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The Maine Conference Resource Center
has many resources that need to find new homes.
The collection includes worship materials, bible studies, leadership resources, seasonal studies, youth ministry, faith formation, prayer, audio recordings, CDs, DVDs, and a number of UCC brochures.   For more information you can email
Anne at resourcecenter@maineucc.org or call 1-800-244-0937. 
You can also stop by and search for treasure in our stacks.
   
The Maine Conference will be having a tag sale August 13-17 to help prepare for our impending move.  The sale will be during regular business hours of 9am to 5pm.
Here is a sample of some of the items that must go:
 
Tables, file cabinets, desks, chairs, TV/VCR combo, overhead projector, Computer screens, book shelves, printer, a display case and much more.    
The Crux
A program for Progressive faith communities facing significant changes embodying their missions. It is designed to unleash creativity and prepare communities to wisely discern next best steps as they approach the decision points, the most difficult stretches of the trails they are on.
Program Partners are Renewal in the Wilderness, The BTS Center and the Maine Conference UCC.

"The Holy Spirit is moving in Maine and we have Stories of Love to share!"

Make plans now to join us October 26-27!

Annual Meeting 2018
Spirit ~ Stories ~ Love!
 
Have you heard our Good News gossip about this workshop?    
 
 Make a Joyful Noise!     
-Jacqueline Savage 

This workshop will prepare the group to sing a piece of music in final worship service. The piece we learn will reflect the UCC's theme, "Three Great Loves: Love of Neighbor, Love of Creation, and Love of Children". Workshop will include prayer, warm-ups, sectional practice, and performance.
   
   
 
Jacqui has been directing music at churches for over 10 years. She was the Minister of Music at Standish Congregational Church from 2008-2017 and started as Music Director at Saco First Parish in July 2017. Jacqui graduated from the University of Maine, Orono in 2008 with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education, her primary instrument being piano and a focus on voice. She is the teacher and owner of Jacqui's Piano Studio in Falmouth and teaches around 50 students each week. She also has 3 children that love to play music! Gunnar who is 1, Emily who is 5, and Alex who is 13 years old.
2018 Boundary Awareness Training
Opportunities Sponsored by the
Maine Conference UCC
 
"Everyday Boundaries" with Rev. Dr. Susan StonestreetUnlike many boundary training's, this workshop does not focus on the kinds of misconduct that wind up in the newspaper, but on the ordinary and vexing boundary conflicts that clergy manage every day. For example, clergy are often torn between the needs of their families and the demands of their congregations. To complicate matters, clergy are often rewarded at church for being over-responsible, and criticized at home. Stir in a congregation's anxiety about decline, the lack of interest from the millennial generation, and worry about the future, and setting boundaries can become an experience of setting sail in a perfect storm. A focus on "Saying No to Say Yes" will help us live more abundantly in our personal lives and ministries.  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2018 @ Union Congregational UCC of Ellsworth Falls, 2 Falls Court, Ellsworth $25.
Local Church & Association News
Local Pastor's Blog Post is the lead post for the Christian Century blog network:

Pilgrim Lodge Interim Director Quoted in Religion News Service article. Read the article
Maine's Faith-based Organizations Can Help in the Fight Against Elder Abuse
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Free Items
Brownville Community Church  
has four padded pews and a Wurlitzer organ that are available for free. The pews are quite comfortable and the organ works! If interested please contact the church at 965-7872.
Events
First Church in Belfast UCC
is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of building their sanctuary.
 
Partners for Peace and Hammond Street UCC
invite you to join them for a Sunset Cruise to End Domestic Violence on Saturday, August 18th at 5:30 pm at Moosehead Lake.
Help Wanted/Classifieds
Williston-Immanuel United Church
is seeking a caring, creative, and responsible individual to teach 5-6 children under the age
of 4 for 2-3 hours per Sunday, starting at 10 am.
Learn More>>

 
First Church in Belfast UCC
is seeking a Choir Director and Organist/Pianist the position is part-time.
Learn More>>

 
Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine
is seeking a part-time church musician.
Learn more>>

Grace Street Ministry
is seeking a Part-time Co-Pastor for Street Ministry in Portland.
Learn more>>


The Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota UCC Conferences  
are searching for 2-3 Associate Conference Ministers to join their team.
 
Open Positions at the National Offices
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Quick Links
Beyond Our Borders
Discontinue use of Sexuality and Our Faith DVD for Grades 10-12 .
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Free Webinars
The Insurance Board has free webinars available. Click the image above to learn more or to register.
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Keep Families Together -
To order downloadable only 2018 Stewardship Materials CLICK HERE.
To purchase print materials
Global Ministries is Coming to Maine in September 2018.
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Click logo above to learn about upcoming webinars. 
Maine Conference UCC | 207-622-3100 | conference@maineucc.org | http://www.maineucc.org
Maine Conference United Church of Christ
One Weston Court, STE 104
Augusta, ME 04330