#UCCSynod is Underway

The "Special Edition" virtual General Synod - the biennial meeting of the United Church of Christ - is underway this week.

It is still possible to register to take workshops, observe plenary sessions and take part in various optional events. Find out more here: www.generalsynod.org

News coverage of Synod is being posted at www.generalsynod.org/news

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Resolution on Contemplative Approach to Christian Activism Passes

At the opening plenary session of the United Church of Christ’s first online General Synod, delegates overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling the wider church to base its activism on a “life of foundational spiritual practices.”

The resolution's authors are from the Southern New England Conference, and eight of the 13 sponsoring churches are in the SNEUCC.

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#UCCSynod: Reflections from Delegates

Tweeting a Virtual Synod…

Delegate Ruth Shaver writes: "This is a confession to cover me for the whole week: I am a UCC Twitter nerd ... What’s different this year is that any new friends I make on Twitter at #UCCSynod will remain virtual friends, at least for a while "

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Empowered to be the Best Me I Can Be

Delegate Haley Hudler writes: One of the biggest lessons that I remember as I take on leadership roles and step into new communities is a lesson from my home pastor Rev. Sara Smith. That is to remember where I come from and who I represent: my community, my family, my church, and most importantly, God, who lives inside of me. I feel empowered to be the best me I can be.

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A Liturgy for the Removal of the American Flag from Sanctuaries

Emily Carle, Youth Director at Center Church of South Hadley, MA, recently wrote a liturgy in response to a tweet from Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, who said: "Someone should write a beautiful liturgy for the removing of national flags from Christian sanctuaries."

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Charitable Society Assists Clergy in Need

The Rev. Ann Plumley writes: Do you know there is an organization that exists to assist retired pastors and their families with situations like these? Bug infestations - then getting scammed. Independent living threatened by appliance failure: first the washing machine, then the gas stove and water heater needed replacement. Replacements installed, now a new small chest freezer helps to manage food supplies frugally. Prescription drug and medical bills stretching a budget based on a skimpy pension and Medicaid to the breaking point, with major dental work on the horizon.

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Upcoming Events

Workshop Proposals Now Being Accepted

Super Saturday
Oct. 2 & 9
Online

If you would like to share concepts and practices you’ve developed that are changing your congregation or community’s mission and ministry, we invite you to consider submitting a workshop proposal supporting the SNEUCC mission. Find out more.

Emerging Stronger: Healing Stories from Mayan Women
July 21, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Online
Join Elena Huegel, Global Ministries missionary to Mexico, as she shares women's stories of healing.

Retirement Celebration for Charlie Kuchenbrod
July 22, 4:00 PM
Online
Join us in celebrating Charlie Kuchenbrod’s service to the historic Connecticut Conference and the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. Join us as we bless Charlie upon his retirement!

Events by our Partners:

UCC Webinar—False Solutions: Climate Policies That Fail
July 22, 1:00 PM
Online

PRC Webinar: We Are All Children of God - creating intergenerational church Online, In-Person, and Hybrid
Aug. 17
Online

All events: www.sneucc.org/events

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