Come Learn About What Church World Service is Seeing and
Doing in Ukraine
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Church World Service (CWS) is coming to NH on Nov. 13th at 2:00 PM to share about what they are doing and what they are seeing in Ukraine. Merrimack Association is hosting this event at the Sanbornton Congregational Church UCC. CWS will be sharing about how they are helping in Ukraine and what they are seeing there as they work. All are welcome. This gathering will recognize the beginning of 251 years of mission and ministry at the Sanbornton Congregational Church – share cake and beverages after the meeting.
Sanbornton Congregational Church UCC, 21 Meeting House Hill Rd. Sanbornton
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The Results Are In! Rev. Sara Marean Elected as New Associate Conference Minister |
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Among the highlights of Saturday's Annual Meeting was a unanimous vote to elect and call the Rev. Sara Marean to serve as Associate Conference Minister beginning January 3, 2023.
Other business items of note were affirmative votes passing:
- the Bylaws Amendment to Allow Authorization to Conduct Meetings by Electronic Means
- the Resolution of Witness Free from Plastic Pollution (as amended during the meeting)
- the Mission Income & Spending Plan
- the Resolution of Witness Affirming the Rights of All People to Access the Full Range of Reproductive Healthcare, Including Abortion, Within Society
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Back by Popular Demand! Register Now for the New England Environmental Justice Youth+ Summit |
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The New England Environmental Justice Youth+ Summit is a Free Webinar open to all.
Sponsored by the NH Conference of the United Church of Christ; co-sponsored by the Southern New England Conference, UCC, you are invited to join us on Thursday evening. November 17th, and Saturday morning, November 19th, as we explore current topics impacting environmental justice.
Registration is open at:
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What in God’s Name? Sparking Holy Curiosity and Conversation |
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In an era of increasing division and polarization, have you wondered about the role of theology in recasting public conversations, and the stories we tell about ourselves?
Are you interested in invitations to holy imagination that spark curiosity about self and others?
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at noon for a podcast recording and lunchtime conversation with the Rev. Shayna Appel, and Chris Owen.
Chris and Shayna are asking the question: What in God’s name?
Their core values are: Be Curious. Shine Light. Go Deep.
This event is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Council of Churches and the New Hampshire Conference United Church of Christ.
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Nelson Congregational Church Invites Applications for Social Justice Grants" |
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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.
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Please Remember in Your Prayers... |
Bryan Parrish, a mission worker with our Common Global Ministries in Congo, writes of the enormous challenge faced by the Congolese people: “A rebel group called M23, backed by the government of Rwanda, started a new offensive last June. Cities have been occupied, and thousands of families have been driven from their homes. . . For the moment, there is no way of knowing when the fighting will end, allowing the families to return to their homes. . . I was honored this week to meet Reverend Dr. Denis Mukwege, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Not only is he a minister in one of the communities of the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) he is also a gynecologist in charge of the Panzi hospital, which treats women and children survivors of sexual violence. Rape is one of the “weapons” to drive families from their homes to better exploit the minerals. The work at the Panzi hospital involves physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. At the end of our meeting, he requested that we pray for the Congolese population.” Let us join Mr. Parrish and the Rev. Dr. Mukwege in praying for the Congolese people.
O God, in your tender mercy,
Hear our prayers!
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Ms. Cynthia D’Andrea has accepted the invitation of the South Newbury Union Church, UCC, to become its Transitional Minister. Ms. D’Andrea is a Member in Discernment with the Hillsborough Association and began her ministry at South Newbury on October 2, 2022.
The Rev. Beth Simmons concluded her ministry as Designated Term Pastor of the Washington Congregational Church, United Church of Christ at the end of September.
The Rev. Beth Simmons has accepted the invitation of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Hancock, to become their Pastor and Teacher. Beth began her ministry at Hancock on October 2, 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.
Mr. Jonah Mayer has accepted the invitation of the Bartlett Union Congregational Church, UCC, to be their Settled Minister. Mr. Mayer expects to begin his ministry at Bartlett later in November, 2022.
The Southwest Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 06, 2022 at 1:00 PM via Zoom.
The Grafton Orange Sullivan Association will hold its Fall Meeting on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM via Zoom.
The Rockingham Association will hold their Fall Meeting, via Zoom, on Sunday, October 23rd. Fellowship time will be 1:30 to 2:00 PM, with the business meeting starting at 2:00 PM.
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Conference Minister
Associate Conference Minister
Sunday Schedule: October 30, 2022
In the morning, Rev. Richard Slater will be preaching at the First Congregational Church of Wakefield, United Church of Christ.
In the afternoon, Rev. Slater will represent the NH Conference at the Installation Service for the Rev. Cheryl Stromski as Pastor and Teacher of the Newfields Community Church.
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