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February 1, 2021
NACCC NEWS
Community Connections
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Workshops Are Back!
Rev. Dr. Cindy Bacon Hammer, Moderator
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Did you miss having workshops at the 2020 virtual Annual Meeting and Conference? So did I! Since we have had ample time for advanced planning of this year’s meeting, we will again be offering a plethora of workshops at the 2021 Virtual meeting, June 19-20.
Many of the workshops will be pre-recorded, so that you can view them at your leisure before or after the meeting. Five of the workshops will be offered live during the meeting and recorded for you to see afterwards as well. Some of the topics for this year's workshops include the updated NACCC Lay Ministry Training Program, how to bind your old Bible, ecclesiastical councils, the Congregationalist, planning a local mission trip, and many more. A full list of the workshops being presented can be found on the website.
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Your Support Matters
Rev. Arthur P. Ritter, Chair, Board of Directors
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On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to thank you for your donations to the Shared Ministries Fund (SMF). In these extraordinary times, your provision as churches and as individual donors has been a true blessing to the programs and ministries of the NACCC. We are encouraged by the extent of your financial support. Over 60% of member churches have already responded and we are grateful.
If you have not yet made your annual contribution to the SMF, it is not too late. The NACCC fiscal year ends on March 31, and you will want to make certain your gift is received before then. Reminder letters were mailed to Churches in mid-January, and follow-up calls will soon be made by staff to those churches who have not yet made their contribution. Once again, thank you so much for your meaningful assistance.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL FOUNDATION
a PRIMER and an INVITATION
Laura Hamby, Vice President, Congregational Foundation Board of Governors
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Mission: The Congregational Foundation supports the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, its ministries and programs, through a commitment to current donors and development of prospective donors.
Vision: To develop long term, sustainable sources of revenue which support the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches’ ministries and programs.
The Congregational Foundation is overseen by the Board of Governors, comprised of a minimum of seven directors who are elected to five-year terms. These members of NACCC churches traditionally have a background in the following areas: financial or non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, or business / legal acumen. The Board strives to reflect the diversity embodied by NACCC congregations. If you are interested in learning more, visit the website or send me an email. |
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Congregational Investment Trust Annual Meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. More info and registration here.
2021 Virtual Ministers' Convocation is scheduled for April 12-15, 2021. More info here.
The 2021 Annual Meeting & Conference will take place virtually. Watch this page for updates.
The NACCC Prayer Circle is Thursdays at 2 PM Eastern, 1 PM Central, 12 PM Mountain, 11 AM Pacific on Zoom.
All are welcome!
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Submissions for the March issue are due by February 20, 2021
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National Association of Congregational Christian Churches
8473 S. Howell Avenue, P.O. Box 288
Oak Creek, WI 53154
800-262-1620 ext. 1610
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