12/08/2022 - Affinity Group for Clergy of Color to Begin in Late February
Conference programmingRegistration will open in early January for the second affinity group created specifically for clergy of color. The group will be led by Rev. Dr. ...
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03/28/2022 - Show Support for LGBT Youth, Race Education with these Postcards
By: James Ross - Conference programmingThe Southern New England Conference has created pre-printed postcards that individuals and congregations can download to contact the governors of two ...
09/29/2021 - Encuentros Latinx offers Pastoral Coaching Tailored to Individual's Culture
Justice and Witnessby Connie Larkman, United Church of Christ A year ago Encuentros Latinx began a “culturally appropriate” pastoral coaching program. It has made a ...
08/25/2021 - Affinity Group to Focus on Becoming More Racially Conscious
Conference programming Justice and WitnessTogether We Thrive is hosting three more Affinity Groups this fall, including Becoming More Racially Conscious: A Learning Journey for White ...
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08/18/2021 - Four Local Black Women Leaders Reflect on Phillis Wheatley's Work on the 250th Anniversary of her Baptism
Justice and WitnessTen years after her enslavement and arrival in America, African-American poet Phillis Wheatley chose to be baptized in what is now the Old South ...
06/23/2021 - SPOTLIGHT: Juneteenth Signs
By: Andrew Page - Church Innovation Justice and Witness SpotlightSandwich Church Educates The Community about Juneteenth and its Local History
06/16/2021 - Churches Invited to Ring Bells for Juneteenth
Justice and WitnessA number of churches of varying denominations in southern Rhode Island are inviting churches across the Conference to join them in ringing their bells on Saturday, June 19, at 8 PM in commemoration of Juneteenth, and in memory of George Floyd and the many others who ...
06/14/2021 - You're Invited! Chronicle Your Church’s Resiliency
By: Bridget Johnson - Church Innovation CoronavirusAre you looking for a fresh, new inter-generational program this summer that will engage your youth and benefit your congregation? One that will make the concept of “resiliency” come alive? We invite you to proclaim your resiliency! Join us in this ground-breaking ...
06/09/2021 - SPOTLIGHT: Justice Partners
By: Andrew Page - Justice and Witness SpotlightChurch of Christ in Norfolk Works With Redeemer's AME Zion Church to Combat Racism
04/15/2021 - Don't Back Down Says Goodwin After Racist Zoombombers Disrupt Training
Justice and WitnessAfter racist Zoombombers disrupted an anti-racism Conference staff training session on Thursday, Executive Conference Minister The Rev. Darrell ...
04/14/2021 - SPOTLIGHT: Witness
By: Andrew Page - Justice and Witness SpotlightPilgrim Church in Sherborn partners with AME church to examine racial experiences
03/17/2021 - We Are Committed to Confronting Anti-Asian Bias
Justice and WitnessThe following is a statement from The Rev. James D. Ross II, Minister for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Watch the video here, or watch it on Facebook to view it with captions As investigations continue, we mourn the deaths of the eight people killed in a shooting ...
02/23/2021 - ACM James Ross Appears on Basic Black
Conference staff Justice and WitnessAssociate Conference Minister for the Northeast Region the Rev. James Ross appeared on the WGBH show Basic Black on Friday, speaking with host Callie Crossley and three other panelists about “The Black Church.” The conversation was a follow-up to the two-night PBS ...
09/07/2020 - Conference Ministers - Past and Present - Issue Pastoral Letter
Justice and WitnessReal structural change has to happen in our national and local structures where racism still exists even while flags and monuments are being removed.
08/25/2020 - SPOTLIGHT: The Bell Tolls for All of Us
By: Marlene Gasdia-Cochrane - SpotlightNorfield Church Rings Bell to Remind Community of Injustice Experienced by People of Color
06/04/2020 - Responding to the Scourge of Racism
Conference programming Justice and WitnessWe hope that you will engage the resources we recommend here and post them as you see fit on social media and other communication tools at your disposal.
05/21/2020 - Bridge Conference Ministers Speak Out On Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
Justice and WitnessA Message From the Bridge Conference Ministers of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ As followers of Jesus, who has...
04/27/2020 - Conference Ministers Speak Out on Racial Disparity of COVID-19 Impact
Justice and WitnessThis pandemic has once again demonstrated that there is no equality in America
04/21/2020 - Mashpee Wampanoag Solidarity: Actions
Environment Justice and WitnessSocial Media Actions Earth Day April, 22: Post this picture on social media calling for the protection of Mashpee lands on Earth Day, with this message: "Happy Earth Day! The protection of Indigenous rights = the protection of Mother Earth. Join the good fight in ...
04/02/2020 - Statement Released on Mashpee Wampanoag Disestablishment
Conference staff Justice and WitnessMassasoit, Wampanoag Tribal Chief who aided the Pilgrims UPDATE: Support is needed! Please call the Committee on Indian Affairs at...
03/02/2020 - FALMOUTH ACADEMY NEWS: MLK Day, A Call for Restless Determination
Justice and Witness Local BuzzOn Monday, January 20, several Falmouth Academy faculty members and students (and a few siblings) attended the sold-out 13th Annual Martin Luther ...