SEPTEMBER ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY DATES
30 Years
The Rev. Barbara Keast
20 Years
The Rev. Janet Sandquist-Skagerlind
The Rev. Jonathan Wortmann
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
Re-imagining Your Church's Mission Ministry
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October 8, 2019
Ashburnham Community Church
12 Chapel St., Ashburnham
November 14, 2019
The Franklin Federated Church
171 Main St., Franklin
December 4, 2019
United Church of Christ Federated
4 Church St., Webster
January 14, 2020 (snow date: February 11th)
United Parish of Lunenburg
39 Main St., Lunenburg
March 12, 2020
The United Church of Ware
49 Cottage St., Ware
April 22, 2020
First Congregational Church of Rutland
264 Main St., Rutland
May 12, 2020
UCC Congregational of Boxborough
723 Mass Ave., Boxborough
June 3, 2020
First Congregational Church, UCC
19 Church Rd., Shrewsbury
Printable Schedule of Cluster Meetings
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ASSOCIATION & CONFERENCE EVENTS
October 5, 2019
Super Saturday
Keefe Regional Technical High School
750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01702
8:00AM - 3:34PM
October 7&8, 2019
Boundary Awareness Training
First Church in Billerica
18 Andover Rd,
Billerica, MA 01821
9:00AM - 3:30PM
October 21, 2019
Moderator's Gathering
Brookfield Congregational Church, Inc.
8 Common Street
Brookfield, MA 01506
6:30PM - 9:00PM
October 27, 2019
Installation
Rev. Janet Sandquist Skagerling
First Congregational Church of Princeton, UCC
14 Mountain Road
Princeton, MA 01541
3:00PM
November 1-2, 2019
Southern New England conferences Annual Meeting
DCU Center
50 Foster Street
Worcester, MA 01608
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CHURCH & OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
Don't forget to bring a Hygiene Kit to Super Saturday
Will you be attending Super Saturday? We are accepting items for Church World Service Hygiene Kits at Super Saturday. Please bring an item(s) to donate to the hygiene kits.
To see a complete list of accepted items, visit: Church World Service Hygiene Kits
Church Treasurer Gatherings
Church treasurers are invited to attend an upcoming regional gathering for church treasurers! Please join us for conversation that will help define your role as church treasurer and answer all those questions you may have. The sessions run from 9:30-noon, and include coffee "and". New church treasurers are invited to stay for a post gathering Q&A session ending at 1:30 (you are welcome to bring a bagged lunch if you stay). All sessions cover the same material and you are welcome to attend whichever session fits your schedule. There is no charge to attend, but please sign up so we know how many to expect. Use the links below for additional information and registration:
Saturday, September 21: First Congregational Church of Stockbridge
Saturday, October 19: First Congregational Church of West Boylston
Saturday, November 16: Edwards Church of Northampton
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Northborough Applefest
Trinity Church
23 Main Street
Northborough, MA
Saturday, Sept. 21st and Sunday, Sept. 22nd
We have over 30 baskets donated to the basket raffle ranging in value from $50-$350. Baskets have everything from kiddie swim lessons to $250 gift certificate to the Hanover Theatre, fitness memberships, nail and hair care, a night out at the movies, music lessons and so much more! On Saturday we have crafters and Yummy Mummy cookie decorating. Sunday we have a BBQ, carnival games, slime station, spin art, and Trinity bake sale. Sunday people can bring a chair and stay to watch the parade! FLYER
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Healing Moral Injury
Assumption College
500 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Wednesday, September 25th
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Participants will learn about moral injury, its caused, why it is so debilitating, and pathways to healing. Participants may become part of a network of therapists and clergy trained to assist in the healing for moral injury. Please see the attached FLYER for a list of workshop leaders.
For more information and to register please use this LINK.
Coping with Grief and Loss
Starting October 2nd, 6 weeks, Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30pm.
This weekly on-line support group is for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The journey of grief can feel deeply emotional and at times overwhelming. Being with others who are grieving can affirm that your experience is not abnormal and there is hope. This group will provide a safe place to share the pain, emptiness, anger, and the many other emotions people feel following death This is a closed group that meets for six weeks. The group is free of charge, but registration is required by Wednesday, September 25th. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Lee Atherton by calling (508-308-7116) or emailing (Lee@CoachRev.com) and you can discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
2nd Friday of the month
Trinity Church Northborough
23 Main Street
Northborough, MA 01532
October 11, 2019
Click here for more information
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
The Rev. Mr. Jedediah Mannis passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Please click here for more information.
Please click here to view all MACUCC Obituaries.
CLASSIFIEDS
Director of Music - Athol, MA
Director of Music - Chelmsford, MA
Church Music Director - Grafton, MA
Director of Youth Fellowship - Holliston, MA
Part Time Church Sexton - Holliston, MA
Church furnishings - Shrewsbury, MA
Director of Family Ministries - Woodstock, CT
Communications Coordinator - Worcester, MA
Music Minister - Worcester, MA
Please click here to view all MACUCC Classifieds
ASSOCIATION INFORMATION
Association Meetings
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The Committee on Authorized 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
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The Annual Fellowship Dues for churches that are not part of United Church Mission are:
Conference Portion: |
$20.00 |
Association Portion: |
$1.65 |
Total per member: |
$21.65 |
For more information on Fellowship Dues, click here.
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