THE WEEKLY NEWS

June 27, 2023 | Volume 15 No. 26

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⚠ Office Announcement

The Conference Office will be closed June 28 to July 7 due to General Synod 34. Staff will not be able to respond to normal business messages during this time.


There will be no July 4th edition of the Weekly News, instead we will be sharing our monthly CE News letter.

CONFERENCE NEWS

Delegation From Zimbabwe

Last chance to meet the President of UCCZ!

We have just one opportunity remaining to visit with Rev. John Matiza, president of UCCZ, and his wife, Ketani Matiza!

  •    Join us Tuesday, June 27 5-8pm at the Walpole Church for a time of food and fellowship!


Everyone is welcome come. We’ll update details on our Ukama page if there are any changes.


For more information reach out to the Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Sara Marean, at smarean@nhcucc.org

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How to keep up with what is happening at General Synod:

The 34th General Synod of the United Church of Christ will be taking place in Indianapolis June 30th through July 4th. There are a couple of ways to keep up with the happenings at Synod.


First, all worship and plenary sessions, excepting the keynote address, will be live streamed. Visit generalsynod.org during the days of General Synod for the link to the live stream.


Second, your New Hampshire delegation will be posting daily Facebook Live updates on both the Conference's Facebook Page and Group. Check back daily to hear from your delegates and some of the highlights of their General Synod experience.

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Annual Meeting 2023

Volunteers Needed!

Annual Meeting 2023 planning is well underway. As we approach our event on October 21st the planning committee has started the search for volunteers. We ask that you are 16 years of age or older. This would be a great opportunity for students to earn service hours for school.


Here is the list of volunteers needed:

Tech Stewards (10 hours of service)

  • 2 hours of training
  • 8 hours on the day of the event
  • Remote job, tech support for zoom participants
  • Must be comfortable with technology

Photographer (5 hours of service)

  • Camera not required
  • Must have some experience with a DSLR
  • Must be on location at the Concord Grappone Center
  • Food provided

Ushers (8 hours of service)

  • Help hand out badges and seat people
  • Help assist anyone in need
  • Food Provided


If you have any interest in volunteering your time please reach out to the CTE Specialist Thaddeus Sieverding at tsieverding@nhcucc.org.

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UCC Webinar - Seeing through the Smoke:

Wildfires, Climate, and a Path Forward

How can we find a path forward in addressing the wildfires that have created a landscape of crisis in our climate changed world? This webinar will feature leading thinkers and practitioners in answering this question. Panelist John Vaillant has recently released an acclaimed book entitled "Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World,” while panelist Kimiko Barrett from Headwaters Economics is a wildfire research and policy analyst who has been interviewed by national news outlets for her insights. Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time on July 12th at 1 pm ET, still sign-up, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. Register now!

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Clergy Convocation 2023

Registration is now open!

Clergy Convocation will take place September 18 through September 20 at Pilgrim Pines in Swanzey, NH. Admission is $175.


Join the Rev. Dr. AbbyLynn Haskell and the Rev. Holly Tomilson as they share why storytelling is essential to humans. Explore the biology, psychology, sociology, and ministry of stories; the spiritual practice of storytelling in the Biblical World and in the Jewish & Christian traditions; and tell stories of ministry. Let us gather this fall to share stories that inspire and motivate us.

Register Here

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A Celebration of Tim Hughes Ministry

Save the Date!

A Celebration of Tim Hughes ministry as Executive Director of Horton Center will take place on Saturday, September 2nd at Horton Center (of course).



More information to come later in the summer.

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NHCUCC Confirmation Retreat

Save the Date!

NHCUCC Confirmation Retreat September 29 - October 1st held at Horton Center



Registration Information should arrive at churches in early August.

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UPCOMING CONFERENCE EVENTS

General Synod 34

Indianapolis

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June 30 - July 4

UCC Webinar

Seeing through the Smoke

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July 12

Star Island

Isles of Shoals

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July 30 - Aug 30

Lecture & Seminar with Carter Heyward

UUA Church Concord

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Aug 29

Clergy Convocation 2023

Pilgrim Pines

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Sep 18 - 20

Conference Calendar

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The United Church of Christ gathers as a body at General Synod with representatives from all settings serving as delegates and visitors. During that gathering, worship provides a central role in forming us as a faith community dedicated to remember our past, to celebrate our present, and to envision our future. Our UCC Minister for Worship and Theology, Rev. Dr. Cheryl Lindsay, provides the following prayers and resources to the local church for Sunday worship and sermon preparation, bringing the local church and the General Synod together.


General Synod @Home Worship and Faith Formation Resources

Around the Conference

The Rev. Gary Klingsporn has accepted the invitation of the Second Congregational Church of Wilton, UCC to become their Pastor and Teacher. Rev. Klingsporn began his ministry in Wilton on May 28.


The Rev. Lexi Boudreaux has accepted the invitation of the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, UCC to become their Pastor and Teacher. Rev. Boudreaux will begin her ministry in Hopkinton on September 18.


The Rev. Sam Holland has announced their resignation as Pastor and Teacher of Plymouth Congregation Church, UCC. Rev. Holland's last Sunday will be August 20th.


The Rev. Judie Bryant has accepted the invitation of Pilgrim Congregational Church, UCC to become their Designated Term Pastor. Rev. Bryant will begin her new role at Pilgrim in Nashua on July 1.

WIDER CHURCH RESOURCES

United Church of Christ

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Association of UC Educators

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Global Ministries

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UCC Volunteer Ministries

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CONFERENCE MINISTER

ASSOCIATE CONFERENCE MINISTER

Sunday Schedule: July 2, 2023

The Rev. Gordon Rankin

The Conference Minister will be representing the New Hampshire Conference at UCC General Synod 34.

The Rev. Sara Marean

The Associate Conference Minister will be representing the New Hampshire Conference at UCC General Synod 34.

Conference Center

Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Gordon Rankin

Conference Minister

Sara Marean

Associate Conference Minister

Cindy Bradley

Administrative Assistant

Diane Tinkham

Christian Formation Resource Specialist

Lydia Frasca

Finance Officer

Susanne McCarron

Search and Call

Tim Hughes

Horton Center Executive Director

Thaddeus Sieverding

CTE Specialist

Phone Number:

603-225-6647

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