TABCOM HALFNOTES
MARCH 15, 2023
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Monday, March 20, 2023 at 5:24 PM
marks the first day of SPRING in the United States!
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TABCOM ANNUAL GATHERING 2023
MAY 12-13, 2023
RECONNECT | REVIVE | RENEW
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Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, May 12 – 13, 2023.
Theme: Reconnect | Revive | Renew - Ezekiel 37:5-6, 10
It's been 3 years of dry bones. It's time to reconnect and allow God to breathe His Spirit back into us and revive us again!
This event will be hosted at Grotonwood this year.
We are prayerfully preparing for an in-person event.
KEEP WATCHING YOUR EMAIL FOR TAG2023 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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LENT
FEBRUARY 22 - APRIL 8, 2023
click in the photo to open the .pdf file
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April 1:
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Leading workshop - ABC of Vermont/New Hampshire Annual Gathering
Regional Executive Ministers Meeting
Old Colony Leadership Dinner
Old Colony Association Meeting
Stillman Association Meeting
Preaching at The Baptist Church of Grafton
Ordination Service @ FBC Saugus
Administration & Finance Meeting
Shutesbury Community Church Elevator Dedication
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This year, Earth Day is just two weeks after Easter Sunday. If you are a pastor or a lay leader looking for a way to incorporate Earth Day into your church calendar, liturgy, and/or mission work, check out these resources from the ecumenical organization Creation Justice Ministries.
You can browse through their curated material here:
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CREATION CARE LESSONS AND CAROLS | |
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“Baptists are unable to know who they are or why they think, value and act as they do if they do not know their history which must be more than fanciful creations of an imagined past.” Robert E. Johnson in American Baptist Quarterly, Fall 2010.
In Massachusetts, we have a rich and long history of the Baptist faith and practice. But very little effort has been made to preserve the documents of our past and make it available to scholars, churches and the curious. Andover Newton Theological School, when it moved to Yale University, gave to TABCOM all the records they held in their library that pertained to Massachusetts Baptist History. Some of these have been organized on shelves in our archives room, but much of it remains in boxes. As we open boxes, more and more treasures are unearthed.
A small group of Baptist History enthusiasts have begun the arduous task of organizing our archives at the TABCOM office in Groton. This back room is full of church and denominational records going back to the 1700s. Even as we begin this work, we have already been fielding questions from genealogists and churches looking for information. Information, which is probably ONLY, found in our archives.
If you have an interest in our history and would like to learn more about our Archives, join us on
Saturday April 15th at 1 pm at the TABCOM office located at Grotonwood.
We will meet in our history room (!) and explore our archives and discuss how we can organize our archives.
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TABCOM BAPTIST POLITY CLASS | |
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The TABCOM Baptist Polity class has been postponed until September 2023.
To secure your seat, please contact Ron Bouthillette at Bouthillette@tabcom.com.
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Sisters in Prayer
Thursday, March 16, 2023 | :30PM
Join us Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 8:30-9:30 PM EDT for Sisters in Prayer.
In a world of biases and division, we believe in unity. We stand firm that justice should be served and that processes should truly reflect what our pledge of allegiance states: liberty and justice for all.
We believe in the power of prayer. We invite you to join us in coming before our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in praying for things to be handled correctly regardless of race or socioeconomic status.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Women's History Month Gatherings 2023 | |
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Let the Walls Fall Down: Women in Ministry
Monday, March 20, 2023, at 12:00-12:30 PM Eastern Time
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Patricia Hernandez, Associate General Secretary for American Baptist Women in Ministry and Transition Ministries at ABC-USA, USA
Click here for more information and to register.
Women and the Music of Social Change
Monday, March 27, 2023, at 12:00-12:30 PM Eastern Time
Speaker: Rev. Yvette Vanterpool, Chief Communications Officer at Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB)
Click here for more information and to register.
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Dear Friends,
Over 200 years ago City Mission was founded to serve the people of Boston. During that time, we have had multiple names, locations, and a wide range of programs. The City Mission board of directors is committed to the city and to the future work for justice. In 1816, we were founded by members of Old South Church, and we believe our joint work for justice in the city is stronger together. To continue that initiating commitment for justice in the city and the legacy of City Mission, we will reunite with Old South, with remaining assets relocated to the mission work of the church under a named fund.
Read more here
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OUR ASSOCIATIONS AND CHURCHES | |
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Adoniram Judson Baptist Association
The Rev. Dr. David Kilpatrick, Coordinator
C- (617) 799-0705, E-Mail: dklpat@umich.edu | Rev. Dr. Kilpatrick is also the Pastor of West Medford Baptist Church – West Medford
Rev. Dr. Esther Pearson, Association Liasion
epearson@tp-group.net and C- (978) 257-5725
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FIRST BAPTIST SAUGUS ORDINATION SERVICE | | |
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Please join us for the ordination of three of our Ministers;
Min. Robyn M. Mars
Min. Maria Hicks-Barron
Min. Letitia Stroud
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MALDEN | | |
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Malden First Baptist is hosting the performance of the cantata “Olivet to Calvary” by John H. Maunder, with an ecumenical choir on Palm Sunday afternoon, April 2nd, at 3:00 p.m.
For any interested singers, there is a final rehearsal on April 1st at 1:00 p.m., in the sanctuary of the church.
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JUDSON ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING
The Judson Association will hold their Spring Meeting on Saturday, April 29th from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at the First Baptist Church, 105 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906
A Zoom link has been sent out to all Judson churches.
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JUDSON WOMEN'S ANNUAL MEETING
The Judson Women's Annual Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 20th from at the First Baptist Church, 105 Main Street, Saugus, MA 01906
Our presenter will be The Rev. Rebecca Driscoll who will present a workshop on creation care.
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GREEN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH PODCAST | |
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Blessings and peace to you.
In his podcast, Rev. Jerrell Riggins, Pastor of the Green Street Baptist Church in Melrose welcomes Crystal Johnson, Executive Director for Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV). This is an essential topic to all in the within our faith-based community.
Click here to listen
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Berkshire Baptist Association
The Rev. David Anderson, Moderator/Coordinator
C- (413) 652-4179, E-mail: d_anderson@mail.com
Rev. Anderson is also the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church – North Adams
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Boston Southwest Association
The Rev. Dr. Moreen Hughes, Coordinator
C- (978) 430-5355, E-mail: mphug@msn.com
Rev. Dr. Hughes is also the Associate Pastor and Minister to Women and Families of Concord Baptist Church in Milton
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The Boston Southwest Spring Annual Gathering.
Saturday, April 29, 2013 | 10:00 AM - 1:00PM
Concord Baptist Church of Boston, Milton, MA
Stay tuned for more details!
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WOLLASTON | |
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Rev. Dr. André Morgan was called as the settled pastor to First Baptist Church of Wollaston. Rev. Morgan is currently the Moderator of the Boston Southwest Association.
Welcome Rev. Morgan!
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Rev. Mercedes Lopez-Miranda has been called as lead Pastor for Lion of Judah
Welcome Rev. Lopez-Miranda!
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Rev. Samuel Acevedo has been called as Associate Pastor.
Welcome Rev. Acevedo!
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WESTWOOD | | |
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Rev. Catherine Miller has been called as the settled pastor to First Baptist Church of Westwood. Rev. Miller was the former pastor at the Hill Memorial Baptist Church and will assume her new role on April 16, 2023.
Welcome Rev. Miller!
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Central Baptist Association
The Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich, Coordinator
Rev. Yvonne Miloyevich | e-mail: 17desiree50@gmail.com | (978) 618-2526.
Central Association Clergy meets to share, support, and pray with each other on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30 – 11. This is a Zoom meeting
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Merrimack Valley Baptist Association
The Rev. Jim Leavitt, Coordinator
C- (508) 954-8034, E-mail: pastorjimleavitt@gmail.com
The Merrimack Valley Baptist Association Clergy gather monthly. Please contact Rev. Jim Leavitt for more information.
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OLD COLONY SPRING MEETING | | |
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Saturday, March 25, 2023
10:30AM
First Baptist Church of Fall River
Keynote Speaker will be
Rev. Cheryl Harris
“Divinity, Diversity, Dialogue”
Join us for this important conversation.
Cost of the Workshop will be $10 per person. (including lunch)
Open to all churches in TABCOM
Watch our Facebook page “Old Colony Baptist Association” and our website www.oldcolonybaptist.org
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Pioneer Valley Baptist Association
The Rev. Theresa Temple, Coordinator
C-(860) 978-5595, E-Mail: revtheresa777@gmail.com
Rev. Temple is also the Pastor of First Baptist Church – Holyoke
Pioneer Valley Baptist Association clergy meet on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.
This is a Zoom gathering. Please contact PVBA Coordinator, Rev. Theresa Temple for the link, discussion topic and presentation information
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Samuel Stillman Baptist Association
The Rev. Dr. Loretta St. Louis, Coordinator
C- (617) 835-6767, stillmanarc@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. St. Louis is also the Associate Pastor for Congregational Care of Union Baptist Church – Cambridge
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SPRING MEETING
Samuel Stillman Association Spring Meeting – Saturday March 25th | 1 PM on Zoom
| WEST ACTON BAPTIST CHURCH - HOUSEHOLD GOODS | |
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Pastor Christine Schrade-Keddy shares an inspiring message about a member of her congregation and their ministry helping newly housed and previously homeless people to furnish new homes. Household Goods
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OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILIES OF | | |
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REV. PAUL HOWARD FERRIN
Rev. Paul Howard Ferrin, 94, died March 7, 2023, at home with his family by his side in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was born on April 23, 1928 in Dudley, MA to Howard and Marion Ferrin. His mother died when he was five and his father married later to Evelyn Fuller.
Paul graduated from Cranston, RI High School in 1945, Providence Bible Institute in RI in 1949 and received a Master of Divinity at Gordon Conwell Seminary in 1963. He was senior Pastor of ten churches, mostly American Baptist, including one in every New England State except Connecticut.
Read more here
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MARY GRACE PRICHARD
Mary Grace Prichard, age 69, passed away at home in Lynn, MA on January 31, 2023 after a year of deteriorating health. She left behind her sisters Loretta Saint-Louis and Annie Hoover and Annie’s husband Rick, her nephew Jean-Philippe Saint-Louis (JP) and his wife Shelita, and their children, Zion, and Zoelle, her nephew Darren Smith, her aunt, Margaret Nugent, many cousins, and many friends. Mary Grace was pre-deceased by her parents, Rev. Norman Young Prichard and Marianna Nugent Prichard. She was also pre-deceased by her fiance, blues musician Butch McClendon.
Read more here
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Thank you for the updates that have been sent so far.
There are still many updates needed and we are looking to all of you to help us with any incorrect information you notice.
Please email Robyn Mars (robyn.mars@tabcom.org) with your updates.
Thank you for your patience.
This will now be located in the "MEMBERS ONLY" page on the TABCOM website. For the password, email robyn.mars@tabcom.org.
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TABCOM Voices broadcasts air on the second Sunday each month 5-6 PM. | |
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TABCOM Voices is looking for musical selections for the radio broadcast. Please send your selections to tabcom@tabcom.org | |
ABC 2023 BIENNIAL MISSION SUMMIT
June 23-25, 2023
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