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Many Voices, One Mission:
We Must Move
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By Sioux Wilusz, Executive Assistant to the Conference Minister for the CT Conference, UCC.
It’s February. Time to kick it into gear!!! The new year has begun. New resolutions were made. New goals are ahead. A new you is ready to go!!
And a new US! It promises to be a BUSY year in the CT, MA, and RI Conferences! Jesus is asking us for a “new church.” We are soul searching and creating our WHY. We will build new partnerships, cultivate existing ones, do the work in new ways, and re-envision our futures. It’s a time of uncertainty, excitement, joy and change. I’m eager, and exhausted and overwhelmed just thinking about it.
We are at the beginning. God is here. We will trust that and move forward.
We must not be motivated on our journey this coming year by what we can see. We are map-less. But we cannot stand still.
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 Many Voices, One Mission is a regular series highlighting the ministries of the CT, MA, and RI Conference of the United Church of Christ. |
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Obituary: Former Irons Homestead Caretaker
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Mr. Scott A. Bento, Sr., who served as caretaker at Irons Homestead from 2008 until 2012, died on Jan. 31 at the Pawtucket Skilled Nursing Home. He was 56.
Mr. Bento was the husband of Lisa (Rodrigues) Bento. He was born in New Bedford, MA., a son of Eileen (Bento) Witkos of Warren.
Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his children Scott A Bento, Jr., of Rumford, Skyler S. Bento of Rumford, Ashley Bento of Barrington, Amber Bento and her Fiance' Nick of Barrington, Brittany Bento of Providence and Hailey Bento of Rumford. He was the grandfather of Nicholas Crevier and the grandson of the late Mary G. Bento.
His funeral was held ill Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019.
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UCC Racial Justice Ministry Book Discussion
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The United Church of Christ (UCC) Racial Justice Ministry will host its first online Book Discussion featuring, “Preaching as Resistance: Voices of Hope, Justice & Solidarity”edited by Phil Snider Thursday, March 7, 2019, 12 noon – 1 pm EST via live webinar discussion. You must register to participate. Registration includes a free book for the first 10 registrants.
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Shine- Youth at Synod 2019
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The UCC General Synod will take place in Milwaukee, WI, June 21 - 25, 2019 and the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut Conferences are collaborating to sponsor a trip there.
Youth at Synod is for young leaders ages 13 to 18 who want to experience the vibrant diversity of the wider church.
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Upcoming Events
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Super Saturday
March 16, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Minnechaug Regional High School, Wilbraham, MA
Registration now open! A full day of worship, workshops and networking. Keynote speaker is Rebehak Anderson, who has spoken widely on disability theology.
Sugar Eat - a Maple Sugar on Snow party
March 17, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Irons Homestead, Glocester, RI
A sweet fundraiser to benefit Outdoor Ministry at Irons Homestead. Delicious hot maple syrup is poured over snow to create an instant candy. Served with dill pickles, plain doughnuts, deviled eggs and a variety of drinks. $5 adults; $3 children under 12.
NEAUCE 2019
April 30 - May 2
Pilgrim Pines Retreat Center, Swanzey, NH
The New England Association Of United Church Educators (NEAUCE) is inviting all Christian Educators and pastors to a 3 day retreat with workshops to relax and renew.
Save the Date: The third joint Annual Meeting of the Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island conferences will be Nov. 1 - 2, 2019, in Worcester, MA
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Classifieds
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Other Events of Interest
Hate Groups in America
Feb. 24, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
UCC Middletown, RI
HATE GROUPS IN AMERICA presented by The Southern Poverty Law Center (Montgomery, AL). Open to public; admission is free.
9th Annual CTUCC Youth Revival
May 5, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
First Congregational Church in Bloomfield
All youth in grades 5 and up and their pastors, parents, or adult leaders are invited to this dynamic worship service that will your renew your spirit. Come and lift your praises, celebrate vitality, and embrace diversity!
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