by Connie Larkman, United Church of Christ A year ago Encuentros Latinx began a “culturally appropriate” pastoral coaching program. It has made a ...
As churches within the Conference seek to respond to the humanitarian crisis concerning the resettlement of Afghan refugees, many are facing difficult...
Together We Thrive is hosting three more Affinity Groups this fall, including Becoming More Racially Conscious: A Learning Journey for White ...
The United Church of Christ has launched an effort to raise $100,000 to support immediate needs in Haiti following Saturday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake. In addition, Southern New England Conference congregations and members who have been working in Haiti for several ...
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Ten years after her enslavement and arrival in America, African-American poet Phillis Wheatley chose to be baptized in what is now the Old South ...
Sandwich Church Educates The Community about Juneteenth and its Local History
Thanks in part to the combined efforts of Southern New England Conference staff, church leaders, congregations and our ecumenical partners, the 2021 ...
Submitted by Rev. Dana Allen Walsh, South Church in Andover, UCC (MA) ~ dana@southchurch.com A bright blue sky was the backdrop for the joy-filled ...
The SNEUCC is observing Juneteenth as a holiday, and giving the staff the day off on Friday June 18.
A 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 ...
National Open and Affirming Sunday is June 27! The UCC Open and Affirming Coalition has released new liturgies and other worship resources for the 2021 celebration. Find these resources here. Links to music and videos on the worship page were written/assembled by ...
Church of Christ in Norfolk Works With Redeemer's AME Zion Church to Combat Racism
Holy Joe's Cafe, a non-profit supporting deployed military chaplains and formerly based out of First Congregational Church of Wallingford, celebrates 15 years and has expanded its impact in those years.
Rev. Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference, speaks with Rev. Dr. Jeff Gallagher in his latest "Go ...
Rev. Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference, speaks with Rev. Tom O'Brien in his second "Go Tell it On...
The Southern New England Conference will be awarding substantial recoverable grants to nine churches in May, to help them grow in spite of - and in ...
Rev. Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference, interviewed Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals on Wednesday. It was ...
After racist Zoombombers disrupted an anti-racism Conference staff training session on Thursday, Executive Conference Minister The Rev. Darrell ...
Pilgrim Church in Sherborn partners with AME church to examine racial experiences
The movement for disabilities justice touches every aspect of our church and society, benefiting everyone when the wisdom, gifts and witness of people...
Support Senate Bill #1059 by the Rev. Allie Perry, allie.perry@gmail.com In May 2019 at the historic Connecticut Conference’s last Annual Meeting, we...
By Hans Holznagel, United Church News Christian nationalism is false. It is dangerous. And it has more influence in U.S. systems of power than many ...
by Bridget Spann Community Outreach Organizer First Congregational Church of Williamstown, MA In my role as community outreach organizer at First Congregational Church Williamstown, I work with six different immigrant families to connect them with community resources ...
A Good Friday service, Crucifixion and Black Death: A Seven Last Words Service of Lament, is now available for churches to download and use. It will also be shown on the Southern New England Conference Facebook page at 3 PM on Good Friday. The Seven Last Words service ...
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The 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 ...
The Rev. Goodwin speaks out in response to a statement issued by the Vatican
In a video released on Monday - International Women's Day - The Rev. Dr. Audrey Price urged everyone to #ChooseToChallenge. The Rev. Dr. Price, Executive Minister for Strategic Operations, said the attention on the achievement of women reminds her of the story of the ...
The Rev. James Ross II, who began as the Associate Conference Minister for the Northeast Region on Feb. 1, will be moving to a new position: Minister for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. The Rev. Holly Millershank, who served the historic Metropolitan Boston and ...
Associate 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 ...
In a video message posted Monday, Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin invites all to celebrate Black History month. He offers ...
The following is a message from Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin: Dear Siblings in Christ, It has been a harrowing first couple of weeks serving as your Executive Conference Minister, and yet I trust in the reality that God has called us all for...
While we must not be governed by fear, it is important for us to be aware of what’s happening in our communities to keep our neighbors and ourselves safe.
A virtual event on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday will bring a colleague of the icon to speak about the historical Civil Rights movement and the ...
Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin took to Facebook on Wednesday to lead the Conference in prayer and in song in response to the ...
First Congregational of East Hartford (CT) Donates Diversity Books to Enrich East Hartford Public Schools
by Karen Methot Justice and Witness Ministries Thirty-six years ago, the Open and Affirming Ministry Team of the Historic Massachusetts Conference...
UCC Associate General Minister the Rev. Traci Blackmon thanks the SNEUCC for its effort in abolishing medical debt.
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The following is a letter to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Atty. General William Tong, in support of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference policy of allowing transgender student athletes to compete on sports teams that align with their gender identity. ...
Real structural change has to happen in our national and local structures where racism still exists even while flags and monuments are being removed.
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A Message From the Bridge Conference Ministers of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ As followers of Jesus, who has...
This pandemic has once again demonstrated that there is no equality in America
The freezers at Edwards House Meeting & Retreat Center were full of food when the Coronavirus hit Massachusetts, forcing the facility - part of the Southern New England Conference's Framingham property - to stop hosting gatherings. But thanks to the Edwards House ...
Social 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 ...
See all the images on the Facebook Fundraiser Page Bridge Conference Minister Kent Siladi and UCC General Minister and President Rev. John ...
Two denominational leaders, popping up on Facebook in their PJs? Yup. Starting April 13, The Rev. Kent Siladi, Bridge Conference Minister, and Rev. John Dorhauer, General Minister and President of the UCC, will be sharing pictures of themselves in their pajamas on ...
Massasoit, Wampanoag Tribal Chief who aided the Pilgrims UPDATE: Support is needed! Please call the Committee on Indian Affairs at...
