:  Wellesley Hills Congregational Church children hold Grand Bazaar to benefit children of Africa

link September 19 , 2007: North Congregational Church Ministers to the Cats in the Community

link September 5 , 2007:   First Church of Christ, Sandwich, UCC, holds service in church's patio garden

link August 15 , 2007:   Thank you for telling your story

link August 2 , 2007:  East Boston Church Helps Feed The Hungry

link July 18 , 2007:  Federated Church of Ayer Holds Blessing of Pets Service

link July 3, 2007:  Townsend Church Celebrates Sacredness of Relationships

link June 20 , 2007:  First Church in Cambridge Uses Photos to Inspire Worship and Prayer

link June 6 , 2007: Grafton Church Invites the Community to an Afternoon of the Arts

link May 16 , 2007: Congregational Church of Needham Celebrates 20 years of Partnership with Guatemalan Village

link May 2, 2007: North Adams Church Sends Easter Basket Care Packages to Afghanistan

link April 4, 2007: Weymouth Churches Hold Epiphany Concert for the Community

link March 21, 2007: Wellesley Hills Church Delivers Hats and Hope to Honduras Villages

link March 7, 2007: Sudbury and Shrewsbury Churches Make Beautiful Music Together to Bring in More Members

link Feb. 21, 2007: Billerica Sunday School Students Reach out to Kenya

link Feb. 7, 2007: East Milton Church Pours Out Wine and Song

link Jan. 17, 2007: U2 Eucharist Energizes Gloucester Congregation

link Jan. 3, 2007: Plympton Church Helps People Remember that 'Jesus is the Reason for the Season'

link Dec. 20 , 2006: Lake View Congregational Church Raises Money With Thanksgiving Pie Fest

link Dec. 6 , 2006: West Parish Church in Andover Uses Art to Promote Religious Values

link Nov. 15, 2006: Faith United Parish Youth Group Holds Water Sale To Benefit Joe’s Kids

link Nov. 1, 2006: Pilgrim Congregational UCC in Lexington Raises Money and Awareness by Serving Simple Meals

link Oct. 18, 2006: Residents of Area Nursing Homes Are Transported To Christ Congregational Church in Brockton For Communion Services

link Oct. 4, 2006: East Weymouth Congregational Church Offers A Cup of Economic Justice

link Sept. 20, 2006: First Congregational Church in Dudley Offers Worship Service in Sign Language

link Sept. 6, 2006: Melrose Highlands Congregational Church Whips Up A Batch of Mission Success

link Aug. 16, 2006: First Church of Christ, UCC, in Longmeadow Fills Bags With Earth Awareness

link Aug. 2, 2006: South Church UCC Prepares Teens For Work-Life

link July 19, 2006: Westport Members Share in Fellowship Around the Campfire

link July 5, 2006: Sometimes a Spotlight Can Make A Difference

link June 21, 2006: Lakeville UCC Makes a Ministry Out of Meals

link June 7, 2006: Sandwich Church Fills Shoeboxes With Prayers and Hope

link May 17, 2006: Part II: Lunenburg Church Adjusts Church School Program To Meet Student Needs

link May 3, 2006: Part I: Lunenburg Church Adjusts Church School Program To Meet Student Needs

link April 19, 2006: Bradford Church Scores Points for the Salvation Army

link April 5, 2006: Sherborn Church Hires Artist-in-Residence To Promote
Creativity in Faith

link March 15, 2006: United Church of Christ in Abington Holds Chowderfest

link March 1, 2006: Granby Church Is Revitalized in Structure and Spirit

link February 15, 2006: Warren/West Boylston Churches Form Partnership

link February 1, 2006: Princeton Church serves lunch and fellowship

link January 18, 2006: Welcoming Committee Adds Cheer to Small Town's Memorial Day Parade

link January 4, 2006: The Great Pumpkin Visits Southeastern Massachusetts

link December 7, 2005: Jazz Vespers Service Offered Every Month

link November 16, 2005: Billerica and Tewksbury Congregational Churches Join Together for Fellowship and Fun

link November 2, 2005: Topsfield Church Hosts a Homecoming Fair

link October 19, 2005: Canton church provides home items for the formerly homeless

link October 5, 2005: Fitchburg Church Rains Sunflowers on Parade

link September 21, 2005: Roxbury Church Member Ensures Newcomers Aren’t Left Alone

link September 7, 2005: Danvers Church Offers Prayers Of Peace In The Memory Garden

link August 17, 2005: Rehoboth Church Celebrates Overseas Missions With Special Events

link August 3, 2005: It Takes More Than The Easter Bunny To Deliver A Basket Of Goodies

July 20, 2005: Rowley Church Gives Itself A Makeover

July 6, 2005: Somerville Church Puts On Act To Welcome The Community

June 15, 2005: Wellesley Church Offers Free Friday Movie Nights

link June 1, 2005: Greenfield Church Opens Second-To-None Cafe

May 18, 2005: Somerville Church Takes Its Faith to the Street

May 4, 2005: Eavesdropping Leads To Great Ideas

link April 20, 2005: Church Uses Contest to Draw New Members

link April 6, 2005: Church Delivers Cup of Hospitality to Newcomers

The SPOTLIGHT is dedicated to looking at how God is speaking in and through the churches of the Conference. Every issue spotlights the work of a local church, be it a unique way of reaching out to the community, a new mission project or a new way to minister to those with the congregation.

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