Also, we are still hiring. See below:

Happy Pride! June 1st begins Pride month. LGBTQ+ pride month is an invitation to live out our commitment to God's love for the marginalized and oppressed via celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in our Churches, and communities. We hope you will join one of many pride celebrations across the Granite State. You can read more about the history of pride from the Library of Congress.

(HB619, 396, 1205, and 1312) that limit access to healthcare, non-discrimination protections, and more for our LGBTQ+ youth are all headed to Governor Sununu's desk. You can read a summary and send an email to the Governor with this handy tool, or call the Governor's office (603-271-2121). Our Conference Minister and Associate Conference Minister wrote this open letter to Governor Sununu last week.

Justice, it's a Jesus thing. 

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Ministry21 SHas a spot on the new conference website: www.min21.org

Whether You’re a Seasoned Leader or New to Your Role, We’re Here to

Support You in Strengthening Your Church Community Ministry21 is for You!

…for Lay Leaders of Local Churches:

Empower yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to lead your congregation effectively. Our courses cover worship leadership,

administrative best practices, financial management, and more.

…for Members in Discernment:

Immerse yourself in a supportive environment for your discernment journey. Explore your calling and develop the skills needed for

ministry. Prepare for ordained ministry with confidence and clarity. Our course offerings will compliment those of other partners in

discernment, and be identified with your Formation and Preparation Plans in mind.

…for Licensed Clergy:

Advance your professional development and deepen your ministry skills with our three-year track designed to support you in

developing the foundational competency necessary for licensed leadership in the setting that has called or will call you. Engage in

courses offered by Ministry21 beyond these to continue your development and discernment. From pastoral care to innovative

ministry models, we have courses to inspire and equip you for effective leadership.

…for Ordained Clergy:

Reignite your passion and vision for ministry with our transformative courses. Explore new possibilities for revitalizing your ministry,

developing entrepreneurial skill sets, and establishing vital ministerial programs for the church and the world.

Learn More about Ministry 21...

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Volunteer counselors are NEEDED at Horton Center this summer! The amazing ministry of our conference's summer camp cannot happen without you! 

I hope you will consider taking a week away from the busyness of your summer schedule to unplug with us on Pine Mountain for a week of creating intentional, loving, Christian community with kids of all ages. Our volunteer deans are recruiting counselors for their team of volunteers to help make their programming happen, to help keep campers safe in the cabins in the evenings and to help have FUN! Please email Tivvi if you are interested, or you know someone who might be! 

Don't forget to RSVP for our Open House coming up on June 15th.

See you on the mountain! 

Shalom, 

Tivvi Pare (she/her)

Executive Director of Horton Center

www.HortonCenter.org 

603-545-9660

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Susanne McCarron, our Search and Call Administrator, has announced her retirement. Her last day as part of our Conference Staff will be this Thursday, June 20th. Please take some time over the next month to offer your well wishes and prayers. 

Cards can be sent to Susanne's attention at the Conference Office (140 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke, NH 03261) or affirmations and appreciation can be sent to her email, smccarron@nhcucc.org. 

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The New Hampshire Conference is accepting up to 10 Speak Out Videos to be played during the Annual Meeting. All videos must be sixty (60) seconds or less and adhere to these protocols. The deadline for Speak Out Video submissions is September 12, 2024.

These Video Speak Outs will be the only speak out opportunity at this year's Annual Meeting.

Churches that are celebrating an anniversary (in increments of 25 years), are invited to submit anniversary videos. All videos must be 120 seconds or less and adhere to these protocols. The deadline for submission of Church Anniversary Videos is September 5, 2024.

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Summer camp in a hotel, amazing island-scape views and fun are on offer at Star Island.

There are 4 programs across 3 time-periods:

SG1 Family Week July 28 - Aug 4

SG1 Youth Week July 28 - Aug 4

SG2 Family Week Aug 4 - Aug 11

SG Family Weekend Aug 30 - Sept 2

View this poster for more information.

Links to QR codes in the poster:

Financial Aid and Discounts QR Code

Programs on our website QR Code

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On September 16-18 at the Pilgrim Pines Camp and Retreat Center in Swanzey, NH, Clergy Convocation will be a time to gather with colleagues and reflect together on the changing nature and experience of “being called”-

How has this changed (or not) for us over time?

How have we been surprised and disappointed?

Together, how do we foster staying power- choosing to engage in ministry and life with joy and resilience?

We are grateful to have Leanne Tigert is our presenter for this event. Leanne has been engaged in active ministry in various setting for 40 years, and is now semi- retired. She has served in parish ministry, as seminary adjunct faculty, on national committees, as a pastoral psychotherapist, as author/ co- author of several books, and facilitator of the conference MID PLDG group. These days she can be found playing music in Celtic circles, on hiking trails, and playing with her grandchildren. Registration opens TODAY in less than an hour from when you received this email. There are only 46 spots available, so Claim Yours Today!

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