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The Rev. Kelly Gallagher is available to preach remotely for churches in Central MA or Franklin MA Associations. If you are interested in having Kelly preach during one of your church services please contact Deb Holmes at holmesd@sneucc.org for available dates.


JUNE ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY DATES

70 Years! (celebrated on May 20th)
Rev. R. Leroy Moser

45 Years
Rev. James Ewen

40 Years
Rev. Dr. Robert Gormbley

30 Years
Rev. Robyn Burns
Rev. Jill Graham

25 Years
Rev. Joanne Graves

15 Years
Rev. Carolyn Peck

Please contact Deb Holmes if we have missed your anniversary. 
Anniversaries are listed from 5 years and forward in increments of 5.


Boundary Awareness During Unprecedented Times
an Online Continuing Education Opportunity
with Revs. Reebee Kavich Girash and Gregory Morisse
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Boundary Awareness Facilitators from the historic MA conference have developed BAT 2.0 materials reviewing the Foundations of pastoral boundaries and considering specialized topics.  While we cannot offer these sessions in person right now, we have been in conversation about what pastoral boundaries during the current pandemic.  We are offering a three part training:

1) a pre-recorded Foundations video
2) an article that reviews those Foundations
3) live and interactive Zoom session to discuss pastoral boundaries during COVID-19

These materials are ideally suited to pastors who have already completed Boundary Awareness Training 101 in the past five years in the historic MA conference but others are welcome. This should not be considered a substitute for BAT 101, but may be a first step for those delayed in completing 101 by CoVid19.

Click here for more information and to register.


SNEUCC Gives $10,000 to the One Church Fund

 
Southern New England Conference donated $10,000 to the One Church Fund of the Massachusetts Council of Churches.  One of the important ministries of our One Church is being done by small, immigrant, Black, poor and / or unaffiliated churches in Massachusetts.  These small churches make a big difference in their communities but in this time of pandemic, they often do not have the resources to continue in ministry while not meeting in person on Sundays.  In addition, they often were not able to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) due to not having a pre-existing relationship with one of the banks processing those government loans. 
 
Since we believe all parts of the body of Christ are necessary and at this terrible moment when so many people are suffering because of COVID19 and systemic racism, some parts of the body of Christ are suffering more than others. As members of the one body of Christ, we cannot say to one another, “I have no need of you.” Through the One Church Fund, the Massachusetts Council of Churches prioritizes the financial, practical, and relational support of immigrant, Black, poor, unhoused, and unaffiliated churches.
 
We in the Southern New England Conference have stepped up to the challenge.  Now is the time for those UCC churches in Massachusetts who are well resourced to give to this fund as well.   Through your contribution, you will be building capacity to care for all of God’s people. Give generously here  https://www.onechurchfund.org/  and be a part of ensuring that  the whole body of Christ survives.



Pulpit Supply List for Western Region

The Western Region Office is looking for available people to be included on the regional Pulpit Supply List. Are you a member in discernment, a retired clergy person, or clergy not currently serving a church? Do you like to visit and preach at different churches? Then we need you to be part of our pulpit supply list!
Please contact the regional office at holmesd@sneucc.org or 508-963-8106 to find out how to be part of our pulpit supply list.


Active Food Pantries and Outreach Meals
for people in need

The attached list is an updated list of churches in the Western Region that currently have active food pantries and outreach meals for people in need. Please email Deb Holmes at holmesd@sneucc.org to have your church information included or updated. Western Region List


CONFERENCE & REGIONAL EVENTS



September 22, 2020
Silver Lake: Golf Tournament
Registration begins at 7:30 AM

September 26, 2020
All-Conference Online Gathering
Via ZOOM, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

Please go to macucc.org/events to see all posted events.


For updated Coronavirus information, please click here

Phasing Forward: Step By Step


CHURCH EVENTS & OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

Pastor Patty's Musical Menagerie

This is an online ministry of the West Stockbridge Congregational Church, UCC supported by the Berkshire Association of the United Church of Christ.
"Hi Friends! I launched this ministry to focus on the spiritual needs of children. Once a week I teach a song and share a lesson live on Facebook. Later in the week we visit online again to review the song.
The special twist is that I include an animal friend from the farm community where I live in each of the videos. Participants can request a special prayer card that has a picture of our animal friends as well as a written prayer for children everywhere. 
Menagerie Lesson Booklet.


RECURRING EVENTS


Journey

Journey: a social and support group for trans and non binary individuals of all ages.  The group is facilitated by Yohah Ralph. We will meet online using Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of the month May 21st, June 4th, and June 18th.  More meetings will be scheduled going forward.  
If you have questions, or are interested in joining the group, please send an email to Yohah at journeynorthampton@gmail.com, and provide your phone number so we can have a brief conversation in advance.


TRANSITIONS

More: sneucc.org/transitions


OBITUARIES

The Rev. Ms. Julia Carter Aldrich passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.  Rev. Aldrich resided in Cummington, MA.  She is survived by two sisters, Elizabeth McCall Aldrich, of Oberlin, OH and Margaret Shab, of New Milford, CT; two nieces, Lisa Shab and Jennifer Shab; a nephew, Ted Shab; and a grandniece and grandnephew Gabriella and Jacob Julian Shab.  She was predeceased by her daughter Robin.
Please click here to read more.

Please click here to view all of SNEUCC Obituaries.


CLASSIFIEDS

Organist/Choir Director - East Longmeadow, MA

Malmark Handbells for sale - Ludlow, MA

Site Manager - Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT

Silver Lake Administrator - Sharon, CT

Administrative Assistant - Spencer, MA

Minister of Music - Stockbridge, MA

 

 Please click here to view all SNEUCC Classifieds


 

Western Massachusetts Region of
The Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ

508-963-8106
holmesd@sneucc.org 
www.sneucc.org/western

Office Hours: 
Monday: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: Closed