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No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome to explore your faith with the 70,000 members of the United Church of Christ in Massachusetts.April 2019
Faith Formation/Certification "Year Two" 2018-2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Edwards Church
Topic: Human and Faith Development Instructor: Nancy Sides, Certified Christian Educator, recently retired after serving as the church educator at First Congregational Church of Westminster (MA) for 34 years For complete details and registration ...
Tending the Fire-Opening Retreat (Series One)
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 1:00 PM to Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Location: Irons Homestead
Director / Retreat Leader Rev. Barbara Lemmel is an ordained elder in the New England Conference of the UMC. She has served congregations in Vermont and upstate New York, facilitated conference re-structuring, and offers programming and ...
Education Planning for Congregations Workshop - Melrose, MA
Saturday, May 4, 2019 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Melrose Highlands Congregational Church
This Saturday morning session, taught by Debbie Gline Allen, will provide a step-by-step process for creating the solid groundwork required for the best possible education and faith-forming ministry for each age group in your congregation. This ...
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Leaders 2018-2019
Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Edwards House Retreat Center
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Ministers/Directors If you have been unable to join a group due to times and locations or other circumstances then these meetings may be just the opportunity you are looking for to network and...
Tending the Fire-Deepening Retreat (Series One)
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 1:00 PM to Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Location: Edwards House
Human systems are complicated, and churches are no exception. At their best, they draw out excellence in their people. At their worst, they become stuck --undermining and sabotaging even the most well-designed plans for change. Tending the Fire ...
Adult Music Camp 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019 2:00 PM to Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Location: United Camps, Conferences & Retreats at Craigville
CAMP IS SOLD OUT. YOU CAN PUT YOUR NAME ON THE WAIT LIST AND YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF AN OPENING BECOMES AVAILABLE. Click the "REGISTER" button to the right and it will take you to the wait list form. Join other musically minded Christian adults for...
Tending the Fire-Sending Retreat (Series One)
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 1:00 PM to Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Location: Silver Lake Conference Center
Human systems are complicated, and churches are no exception. At their best, they draw out excellence in their people. At their worst, they become stuck --undermining and sabotaging even the most well-designed plans for change. Tending the Fire ...
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Leaders 2019-2020
Saturday, October 12, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Edwards House Retreat Center
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Ministers/Directors Facilitator: Kerry Mortland Kerry Mortland If you have been unable to join a group due to times and locations or other circumstances then these meetings may be just the...
Register Faith Formation 101 - Onsite
Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Practices for a Sustainable Ministry Leader: Karen Ziel This is an onsite class only. Webinar (ZOOM) class is December 7, 2019. Please visit the Certification webpage for complete information. https://www.macucc.org/certification
Register Southern New England Conference Annual Meeting
Friday, November 1, 2019 to Saturday, November 2, 2019
Location: DCU Center
Coverage of this Annual Meeting will continue to be posted here over the coming days as it becomes available.
Tending the Fire-Opening Retreat (Series Two)
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 1:00 PM to Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Location: Irons Homestead
PLEASE CONTACT HEATHER RAMSEY MABROUK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REGISTERING. ramsey-mabroukh@macucc.org or 617-645-9545. Director / Retreat Leader Rev. Barbara Lemmel is an ordained elder in the New England Conference of the UMC. She has ...
2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat at Craigville Retreat Center
Friday, November 8, 2019 6:45 PM to Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Location: Craigville Camps and Retreat Center
The 2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat Program is open to youth grades 8 & up. All the details about the program and open dates are available at http://www.macucc.org/confirmation A $140 deposit must be paid within 10 days of registration to hold ...
Register Faith Formation 101 - ZOOM
Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: ZOOM only
Practices for a Sustainable Ministry Leader: Karen Ziel This is a "ZOOM" only class. Participants will get information about logistics prior to the session.
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Leaders 2019-2020
Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Edwards House Retreat Center
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Ministers/Directors Leader: Kerry Mortland If you have been unable to join a group due to times and locations or other circumstances then these meetings ...
Cultivating Connections
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 4:00 PM to 4:40 PM
Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ presents… Conversations with colleagues: A networking opportunity for Youth Ministry Leaders in CT, MA, and RI. Date Topic 12.17 National Youth Event Preview 01.21 ...
Register Engaging Our Sacred Scripture's Story - Onsite
Saturday, January 11, 2020 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Engaging Our Sacred Scripture's Story Leader: Don Remick This is an onsite class only. Webinar (ZOOM) class is February 8, 2020. Please visit the Certification webpage for complete information. https://www.macucc.org/certification
Register Tending the Fire-Deepening Retreat (Series Two)
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 1:00 PM to Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Location: Edwards House
PLEASE CONTACT HEATHER RAMSEY MABROUK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REGISTERING. ramsey-mabroukh@macucc.org or 617-645-9545. Human systems are complicated, and churches are no exception. At their best, they draw out excellence in their people. At their...
Cultivating Connections
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 4:00 PM to 4:40 PM
Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ presents… Conversations with colleagues: A networking opportunity for Youth Ministry Leaders in CT, MA, and RI. Date Topic 12.17 National Youth Event Preview 01.21 ...
Register 2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat at Craigville Retreat Center
Friday, January 24, 2020 6:45 PM to Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Location: Craigville Camps and Retreat Center
This ONLINE ONLY REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 15, 2019. The 2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat Program is open to youth grades 8 & up. All the details about the program are available at http://www.macucc.org/confirmation A $140 deposit must be paid ...
Serving Together - Mission for All Ages - Onsite
Saturday, February 1, 2020 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Serving Together - Mission for All Ages Leader: June Cooper This is an onsite class only. Webinar (ZOOM) class is February 29, 2020.
Register US/Mexico Border Tour
Sunday, February 2, 2020 to Saturday, February 8, 2020
The South East Area Mission and Justice Committee is partnering with the UCC's "Romero Center for Border Ministries and Strategies," to provide you with a unique interactive experience of the United States border with Mexico. You will see first-hand ...
Engaging Our Sacred Scripture's Story - ZOOM
Saturday, February 8, 2020 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: ZOOM only
Engaging Our Sacred Scripture's Story Leader: Don Remick This is a "ZOOM" only class. Participants will get information about logistics a few days prior to the session.
Cultivating Connections
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 4:00 PM to 4:40 PM
Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ presents… Conversations with colleagues: A networking opportunity for Youth Ministry Leaders in CT, MA, and RI. Date Topic 12.17 National Youth Event Preview 01.21 ...
Register 2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat at Prindle Pond Conference Center
Friday, February 28, 2020 6:45 PM to Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Location: Prindle Pond Conference Center at Pondside
The 2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat Program is open to youth grades 8 & up. All the details about the program and open dates are available at http://www.macucc.org/confirmation A $140 deposit must be paid within 10 days of registration to hold your...
Register Serving Together - Mission for All Ages - ZOOM
Saturday, February 29, 2020 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: ZOOM only
Serving Together - Mission for All Ages Leader: June Cooper This is a "ZOOM" only class. Participants will get information about logistics a few days prior to the session.
2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat at Craigville Retreat Center
Friday, March 6, 2020 6:45 PM to Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Location: Craigville Camps and Retreat Center
This THIS RETREAT IS NOW FULL. PLEASE CONSIDER ANOTHER DATE. The 2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat Program is open to youth grades 8 & up. All the details about the program and open dates are available at http://www.macucc.org/confirmation A $140 ...
Youth Ministry 101 - Onsite
Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Practices for a Sustainable Ministry Leader: Dave and Becky Stambaugh This is an onsite class only. Webinar (ZOOM) class is May 2, 2020. Please visit the Certification webpage for complete information. https://www.macucc.org/certification
Register Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Leaders 2019-2020
Saturday, March 7, 2020 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Edwards House Retreat Center
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Ministers/Directors Leader: Kerry Mortland If you have been unable to join a group due to times and locations or other circumstances then these meetings may be just the opportunity you are ...
Register Tending the Fire-Sending Retreat (Series Two)
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 1:00 PM to Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Location: Silver Lake Conference Center
PLEASE CONTACT HEATHER RAMSEY MABROUK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN REGISTERING. ramsey-mabroukh@macucc.org or 617-645-9545. Human systems are complicated, and churches are no exception. At their best, they draw out excellence in their people. At their...
Super Saturday
Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Location: Minnechaug Regional High School
Super Saturday is a collaborative effort of the Southern New England Conference, UCC, with presenters and attendees from each conference. A full day of workshops, forums, networking, a marketplace and worship. Marketplace Registration is Now Open: ...
Cultivating Connections
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 4:00 PM to 4:40 PM
Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ presents… Conversations with colleagues: A networking opportunity for Youth Ministry Leaders in CT, MA, and RI. Date Topic 12.17 National Youth Event Preview 01.21 ...
Register 2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat at Prindle Pond Conference Center
Friday, March 20, 2020 6:45 PM to Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Location: Prindle Pond Conference Center at Pondside
The 2019-2020 Confirmation Retreat Program is open to youth grades 8 & up. All the details about the program and open dates are available at http://www.macucc.org/confirmation A $140 deposit must be paid within 10 days of registration to hold your...
Register Exploring the UCC - Onsite
Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Our History, Our Beliefs, Our Identity Leader: Jonathan New This is an onsite class only. Webinar (ZOOM) class is March 28, 2020. Please visit the Certification webpage for complete information. https://www.macucc.org/certification
Register Youth Retreat - Cape Cod, MA
Friday, March 27, 2020 7:00 PM to Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Facilitated by the Rev.'s. Matt Carriker and Sarah Buteux, teens grade 6-12 are invited to join us for this 2-day retreat of sabbath and service with other youth from all over Massachusetts. We'll begin the weekend at Youth Street Reach, a ministry ...
Register Exploring the UCC - ZOOM
Saturday, March 28, 2020 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Online
Our History, Our Beliefs, Our Identity Leader: Jonathan New This is a "ZOOM" only class. Participants will get information about logistics prior to the session.
Coaching4Clergy Professional Coach Training - Part 1
Sunday, April 19, 2020 to Friday, April 24, 2020
Location: TBD
Coaching4Clergy Professional Coach Training – Part 1 Sponsored by the “Together We Thrive: Nurturing Pastoral Leadership” Initiative A collaboration of the Southern New England Conferences, UCC, the New England Synod ELCA, Lutheran and the Episcopal ...
Register PEP Spring Facilitators Gathering
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Location: First Church in Marlboro
Details coming soon!
Youth Ministry 101 - ZOOM
Saturday, May 2, 2020 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: ZOOM only
Practices for a Sustainable Ministry Leaders: Dave and Becky Stambaugh This is a "ZOOM" only class. Participants will get information about logistics a few days prior to the session.
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Leaders 2019-2020
Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Edwards House Retreat Center
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators and Youth Ministers/Directors Leader: Kerry Mortland If you have been unable to join a group due to times and locations or other circumstances then these meetings may be just the opportunity you are ...
Register UCC National Youth Event
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 to Saturday, July 25, 2020
United Church of Christ’s National Youth Event will take place at Purdue University in West Lafayette Indiana July 22-25th 2020. This 4 day event is celebrated as the largest denominational gathering. Often bringing in 3,000 participants, this time ...
Register Super Saturday
Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Location: Keefe Regional Technical High School
Writer's Workshop
Monday, November 9, 2020 to Sunday, November 15, 2020
Location: Warren Center
Details coming soon!
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