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Annual Meeting Registration Deadline Extended to June 7 at midnight
 The registration deadline for the historic Tri-Conference Annual Meeting has been extended to Wednesday, June 7, at midnight. The meeting, the first ever joint Annual Meeting of the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island conferences, is being held June 16 - 17 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Online registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, June 7. Due to deadlines for getting counts and food orders to the convention center, no more advance registrations will be taken after that deadline.
Anyone wishing to attend who fails to register on time will be able to come and register onsite, but they will be charged the full $85 registration fee and will not be provided with lunch. No walk-ins can be accepted for the Authorized Ministry Luncheon taking place prior to the start of the meeting.
Details and registration can be found here.
Delegates still have three opportunities to join with Conference leaders to discuss the Together, As One proposal to form a new conference, which will be taken up at the meeting. Three online forums, or webinars, will be held June 7th at 7:00 PM, June 8th at 1:00 PM, and June 8th at 7:00 PM. To register for one of these webinars, visit this information page and click the link under the date and time you wish to attend.
More information about the Together, As One resolution, including blog posts featuring the voices of people from all three states, can be found here.
UCC, Episcopal Leaders Issue Statement: An Opportunity for Which the Church Was Born
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 United Church of Christ national leaders, the Council of Conference Ministers and Episcopal leaders issued a statement this week condemning President Donald Trump's decision to abandon the Paris Climate Accord.
It begins saying: "President Trump’s decision to abandon the Paris Climate Accord violates the values and vision that are basic to Christian faith. Our Judeo-Christian heritage teaches that the Earth and its web of life are precious in God’s sight (Genesis 1-2:3), that the Earth belongs not to us but to God (Psalm 24), and that we are entrusted with loving the Earth as God loves it (Genesis 2:15). As followers of Jesus, we are committed to God’s mission of reconciling people with each other and with the whole of creation. "
Read the Full Statement
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Upcoming Conference Events
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 Together, As One Online Forum
June 7, 7:00 PM
An online forum open to anyone who would like to join a discussion about the proposal to form a new Conference. With Kent Siladi (Connecticut Conference Minister), Vard Johnson (Massachusetts Conference Board member), and Barbara Libby (Interim Rhode Island Conference Minister)
Together, As One Online Forum
June 8, 1:00 PM
An online forum open to anyone who would like to join a discussion about the proposal to form a new Conference. With Jocelyn Gardner Spencer (Connecticut Conference Board member), Corey Sanderson (Massachusetts Conference Board member), and George Peters (Rhode Island Conference President)
Together, As One Online Forum
June 8, 7:00 PM
An online forum open to anyone who would like to join a discussion about the proposal to form a new Conference. With Kent Siladi (Connecticut Conference Minister), Corey Sanderson (Massachusetts Conference Board member), and Barbara Libby (Interim Rhode Island Conference Minister)
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Registration Deadline: June 7th
Authorized Ministry Luncheon
June 16, 2017 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford, CT
This luncheon, a pre-meeting event to the Tri-Conference Annual Meeting, is an opportunity for authorized ministers, lay leaders and others to gather and share time in community.
Registration Deadline: June 7th
Tri-Conference Annual Meeting
June 16 & 17
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
Be part of UCC history at this first ever combined Annual Meeting of the Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut Conferences! UCC General Minister & President The Rev. John Dorhauer will be the keynote speaker.
New! Great American Camp Out
June 23 - 25
Irons Homestead, Glocester
Free camp-out space in our field by the waterfront. Come alone or bring a crowd. Pitch your tent or sleep under the stars. People all over the US will be camping out that weekend - join the party. Registration required.
 General Synod 31
June 30 - July 4
Baltimore, MD
Thousands from across the country will gather to discern resolutions of witness, church structure, and function.
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Classifieds
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Other Events of Interest
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UCC Musicians Association Summer 2017 Conference
July 9 - 12
Simmons College, Boston, MA
This biannual conference seeks to nourish, inspire, and sustain church musicians.
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2017 Craigville Theological Colloquy
July 10 - 14
Craigville Retreat Center, Craigville, MA
A full week including presentations, Bible reflections, daily worship services, small group discussions, singing, playing music and Keynote Speaker Professor Lee C. Barrett.
Jazz for the Journey
Sept. 28 - 30
Webster Groves, MO
A three-day national gathering celebrating the Spirit of Jazz in Christian worship and ministry.
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