News - Southern New England Conference of the UCC

01/20/2023 - Proportional Giving Video & Infographic Available to Churches

Stewardship

The following letter was sent to churches, pastors, moderators and treasurers. If the proper people at your church did not receive it, please log in ...

12/20/2022 - 8 Stewardship Webinars Scheduled for 2023

Stewardship

Best practices, the changing landscape, discovering your why, and engaging donors are just a few of the topics to be covered.

03/30/2022 - Conference Offering Two Spring Book Groups

Church Innovation Conference programming Stewardship

The 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 ...

03/08/2022 - UCC Releases Stewardship Materials for Year-Round Use

Stewardship

The United Church of Christ has made available new materials for stewardship that are designed to be used on a year-round basis

12/14/2021 - Lee Gagen Named Adese Fellow

Conference staff Stewardship

Lee Gagen, Director for Individual and External Donor Relations, has been named a 2022 Adese Fellow.

11/10/2021 - Survey Responses Needed Regarding UCC Credit Union

Stewardship

In response to a General Synod Resolution, the Pension Boards of the United Church of Christ is working to create a credit union for UCC clergy, lay church workers and local church members across the denomination. The 2017 resolution identified a non-profit, member ...

06/08/2021 - "Rooted in Love" Stewardship Theme Materials Now Available

Stewardship

New stewardship materials are now available from UCC Resources to help congregations tell their story while making a request for financial support. ...

02/10/2021 - Results of 2020 Proportional Giving Campaign

By: David Cleaver-Bartholomew Lee Gagen - Stewardship

The SNE Stewardship and Development Team shares results of the 2020 Proportional Giving by churches in the conference.

01/06/2021 - Last Date for 2020 Gifts: Jan. 19

Stewardship

The following is a message from David Cleaver-Bartholomew, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations: Please note that the deadline for remitting your church's Proportional Giving (i.e., Conference Dues + OCWM Basic Support) contribution is the close of business on ...

05/22/2020 - Survey: Churches Talking About Money are on Firmest Financial Footing

By: Tiffany Vail - Stewardship

A recent survey of churches indicates that the willingness of church leaders to be vocal and transparent about the church's needs is crucial in ...

05/20/2020 - A Book Club for Stewardship Enthusiasts!

Conference programming Stewardship

Hearing 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 ...

05/15/2020 - Tax Laws and Giving to Your Church

By: David Cleaver-Bartholomew - Stewardship

Recent tax law changes provide people an opportunity to make tax-free charitable contributions to your church from your IRA. This may be of special interest to those who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) annually from a traditional IRA.* The tax law now ...

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05/01/2020 - Strengthen the Church Offering Aimed at Nurturing Disciples

Making Disciples Outdoor Ministries Stewardship

The Southern New England Conference is asking churches to support ministries that strive to nurture discipleship through the upcoming Strengthen the ...

04/20/2020 - Interested in Stewardship? Here's Your Group!

Conference programming Stewardship

David 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 ...

04/15/2020 - Help for Pastors: Contributions During COVID-19

Stewardship

The challenge of the Coronavirus pandemic requires many of us to learn new skills and ways of doing ministry. I’m deeply encouraged by the creativity and ingenuity I see across our congregations. And with so many virtual services, I’ve enjoyed stopping in...

03/04/2020 - Proportional Giving Update

Conference programming Stewardship

This 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 ...

01/29/2020 - Churches Asked to Use New SNEUCC Remittance Form

Stewardship

The following letter was sent out to church treasurers on Jan. 29: Friends, As our 2019 books close, we would like to thank you for your support of the mission and ministry of the Southern New England Conference! Because of you, we can enhance existing programming, as...

04/17/2019 - Strengthen the Church Offering to Benefit Children and Youth

Stewardship

The following letter was sent to members and friends of the Massachusetts Conference on April 11, 2019: Members and friends of the Massachusetts ...

10/17/2018 - East Hartford Church Strengthens Community Ties Through Its Parsonage

By: Andrew Page - Church Innovation Stewardship

First Congregational Church of East Hartford take creative look at using its parsonage for building communities ties for new or beginning education ...

02/27/2018 - Conference Launches Sanctuary Churches Fund

Justice and Witness Stewardship

In opening their doors in welcome, sanctuary churches take on a critical humanitarian responsibility. The Conference both supports this mission and recognizes the significant fiscal responsibility involved, one that becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.