ENews for the North West Region
Transition time for Rev. Jill Graham
The Rev. Jill Graham will concluding her minister with the Southern New England Conference as of January 15, 2021. During the final two weeks of January please address any general questions to Deb Holmes at holmesd@sneucc.org and any highly sensitive matters to Rev. Michael Ciba at cibam@sneucc.org.
Celebrating the Ministries of Don & Marilyn
We invite you to a virtual celebration of Marilyn Kendrix and Don Remick for their years of faithful, loving service in Conference ministry, most recently as Southern New England Bridge Conference Ministers. All are welcome!
Our program will include a service of release in addition to reflections and stories from Marilyn's and Don’s time in ministry in Southern New England. We hope that you can join us for this time of reflection & celebration!
Registration is required to attend, please click here for more information.
January Ordination Anniversaries
50 Years
The Rev. Winston Baldwin
25 Years
The Rev Dr. Robert Loesch
Please contact Deb Holmes if we have missed your anniversary.
Anniversaries are listed from 5 years and forward in increments of 5.
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Churches are asked to make updates to the
National Data Hub by midnight March 3, 2021
The Data Hub will be available beginning noon, Wednesday, January 6, 2021. The deadline for entering data is midnight Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Data Hub deadlines are related to publication schedules; late information may not be included in the 2021 Yearbook. Please click here for instructions on how to complete the important updates.
For updated Coronavirus information:
Phasing Forward: Step By Step
Worship Resources
Andover Newton Seminary at Yale is offering a “Seminary Sunday” service for local churches to use (this is for all churches, not just those served by ANTS alum). “We are suggesting that congregations use the service on either January 31st or February 7th, just so that it can be a relatively synchronous Seminary Sunday experience for congregations. That said, it could be used later in the winter, as well, though after that it might get a little dated. It is important to note that the service will include Communion, so we expect more congregations will use it the first Sunday of February. An ordained person – either Rev. Dr. Sarah Drummond or Rev. Dr. Ned Parker will lead Communion at the end of the service.” Click here for more information and to sign up.
Pulpit Supply List for Western MA Region
Please email Deb Holmes at holmesd@sneucc.org for an updated copy of the regional pulpit supply list. A new list for the Northwest Region is being worked on.
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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.
Weekly vigils for Racial Justice
The members of Center Church, UCC (First Congregational Church of South Hadley), One Church Street, South Hadley have been holding a weekly vigil for Racial Justice. The vigils take place every Saturday from 10:00 - 10:30 AM on the church lawn. People are asked to wear a mask and stand at least 6ft apart. Bringing a sign is also encouraged!
CONFERENCE & REGIONAL EVENTS
January 17, 2021
Celebrating the Ministries of Rev. Don Remick and Rev. Marilyn Kendrix
2:00 PM via Zoom
January 26, 2021 DATE CHANGED
Resource for Pastoral Relations Committees (PPRC Training)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM via Zoom
Please go to sneucc.org/events to see all posted events.
Discipleship Opportunities at a Glance
SNEUCC Events:
Visit the Faith Formation Page
Regional Events:
April 30, 2021 & May 1, 2021:
New England Association of United Church Educators (NEAUCE) Annual Conference
National Events:
National Youth Event interactive experience
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.
