Join us on March 6, from 3pm-6pm at the Conference Office, as we celebrate the retirement of our beloved Administrative Assistant, Cindy Bradley. After nine years of dedicated service to our Conference, Cindy will be retiring effective March 15, 2024.

We are immensely grateful for Cindy’s contributions, which have helped our Conference thrive. This celebration is a small token of our appreciation for her unwavering commitment and hard work.

If you are unable to make the March 6 date, we ask you consider writing her a letter thanking her for her many years of service! Please mail your letters to 140 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke, NH 03275 c/o Thaddeus Sieverding.

We look forward to seeing you at the celebration as we honor Cindy’s remarkable journey with us!

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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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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 on their website.

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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 murder. 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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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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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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For Black History Month, the UCC will be celebrating past environmental justice leaders and their historic contributions to the movement. We will lift up and reflect upon the lives of champions for justice such as Dana Alston, Damu Smith, Hazel Johnson, and others. To fully appreciate their impact and legacy, we will hear from those in the movement who knew them. Featured speakers will include those who have been at the forefront of the movement: Robert Bullard, Vernice Miller-Travis, and Peggy Shepard. Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time on February 14^th at 1 pm ET, still sign-up, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. Register now!

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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.