THE WEEKLY NEWS
August 27, 2024 | Volume 16 No. 33
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Ministry21: Equipping Ministry Leaders for a Changing World | A Partnership of the VT and NH Conferences of the UCC | As we approach the end of summer, when many among us begin to feel a sense of excitement at getting back into the swing of things in our faith communities, Ministry21 prepares to launch our first class: Worship Leadership and Preaching (see below for details). We’ve been working hard on designing a program to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners and are thrilled to have a strong roster of participants enrolled for the first term. There are just a couple of spaces open, and we will accept new enrollees prior to the start of September, so if you’ve been thinking of signing up, now’s the moment! | |
Worship Leadership and Preaching
In-person classes: Sept. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, and Dec. 14
Location: Norwich Congregational Church, VT
Instructor: Rev. Andy Nagy-Benson
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Through in-person learning and experiential opportunities the course will invite participants to delve deep into the art of creating liturgy, preparing and preaching sermons, and officiating worship in diverse congregational settings. Over the course of four full Saturday sessions and home-based work between sessions, learners will be invited to work toward the accomplishment of individually identified development goals with the support of a well-experienced instructor and a community of enthusiastic partners allowing for the course to meet the needs of new and experienced preachers and worship leaders.
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For more information including logistics and costs, see our webpage or Click Here to Register.
To connect with one of our Program Deans:
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OPEN HOUSE AT STAR ISLAND | |
Interested in Star Island, but haven't yet visited? Here's your chance to experience Star for a day on Sunday, Sept. 15. Board the Thomas Laighton in Portsmouth, NH at 12:30 and travel out to Star where there will be food, tours, workshops, or just porch-sitting while listening to music. Fink's BBQ will be served at 3:30 P.M. Departure for the mainland is 6:15. $50 for food and events, age 18 and up.
See more details and sign up at https://starisland.org/open-house/ Conferences are on-going through mid-September.
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Pastoral Leadership Development Groups Forming
Shared Ministry Partnership between NHCUCC and PCS-NH
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In previous editions of The Weekly News you learned that Pastoral Leadership Development Groups (PLDGs) are forming. “Silence as a political act” is a way to understand that when a group of clergy meet in a safe atmosphere, “lives align with deeper values.” Developing this leadership capacity is what the PLDG program is all about.
The NH Conference and PCS in Manchester offer PLDGs focusing on a variety of settings in which ministry happens. Meeting ten sessions per year, each group provides a setting to develop leadership resilience personally and professionally in various ministry settings.
All PLDGs are led by skilled trained facilitators. The New Hampshire Conference underwrites this program through the Grace Scott Fund, and each participant pays $250 annual tuition payable by the initial meetings, or in installments as needed (no tuition required for retirees).
See a list of PLDGs and facilitators here and for more information, contact the facilitator of a group in which you have interest. For general questions about the program, PLDG Administrator David Reynolds can be reached at (603) 533-8377 or or by email at dbr@pcs-nh.org.
Courses are filling up-Join a nurturing, safe, trusting PLDG Today!
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Opportunities for all Ages at Horton Center | |
FAMILY & FRIENDS WEEKEND
Join us up at Horton Center for a weekend of fun, adventure, exploration, relaxation, and bonding with family and friends, new and old.
Registration is OPEN! So, don't wait and sign up today!
www.HortonCenter.org
Weekend Details:
Dates: August 30-September 2
Tiered Prices (choose the price that suits you best): $240, $210, $190
Activity Options: Board games, hiking, arts and crafts, music, morning and evening worship services, swimming, archery, rock climbing, caving, and MORE!
See you on the mountain!
Tivvi Pare (she/her)
TPare@nhcucc.org
603-545-9660
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The installation of The Rev. Walt Hampton, J.D., CFC as Settled Pastor at First Church of Christ Congregational North Conway will occur on September 8th, 2024 at 3 PM
The Hillsborough Association of the New Hampshire Conference will hold a Service of Installation for Rev. Karen Landry as Pastor and Teacher to Deering Community Church on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 3 PM
Rev. Eliza Tweedy will be installed by the Merrimack Association at Laconia Congregational Church on October 6th, 2024 at 3 PM
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UPCOMING CONFERENCE EVENTS | |
| 223rd Annual Meeting
Geneva Point Center | October 26
Save the Date | | |
| Environmental Justice Youth+ Webinar
Zoom- Register Here | Nov 14, 2024 7-9PM EST
Nov 16, 9AM-12PM EST | | |
| See What's Happening in and around our Conference! | | |
The Association Restructure Task Force: You are the foundation of all we do and all we are, O God, so we turn to You in prayer. We pray for the work of the Association Restructure Task Force that You may use their skills, insight, and care for the church. Give them guidance to complete the work into which they have invested so much. Give them patience and love as they work to serve all who are affected by this change. And give them Your wisdom which is greater than our own. Bless this group and help them to craft a better church in Your name. Amen. | |
Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | |
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Conference Minister | Sara Marean
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Associate Conference Minister | Sam Juliano
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Communications and Programs Coordinator | | Lydia Frasca
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Finance Officer | Tivvi Pare
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Horton Center Executive Director, Christian Edu. Specialist | Cameron Keller
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Office Administrator | | Coming Soon...
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