As UCC congregations across the country embark upon collecting thousands of signed postcards for the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Climate Hope Cards campaign, this webinar will cover how the coming months at the EPA present a significant opportunity to save thousands of lives, address societal inequalities, and put the United States on a path to achieve 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035. Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time on June 14th at 1 pm ET, still sign-up, and we will send you a link to a recording of it.

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Join us for Guns to Gardens on June 10 from 10am - 2pm at Wesley United Methodist Church in Concord, NH. Hosted by GunSense NH, a project of Granite State Progress, the NH Council of Churches, and other partners, this event provides a convenient location for gun owners to voluntarily return their unwanted firearms for disabling and repurposing into gardening tools. State law prohibits law enforcement officials from destroying firearms, making it crucial for residents who no longer wish to keep firearms in their homes to have a safe and voluntary way to dispose of them. Learn more below about how to participate.

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Join Pastor and former UCC Economic Justice Minister Dr. Edie Rasell, author of "The Way of Abundance: Economic Justice in Scripture and Society" for in-person presentations on economic justice and faith. The featured event will be on Monday June 12 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the NH UCC Conference office in Pembroke, with a Zoom option and light snacks. Limited discounted books available.

On Sunday June 11, Edie will be preaching at the Community Church of Durham, UCC at the 10 a.m. service and later leading a discussion at the Meriden Congregational Church, UCC/Parish House from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Email economicjustice.nhcucc@gmail.com to confirm attendance at the Meriden gathering.

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See the Congregational Library and Archives' 170th anniversary Textile & Text exhibition from June 19th to 21st. Beautiful quilts by the Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry, along with historical artifacts from Congregational women's activism, will be on display. Admission is free, but you must reserve your tickets on Eventbrite. Additionally, join an insightful discussion with the Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry's leaders—Rev. Mark Koyama, Dr. Harriet Ward, and Kathy Blair—from 2-4 pm on Juneteenth (June 19). Registration for this in-person conversation is also free but limited, so secure your spot today on Eventbrite. Discover the fascinating history of Congregationalism through this captivating exhibition and discussion!

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The "Annual" Retired Luncheon sponsored by the Prudential Committee of the New Hampshire Conference United Church of Christ has not gathered since 2019! COVID interrupted many activities, changed our relationships, introduced Zoom meetings and even worship! BUT this year The Prudential Committee is once again inviting all authorized ministers who have served in and on behalf of the United Church of Christ, along with their spouses/partners to a special luncheon. All are invited to this year's Retired Clergy Luncheon on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Havenwood Heritage Heights. (The Facility is fully handicapped accessible!)

Although invitations have been mailed, we encourage you to register online if you prefer.

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Join the Movement is urging everyone to participate in the All Church Read of Ibram X. Kendi's "How to Be an Antiracist" to move towards racial justice. The UCC adopted a resolution 20 years ago to become an antiracist church, and recent events show that there is still work to be done. Frontline Faith offers resources to assist in processing the book's ideas. People can join by forming a book group, hosting discussions, reading with a friend, or journaling. The ultimate goal is to see others as fully human and work together as people of faith towards racial justice.

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Star Gathering 1 Family Conference

"To Be Loved, We Must Be Known"

Looking for an opportunity to connect to beauty and inspiration? Join us for a special Star Island week focused on celebrating and nurturing the vision of Beloved Community. Through art, music, conversation, reflection, and fun we will create a more inclusive and intentional community, to help spread more empathy and understanding in the world.

Star Gathering Youth Conference

For Teens (9th grade through newly graduated Seniors)

"Acceptance of Self and Others"

This week we will look at relationships, self acceptance, acceptance of others, and ways to show our love.

Go to starisland.org for more details and to register.

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Save the date for an upcoming event on August 29th featuring author, Carter Heyward. The event will include a free daylong seminar and evening lecture revolving around Heyward's new book titled "The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism: A Call to Action". Join us at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Concord, NH for this thought-provoking seminar from 10am-4pm, followed by a stimulating lecture at 6:30pm. Registration details will be provided soon. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to expand your knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions.

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