In an interview with Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin, the Rev. Jacki Gilchrest talked about how her church - North Stamford Community Church in Stamford, CT - is taking a hybrid approach to worship and beyond.

"We are hybrid when it comes to technology and in-person services and things like that. But this is also a form of hybrid where you are able to minister to people that are interested in the more traditional sense of the church, but you're also creating an environment for people that are not interested in that, but they are interested in exploring God, faith and spirituality," she said.

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In the June issue of The Parish Paper, Dana Horrell looks at all the factors a church may consider when considering relocating. She writes: "Typically the question of whether to relocate is precipitated by a building crisis. The roof leaks, the high steps to the sanctuary render it inaccessible without an elevator, or basement fumes have become too noxious to ignore. Repairs may be too costly or time consuming. Is it time to relocate?"

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Registration is now open for four affinity groups for clergy that are launching this month, including one that encourages play.

Touched by Jesus: Playing with Prayer, led by Brother Luke Ditewig (right), encourages clergy to "come get out of your often overly-serious and word-filled head by attending to the physicality of grace and praying with childlike playfulness."

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Pausing to Replenish
June 12, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Irons Homestead, Glocester, RI
A workshop with Rev. Chontell Washington, aimed at helping participants get centered using a variety of tools for spiritual replenishment.

Installation of the Rev. Darrell Goodwin as SNEUCC's first Executive Conference Minister
June 19, 1:00 PM
Online
The Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister for Justice and Local Church Ministries for the UCC, will preach at this online installation.