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A Prayer for Inauguration Day

The Rev. Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister, writes:  "It has been a harrowing first couple of weeks serving as your Executive Conference Minister, and yet I trust in the reality that God has called us all for such a time as this."

In this message, Rev. Goodwin shares a prayer from an ecumenical partner, announces that staff have been encouraged to take time out today to watch the Inauguration, and shares other staffing news.

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Introducing Rev. Dr. Audrey Price

After just over two weeks serving on the staff of the Southern New England Conference, the Rev. Dr. Audrey Price understands that a lot of people are unclear on what it means that she is the "Executive Minister for Strategic Operations."

She has released a video explaining who she is and what her ministry is about.

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SPOTLIGHT: Remote Learning at Church

This Spotlight article looks at how the First Church in Sterling (MA) recently began running a Remote Learning Center for children who need to attend school remotely. 

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Super Saturday Workshop Proposals Being Accepted

The Conference's second online Super Saturday(s) will be held March 13 and 20th, and organizers are inviting submission of workshop proposals.
 
Church leaders with great ideas - perhaps for successful virtual programs, new ways to run ministries or other innovations - are asked to submit a proposal by Jan. 31.  
 
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Upcoming Events

Developing Faith — Ages and Stages
Jan. 23, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

An overview of human development based on the work of Piaget, Erikson, and Gardner; and faith development based on the work of Fowler and Westerhoff.

Radical Love: From Self-Care to Spiritual Wholeness
Jan. 23, 3:00 to 5:00 PM

An Exploration of Spirituality, Mental Health, and Spiritual Practices

Together We Thrive Presents: Nurturing Resiliency, Creativity and Wellness for Pastors & Clergy
Jan. 26 - 27

Pastors & Chaplains, when was the last time you found time to take a deep breath and tend to your body and your spirit?  With the extra demands of ministering in the midst of a pandemic, many ministers are in need of respite and self-care.  Join us for presentations, workshops and conversations around building resiliency, attending to mental wellness, and nourishing the spiritual life of faith leaders.

Silver Lake Summer Info Sessions for Church Leaders
Jan. 26, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Jan. 28, 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Join Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer (Executive for Camps and Retreats) and Jenn Kronholm Clark (Program Director) online to learn about plans to have an amazing and safe summer 2021.

Practical Resources for Churches Webinars:

 

Body Beloved: Embodiment, the Church, and Creating a Healthy Culture
Jan. 21, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Let’s Talk about Women’s’ Groups
Jan. 21, 2021 3:00 PM

Again and Again: Creative Resources for Lent Year B from A Sanctified Art
Jan. 22, 1:00 to 2:00 PM

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