General Synod 34 has officially concluded, marking the beginning of a time for action. During this Synod, 13 resolutions of witness, 1 bylaws change, and the election of a new GMP, Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, took place. While some votes were more contentious than others, all of them hold relevance for our church in the coming years.

It is crucial to bear in mind that the resolutions passed by the greater body at General Synod are intended to speak to churches, not on their behalf. Under this structure, it is the responsibility of each individual church to adopt and act upon these resolutions. We earnestly urge you to invest time in studying these documents and facilitate discussions to determine their applicability to you and your church.

For a general overview of the Synod you can find articles on UCC News.

For a list of the revised resolutions you can go to the General Synod Website.

Once the official amended resolutions are ready you will be able to find them at https://uccresolutions.org

To get in contact with our New Hampshire delegates please contact Gordon Rankin at grankin@nhcucc.org

6A

Annual Meeting 2023 planning is well underway. As we approach our event on October 21st the planning committee has started the search for volunteers. We ask that you are 16 years of age or older. This would be a great opportunity for students to earn service hours for school.

Here is the list of volunteers needed:

Tech Stewards (10 hours of service)

• 2 hours of training
• 8 hours on the day of the event
• Remote job, tech support for zoom participants
• Must be comfortable with technology

Photographer (5 hours of service)

• Camera not required
• Must have some experience with a DSLR
• Must be on location at the Concord Grappone Center
• Food provided

Ushers (8 hours of service)

• Help hand out badges and seat people
• Help assist anyone in need
• Food Provided

If you have any interest in volunteering your time please reach out to the CTE Specialist Thaddeus Sieverding at tsieverding@nhcucc.org.

6B

How can we find a path forward in addressing the wildfires that have created a landscape of crisis in our climate changed world? This webinar will feature leading thinkers and practitioners in answering this question. Panelist John Vaillant has recently released an acclaimed book entitled "Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World,” while panelist Kimiko Barrett from Headwaters Economics is a wildfire research and policy analyst who has been interviewed by national news outlets for her insights. Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time on July 12th at 1 pm ET, still sign-up, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. Register now!

6B

Clergy Convocation will take place September 18 through September 20 at Pilgrim Pines in Swanzey, NH. Admission is $175.

Join the Rev. Dr. AbbyLynn Haskell and the Rev. Holly Tomilson as they share why storytelling is essential to humans. Explore the biology, psychology, sociology, and ministry of stories; the spiritual practice of storytelling in the Biblical World and in the Jewish & Christian traditions; and tell stories of ministry. Let us gather this fall to share stories that inspire and motivate us.

6B

NHCUCC Confirmation Retreat September 29 - October 1st held at Horton Center



Registration Information should arrive at churches in early August.

6C

A Celebration of Tim Hughes ministry as Executive Director of Horton Center will take place on Saturday, September 2nd at Horton Center (of course).



More information to come later in the summer.

6C