February 15, 2022
NACCC NEWS
The Messenger
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The Place to Be
Rev. Dr. Ashley Cleere, Executive Director
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At my high school, the Alcove was the place to be. There, clusters of students discussed football games, school dances, yearbook pictures, and other topics significant to our life together as members of the student body. Fast forward forty years. Where do people meet to exchange news and ideas? Increasingly, we gather online.
Later this month, we will launch a Members Forum on the NACCC website. This point in cyberspace will function as the Alcove did at my high school. You will be able to ask questions about upcoming events, exchange ideas, and lend support to other member churches. In this informal setting, Congregationalists can connect with one another and share insights about how to be the body of Christ. We hope you will join the conversation! Watch your email for launch date.
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Nominations Open for Charles Rush Award
Julie Robie, Missions Administrator
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The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC) is accepting nominations for the Charles Rush Award which will be presented at this year’s Annual Meeting and Conference. The award is presented to minority persons who are working with Congregational Christian Churches toward worthwhile Christian social and personal goals, and is intended to exemplify the excellent spirit of the Rev. Charles Rush.
The late Charles Rush lived a life of unselfish service and was an educator and minister, friend of the Free Church, and active participant in the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches.
Please send letters of nomination by April 15th to the NACCC, c/o MOMC, 184 Main Street, Kingston, NH, 03848, or email jrobie@naccc.org. To learn more about Charles Rush and the award Click here.
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Don't Miss These NACCC Events! |
DARKNESS TO LIGHT: STEWARDS OF CHILDREN® WEBINAR
Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 12PM CST
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Stewards of Children® uses real people and real stories, combined with proven strategies and techniques, to show participants how to protect children, and how to recognize and respond to signs of abuse when they are observed.
If you, or someone you know, has regular contact with the children of your church, we strongly recommend taking advantage of this invaluable opportunity!
The NACCC Growth Ministry Council and Center for Congregational Leadership are underwriting the expense, making this incredible opportunity available to you at no cost. Space is limited.
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Risk Control Management Resources for Churches
Date to be announced soon!
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The NACCC will be hosting a webinar with Church Mutual Risk Control Service Coordinator Kay Lange, who will talk about resources available to help churches control risks. She will discuss tools available from Church Mutual, including a free sensor program that monitors your building for temperature or water abnormalities, as well as other services available from vetted Church Mutual partners. |
NEW DAY & TIME
NACCC Prayer Circle
Monday Evenings, 8PM Central
“We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to be our first line of defense. We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.”
— Oswald Chambers
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Send us your news and photos!
Submissions for the March issue are due by February 20, 2022
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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