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02/22/2023 - Conference Offering Regional G.R.O.W. Together Gatherings
Conference programmingRecognizing the need for in person reconnection after so much time apart due to the pandemic, and the need to develop new connections in this new ...
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01/25/2023 - Covid in Winter 2023
By: Deborah Ringen - Conference programmingThe Covid-19 pandemic changed the reality of living in March of 2020. The world went into lockdown. We thought it would be under control by spring, then summer, fall and winter brought another surge again and again. Here we are in January 2023, tired of Covid testing, ...
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. ...
10/05/2022 - October Environmental Ministry Calendar - and More!
By: Victoria Guest - Conference programming EnvironmentJoin the 2022 Faith Matters Voting Challenge! Voting is one of the most - if not the most - powerful tools we have as people of faith. Voting takes ...
09/28/2022 - Silver Lake: Celebrations, Listening Sessions, and Open Positions
By: Marlene Gasdia-Cochrane - Conference programming Outdoor MinistriesHow would one describe Silver Lake? One 11th grade camper said: "Home! An extremely safe place that always brings me joy."
09/08/2022 - September Environmental Ministry Calendar – and More!
By: Victoria Guest - Conference programming EnvironmentCurated by Victoria Guest, SNEC Environmental Ministry Team
07/21/2022 - What You Need to Know about Covid-19 and Monkeypox
By: Deborah Ringen - Conference programmingCovid-19 This week we learned that President Biden tested positive for Covid-19. Many of us know someone or have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days or weeks. The Omicron variants are mutating and becoming dominant. We are fortunate that Connecticut and...
07/20/2022 - New Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
By: Deborah Ringen - Conference programmingWhat you need to know: The new three-digit dialing code – 988 – to route callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) went live on July 16, 2022. Callers can use 988 or the current 800 number (1-800-273-8255) to access services. Those who are ...
07/06/2022 - July Environmental Ministry Calendar...and More!
By: Victoria Guest - Conference programming EnvironmentCurated by the SNEC Environmental Ministry Team NEW! 2022 Faith Matters Voting Challenge starts now! Voting is one of the most - if not the most - powerful tools we have as people of faith. Voting takes your caring values into the public square and thereby into other ...
06/30/2022 - Conference, First Somerville launch Queer Pastoral Residency
Conference programmingThe Southern New England Conference and First Church Somerville (MA) begin accepting applications today for the new Queer Pastoral Residency, a pilot ...
06/14/2022 - June Environmental Ministry Calendar and More!
By: Victoria Guest - Conference programming EnvironmentCurated by Victoria Guest for the SNEUCC Environmental Ministry Team Spirituality in Nature Group Leaders’ Training Saturday, June 11, 1 – 4 PM Forming a Spirituality in Nature Group (SING) is a great way to connect with community, open up to spiritual deepening, and ...
05/12/2022 - Conference Launches Justice Leadership Program
Conference programmingPhoto credit: Justice Leadership Program, featuring participants from their earlier Jubilee sessions. Click for larger verson. Adults who feel a call to work for justice or are eager to integrate faith and justice work into their lives in meaningful and ...
05/08/2022 - May Environmental Ministry Calendar
By: Victoria Guest - Conference programmingCurated by Victoria Guest for the SNEUCC Environmental Ministry Team “Living Out the Gospel in Each and Every Election” - Now available online! Check out this new resource featuring Nathaniel Stinnett, founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Voters ...
04/27/2022 - SNEC Churches and Members Working to Save our Planet
Conference programming EnvironmentCongregations throughout the Conference demonstrated their commitment to care for God’s Creation through a variety of Earth Day actions and ...
03/30/2022 - Conference Offering Two Spring Book Groups
Church Innovation Conference programming StewardshipThe Southern New England Conference is inviting everyone to take part in two online book groups this spring: one looking at faithful change leadership, and the other at stewardship. Ground-Breakers Breakfast Book Group Beginning in May, the Rev. Dr. Sarah B. Drummond ...
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 ...
03/22/2022 - At Super Saturday, Rev. Drummond Talks About Making Plans When So Much is Unknown
By: Tiffany Vail - Conference programming Super SaturdayIn her Super Saturday address, the Rev. Dr. Sarah Drummond talked about what it means to be making plans at a time when so much is unknown and in ...
01/31/2022 - 22 Congregations Receive the Afghan Refugee Grant
By: Gini King - Conference programming Justice and WitnessVolunteers from the United Church of Christ Congregational and Congregation Beth Elohim, Boxborough, MA Called to welcome the stranger, called to radical hospitality - congregations of our Conference are responding to the needs of Afghan refugee families coming...
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01/27/2022 - Conference Offers New Bill Tracking Tool for Congregations
By: Michele Mudrick - Conference programmingDo you like to track bills in your state Legislature? We can help! SNEUCC has purchased a membership to use BillTrack50, which can allow you to easily...
01/26/2022 - Conference Launches Clergy Portal
Conference programmingThe Southern New England Conference has launched a new tool - the Clergy Portal - that allows authorized ministers within the Conference to access their own individualized information through the Conference website. The portal allows clergy to review the information the...
01/05/2022 - Conference Staff Travel to Pause Due to COVID Surge; Events Moved Online
Conference programming Conference staff CoronavirusExecutive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin announced on Jan. 5 that the Conference staff will pause travel to in-person meetings and ...
01/04/2022 - January Environmental Ministry Calendar
By: Victoria Guest - Conference programming EnvironmentJANUARY ENVIRONMENTAL CALENDAR – PLUS MORE! Curated by Victoria Guest for the SNEUCC Environmental Ministries Team Make your New Year’s low-carbon resolution! GreenFaith invites everyone who lives in global North countries to join in Time for Living the Change, a ...
12/07/2021 - Minister for Environment and Economic Justice Talks Over Role; Green Congregation Challenge
By: Andrew Page - Conference programming Conference staffIn a video on Facebook last week, Executive Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin spoke with the Southern New England Conference’s Minister for ...
10/13/2021 - UCC Open and Affirming Webinars Announced
Conference programmingThe Open and Affirming Coalition of the UCC is offering four webinars this Fall for present and hopeful ONA congregations.
10/11/2021 - New Faith Formation Leadership Classes Slated for 2021-2022
By: Deborah Gline Allen - Church History and Identity Conference programming Leadership Development Making DisciplesRegister today to start honing and adapting ministry skills with best practices.
09/23/2021 - Gathering Will Help Churches Assist Afghan Refugees
By: James Ross - Conference programming Justice and WitnessAs churches within the Conference seek to respond to the humanitarian crisis concerning the resettlement of Afghan refugees, many are facing difficult...
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 ...
08/25/2021 - Donors Invited to Join Rev Crew
Conference programmingExecutive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin is inviting the first 40 donors of $100 or more to the Phillis Wheatley Fund for Innovation to join the "Rev. Crew". Those donors will receive a ball cap that says "Rev" on the front and has a Southern New England ...
08/25/2021 - Retired Clergy Affinity Group to Launch in September
Conference programmingA Season of Jubilee, a new affinity group for newly retired (within the past 3 years) and nearly retired (exploring idea of retirement) SNEUCC clergy,...
07/06/2021 - Faith Formation Communities of Practice: A Lifeline of Support
By: Deborah Kirk - Conference programming Leadership DevelopmentFaith Formation Communities of Practice (FF CoP) have continued to meet via zoom during this season of pandemic and they have been a key to resilience...
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06/09/2021 - Conference Launches Phillis Wheatley Fund
By: Tiffany Vail - Conference programmingSNEUCC has launched the Phillis Wheatley Fund for Innovation to support creative and innovative programming.
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05/04/2021 - New Center for Transformational Leadership Launches
Annual Meeting Conference programming Leadership DevelopmentAt this Saturday's Annual Meeting, the worship offering will be dedicated to supporting a completely new Southern New England Conference initiative ...
03/24/2021 - Justice News: Ever Flowing Streams
Conference programmingDo you have a heart for justice, or simply want to know what is going on? We have a newsletter for you! The Southern New England Conference re-launches its Ever Flowing Streams e-newsletter this week. The monthly publication will feature news, reflections, and event ...
03/24/2021 - Super Saturdays Bring Hundreds Together; Sermon Videos Posted
Conference programming Super SaturdayNearly 450 people attended one or both Super Saturdays online over the last few two weekends. More than 175 Southern New England Conference churches ...
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02/16/2021 - SNEUCC Staff to Offer Worship Programs
By: Deborah Kirk - Conference programming Holy WeekBased on the positive response from the December 27 staff worship, SNEUCC has outlined a plan for worship programs on several dates in 2021. The next offering will be prepared for April 2, Good Friday.
02/03/2021 - Super Saturday Registration Open
Conference programming Super SaturdaySuper Saturday registration is open for the March 13 20th online event. Deadline for registration is March 4.
12/22/2020 - New Tech Deacon Roundtable Meetups Forming
By: Eric Elley - Conference programmingYou and the tech deacons in your congregation are invited to join us for SNUECC-sponsored Tech Deacons Roundtable Discussions, facilitated by SNEUCC Digital Minister, Eric Elley.
12/15/2020 - Dec. 27 Worship Service Available in Downloadable Video
Christmas Conference programmingThe Long Awaited Gift, a worship for December 27 is ready and available as a gift to the congregations of the Southern New England Conference.
11/24/2020 - Conference Providing Worship Materials for Dec. 27
Conference programmingThe Southern New England Conference will offer materials for a special online worship for churches to use the Sunday after Christmas (Dec. 27). The worship will be available on Vimeo beginning Dec. 16 in a video format that can be streamed or downloaded for use by any ...
11/03/2020 - Super Saturday Keynoter: Unprecedented Times Can Be an Opportunity
By: Marlene Gasdia-Cochrane - Conference programming Super SaturdayRev. Sarah Heath, an ordained minister in the California Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), who currently serves as the ...
11/03/2020 - Virtual Super Saturdays Draw More Than 300 Attendees
By: Marlene Gasdia-Cochrane - Conference programming Super SaturdayMost churches have had to adapt to conducting services in new ways over the past year, and it was no different for this year’s Super Saturday. What ...
10/15/2020 - SNEUCC Environmental Ministries Recognizes 12 Leading UCC Churches
By: Ted Wade - Conference programming EnvironmentTwelve congregations have accepted the “Congregation Climate Justice Voter Challenge” and more are on the way! These churches have formally agreed to...
08/12/2020 - Conference Offices to Remain Closed for the Year
Conference programming Conference staffWe have directed all of our staff to continue to work remotely and refrain from any in-person gatherings that could put them and their loved ones at risk.
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.
05/27/2020 - The 2020 Youth Revival Project is online
Conference programming Leadership DevelopmentThe 2020 Youth Revival Project, an online series of videos released daily, began on Monday May 25 and continues through Friday May 29.
05/20/2020 - A Book Club for Stewardship Enthusiasts!
Conference programming StewardshipHearing a young attorney speak of the faith-based reasons for which he had just made a substantial monetary gift to a community youth center, Clif Christopher asked the speaker if he would consider making a similar contribution to the congregation of which he was an ...
04/20/2020 - Interested in Stewardship? Here's Your Group!
Conference programming StewardshipDavid Cleaver-Bartholomew, Transitional ACM for Stewardship and Financial Development, is interested in starting a colleague group for anyone involved and/or interested in stewardship and stewardship formation in their church. The group's purpose is to be a safe space ...
03/09/2020 - Super Saturday Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
By: Tiffany Vail - Conference programmingFolders for Super Saturday attendees were ready to go before today's cancellation. Due to concern over the spread of the coronavirus, Super ...
03/04/2020 - Proportional Giving Update
Conference programming StewardshipThis letter was sent to Massachusetts churches and pastors, church and Association treasurers, and moderators on March 3, 2020. To: Leaders in MA Churches, Associations, and the SNEUCC From: David Cleaver Bartholomew, Transitional ACM for Stewardship and Financial ...