Conference Sets Goal of 100% Participation in Drive to Erase Medical Debt

The Southern New England Conference has launched it's first big initiative: a drive to make a difference in the lives of those saddled by medical debt in the poorest cities in the region.

The hope is that 100% of churches will participate. Early contributors have included 16 of the 609 churches of the Conference, who have sent in $14,805. The drive will continue until April 17, the Friday after Easter.

To support the effort:

The Rev. Kent Siladi will discuss the initiative live on Facebook Friday at 10:00 AM with the Rev. Traci Blackmon.
Customizable bulletin inserts have now been made available for download.

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Interim Called for Metro Boston and Northeast Associations

The Rev. Holly MillerShank, who has been deeply involved in shaping the denomination's process that matches clergy with their ministries, has agreed to serve as the Interim Associate Conference Minister for the Metropolitan Boston and Northeast Associations.

"Holly is known to many of us. She brings a wealth of wisdom and insight and experience into this ministry," said Bridge Conference Minister the Rev. Don Remick.

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Faith, Common Sense and Reducing Panic

Deborah Ringen, Transitional Minister of Health and Wellness writes: What greater way is there to love yourself and your neighbor than by using basic infection control like hand washing to help stop the spread of viruses and other illnesses?

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Event of the Week

Free Webinars
Through a partnership with Practical Resources for Churches, live and recorded webinars are available to members of Southern New England UCC churches.

Some upcoming topics:

The Adventure Continues: Retirement as a Spiritual Journey - led by Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly, pastor of South Congregational Church, Centerville, MA
Feb. 20, 7:00 PM

A Week of Terror and Grace: Engaging All Ages in the Holy Week Story - led by Karen Ziel, Minister of Faith Formation and Leadership for the Southern New England Conference
March 5, 7:00 PM

Celtic Christianity: Practices to Revitalize Congregational Life - led by Kenneth McIntosh is a writer, educator and spiritual mentor
March 10, 7:00 PM

Find a complete list here

Social Share of the Week

LIVE Conversation on Retiring Medical Debt

Friday, Feb. 21
10 AM

Join The Rev. Kent Siladi, Bridge Conference Minister, for a live conversation with The Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister of Justice & Local Church Ministries for The United Church of Christ.

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