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MESoM Convocation 2018
June 30, 2018 9am - 3pm

"Christian anti-Judaism and its impact on present-day Christian-Jewish relations"

Convocation 2018
will be held at the Maine UCC Conference Center located at One Weston Court, Suite 104 in Augusta.
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"The Holy Spirit is moving 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? Storyteller Valerie Tutson is leading our Friday Retreat "Storytelling as Spiritual Practice!"
   
as well as two workshops and the closing conference recap address on Saturday.  Valerie has developed an enthralling style of retelling the old Bible stories in a fresh new way. She is coming to assist, enable and encourage us to use our storytelling gifts for our own spiritual growth as well as the growth of the Church! 
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.
New! A Sure Foundation resources for equipping clergy and congregations
  Copies of a Sure Foundation - a new resource for pastors and congregations in ministry together - are available in limited quantity at the 
Conference Office. This resource includes tools for Pastoral Relations Committees, ministry assessment and evaluation, sabbatical resources, departure ethics, and more, along with recommended resources for additional guidance. We recommend giving these to pastors and churches at the start of a new ministry relationship, installations, or other appropriate times. Additional copies may be purchased from UCC Resources here.
Local Church News
New Pastors Called
On May 6th, North Waterford & East Stoneham Congregational Churches (a shared ministry - Oxford County United Parish) voted unanimously to call The Rev. Leslie Anne Chatfield to serve as their Redevelopment Pastor, effective May 1, 2018.   Read More

On May 20th, United Christian Church in Lincolnville voted Overwhelmingly to call The Rev. Elizabeth D. Barnum to serve as their pastor, effective August 1, 2018.  Read More

Ordination & Installation of Linette George will be held at Hammond Street Church in Bangor on   July 15th from 3-6pm.
Looking for
The First Church in Belfast UCC
is looking for 3 Large Print copies of the New Century Hymnal. If you have large print copies you no longer use please contact Rev. Joel Krueger at
joelfirstchurchinbelfast@gmail.com
or by phone 207-338-2282. 

The Maine Conference Resource Center has a number of Faith Formation/Sunday School Curriculum and Bible Studies such as Kerygma, along with our DVD collection that need a new home.  If interested you can email Anne at resourcecenter@maineucc.org or call 1-800-244-0937 with your request to hold an item(s) for you. You can also stop by and search for treasure in our stacks.  
However, you will need to come to the Resource Center to pick up your requests.
Maine's Faith-based Organizations Can Help in the Fight Against Elder Abuse
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Events
First Church in Belfast UCC
is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of building their sanctuary.
Frame Raising Celebration 
 
 
Blue Point Congregational UCC Yard Sale
236 Pine Point Rd.
Scarborough  
Saturday June 9th - Rain or Shine
9am - 2pm
Lunch 11am -1pm
FMI - 883-6540
 
Christ Church in Kennebunk
6 Dane Street will host a Quilt and More Art Show on Saturday, June 23rd from 9am to 2pm.
"Fill Your Own Pocket" buffet lunch will be available. Learn more>>  
Help Wanted/Classifieds
Williston-Immanuel United Church has openings for a Nursery Sunday School Teacher and Youth Director/Intern Position.
Learn more>>

First Congregational Kittery Point is seeking to fill two part-time positions, a Director of Youth and Families and a Church Coordinator.
 
Falmouth Congregational UCC is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to assist the Office Manager in performing the church's everyday administrative functions. Learn more

Open Positions at the National Offices
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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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Vacation Bible School and summer youth camps are exciting opportunities to engage young people on a range of global topics, including the realities of young people around the world as well as how to engage and participate in God's global mission.  Resources
More VBS Ideas 
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A new toolkit from Shoulder to Shoulder on Faith mobilization to support American Muslims in this era, complete with resources for both short-term and long-term work to address anti-Muslim bigotry in our nation and in our communities.
  View the toolkit here
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce a new opportunity for congregational churches in the New England area. We have been awarded a $1.5 million five-year grant from the Lilly Endowment to create an innovation hub to foster creative vocational reflection in congregations today.
Read the Creative Callings Invitation
Press Release 
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Maine Conference United Church of Christ
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Augusta, ME 04330