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posted Sep 10, 2012, 8:12 AM by Al Gallant
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West Newbury Vermont
54th Annual Turkey Supper Saturday, Oct 6, 2012
Adults $11.00 Children 11 and under $6.00 Take out: $11.00 Settings: 5:00 PM 6:15 PM 7:15 PM
Reservations are highly recommended for all settings and take out. For Reservations or Information Cathy Kidder 802 429-2632 Email: ckidder@fairpoint.net |
posted Aug 28, 2012, 6:17 AM by Al Gallant
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The Westras will be in West Newbury Sept. 9, 2012 for an
evening program at 7 p.m. and Sept. 10 for Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. See attached bio information. It is exciting to have them with us and hope
many neighbors can come and enjoy them, too. All are welcome. Please spread the word! Don and Maryjane
Westra have served with Global Ministries for three years. Don serves as staff to the Micro-Enterprise
and Strategic Planning/Management Program at Mt. Selinda and Maryjane serves as
a Hospital Administrator which includes administration responsibilities at the
Daisy Dube Children’s Home in Mt. Selinda.
This has been a joint appointment by the Common Global Ministries Board
of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of
Christ.
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posted Aug 28, 2012, 6:12 AM by Al Gallant
 Global Ministries is pleased to share updated information on the Water Projects of the United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ). |
posted Aug 28, 2012, 6:04 AM by Al Gallant
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Here is news from Joseph Sibiya, hot off the press! YAY! August 26 2012 Confirmation from Mediterranean Shipping Company is that it is now in
Beira Mozambique starting sailing from Durban on the 25th of August.
It is hoped to arrive in Zimbabwe in 10 days time. Connie |
posted Jul 16, 2012, 1:08 PM by Al Gallant
July
10, 2012
Dear
Members and Friends of UCC Churches in Vermont,
The
United Church of Christ Musicians Association is excited to be holding its
national conference in Vermont this year, and is grateful for the opportunity
to use and showcase two beautiful UCC churches in Burlington, including First
Congregational Church, and College Street Congregational Church as spaces for
learning and worship.
The
Committee would like to extend an invitation to your church community to attend
any of these Conference events, which are open to the public.
- Sunday evening, July 29 - College St.
Congregational Church - 7:00 pm
Bella Voce Women’s Chorus; 7:30
Opening Worship -- All are
invited.
Opening
Worship Service includes Dr. Joe Utterback on piano; Karen James, solo
handbells; Susan Strand, African percussion; Dr. Jo Dean Blaine Davis and
Harold Stover on Organ; and Dr.
Bruce Epperly, Presiding Minister, and Dr. Daryl Hollinger, Worship Leader.
- Monday evening, July 30 - UVM Recital Hall,
Redstone Campus - 7:30 pm Dr. David
Neiweem, University organist and Northern
Bronze Handbell Ensemble -- Open to the public, $10 donation
requested.
- Wednesday evening, August 1 - First Congregational
Church, Burlington - 7:00 pm SING!
with Alice Parker; 7:30 Closing
Worship – Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly, Presiding Minister; Dr. Daryl
Hollinger, Worship Leader; Conference Choir: Dr. David Neiweem; Conference
Handbell Choir: Karen James; Conference Percussion Ensemble: Susan Strand,
Leader; Organists: Dr. David Neiweem and Dr. Jo Deen Blaine Davis.
We hope that you will attend and take advantage
of these unique musical events and worship experiences.
Blessings,
United
Church of Christ Musicians Association Conference Committee |
posted Apr 13, 2012, 12:36 PM by Al Gallant
| | Your Global Ministries Update April 4, 2012
Disciples and UCC...together in God’s global mission
at the point of deepest need |
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posted Mar 23, 2012, 10:51 AM by Al Gallant
| | Your Global Ministries Update March 21, 2012
Disciples and UCC...together in God’s global mission
at the point of deepest need |
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posted Mar 20, 2012, 1:05 PM by Al Gallant
March 19, 2012 Volume 4, No. 12 | Our Church's Wider Mission, Association Dues, and Friends of the New Hampshire Conference special offerings make this communication possible. Thank you for your support! DONATE NOW |
| Reflections: Conference Minister's Blog Gary has created a space for sharing hisReflections about life and ministry.  |
Save the Dates July 11-14, 2012 National Youth Event Purdue University West Lafayette, IN NHCUCC Annual Meeting October 20, 2012 |
|  Special Appeal for Indonesian Immigrants
The Commission for Witness and Action has made possible a vehicle for giving to an "Indonesian Family Emergency Support" Fund, which will be administered through Union Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Madbury. For more information, please follow this link: Indonesian Appeal. (This special offering appeal has been approved by action of the Conference Council on March 15, 2012.) Back to Top 3-D |
Revolving Loan Fund Available The Commission for Congregational Life has created an application process for our churches who would benefit from a low-interest loan for renovation or construction projects. Up to $25,000 is available per church. Please follow this link to our website to learn more: Revolving Loan Fund. Back to Top 3-D |
The Conference Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 15. Along with the regular business of the Conference, the Council approved guidelines for the Local Church Revolving Loan Fund. (details in separate article). The Unrestricted Planned Gift Allocation Policy was updated to give donors of greater than $2,500 a clearer sense of the use of the funds. 10% of the gift will go to OCWM, 20% will be used as determined by the Conference Council, and 70% will be invested in the Conference's Consolidated Investment Fund (CIF) with the annual distributions determined by the Conference's endowment spending policy and used for the general purpose of the Conference. On recommendation from the Task Force reviewing the program, funds from the Grace Scott Fund will be continued to be used for the next five years to provide partial payment for clergy taking part in the Pastoral Leadership Groups. These groups give support to pastors. Presently these groups are run by the Pastoral Counseling Services in Manchester. Appointed to Conference Boards and Commissions were Rev. Jed Rardin (South Church Concord) to CWA, Deborah Bonnell (Chester) to OCWM and Janet Kohlmorgen (Rindge) to CCL. Their service to the Conference is greatly appreciated. Back to Top 3-D |
Maine Conference is Seeking an Associate Director for Outdoor Ministries The Maine Conference is seeking an "Associate Director for Outdoor Ministries." This will be a full time position with benefits. Application deadline is April 11th. For all details regarding this position and the application process please visit: Associate Director Back to Top 3-C |
Avoiding the Land Mines Following Institutional Trauma The Interim Ministry Group is sponsoring its annual spring workshop titled "Avoiding the Land Mines Following Institutional Trauma" on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Conference Center from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. The Rev. Dr. William (Billy) Brown and Nancy Brown, MSW, will be presenters of this workshop. While specifically geared for intentional interims, settled pastors are welcome to attend. The deadline for registration is Friday, March 16. To read more about the workshop and to register follow this link Avoiding Land Mines. Back to Top 3-B |
Update Your Accessbility Information! The descriptions of churches on the NHCUCC website "find a church" page contain the information that each congregation has reported about its accessibility (ramps, lighting, sound systems, accessible bathrooms, large print bulletins, etc.). The information included in the description is the information that congregations submitted to a survey done by the Accessibility Committee two to three years ago. Now the Accessibility Committee would like to remind congregations to check their description to see if the information they submitted needs updating. Remember individuals seeking a church home may be influenced by whether or not your facilities and congregation are accessible! And if your congregation did not submit data to that initial survey, please take this opportunity to add information to the Church Accessibility Update Form. Submit your updated information to the NH Conference offices, 140 Sheep Davis Rd., Pembroke, NH 03275 or by e-mail to Deanna. Back to Top 3-B |
News from the Wider Church United Church of Christ Justice & Witness Ministries: Back to Top |
Across Our Conference The Rev. Louise Bastille will conclude her service as the Interim Minister of the East Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Concord on March 25. The Rev. Betty French has been selected to serve as the Bridge Interim Minister at the First Church & Society, United Church of Christ, in Rindge effective March 25. The Rev. Carolyn Keilig will conclude her service as the Interim Minister of First Church Congregational, United Church of Christ, in Rochester on March 25. Ms. Maureen Frescott has been called as the Associate Pastor of the Congregational Church of Amherst, United Church of Christ. She has been approved for ordination pending a call by the Fairfield East Association of the Connecticut Conference. Her ministry in Amherst begins on March 27. The Rev. Michael Lowry has been called as Pastor and Teacher of the East Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Concord. His ministry in East Church begins on April 1. The Rev. Michael McCutcheon has been selected to serve as the Interim Minister of the Kensington Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, effective April 1. Ms. Eliza Buchakjian-Tweedy has been called as Pastor and Teacher of the First Church Congregational, United Church of Christ, in Rochester. She has been approved for ordination, pending call, by the Central Association of the Massachusetts Conference. Her ministry in Rochester begins on April 1 Mr. David Jadlocki has been called as Pastor and Teacher of the First Congregational Church and Society, United Church of Christ, in Rindge. David has been approved for ordination, pending a call, by the Rockingham Association. His ministry in Rindge begins on June 3. The Rev. D. Melvin "Mel" Burrowes has announced his retirement at the Canterbury United Community Church. His final Sunday at the church is June 3. Back to Top |
Conference Minister Associate Conference Minister Sunday Schedule - March 25, 2012 The Rev. Gary Schulte will be preaching at First Church in Jaffrey, United Church of Christ, where the Rev. Robert Kyte serves as pastor and teacher. The Rev. Richard Slater will be enjoying a week of vacation with family. Back to Top |
Connecting with Local Churches |
The United Church of Christ offers a daily Calendar of Prayer that lifts up the stories of our shared ministry and our mission partnership with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We are encouraged to add these prayers to our spiritual disciplines. Please visit The Calendar of Prayer. |
The Latest News from Zimbabwe We have recieved another letter from Andy and Lindley in Zimbabwe. It can be found here. Back to Top |
This Week at The Conference Center Use this link to see what events are scheduled: NHCUCC Conference Center Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please address any changes to Donna Follansbee, Assistant to the Finance Officer/Receptionist. Back to Top |
| The Weekly News is published to promote the mission and ministry of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ. These announcements are intended to be brief, timely, and of a general interest to our Conference readers. Supportive links are provided whenever they are available. We encourage you to forward these materials to others in your church using the link below and to share them in your bulletins and local church newsletters. The deadline for submitting items is Thursday at 12:00 noon. |
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Secretary of State Jim Condos Honors Vermont’s Centennial Nonprofit Award WinnersSecretary of State Jim Condos will recognize Vermont’s oldest non‐profits in a ceremony to be held today, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 4 p.m at the Vermont Statehouse. The Vermont Centennial Nonprofit Awards program recognizes nonprofit organizations that have operated in Vermont for at least 100 years. The nonprofits being honored today range from educational institutions, libraries, churches, hospitals, fraternal and other service organizations and many more local groups. This year, 29 of Vermont’s oldest noprofits will be presented with plaques by Secretary of State Jim Condos. Governor Peter Shumlin, many state legislators, representatives of our congressional delegation, and other dignitaries are expected to attend. According to Secretary of State Jim Condos, “We believe it is important to recognize and honor Vermont’s oldest nonprofits for their many contributions to our communities and to Vermonters. Especially in these difficult times, our communities rely more and more on our non‐profits to fill the gaps and help where they can. This year’s awardees are exemplary representatives of the Vermont non‐profit community.” Any nonprofit that has been in operation in Vermont for 100 years or more can participate in this program by filling out an application available through the Secretary of State’s office. A complete list of the 2011 Centennial Nonprofit Award recipients appears below. Est. 1911 Lyndon State College Est. 1910 First Baptist Church of South Londonderry Est. 1904 Montpelier Lodge of Elks No. 924 Est. 1904 The Vermont Center for the Hard of Hearing, Brattleboro Est. 1897 Mark Skinner Library, Manchester Est. 1889 Vermont State Firefighters’ Association Est. 1884 Vermont Veterans’ Home, Bennington Est. 1878 Vermont Bar Association Est. 1871 St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Est. 1870 Goddard College, Plainfield Est. 1867 Union Agricultural Society (Tunbridge Fair) Est. 1866 Greater Burlington YMCA Est. 1846 Rutland County Agricultural Society Est. 1842 St. Johnsbury Academy Est. 1838 Vermont Historical Society, Barre Est. 1836 Lambda IOTA Society, Burlington Est. 1834 Brattleboro Retreat Est. 1833 West Newbury Congregational Church Est. 1819 Norwich University, Northfield Est. 1816 East Craftsbury Presbyterian Church Est. 1798 First Congregational Church of Berlin Est. 1796 First Church in Barre, Universalist Est. 1793 Bradford Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ Est. 1768 First Congregational Church & Society of Windsor Unable to attend: Prosper Cemetery Association, Woodstock (Est. 1911); Manchester Historical Society (Est. 1898); Rutland Regional Medical Center (Est. 1896); Westmore Community Church (Est. 1894); First Congregational Church and Society of Orwell (Est. 1842) Secretary of State Jim Condos has over 20 years of elected public service, including 18 years at the local level and 8 years as a Vermont State Senator, in addition to more than 30 years of private sector business experience. |
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