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Last Chance to Register for Super Saturday

Noel Andersen

Wednesday, Oct. 11, at midnight is the deadline to register for the next Super Saturday, taking place Oct. 21, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM, at Keefe Regional Technical School in  Framingham, MA.

Super Saturday is a full day of worship, workshops, networking lunches, marketplace and closing worship. The keynote speaker is The Rev. Noel Andersen, United Church of Christ & Church World Service Grassroots Coordinator for Immigrants' Rights.

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Registration Now Open for Autumnal Meeting

Online registration is now open for the 211th Autumnal Meeting of the Rhode Island Conference, being held Nov. 4, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Central Congregational UCC, in Providence.

The keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Lee Barrett, the Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Professor of Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary, where he has taught since September 1993. 

The theme of this year's Autumnal Meeting is Grace in a Time of Change. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

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Upcoming Conference Events

Ecumenical YOUTH MUSIC Festival
Oct. 14, 3:30 to 8:00 PM
Irons Homestead, Glocester, RI

Rotation workshops, labyrinth, stone throwing, environmental guest speaker
pizza dinner, worship, outside concert & fire pit 

Workday at Irons Homestead - Fellowship & Service
Oct. 15, 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Irons Homestead, Glocester, RI

Join with friends as we put away summer and prepare for the winter use of our facilities.

RI Minister's Association Meeting
Oct. 19, 10:00 AM to 12:00
Seekonk Congregational UCC

Interims - Racial Justice Training
Nov. 1, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham, MA

Racial Justice Training day just for interims to become familiar with the insights and concepts and how they might help in interim ministry. 

Tending the Fire
Nov. 1 - 3, Irons Homestead, RI
Jan. 9 - 11, Framingham, MA
Feb. 27 - Mar 1, Silver Lake, CT

A series of retreats to help clergy “think systems” in their congregations and their personal lives, so they can lead change that lasts.

More:
ricucc.org/events


Classifieds

Nursery Care - Lincoln

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Other Events of Interest

Lecture Series Commemorating 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 6:00 PM
Churches in Providence

Featured speakers include scholars from Brown University, First Baptist Church in America, Providence College, Rhode Island College, and Stages of Freedom.

10th Annual Interfaith Conference on Climate Change
Oct. 16, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM  
Providence College

Rhode Island Interfaith Power & Light event featuring Tim DeChristopher, a prominent leader in the Climate Justice movement.

The Baha’is of Providence and Rhode Island - OPEN HOUSE
Oct. 22, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
International House, Providence

The event will include displays, short videos, children’s activities, and refreshments.

Preach It!
Nov. 6, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Pilgrim Church, Harwich Port, MA

A One Day Workshop on Thematic Preaching and Worship Planning
 
CTUCC Fall Boundary Training
Nov. 7, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Church of Christ, Congregational in Newington

Includes basic and advanced training for clergy.
 
 
(Still) Reforming
Nov. 8 - 10 
Atlanta, GA

A national conference by the Center for Progressive Renewal aimed at empowering church culture, innovation and sustainability.

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