Prepared to Serve 2024 is your opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with likeminded individuals, and take home resources that will enrich your congregational experience.

Join us for a day of growth, transformation, and empowerment. Together, let's create new possibilities and explore new horizons.

Register below before workshops fill up!

nhcucc.info/pts2024

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Prepared to Serve is partnering with Church World Service (CWS) in an effort to create 600 period packs at our event.

With more than 32 million women and girls not being able to afford tampons and other hygiene supplies they need; Church World Service creates period packs that are sent to places after natural disasters and to shelters to help families who have been displaced. A period pack costs $25 to make. We are asking you to consider making a donation to cover the cost of two period packs ($50). Please consider helping us reach our goal. Let's help end period poverty in America!

Donate here or during registration.

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Are you ready to rise up for racial justice this Lent? Join the Movement invites you to explore The Risk of Being Woke: Sermonic Reflections for Activists by Curtiss Paul DeYoung, a book that offers biblical insights and spiritual nourishment for activists in the wake of George Floyd’s murder1. You’ll also learn about the connections between the Movement for Black Lives and Palestinian liberation, and how to follow the liberating path of Jesus in today’s context. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your commitment and capacity for racial justice work - learn more here!

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Did you know that Horton Center is one of Rekindling Curiosity's eligible summer programs? Financial support is available through this NH program to help get our kids back to camp! Spots are limited, so don't delay!

Learn more at on there website.

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Do you see yourself mentoring a lay person whose goal is to step into the pulpit on occasion? Or perhaps you feel qualified to share preaching resources and experience? With fewer clergy available to fill church openings, gifted lay people want to step up and speak up. Let's provide some underpinnings and support and by so doing we may gift them, and their church, with a richer experience.  If you are interested in being a Preaching Mentor, or learning more about it, contact Rev. Dr. Deborah Roof at pastordeborah@fpc-ucc.org

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We can't wait to greet you on Star Island in the 2024 summer season!

There are two UCC weeklong adult/ family and youth conferences, Star Gathering; and a Star Gathering Family Weekend. All details on the website.

Register now: https://starisland.org/programs/

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Monday, January 29, 6:00 – 9:00pm ET, Boundary Awareness Training for Ministers in Specialized Settings, with Revs. Tara Barber and Anissa Glaser-Bacon 

This training, hosted by Revs. Tara Barber and Anissa Glaser-Bacon, is open to ministers serving in specialized settings throughout the United Church of Christ. Serving in specialized settings requires particular attention to boundaries within the ministry setting and home church that are challenging and different from those serving as local church pastors. This training will focus on matters that relate specifically to issues that these ministers face, providing opportunities for clergy to reflect on best practices and growth in their practice of ministry. 

Wednesday, January 31, 3:30 – 5:30pm ET Pastoral Support Committee Training with Rev. Tara Barber 

Not your Predecessors PPRC! Pastor/Parish Relations Committees have provided essential leadership in the life of a congregation. And the name has led to some confusion about the focus of their role. Come to this workshop as we explore what it means to become a Pastoral Support Committee - what it is and what it is not. We'll be talking through and naming the priorities and commitments of a well-functioning PSC. Rev. Tara Barber will share best practices from around the church and be prepared to answer your questions. Open to pastors, lay leaders, and judicatory staff. 

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The New Hampshire Conference is planning to have a delegation of youth from across the state attend the Regional Youth Event July 28-31. Significant scholarship support will be offered (details to be announced in the next couple of weeks.) If you would like to be a part of the New Hampshire team attending the Regional Youth Event, please go ahead and register (https://www.silverlakect.org/campsession/18183657) and then please send a copy of your registration confirmation to grankin@nhcucc.org.

The code for early bird discount through Jan 31 is EARLY24.

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UCC clergywomen are invited to a time for connection, challenge, learning, and support in historic Charleston. They can look forward to building relationships and networks that will support their ministries and develop their leadership potential. They will be inspired by the 2023 Awardees, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel and Rev. Dr. Lisa Goods, who will engage them at the intersections of Race, Gender, and Ministry. This is open to authorized clergywomen in the UCC. MIDs can join online for a digital retreat with opportunities to share in the keynotes, worship, and workshops.

Registration ends March 16. Register here!

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