June 10, 2019
NACCC NEWS
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Opportunities for Member Churches
Michael Chittum, Executive Director
I have just finished two stints of training through the Center for Parish Development (CPD). The first session in May was entitled “Building Capacities for Missional Renewal.” In June was the “Coaches Training For Missional Renewal.” I am now a certified coach for CPD and am ready to walk with a church or a cluster of churches through a process of renewal that will involve the entire congregation.

I am excited by this possibility for our member churches. The foundational work is based on prayer and Bible study leading a church to discern God’s direction for them. It is NOT a cookie cutter, one size fits all, do these 3 things approach. Rather, it helps a church look at who they are, at where they minister, and at what God is calling them to be and to do.

You will hear more from me about this, but I hope you begin to consider whether your church will want to begin this journey of renewal.
Maine Seacoast Mission
Julie Robie, Missions Administrator

NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME — With the Sunbeam V out of the water for a routine major refit, the Mission had to find a way for the Sunbeam crew to travel among the islands. After researching, locating, and inspecting several boats, Sunbeam Engineer Storey King identified a 34-foot wooden Downeast Cruiser to serve as six-month transportation. On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 12:30 pm, the Sunbeam crew, Mission staff, and others gathered while the three Isle au Haut students who helped choose the boat’s name poured sparkling cider over the bow while Moonbeam Captain Storey King said, “I christen thee, Moonbeam.”
Explore the Churches of the NACCC
Tracy Bernhardt, Development & Communications
This year, a Website Task Team was formed to explore the development of a new and improved website for the National Association of Congregational Churches (NACCC). One of the first steps was to create a survey and ask for input about the current website . The team is still collecting survey responses, but one of the recurring themes on the surveys already received was the desire to have a better way to search for NACCC member churches. We will definitely incorporate this into plans for a new website, but in the meantime we are excited to offer an interactive map of all NACCC churches on our current website . We hope you will enjoy exploring the map and discovering churches near you and around the country.
Member Church News

The Siegmann Family Band performed a Bluegrass & Gospel concert at First Congregational Church of Mukwonago, WI on May 29th. The church received a John Richard Memorial Endowment Grant for this event.

Gilmanton Community Church of Gilmanton, NH is inviting furry friends to church on June 16th for a Blessing of the Animals .

An exhibit of quilts about civil and human rights topics is on display at Plymouth Church in Minneapolis, MN
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