Star Island is located off Rye, NH and hosts conferences all summer long. Transportation leaves from Portsmouth, transporting you to a beautiful spiritual home where you can relax in the salt air, attend classes and chapel, and meet lifelong friends.
Star Gathering 1 Family Conference: “Making, Baking, and Sharing: Nourishing Creativity and Community”
July 31-Aug. 7
Star Gathering UCC Youth Conference: “Feeding Body, Mind and Spirit”
July 31-Aug. 7
Star Gathering 2 Family Conference: “Nourishing a Community—Exploring Pathways to Racial Equity”
Aug. 7-14
Star Gathering Weekend UCC Family Conference: “Feed Your Body, Nourish Your Soul”
Sept. 2 or 3-5
For more information and to register now visit:
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Elementary Campers Love Horton Center Too!
We have camps for first time third graders through seasoned fifth grade veterans. Find a week for your favorite elementary kiddos and get them started at Horton Center this summer.
Here's what's on offer for Elementary age campers:
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Getting Started: June 26 - 29 (for rising 3 & 4th graders). This special half week camp is perfect for first time campers! See what camp is all about: have fun, new friends, cool worships, and explore the amazing outdoors at Horton Center!
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Climate Super Heroes: June 26- July 3 (for rising 5-8th graders). Join Deans Rob Grabill and Peter Lovett and learn how to save our earth. Really! It's the upcoming generation who will be the Super Heroes and turn things around so join us and have a great week at camp figuring out a plan.
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New Things: July 3-9 (for rising 3-5th graders). Spend a whole week at camp with Deans Becky Beaton and Rob Grabill and try out lots of new things. Rock climbing, caving, hiking, new games, campfires with smores, and more!
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Archery 1&2: July 3-9 (for rising 5-8 & 9-12 graders). Dean Mike Simons will lead you to learn new skills and awesome memories of fun, safe shooting and more! Some time together and some time separated by age group.
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MADD (Music, Art, Dance, Drama): July 10-16 (for rising 3-5th graders). Together with Dean Max Gehring you will get your creative juices flowing and be inspired by nature all around you. Find out how you can use the Arts to share your ideas, visions, hopes, and dreams with the world around you!
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Wacky Water World: July 17-23 (for rising 3-5th graders). Deans Emelia Attridge and Holly Tomilson have lots of fun, wacky games, and new ways to have fun with water! Play in it, drink it, splash it, see who's living in it and more.
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Hogwarts on the Mountain: July 24-30 (for rising 4-6th graders). Professor Megan Magrauth will bring you into the world of magic and miracles as you learn potions, play quidditch, perfect your spells, and explore the magical grounds and forest around your castle.
We look forward to welcoming you to Horton Center this summer.
Shalom my friends, shalom.
Peace,
Tim & Tivvi
Tivvi Pare -she/her/hers - Summer Director
Tim Hughes he/him/his - Executive Director
Horton Center, NHCUCC
As always you can contact Tim with any questions at: [email protected] or 603-545-9660
Now Hiring Summer Staff! Interested? Click Here.
Or on Instagram: @hortoncenter
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A Low-Cost Loan from the Cornerstone Fund is Just a Click Away! |
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Sometimes you need to ask the difficult question. Deep down inside, you may already know the answer. But it’s not until you actually take the time to assess and realistically address the situation that you decide to act on the solution. While this scenario applies to a variety of issues in life, the topic at hand is the condition of your church property.
Is your congregation considering making improvements on your building to expand ministry or increase revenue? Is it finally addressing deferred maintenance items that worsen every year? Are you ready to reduce your building’s carbon footprint and save money on utilities in the process? Can you enhance digital capabilities to maintain and grow your online community?
If any of these questions apply to you, then now is a good time to talk with the Cornerstone Fund about low-cost loan options that will directly improve your facility and potentially strengthen your congregation. Learn more >>
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May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month |
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Dear Faith Family & Friends,
The New Hampshire Conference Justice & Witness Ministry (JWM) group would like to encourage local congregations to honor Asian Pacific Heritage Month this year, especially if your church holds any of the specific United Church of Christ (UCC) designations like Racial Justice Church, Just Peace Church, etc.
A simple way to do this would be to incorporate readings or liturgy from Asian American and / or Pacific Islander theologians during May. Here is a
We also want to let all of those in local congregations who are praying for reproductive rights know that they are not alone. If you are looking for ways to get educated or involved, please visit the website of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: https://rcrc.org/
Go, and let your light shine; know that you are God's child.
Rev. Sara M. Holland on behalf of the JWM group
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Please Remember in Your Prayers... |
We pray for the many people in this world whose lives and health are at risk: for the terrified residents of Ukraine, who fear the violence of war – especially those in danger of being raped by the invading forces; for those women in this moment and in the future whose lives and health may be at risk as politicians and judges close off their access to reproductive choice; and, for the many who live in settings of poverty and lack access to clean air and water and healthy food; loving God, hear our prayers.
O God, in your tender mercy,
Hear our prayers!
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The Rockingham Association will hold its Spring Meeting on Sunday, May 22, 2022 with fellowship starting at 1:45 PM and the meeting beginning at 2:00 PM; both on Zoom.
The Merrimack Association will gather at Plymouth Congregational UCC on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 1:30 PM to be present for the Confirmation Ritual of the Association-wide Confirmation Class. The Confirmation Ritual will be followed by the Association Spring Annual Business Meeting, starting at approximately 2:15 PM. These in-person events will also be broadcast by Zoom. To learn more visit the Merrimack Association webpage.
The Rev. Frank Newsome will conclude his ministry as Pastor and Teacher of North Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Portsmouth on May 31, 2022. Frank will be retiring from ministry and relocating to North Carolina. His last Sunday at Portsmouth will be May 22, 2022.
Pastor Kerry Richardson will conclude his ministry as Interim Minister at Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, of Wilton on May 29, 2022.
Pastor Kerry Richardson has accepted the invitation of the Congregational Church of Hooksett, United Church of Christ, to become their Interim Minister. Mr. Richardson will begin his ministry at Hooksett on June 5, 2022.
The Rev. John Johnson has announced his retirement as Pastor and Teacher of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Claremont. Rev. Johnson’s last Sunday at Claremont will be June 26, 2022. He and Marcia are moving to Acton, ME in retirement.
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