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The Weekly News
September 20, 2022 - Volume 14 No. 38
Act Now! Annual Meeting Registration Closes September 26th
What: the 221st Annual Meeting of the New Hampshire Conference, United Church of Christ.

When:  Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where: Hybrid Meeting to be held at the Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Avenue, Concord, NH 03301 and via Zoom Webinar, YouTube Livestream

Theme: This year we will explore the theme “Sing a New Song” as inspired by the words from Psalms 40 & 96, “O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.”

Keynote Speaker: Our keynote speaker will be Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, a full-time composer and musician, who serves across denominations teaching about music and spiritual formation.

Connecting Sessions: Beginning in the end of September and throughout the month of October there will be opportunities to participate in educational sessions to prepare for the business meeting on October 15th and to reflect on the current and future work of the Conference.

  • September 29: Discussion on the Free from Plastic Pollution Resolution
  • October 4: Review of the Proposed Budget & Bylaws Amendment
  • October 6: Discussion on the Transgender Resolution
  • October 11: Meet the ACM Candidate
  • October 13: Discussion on the Reproductive Healthcare Rights Resolution
  • October 16 & October 19: Conversation with the Conference Minister

Registration: Please visit https://www.nhcucc.org/conference-ministries/2022-annual-meeting for up-to-date Annual Meeting Resource Materials and/or register now at: https://cvent.me/QQ80PR.

We are unable to accept "walk-in" registrations this year, so please plan accordingly.
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Registration is Now Open for Women's Celebration XI
Registration is open now for the UCC New England Women's Celebration XI to be held in Manchester, NH on March 17-19, 2023.

Register before January 1st to save $25!

Learn more and register online - www.uccwc.org

*Please note, the registration fee does not include meals or accommodations."
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Nelson Congregational Church Invites Applications for Social Justice Grants
In 2019, the Nelson Congregational Church created the Garrett-Larsen Social Justice Fund, in honor of the 19-year ministry of Rev. Dawn Garrett-Larsen in the wider Nelson community. The fund is offered to individuals or nonprofits in the Monadnock region that demonstrate a passion for social and environmental justice, a plan to advance that cause, and a need for funding. 
 
In 2021, grants were awarded to Monadnock Quaker Meeting in Jaffrey to help build a short-term emergency shelter; to MATS (Monadnock Area Transitional Shelter) for its Hope Fund; and to the Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry for its work in racial justice. The fund also provided a challenge grant last winter to raise money to support Afghan refugees as they settle into the community.  
 
Any individual or nonprofit group with a strong tie to the Monadnock region is invited to apply in writing. For 2022, a total of $2000 will be awarded. Recipients will be notified within four weeks of the October 31 deadline. 
 
To receive an application form and details on the process and criteria for applying, email [email protected], or call the church office, 603-847-3280. The guidelines and application are also available at nelsonchurch.org/social-justice-fund. 
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Please Remember in Your Prayers...
As the nation of Pakistan deals with extraordinary flooding, and Puerto Rico recovers from a powerful hurricane, let us pray for the many vulnerable people and those who are rushing to bring them care.

In this time of political and social polarities, let us remember our pastors and churches as they endeavor to bear witness to God’s desire for a just and loving human community. The recent highlighting of ‘woke’ churches reminds us that such witness can come at a cost, and so let us be vigilant in our prayer and support of those who bear witness.

Let us continue to remember in our prayers the several clergy families recently touched by death, praying that God’s gracious peace and comfort might accompany them in the days and weeks to come.

O God, in your tender mercy,
Hear our prayers!
Across Our Conference
The Rev. Slade Hogan has accepted the invitation of the Community Church of Milton to be their Pastor and Teacher. The congregation is holding an Installation Service for Rev. Hogan on October 2, 2022 at 4:00 PM and inviting area congregations to join in celebrating Rev. Hogan’s call to serve them.

The Merrimack Association will hold its Fall Meeting on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM at the First Congregational Church, Meredith. The meeting will be followed by the 3:00 PM Service of Installation for the Rev. Dr. Peter Lovett.

The Rev. Linda Hey will conclude her ministry as Interim Minister at the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, of Hampton. Her last Sunday at Hampton will be on October 2, 2022.

The Rev. Neil Wilson has announced his resignation from the role of Pastor and Teacher of the Laconia Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, and his retirement from active ministry. Neil’s last Sunday at Laconia will be October 23, 2022.

The Southwest Association of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ will gather at the United Church in Acworth, United Church of Christ, to install Ms. Maureen Adams as Pastor and Teacher at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

The Rockingham Association of the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ will gather at the Newfields Community Church for a Service of Installation for the Rev. Cheryl Stromski at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

The Southwest Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 06, 2022 at 1:00 PM via Zoom.
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Sunday Schedule: September 25, 2022

Rev. Gordon Rankin will be preaching at the Jackson Community Church for their 175th Anniversary celebration. Rev. Gail Doktor serves as Pastor and Teacher of the Jackson church.

Rev. Richard Slater will be preaching at the First Church of Christ Congregational, United Church of Christ, in North Conway, where the Rev. John Hogue serves as Pastor and Teacher.
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