News - Southern New England Conference of the UCC

01/17/2020 - SPOTLIGHT - Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh and Beer?

Andover Church Offers Carols and Ministry at Local Brewery

12/18/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Manger Scenes that Inspire

Barnstable Church Finds a Unique Way to Remind People that Jesus is the Reason for the Season

11/20/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Enlivened by the Spirit and the Journey

Holyoke Church experiencing new energy and excitement as a result of Churches Alive program

11/11/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Interfaith Youth Learn About Their Similarities

In a time when lines drawn between groups of people get darker and more defined, Newtown Congregational Church is making efforts to break barriers and...

10/29/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Making a Difference on Make-a-Difference Day

Chelmsford Church Youth Spend a Week Doing Local Mission Work

09/16/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Reaching Out to the Community to Reach Outside the Community

Dalton Church Invites Folks Outside Their Church to Join Them on Mission Trips

08/14/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - A Recap of 7 Spotlights Involving Growth and Vitality

Churches Alive, Who is My Neighbor?, Science and Faith, and Other Less Traditional Programs Spur Local Church Activity

07/15/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Christmas Spotlight in July

First Church Natick Uses Its Victorian History to Invite Community into their Sanctuary

06/04/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Even the Educators Need to be Educated

Centre Church in Lynnfield CE Director Puts Emphasis on Christian Education by Becoming Certified

05/13/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - From Altar Scape Design to Super Saturday Workshop

Bridgewater church youth member focused on mirrors and reflection for Ash Wednesday

04/10/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Payson Park Seeking Visitors, Teens, and Refugees

Belmont Church Aims to Attract Next Generation

03/11/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Byfield Church Offers Addiction Recovery Course

Spotlight Inspires Conversation, But Personal Experience Moved Church to Action

01/30/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Look What Can Happen When You Pair Children Up With Adult Friends

Shelburne Falls Church Takes the Classroom out of Sunday School

01/08/2019 - SPOTLIGHT - Do Science and Faith Walk Hand in Hand?

Weston church explores the subject of Science and Faith during their Christian Ed classes

12/12/2018 - SPOTLIGHT - Did an ONA Status Help Grow This Church?

First Church in Sterling Believes an Extravagant Welcome Encompasses ONA and More

11/09/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: “Who is My Neighbor?”

Quincy Point Church Holds Faithful Conversations in a Time of Unrest

10/05/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: Church Growth is a Complex Thing

Melrose Church Uses Churches Alive Program to Help in Their Quest to Be More Vital and Purposeful

09/06/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: Rehoboth Church Inspired by Spotlights

Pastor Advises To Be Inspired By Others To Do Something New -- And Maybe Uncomfortable

08/10/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: Pulling Out the Pews

West Concord church makes major building changes to care for the earth and serve all ages and abilities

07/13/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: A Summer Recap of Churches Making Changes

Churches Making Changes, Inspired by Conference Resources

06/01/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: Haverhill Church Start Grows Beyond City Limits

Phoenix Rising Pastor Takes Advantage of Many Conference Resources

05/14/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

First Congregational Church in Fairhaven Holds Mental Health Sunday Service

04/16/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: Pawtucket Church Shares Blessing Bags Ministry Stories

Gifts from the Heart Aren’t Just for Valentine’s Day

03/14/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: Milton Church's Search and Call Process Helped Benefit The Youth of the Community

In order for young people to develop into healthy, compassionate, engaged adults, they need spaces where they can be welcomed.

02/03/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: A Small Change Can Make a Big Difference

Super Saturday Workshop Inspired a Westborough Church to Create a More Welcoming Bulletin

01/12/2018 - SPOTLIGHT: A Fire Sparks Covenant Among UCC Churches

Weymouth and Saugus UCC churches become real-life examples of how our vision statement is being lived out throughout the Conference

12/13/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Martha’s Vineyard Church Maps Their Faith Journeys

West Tisbury Church Pastor Inspired by Conference Partner Coaching Program to Map Faith Journeys

11/06/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Church Shouldn't Be Static

Bridgewater Church Growth Attributed to Internal and External Changes

10/09/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Second Church of Plymouth Puts Recovery First

Worship service and programs offered for those touched by addiction

09/05/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Getting the Millennial’s Perspective

Braintree Church Youth Tries to Inspire Congregation with her Written Words

08/22/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Haverhill Church Creates a Prayer Wall

A Bucket of Sidewalk Chalk Becomes an Invitation to the Community

07/12/2017 - Spotlights on Local Church Collaboration

Spotlight Recap of churches who have collaborated to reach folks in need.

06/27/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Using Empty Bowls to Feed the Hungry

Lynnfield church youth use their artistic talents to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness

05/22/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Safe Plates at Waquoit Congregational Church

Dinner helps support four local groups that promote safety and acceptance

04/07/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Helping to Ensure Lent is a Season of Well-Being

Winchester Church Focuses on Health and Wellness in its Ministries

03/27/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Crossroads Steered Members To Talk About Church

Agawam Church Expresses Deeper Spiritual Lives through Group Prayer and Discussions

02/22/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Three Churches with a History Hold a “Family Reunion”

Veterans Benefit from the Event

01/19/2017 - SPOTLIGHT: Rapping Up the Christmas Story

Saugus Church Modernizes Their Christmas Pageant with a "Hamilton" -style rap.

12/20/2016 - SPOTLIGHT: Peace Be With You... and You, and You, and You

Bethlehem Peace Light Reaches Several Massachusetts Conference Churches

11/22/2016 - SPOTLIGHT: Three Sister Churches Challenge Each Other to Collect Coats for the Needy

Three Sister Churches Challenge Each Other to Collect Coats for the Needy and Provide Warmth to the Community

10/18/2016 - SPOTLIGHT: It’s Not About Selling Pumpkins...

Pawtucket Congregational is building community partnerships, striving to make a difference through service, support, education... and pumpkins.

09/14/2016 - SPOTLIGHT: Bedford Church Makes A Bold Decision to Donate All Fair Proceeds

Six Villages Now Have Safe Drinking Water, Thanks to Two Local Churches

08/17/2016 - SPOTLIGHT: Local BOLD Moves - A Spotlight Recap

In our Annual Report we highlighted many Spotlight stories of churches who boldly reached out to the community to help those less fortunate. Here's a recap.