Editor's note: 5 Things to Know & Share will not be published on Dec. 29. It will resume its regular schedule Jan. 5.

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God Talks: Interview with Rev. Alex Shea Will

In a recent God Talks video conversation, Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin spoke with Northeast Area Conference Minister the Rev. Alex Shea Will about being welcomed, his relationship with God and Jesus, and how he carries this into his ministry.
 
Rev. Goodwin began with his usual question: "how would loved ones describe you?"
 
"I feel like you'd get different answers depending on who you asked," said Rev. Shea Will.

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Yes, There is Hope! An Advent Message

The Rev. James D. Ross II, Minister for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, writes: One of actress Mabel King’s shining moments in the 1978 film “The Wiz” is when she sings “Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News.

If we are honest, many of us will admit that we want to shout the words at the core of this song. We also want to ask: Is there any good news?

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Rev. Goodwin Gifted Stoles Once Worn by Rev. Daehler Hayes

Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin visited the Seekonk Congregational Church UCC on Sunday, Dec. 19, and was presented with stoles once worn by the Rev. Daehler Hayes, a long-time and beloved leader in Rhode Island.

"I am so honored to walk in the legacy of so many wonderful Conference leaders leading up to this moment in history," Rev. Goodwin said.

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Environmental Justice Internship

The Southern New England Conference, UCC is pleased to announce an Environmental Justice Internship for 2022-2023. The Environmental Justice Intern will help us create and lead school-year programming for youth or other church groups, hosted at two of our Outdoor Ministry sites, Silver Lake in Sharon, Connecticut and Irons Homestead, North Scituate, Rhode Island. 

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Upcoming Events

Boundary Awareness for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Leaders
Jan. 8, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Online

This introductory course will equip faith formation and youth ministry leaders with the basics of healthy boundaries.

Safe Environments Webinar
Jan. 12, 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Online

This one-hour info session will provide orientation to Abuse Prevention Resources from the UCC Insurance Board. Sample templates for policies, background checks and screening, as well as training programs for teachers and volunteers will be reviewed. 

Quarterly Racial Justice Training
Jan. 15, 8:30 AM to Noon
Online

All are welcome to join us for this racial justice training facilitated by Rev. James D. Ross II, Minister for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan. 17, 1:30 PM
Online

Join us online for a time of worship, reflection, and facilitated conversation led by one of the 2022 SNEUCC Theologians in Residence, Rev. Dr. Diane Schmitz.

January 2022 Boundary Awareness Training 1.0: Foundations
Jan. 18 & 19, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Plymouth Church, Framingham, MA

On-site Boundary Training 1.0 Program with Rev. Reebee Kavich Girash and Rev. Gregory Morisse

Lunch & Learn: Why Does My Church Need an Interim Minister
Jan. 20, 12:00 to 12:50 PM
Online

Led by Rev. Dr. James H. Latimer, PCC Coach and Founder, Coaching for Interims.

All events: www.sneucc.org/events

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