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May 25, 2021
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Clergy Coffee and Conversation
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Let's have a mid-week Sabbath moment together.
Thursdays at 10:00am or 3:00pm.
Click here to join the morning group
Click here to join the afternoon group.
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Tonight!
South County Affordable Housing Roundtable Discussion - Tuesday, May 25th, 7:00-8:30pm
We hope you will join us for a virtual event with local affordable housing experts. We will discuss obstacles to affordable housing and ways we can take action, with time for community questions. The panel features:
Jen Krueger, The Johnnycake Center
Daria Montaquila, The Collective
Colin Penney, South County Habitat for Humanity
Charlene Traynum, South Kingstown Housing Authority
Robert Zarnetske, South Kingstown Town Manager
This event will be conducted on Zoom. Click here to join us. More information here. This is event is co-hosted by Peace Dale Congregational Church, Chapel of St. John the Divine, Church of God, Church of the Ascension, Congregation Beth David, Kingston Congregational Church, South County Habitat for Humanity, St. Augustine’s Church-Episcopal Center at URI, St. Vincent DePaul St. Francis, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County, and Wakefield Baptist.
Upcoming Events
Acclaimed Author Ted Widmer to Speak at Central Congregational Church, Providence
Dr. Ted Widmer - American historian, writer, former White House advisor, native Rhode Islander, and nationally acclaimed author - will discuss his book “Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington” on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. For more information click here.
Boundary Awareness Training
Registration has just opened for an intensive, 3-day Boundary Awareness 1.0/Foundations training program.
Event information can be found here:
Session 1: June 3, 9am to 1:30pm
Session 2: June 10, 9am to 11am
Session 3: June 17, 9am to 11am
These three sessions are suited to pastors who need to complete Boundary Awareness Training 1.0. The training will be completed in three sessions. All sessions are required. Participants seeking to meet COM requirements* for Boundary Awareness Training must complete both pre-work assignments and participate in all three Zoom meetings. *check with your local Committee on Ministry.
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Millennials' Ministries Murder Mystery
Calling all Millennials! It's 80s Mall Madness! Put on your best 80s style gear and join us for murder mystery night! The murder mystery party will take place on Thursday, June 10th at 7:00pm. Click here to RSVP. Katie will be sending out parts ahead of time, so please RSVP by Monday, June 7th.
Affinity groups for clergy are starting in June 2021
An Affinity Group is one that gathers several times per year around a specific topic, learning goal or type of ministry work. The group is led by a topic expert who plans each gathering, resources the group and facilitates group conversations. A grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and a small portion of the Lilly Endowment grant funds of Together We Thrive cover a large portion of the cost of running the group, which allows us to offer these incredible opportunities for a reasonable fee. Click here for the brochure.
Registration is open for in-person camp
at Silver Lake Conference Center this summer! Scholarships are still available. More information here.
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Looking Ahead
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All youth age 13+ are invited to participate in Youth@Synod with others from the local area. Each day we will gather to participate in the virtual offerings from Synod, and then do some service and social projects around the themes of Synod. The week ends with a campout on First Church grounds; in the morning we will lead Sunday worship. Registration is open so come along! More info available at Youth@Synod.
Polity @ Synod: Please see the attached flyer with information about the UCC History, Theology, and Polity course taking place at General Synod. This year, Eden Theological Seminary will be the host institution, and the course will be taught by the Rev. Dr. Sonja Williams and Dr. Jill Baker.
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Save the Date - July 11-18, 2021
General Synod. More information here. .
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Young Adults at General Synod - As part of this year's event there is programming specific to young adults. This will be an opportunity to worship and gather with other youth and young adults across the UCC. You can visit the website to register. If you are interested in a scholarship for attendance please contact Debby Kirk (KirkD@sneucc.org), the Faith Formation Team Leader for the Southern New England Conference UCC.
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Helpful Information
FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-Related Deaths - UPDATE - April 21, 2021:Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 -related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
Coronavirus Resources - from the SNE Conference, updated May 10, 2021, including Vaccination Resources and Re-Opening Guidance.
SNEUCC Health Ministry - Find out what a health ministry is.
Faith Formation - Resource pages for your Faith Formation Leaders.
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Let us know!
You are doing great ministry! Let us help make sure others know about it. Tell us about your stories, news and event information. Increased visibility can help to grow investments in your work, attract new people, and enhance your success. Don’t be modest! We’re waiting to hear from you. Email Lynn at varneyl@sneucc.org.
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Called to Serve
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Barnstable Association, Moderator: Rev. Nell Fields
Committee on Ministry, Chair: Rev. Nancy Strickland
Pilgrim Association,
Moderator: Rev. Dr. Peter Preble
Committee on Ministryr: Co-Chair Rev. Carol Steinbrecher, and Co-Chair Rev. Kimberly Murphy
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SNEUCC Classifieds
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Old Colony Association, Moderator: Rev. Dr. Ruth Shaver
Committee on Ministry, Chair: Rev. Virginia Child
Rhode Island Association, Moderator: Rev. Dale Azevedo
Committee on Ministry, Chair: Rev. Caroline Patterson
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Scholarship Open
The Edwin Whitney Trust Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for students preparing for UCC ministry. Click for information and application.
UCC Opportunities
Find opportunities online.
Search by keyword, Conference, or type of position:
Volunteer - Missionary - Musician - Summer camp staff - Pastorate - Chaplaincy. The Spirit moves in many directions!
Take a look!
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