THE WEEKLY NEWS
June 4, 2024 | Volume 16 No. 21
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New Hampshire Conference Now Hiring
Seeking Resumes with References
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The New Hampshire Conference is hiring for 2 exciting roles at our office nestled in beautiful Pembroke. Our team is comprised of dedicated and compassionate people, and we need your help supporting the ministers and congregations who make up the over 130 churches in our denomination across New Hampshire. | |
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Office Administrator
- 37.5 hrs / week
- Non-Exempt
- Benefits (health and dental insurance, pension, etc.) are provided
This role is the primary host and hospitality provider for events held at the Conference Office, maintains the Conference directory database and calendar, completes bank deposits, provides administrative support for the Conference Annual Meeting and Prepared to Serve events, arrange for periodic bulk mailings, and many other administrative tasks to support the mission and ministry of the Conference.
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Search and Call
Administrator
- 21 hrs / week
- Non-Exempt
- Benefits (health and dental insurance, pension, etc.) are provided
This role works in collaboration with the Associate Conference Minister and Conference Minister to manage the administrative aspects of the Search and Call process. This will include interacting with church Search Committees and with the placement office of the National Setting of the United Church of Christ.
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Salary information and a detailed description of each position is available upon request. Interested in learning more? Send an email to apply@nhcucc.org. Include the title of the position you are interested in, a resume, and references to contact. | |
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The New Hampshire Conference is a Racial Justice, Just Peace, Open and Affirming Conference of the United Church of Christ. | |
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Introducing Ministry 21
Equipping 21st Century Leaders for Ministry in a Changing World
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If you’ve attended Conference events lately, you’ll have noticed that many of our churches are lively and joyful regardless of the size of the congregation. We have so much spirit, joy, and courage to offer the communities in which we serve! We are actively engaged in the ministry Jesus did, feeding bodies and souls, working for justice and safety for marginalized peoples, resisting the powers of war and divisive hatred, and worshiping faithfully. To support the needs of these amazing churches for skilled leadership, our Conference is joining with our UCC neighbors in Vermont to develop Ministry21
The Vision:
Ministry21 aims to break down barriers and expand opportunities for discernment and learning for ministry across our two Conferences. Our collaborative effort seeks to:
- develop a holistic program of discernment and learning for the whole church.
- address the social and cultural realities of being faith-filled people in communities that are increasingly secular.
- foster a community of learning and collegial connections beyond “classroom and coursework” engagement.
Courses will be offered with a combination of in-person and online, asynchronous engagement, designed to meet diverse learning styles and entry points.
Learn More about Ministry 21...
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You're Invited to Brunch
Learn about the NHCUCC's Immigrant and Refugee Support Group
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When: Sunday, June 9th, 9:45 AM
Where: First Congregational Church, Hancock, UCC
All are welcome this Sunday at Hancock UCC in the Vestry (brick building next to 47 Main St, Hancock, NH) for brunch church. Two members of the Immigrant and Refugee Support Group (IRSG) will talk about the group’s work to support immigrants in detention in New Hampshire, promote their release and provide support after their release.
Several stories about the experiences of immigrants in the Granite State will be shared. You're encouraged to invite any friends or neighbors who are interested. This program takes place in lieu of the usual Sunday morning service.
If you plan on attending, please send an email to Kathy Anderson, hancock.andersons@gmail.com so that we can be sure to have enough food.
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Susanne McCarron's Retirement | |
Susanne McCarron, our Search and Call Administrator, has announced her retirement. Her last day as part of our Conference Staff will be 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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2024 Annual Meeting Video Submissions
Information for submitting Speak Out and/or Church Anniversary Videos
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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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Clergy Convocation
Reclaiming our Call: Living into New Contours in a Post Pandemic Era
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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?
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We are greatful 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 opening June 11th at 9 AM! There are only 46 spots available, so sign up for reminders here.
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New Website Incoming, Meet the Webmaster,
and several more exciting things
A Note From your Communications and Programs Specialist
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New NHCUCC.org to be released this month
We are working hard to put some last touches on the new website. Much of the information on our existing website is out-of-date by several years, and I will be reaching out to groups represented on the website seeking content conversations or group pages. It will be a work in progress for a short while after the site launch, but a worthwhile one at that. Ministry and Mission Group Chairs: Watch for an email this week.
Upon Launch of new Website, please send issues and content submissions to webmaster@nhcucc.org
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On another note, the Conference migrated to a new internal database this year. We are working through some difficulties with the vendor but in the meantime, there are some holes I am trying to fill. I will be in touch with the appropriate parties to catch up as discrepancies arise, several people have already heard from me.
If you have an existing paper or PDF directory from 2023 or newer, and changes are required to the information therein, you can send a message to data@nhcucc.org and we will take care of it. If you need to update your email address, your church's website, date of ordination, or any other data whether or not it's listed in the directory, please send the update to data@nhcucc.org
As I close my first month on staff at the New Hampshire Conference I thank you for your warm welcome, patience, and support.
With Joy in my soul,
Sam Juliano
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UPCOMING CONFERENCE EVENTS | |
| Transitional Ministries Luncheon
New Hampshire Conference, UCC Office | June 6, 12:00 PM
RSVP to Gordon Rankin | | |
| Retired Clergy Luncheon
Havenwood Heritage Heights | June 18, 12:00 PM
Final RSVP's have been received | | |
| 223rd Annual Meeting
Geneva Point Center | October 26
Save the Date | | |
Pride Month! God, we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ siblings! We pray for an end to the divisions and inequalities that scar God’s creation, particularly the barriers to freedom faced by God’s children throughout the world because of prejudice based on gender identity and sexual orientation; that all who have been formed in God’s image might have equality in pursuit of the blessings of creation. | |
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On Sunday, June 9 at 3pm the Merrimack Association will install the Rev. Alexandra Boudreaux as Pastor and Teacher of the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, UCC.
On May 19, 2024 the United Church of Christ in North Hampton, voted to be an Open and Affirming congregation of the UCC.
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Sunday Schedule: June 9, 2024 | |
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Rev. Rankin will preach at the First Congregational Church of Wilmot where the Revs. Debora
-Ellen Brown and Kathy Alger serve as Transitional Pastors.
In the afternoon he will attend the Installation of the Reverend Cheryl Stromski as pastor and teacher of the First Congregational Church of Kensington.
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Rev. Marean will represent the NHCUCC at the Service of Installation of Rev. Alexandra Boudreaux as Pastor and Teacher of the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, UCC. | |
Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | |
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