Executive Conference Minister
Candidate Announced
The Rev. Darrell Goodwin – a pastor with experience in higher education and in varied ministry settings of the United Church of Christ – will be presented to Annual Meeting voters as the candidate to serve as the Southern New England Conference’s first Executive Conference Minister.
Rev. Goodwin currently serves the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences as an Associate Conference Minister, offering care and support to the pastors and churches in the Nebraska Conference and supporting the work of search and call across the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences.
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September Ordination Anniversary Dates
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45 Years
The Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd
15 Years
The Rev. Jennifer Kimball
Please contact Deb Holmes if we have missed your anniversary.
Anniversaries are listed from 5 years and forward in increments of 5.
For updated Coronavirus information:
Phasing Forward: Step By Step
Proportional Giving (PG) Webinar
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To: Church Treasurers and Financial Secretaries; Finance, Stewardship, and Mission Committees
Proportional Giving(PG) is the new way of funding our common mission through the Southern New England Conference that is faithful, covenantal, aligned with our Conference’s mission and core commitments, and based on an understanding of generosity rooted in scripture. PG has replaced OCWM and Fellowship Dues; UCM; and Per Capita Contributions, as the new way we ask churches to give.
Please join us for this informational webinar for more clarity. Bring your questions!
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Will you be using your elevator when re-opening?
For those churches that have opened or are contemplating opening are you using your elevator? The regional office has received a question on how the usage for elevators is being handled. Please email me at holmesd@sneucc.org and let me know if you are using your elevator and what safety/cleaning processes you are implementing.
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.
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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 updated 9/1/2020.
CONFERENCE & REGIONAL EVENTS
September 20, 2020
Rev. June Cooper Honored by Al Filipov Peace & Justice Forum
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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
October 13, 2020
Boundary Awareness Training 2.0 - During Unprecedented Times
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM via Zoom
October 24, 2020
Super Saturday
Via Zoom starting at 10:00 AM
October 31, 2020
Super Saturday
Via Zoom starting at 10:00 AM
Please go to sneucc.org/events to see all posted events.
Looking for a new sign for our church
The Federated Church in Hudson is looking to upgrade their existing sign to one with changeable letters. They are interested in a used signs as well as new. If your church happens to be selling a sign with changeable letters or even an electronic sign please contact the church at: ffchudson@yahoo.com or 978-562-9207.
Discipleship Opportunities at a Glance
SNEUCC Events:
Visit the Faith Formation Page
National Events:
National Youth Event - United Through the Extraordinary!
2 Racial Justice Rallies
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.
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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.
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
Click here to see all church transitions in the conference.
OBITUARIES
The Rev. Mr. Kenneth Wade Steere died peacefully Saturday, August 15, 2020, at his home in Groton Long Point CT. Rev. Steere, husband of the late Eleanor Newell Steere, was born in Los Angeles, CA, the son of the late Edith Bowen Steere and the late Samuel Adams Steere.
Ken leaves his five children, Anne S. Moore and her husband Alfred S. Moore Jr., Emily B. Steere, Ret. Col. Kenneth W. Steere Jr. USAF Reserve and his wife Diane Seibert, Douglas N. Steere and his wife Lisa, and Sarah E. Steere and her husband John K. Menezes. He leaves 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service was held at the Noank Valley Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held when the restrictions on large gatherings are eased. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken's name may be made to any library or food bank in his memory.? Please click here to ready more.
The Rev. Dr. Robert J. Wright, Jr. passed away on September 4, 2020.
When more details are available, they will be posted here.
The Rev. Avery D. Post, president of the United Church of Christ from 1977 to 1989, died Monday, Sept. 7, at Kendal Retirement Community in Hanover, N.H. He was 96.
Through a career that also included heading the UCC’s statewide body in Massachusetts and pastoring local churches in three states, Post was known as an ecumenist, an advocate for social justice, and a skilled preacher. He led the denomination through years that included Cold War peace dialogues, racial-justice activism and support for emerging movements for women’s and LGBTQ rights and inclusion.
“Avery Post's passing saddens me deeply,” said the Rev. John Dorhauer, the current UCC general minister and president. “Through the years, I came to know this gentle soul as a poet, a theologian of nimble mind, a leader of great inner strength, a Christian of deep faith, and finally as a friend. He was generous with his time and gave me wise counsel and compassionate understanding in our calls and visits. He served the church so well, and honored us all through his time as president. I truly hope and desire that I can serve with the kindness, wisdom, and compassion he brought to the office.” To continue this article by Hans Holznagel please go here.
Please click here to view all of SNEUCC Obituaries.
CLASSIFIEDS
Director of Youth and Family Ministry, First Church Amherst - Amherst, MA
12 Clergy shirts (Free) - Belchertown, MA
Site Manager - Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT
Please click here to view all SNEUCC Classifieds
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