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SABBATICAL LEAVE FOR REV. GALLAGHER
Please be aware that the Rev. Kelly Gallagher, Associate Conference Minister for Central Association, will be on sabbatical beginning June 26th and ending on August 31st. Information on who to contact while Kelly is away will be forthcoming.
Kelly will also be attending General Synod in Milwaukee from Friday, June 21st until Tuesday, June 25th and will be checking emails during this time but might not be able to immediately respond.
MAY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY DATES
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30 Years
The Rev. Marvin Caldwell
The Rev. Walter Coy
The Rev. Dr. Wanda Martinez
20 Years
The Rev. Bonnie Steinroeder
15 Years
The Rev. Gregory Morisse
Please contact Deb Holmes if we have missed your anniversary.
Anniversaries are listed from 5 years and forward in increments of 5.
ASSOCIATION CLUSTER MEETINGS
Last cluster meeting for the program year,
don't forget to register!
June 4, 2019
South Acton Congregational Church
35 School Street
Acton, MA 01720
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Topic: Stewardship-Best Practices with Rev. Dr. Jonathan New
A complimentary copy of the new Church Finance Handbook will be given to each church that is represented.
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ASSOCIATION & CONFERENCE EVENTS
Please click here to see all conference and association events.
CHURCH & OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
Journey of the Spirit:
Learning more about the faith of our neighbors
A visit to Congregation Beth El
105 Hudson Road
Sudbury, MA
Sunday, May 19, 2019
2:00PM - 4:00PM
The seven weeks between Passover and Shavout (Festival of Weeks) is a time of intense spiritual reflection and soul searching throughout which the theme of "journey" is woven.
Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to register.
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2nd Friday of the month
Trinity Church Northborough
23 Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
More Information here
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Pizza! Pizza!
Second Friday of every month
First Parish Church
24 Central Street
Berlin, MA 01503
More Information here!
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LOCAL THRIFT SHOPS, FOOD PANTRIES, & COMMUNITY DINNERS
Please click here to see the list of thrift shops, food pantries,
and community dinners.
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
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WAMS is the mission arm of the Central Association and offers many ways to get involved in community programs. Please visit their website to learn more about how you and your church can get involved. WamsWorks.org
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Available lunch providers and youth dates are currently on our website. Youth group dates are available for groups of 15 or less.
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OBITUARIES
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The Rev. Ms. Denise Anne Karuth died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Denise is survived by her mother Betty, her sister Linda and brother-in-law Harry Startup of Scottsville, New York, her brother Edward in Rochester, her lifelong companion Fred Pelka in Easthampton, her faithful dog guide Fendi, and her very many other family, friends and admirers.
Denise was a champion for the rights of people with disabilities, and an internationally recognized figure in the struggle for affordable, accessible mass transit. She will be remembered for her compassion for others, her commitment to justice, and her enduring faith in a loving God.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11:00am at First Churches of Northampton, 129 Main Street, Northampton, MA. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Home Sweet Home program at the Stavros Center for Independent Living, 210 Old Farm Road, Amherst, MA 01002; to First Churches of Northampton, 129 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060, or to The North Hadley Congregational Church, PO Box 695, Hadley, MA 01035.? Please click here to read more.
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Please click here to view all MACUCC Obituaries.
CLASSIFIEDS
Director Family Ministries - Acton, MA
FREE-Red Cloth Chairs - Auburn, MA
FREE: Welcome Ministry Books - Franklin, MA
Faith Formation Leader - Lunenburg, MA
Church Custodian - Natick, MA
Items Offered Free - Bapstimal Font and Communion Set - Palmer, MA
Church Office Administrator - Sherborn, MA
Seeking Office Manager/Church Secretary - Spencer, MA
Director of Children's Ministries - Southborough, MA
Looking for a set of handbells - Webster, MA
WAMS Intern for Summer CUBS Programs, Worcester, MA
Please click here to view all MACUCC Classifieds
ASSOCIATION INFORMATION
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Association Meetings:
The Committee on Ministry
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30AM.
The Board of Director's
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:30PM.
Both meetings take place at:
WamsWorks
6 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
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Association/Conference Fellowship Dues for 2019:
The Annual Fellowship Dues for churches that are not part of United Church Mission are:
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Conference Portion:
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$20.00
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Association Portion:
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$1.65
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Total per member:
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$21.65
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For more information on
Fellowship Dues click here.
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