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Sunday March 17, 2013 - Sunday June 2, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Financial Peace University-Dorset
		Location: United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, 143 Church St., Dorset, VT Financial Peace University– The United Church of Dorset and East Rupert is excited to offer and be hosting the nationally acclaimed program Financial Peace. Financial Peace is a 9 week life changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. This isn't your typical "money Class." Financial Peace University is practical, entertaining and fun! Whether you're struggling to make ends meet or you're a millionaire, FPU has something for you. There will be a free orientation on Sunday March 3 at 4 p.m. and classes will begin on Sunday March 17 - June 2, 4:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. Child care is provided upon request. Cost per family is: $95., which includes a lifetime family membership (attend classes anywhere, anytime for no extra charge) Workbook, budgeting forms, envelope system, all 9 lessons on CD. You may register for the class on March 3rd. For more information visit the Financial Peace website at http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/44364/class/228334 Questions: call or email: Gretchen Lima (802) 362-5548, gretchenlima@aol.com or Sandi Hedman (802) 362-1459, sandihedman@yahoo.com Stop worrying about money, and start your journey to Financial Peace today!
Monday May 20, 2013 - Friday May 24, 2013			Go To Top
		reNEW: Skills for Leading New & Renewing Progressive Churches-Chicago, IL
		Location: Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E 60th St Chicago, IL Sponsor: Center for Progressive Renewal (CPR) CPR on Campus reNEW: Skills for leading new and renewing progressive churches - This course teaches practical skills for starting a new progressive church or leading the renewal of a church that is stagnant or in decline. It is designed around the premise that churches are rarely resurrected, but can be born again, hence the skills needed in both situations are very similar: creating compelling vision, an effective communication strategy, data management, community development, external mission, transformational worship, etc. This class is designed by the Center for Progressive Renewal and offered for credit, continuing education units, or audit. Instructors: Rev. Michael Piazza and Rev. Cameron Trimble Cost: $549.00 Click here for more information/registration.
Saturday May 25, 2013			Go To Top
	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Bake Sale-E. Corinth
		Location: E. Corinth Congregational Church, 645 Village Rd., E. Corinth, VT Sponsor: Women's Fellowship Buy some coffee and a snack.

	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Bake Sale-Randolph Ctr.
		Location: In Front of Floyd's Store, 2964 VT Rte. 66, Randolph Ctr., VT Sponsor: 1st Congregational Church of Randolph Ctr.

	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Attic Treasures & Bake Sale-W. Dover
		Location: W. Dover Congregational Church, 104 VT Rte. 100, W. Dover, VT Music, Food, Treats, 50/50 Raffle and alot of things you just can't do without. Join us, won't you?

	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Yard Sale/Bake Sale-Royalton Village
		Contact: Millie Reynolds 802 728-6626 minedgoof@comcast.net
		Location: First Congregational Church of Royalton, 4226 VT Rte. 14, Royalton Village, VT Annual Yard Sale and Bake Sale. Delicious Homebaked goods and gently used yard sale items will be on sale. RADA also available.

	12:00 PM	Blessing of the Motorcycles-W. Dover
		Location: W. Dover Town Office, Parking Lot, 102 VT Rte. 100, W. Dover, VT Sponsor: W. Dover Congregational Church
Monday May 27, 2013			Go To Top
	1:00 PM	Memorial Day Service, Parade & Picnic-Dorset
		Contact: Dorset Church 802-867-2260
		Location: United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, 143 Church St. (off Rte. 30), Dorset, VT The community is invited to attend the Dorset Memorial Day Service and Parade on Monday, May 27th. The service will begin at 1:00 PM at the United Church of Dorset and East Rupert, 143 Church St. (off Route 30). At the end of the service the parade will march to the Maple Hill Cemetery and then return to the Dorset Green for the lowering of the flag. A Pot-Luck Community picnic will be held on the Dorset Church lawn after the event. Please bring a salad or dessert to share and we’ll provide the hotdogs! Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration!
Tuesday May 28, 2013 - Thursday May 30, 2013			Go To Top
		Tending the Fire: Sending Retreat-Essex Ctr.
		Contact: Barbara Lemmel 802-881-3267 barblemmel@mac.com
		Location: Essex Ctr. United Metthodist Church, 119 Center Rd., Essex Ctr., VT Sponsor: Tending the Fire Leader: Rev. Barbara Lemmel Tending the Fire - Learn to manage yourself and your church effectively and courageously. Sending Retreat - May 28-30, 2013 - Continued reflection on systems and anxiety, with emphasis on managing sabotage and creating collegial support; focus on call and vision for ministry; case studies. Registration Deadline: January 15, 2013 Click here for a flyer.
Thursday May 30, 2013			Go To Top
	4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA) Ecumenical Gathering
		Location: via Vermont Interactive Technologies video conference call from VIT locations Sponsor: Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA) Dear Vermont Religious Leader, You are invited to participate in the shaping of a powerful new Vermont religious voice. Powerful, because by bringing together the voices of faith leaders all over the state we can all impact issues of public life more than any of us could separately. New, because to our knowledge no attempt has been made before on a state-wide basis to unite religious leaders, working from our shared values of compassion and justice, to speak out in the public arena. We invite you to our first gathering on Thursday, May 30 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm by way of video conference call, using Vermont Interactive Technologies in locations across the state. We are clergy involved in the work of Vermont Interfaith Action, a faith-based community organizing group that uses a proven methodology to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities so that all Vermonters can enjoy in the equitable sharing of the good things of creation, which we believe is the divine intention for humankind. Please sign up to join us by Friday, May 17 (although last-minute registration is possible) through this email link, or by calling (802) 651-8889, and we will provide you with details for participation in the video conference call at a location near you. Click here for more information.

	7:00 PM	Special Lecture by Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers-Hanover, NH
		Location: Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, United Church of Christ, 40 College Street, Hanover, NH The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College, United Church of Christ, has arranged for a special lecture by the Rev. Dr. Robin R. Meyers, Senior Minister of Mayflower Congregational United Church of Oklahoma City and Professor of Rhetoric at Oklahoma City University. Meyers is a prolific author, whose most recent book, The Underground Church, is generating discussion in many churches. All are welcome! Click here for a flyer.

	7:00 PM	Storytelling Performance-'How to Be Super'-Charlotte
		Location: Charlotte Congregational Church, UCC, 403 Church Hill Road, Charlotte, VT Benefit of: Covenant Hills Christian Camp scholarship Storytelling Performance “How to Be Super” by internationally acclaimed storyteller David Sewell McCann (with Parabolic Storytelling Workshop the following Thursday) David will offer his hilarious and inspirational solo performance “How to Be Super, a 75-minute story chronicling the transformation of a husband, father and elementary school teacher into “Downtown Dave,” a superhero with some surprising powers. Part autobiography, part parable, “How to Be Super” will open your eyes to a world of possibility and wonder. Suggested donation: $8 (proceeds to go towards a Covenant Hills Christian Camp scholarship) For adults and kids > 7 years of age

Friday May 31, 2013			Go To Top
	4:00 PM	Board of Directors Meeting-Randolph
		Contact: Rev. Amy Pitton, Chair 802-223-2424 revamyp@comcast.net
		Location: Conference Office, 36 N. Main St. Randolph, VT

	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	An Evening with Pastor & Author Robin Meyers-Randolph Ctr.
		Location: Conant Hall, Vermont Technical College, Randolph Ctr., VT The Risks and Rewards of Fearless Preaching: an evening with pastor and author Robin Meyers (in conjunction with the 2013 Vermont Conference Annual Meeting) - Every renewal of the church has been accompanied by a renewal of preaching. Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers did his doctoral work in preaching and persuasion, and draws on 30 years of experience in the fi eld of homiletics. In this offering, he shares what it might mean for pastors (and lay preachers) to preach sermons that are biblically responsible, intellectually honest, emotionally satisfying, and socially significant. About Rev. Meyers: he is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a tenured professor in the philosophy department at Oklahoma City University, an author, a syndicated columnist, and an award-winning commentator for National Public Radio. He has been the Senior Minister of Mayflower Congregational UCC church of Oklahoma City since 1985, the fastest growing UCC church in the Kansas Oklahoma conference. Dr. Meyers is the author of six books. His newest book is entitled The Underground Church: Reclaiming the Subversive Way of Jesus (Wiley, 2012). Dr. Meyers is a member of the Jesus Seminar, and a frequent preacher and speaker at church conferences and communication workshops across the country. His website is: http://robinmeyers.com/. Free for those registered for the Vermont Conference Annual Meeting (indicate your plan to attend on the annual meeting registration form). Click here for a flyer.
Saturday June 1, 2013 - Sunday June 2, 2013			Go To Top
		2013 Annual Meeting-Randolph Ctr.
		Location: Vermont Technical College, Randolph Ctr., VT
Saturday June 1, 2013			Go To Top
	7:30 AM - 11:00 AM	'All You Can Eat' Pancake Breakfast-Brookfield
		Location: 1st Congregational Church, Pond Village, corner of Ridge Rd. & VT Rte. 65, Brookfield, VT Choice of plain or blueberry pancakes, sausages, real home fries, and choice of beverage.

	6:00 PM	Free Community Supper-Shrewsbury
		Contact: Rita Lane 802-775-2578 rlane@sover.net
		Location: Shrewsbury Community Church, 88 Lottery Rd., Shrewbury Ctr., VT
Sunday June 2, 2013			Go To Top
		2013 Annual Meeting (cont.)-Randolph Ctr.
		Location: Vermont Technical College, Randolph Ctr., VT
Monday June 3, 2013 - Friday June 7, 2013			Go To Top
		United Church of Christ History, Theology, and Polity (Week 1)-Freedom, NH
		Location: Camp Calumet, Freedom, NH Sponsors: Council for Theological Education in New England (CTENE) and Andover Newton Theological School (ANTS) Week 1: June 3-7, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Week 2: June 10-14, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Twenty-first Annual New England Summer Institute, 2013. United Church of Christ History, Theology, and Polity There is NO substitute for learning about the UCC in direct conversation with others—and in beautiful, spirit-filled surroundings! You are encouraged to enroll in the Summer Institute if you are: a seminarian or seminary graduate seeking ordination a clergyperson seeking (or considering) ministerial standing in the UCC through privilege of call a clergyperson seeking dual standing while serving in a federated or union setting, or a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) pastor anticipating ministry in a UCC congregation a person who has been encouraged to attend the Institute by your Church and Ministry Committee as part of an alternative route to ordination, or for other reasons a pastor who wants to refresh your knowledge about today’s UCC Instructors: Rev. Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Nordbeck, Moses Brown Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Andover Newton Theological School Rev. Dr. Jonathan New, chair, Council for Theological Education in New England; adjunct faculty, Andover Newton Theological School Housing Registration Deadline: May 27, 2013. For reservations, contact Betsy Anderson, registrar, at 603-539-3223 (ext. 219), or by email at betsy@calumet.org. For additional information and/or details about the course, contact Dr. Nordbeck at 617-831-2357/603-569-1280, enordbeck@ants.edu or Dr. New at 802-498-4713, jnew@gmavt.net. Click here for more information/registration.
Thursday June 6, 2013			Go To Top
	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Parabolic Storytelling Workshop-Charlotte
		Location: Charlotte Congregational Church, UCC, Fellowship Hall, 403 Church Hill Road, Charlotte, VT Parabolic Storytelling Workshop by internationally acclaimed storyteller David Sewell McCann Learn the practice of storytelling as a tool for spiritual growth and understanding. Jesus used parables to teach the deeper truths of God. This workshop will offer four basic, easy-to-learn steps in making up and telling your own parables - to tell to your children, students, congregation and to yourself.
Saturday June 8, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Vermont Academy of Spiritual Training (VAST) Class-Manchester
		Contact: Rev. Pam Lucas 802-728-4999 lucasp@vtcucc.org
		Location: 1st Congregational Church, 3624 Main St., Manchester, VT Instructors: Mr. Bruce Lee-Clark and Rev. Joel Tibbetts
Sunday June 9, 2013			Go To Top
		Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser-E. Montpelier
		Location: Old Meeting House, Parish House, Center Rd., E. Monpelier Ctr., VT 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM, Seatings $10 adult, $5 children 7 and under.

	4:00 PM	Rutland Dismas House 23rd Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction-Rutland
		Contact: For more information: 802-775-5539
		Location: Holiday Inn, 476 Holiday Dr, Rutland, VT Sponsor: Rutland Dismas House Rutland Dismas House 23rd Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction - Honoring Dr. Maria J. Stephan, Lead Foreign Affairs Officer for the US State Department’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations. Keynote Speaker: Richard Stack, Professor of Public Communication at American University; Author of, “Dead Wrong: Violence, Vengeance, and Victims of Capital Punishment.” Honorary Chair: David Wolk Tickets are $50.
Monday June 10, 2013 - Friday June 14, 2013			Go To Top
		United Church of Christ History, Theology, and Polity (Week 2)-Freedom, NH
		Location: Camp Calumet, Freedom, NH Sponsors: Council for Theological Education in New England (CTENE) and Andover Newton Theological School (ANTS) Week 1: June 3-7, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Week 2: June 10-14, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Twenty-first Annual New England Summer Institute, 2013. United Church of Christ History, Theology, and Polity There is NO substitute for learning about the UCC in direct conversation with others—and in beautiful, spirit-filled surroundings! You are encouraged to enroll in the Summer Institute if you are: a seminarian or seminary graduate seeking ordination a clergyperson seeking (or considering) ministerial standing in the UCC through privilege of call a clergyperson seeking dual standing while serving in a federated or union setting, or a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) pastor anticipating ministry in a UCC congregation a person who has been encouraged to attend the Institute by your Church and Ministry Committee as part of an alternative route to ordination, or for other reasons a pastor who wants to refresh your knowledge about today’s UCC Instructors: Rev. Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Nordbeck, Moses Brown Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Andover Newton Theological School Rev. Dr. Jonathan New, chair, Council for Theological Education in New England; adjunct faculty, Andover Newton Theological School Housing Registration Deadline: May 27, 2013. For reservations, contact Betsy Anderson, registrar, at 603-539-3223 (ext. 219), or by email at betsy@calumet.org. For additional information and/or details about the course, contact Dr. Nordbeck at 617-831-2357/603-569-1280, enordbeck@ants.edu or Dr. New at 802-498-4713, jnew@gmavt.net. Click here for more information/registration.

Saturday June 15, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Vermont Academy of Spiritual Training (VAST) Class-Norwich
		Contact: Rev. Pam Lucas 802-728-4999 lucasp@vtcucc.org
		Location: Norwich Congregational Church, 15 Church St., Norwich, VT Instructors: Rev. Mark Pitton and Rev. Peter Plagge
Tuesday June 18, 2013			Go To Top
	9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Ministerial Standing & Standards Committee-Randolph
		Contact: Rev. Susan Webster-Toleno, Chair 802-387-2334 susiewt@gmail.com
		Location: Conference Office, 36 N. Main St., Randolph, VT
Thursday June 20, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Workshop: Ministry and Liturgy for Same-Gender-Loving Couples-Newton Centre, MA
		Location: Andover Newton Theological School, 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA Ministry and Liturgy for Same-Gender-Loving Couples - While debate continues in some faith communities as to the appropriateness or permissibility of religious blessing of same-sex couples' unions, many faith communities have for years embraced the love of all couples who understand themselves to be called to a spiritual union. Few ministers, however, have had the opportunity to learn about providing pastoral support and inspirational liturgy for same-sex couples. Without such training, they borrow from methods they learned for opposite-sex couples, sometimes in ways that are effective, and sometimes in ways that undercut the significant obstacles same-sex couples continue to face. In this day-long workshop participants will be introduced to methods and resources that will enable them to minster effectively and faithfully with same-sex couples as they consider and prepare for marriage or the blessing of their union. Registration Fee: $75. Snacks and lunch included. Click here for more information/registration.
Wednesday June 26, 2013 - Friday June 28, 2013			Go To Top
		UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns National Gathering-Long Beach, CA
		Location: Long Beach, CA Sponsor: UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns God's Vision: Do Justice! - Join us for National Gathering June 26-28 (right before General Synod!) in Long Beach, Calif.! Early-bird discount registration ends May 31, 2013. Gathering will end with our General Synod banquet on the evening of Friday, June 28, so be sure to extend your stay until the 29th! Click here for more information/registration.
Thursday June 27, 2013			Go To Top
		Fourth Annual Conference: Widening The Welcome 2013: Inclusion for All-Long Beach, CA
		Location: Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, CA Sponsors: UCC Disabilities Ministries and the UCC Mental Illness Network The fourth annual national conference Widening the Welcome: Inclusion for All will precede Synod. The title of this one day conference is: The Great Dinner: The Table is Open to All Luke 14. Click here for more information/registration.

	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Interim Ministers Gathering-Randolph
		Contact: Rev. Pam Lucas 802-728-4999 lucasp@vtcucc.org
		Location: Conference Office, 36 N. Main St., Randolph, VT
Friday June 28, 2013 - Tuesday July 2, 2013			Go To Top
		General Synod 29-Long Beach, CA
		Location: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA The denomination's church-wide deliberative body is the General Synod, which meets every two years. The General Synod consists of delegates elected from the Conferences (distributed proportionally by conference size) together with the boards of directors of each of the four covenanted ministries. Click here for preliminary information.
Friday July 5, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Church Standing and Standards Committee-Randolph
		Contact: Carrie Youngblood, Chair 802-229-0751 carrieyoungblood@comcast.net
		Location: Conference Office, 36 N. Main St., Randolph, VT
Saturday July 6, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Board of Directors Meeting-Randolph
		Contact: Rev. Amy Pitton, Chair 802-223-2424 revamyp@comcast.net
		Location: Conference Office, 36 N. Main St. Randolph, VT
Tuesday July 9, 2013 - Friday July 12, 2013			Go To Top
		2013 International Association of Women Ministers (IAWM) Assembly-Florissant, MO
		Contact: Rev. Elsie Hainz McGrath, RCWP elsiemc@sbcglobal.net
		Location: Pallottine Renewal Center, Florissant, MO Sponsor: International Association of Women Ministers (IAWM) “From Receiving to Becoming: Living-Out of the Gospel Message” - Keynoter: Mary B. Jordan, MDiv, MA in Spirituality Certified Interplayer from Womanspace, St. Louis, MO IAWM ~ International Association of Women Ministers - Is for all women ordained, licensed, certified, and rostered – as well as professional lay women in ministry, and those who meet the requirements for ordination but whose denominations do not authorize women to serve as ministers. To learn more about IAWM, go to www.womenministers.org.
Sunday July 14, 2013 - Wednesday July 17, 2013			Go To Top
		United Church of Christ Musicians Association (UCCMA) 2013 Conference-Seattle, WA
		Location: Plymouth Congregational Church, UCC/St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle, WA "Worship & Music on the Edge" is the theme of the UCCMA's Conference 2013. Come join us for the 9th biennial national conference of the United Church of Christ Musicians Association. In worship services and plenary sessions we will be exploring vibrant and innovative worship design that will propel us into the future Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 15, 2013 Click here for more information/registration.
Monday July 15, 2013 - Friday July 19, 2013			Go To Top
		2013 Craigville Colloquy-Craigville, MA
		Location: Craigville Conference Center, 39 Prospect Ave., Craigville, MA Craigville Colloquy 2013 focuses on "Christ's Mission in the 21st Century: Sent Forth to Be God's Blessing" Keynoter is the Rev. Dr. Reid Trulson, executive director for International Ministries, American Baptist Churches. Bible-study leader is the Rev. Dr. Shanell T. Smith, assistant professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Hartford Seminary. Click here for more information.

Wednesday July 17, 2013			Go To Top
	12:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Atkinson Residence Board Meeting-Newbury
		Location: Atkinson Residence, 4717 Main St., Newbury,VT
Thursday July 25, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Interim Ministers Gathering-Randolph
		Contact: Rev. Pam Lucas 802-728-4999 lucasp@vtcucc.org
		Location: Conference Office, 36 N. Main St., Randolph, VT

	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Department of Stewardship-Randolph
		Contact: Rev. Lucia Jackson, Chair 802-436-2224 revlucia13@gmail.com
		Location: Conference Office, 36 N. Main St., Randolph, VT
Tuesday July 30, 2013 - Saturday August 3, 2013			Go To Top
		reNEW: Skills for Leading New & Renewing Progressive Churches-Berkeley, CA
		Location: Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley, CA Sponsor: Center for Progressive Renewal (CPR) CPR on Campus reNEW: Skills for leading new and renewing progressive churches - This course teaches practical skills for starting a new progressive church or leading the renewal of a church that is stagnant or in decline. It is designed around the premise that churches are rarely resurrected, but can be born again, hence the skills needed in both situations are very similar: creating compelling vision, an effective communication strategy, data management, community development, external mission, transformational worship, etc. This class is designed by the Center for Progressive Renewal and offered for credit, continuing education units, or audit. Instructors: Rev. Michael Piazza and Rev. Cameron Trimble Cost: $549.00 Click here for more information/registration.
Tuesday August 6, 2013 - Friday August 9, 2013			Go To Top
		2013 National Church Leadership Institute (NCLI)-Atlanta, GA
		Location: Courtyard By Marriott, 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA Sponsor: Center for Progressive Renewal (CPR) Prophetic Renewal: A Conference for Entreprenurial Leaders Revinventing Church is the 2013 theme for the annual National Church Leadership Institute (NCLI) featuring Carol Howard Merritt. You will hear from over a dozen leading experts on everything from building a dynamic, volunteer children's ministry to running the "business" of church. Click here for more information/registration.
Thursday August 8, 2013			Go To Top
	12:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Convocation Committee-E. Montpelier
		Contact: Elisa Lucozzi, Chair 802-748-2603 elucozzi@gmail.com
		Location: Old Meeting House, Center Road, East Montpelier Center, VT
Friday August 16, 2013 - Sunday August 18, 2013			Go To Top
		'Our Children, Climate, Faith' Symposium-Strafford
		Location: Strafford, VT Co-sponsored by the churches of Strafford, VT: the United Church, the Unitarian Universalist Society, and Our Lady of Light August 12 - 16, Day Camp associated with this symposium. All children of all faiths ages 3 – 18 are welcome to attend. August 16-17, Symposium August 18, Worship Service Save the Date - Our Children, Climate, Faith, an inclusive symposium on moral-ethical, spiritual, and religious consciousness addressing climate disruption and the rightful future of all children. Children and faith are valued above all else. The biosphere is a gift from “the Creator” belonging to our children and our children’s children. Human consciousness and conscientiousness must change now to preserve their future. From this precept, we will explore how people of spirituality, faith and moral-ethical principles have a duty to work for a healthy biosphere for our children and our children’s children, casting light on how unmitigated climate disruption is a moral issue. Respecting the plurality of our respective spiritual and faith traditions, we will consider appropriate messages and actions, and seek-out how action or inaction on climate disruption is central to a spiritually-informed life. The program is designed to create opportunities for reflective, prayerful listening as well as vibrant discussion. We seek to promote a shift in awareness in both mind and heart – in our “soul” or “inner self” – that is necessary for us to simply live on this earth, now and far into the future. We will have ordained and secular speakers from many faith and spiritual traditions, with many opportunities for group discussion and networking. Through listening and discussion we will help create the messages of action for our faiths which we can share with our own spiritual, philosophical and religious communities. Strafford, VT is the birthplace of Senator Justin Smith Morrill, (namesake and driver behind passage of the Land Grant College Act) and long-time home of the Reverend William Sloane Coffin (civil rights leader), both leaders in major social justice issues of their time. They typify the spirit and understanding that emanates from this place and the people who live here, and motivates us to create and host this symposium. For more information please contact: Jeff Wolfe Jeffery.Wolfe@gmail.com / Rev. Byron Breese rbbreese2006@yahoo.com Coming soon: check this link for more information.
Tuesday September 10, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dept. of Church & Ministry Council-Randolph
		Contact: David Durfee, Chair 802-442-2290 dandtbenn@comcast.net
		Location: Conference Office, 36 N. Main St., Randolph, VT
Monday September 16, 2013 - Wednesday September 18, 2013			Go To Top
		Ministers' Convocation-Burlington
		Location: Bishop Booth Conference Center, 20 Rock Point Circle, Burlington VT Save the Date! Naming, Claiming, Proclaiming – where is your edge? What does “the edge” look and feel like, threat or opportunity? What is the significance of “the edge” in the life of your congregation? How do you recognize it in yourself? How do you celebrate it wherever you find it? We will examine the edge, not so much as a place to “fall off” from (although unexamined we may) but, as a place from which to fly. Bring your stories, your listening ears, your open hearts and your questions as we welcome the Rev. Elizabeth Dilley to lead us to a new edge of understanding. The Convocation Planning Team is pleased to welcome the Rev. Elizabeth Dilley. Elizabeth serves as Minister for Ministers inLocal Churches on the Ministerial Excellence, Support and Authorization (MESA) ministry team in Local Church Ministries at the UCC national offices in Cleveland. Click here for a flyer.
Saturday September 21, 2013			Go To Top
	10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Boundary Awareness Training (BAT) for Lay Leaders-Randolph
		Location: Bethany United Church of Christ, 30 N. Main St., Randolph, VT
Friday September 27, 2013 - Saturday September 28, 2013			Go To Top
		How to Reach New People: A Workshop for Teams of Clergy & Laity-Framingham, MA
		Contact: Karen Methot 508-875-5233 methotk@macucc.org
		Location: Edwards House Meeting & Retreat Center, MA Conference, UCC, 1 Badger Rd., Framingham, MA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday Sponsor: Massachusetts Conference, UCC FOR TEAMS OF CLERGY AND LAITY - A workshop on how to connect with the community and gather new people. Learn: * That the 1955 methods no longer work * How to understand the community around you * How to develop a culture of invitation in the congregation * How to deal with growth and change Presented by Paul Nickerson of Nickerson Coaching. Clergy must attend with a team of at least three lay leaders, and all participants need to be present the entire two days. Early bird registration before Sept. 1: $329 for a team of four ($30 for each additional team member). On Sept. 1, cost increases to $359 for a team of four ($30 for each additional team member). [Note: The New Hampshire Conference, UCC will offer a similar workshop on Nov 9-10.] Click here for more information/registration.
Sunday October 20, 2013			Go To Top
		Champlain Association Fall Meeting
		Time/Location: TBD Special guest: Susan Sanders, Minister and Team Leader, Global Sharing Of Resources, Wider Church Ministries, United Church of Christ. Save the Date.

Friday October 25, 2013			Go To Top
	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Workshop: That Pushes My Buttons-Newton Centre, MA
		Location: Andover Newton Theological School, 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA That Pushes My Buttons: Handling Difficult Behavior, Complaint, and Criticism in Ministry -Ministers can hope ministry will involve extending benevolence and care for people, to which they will respond with joy and gratitude. Often that happens. But other times people’s bile can be an unwelcome surprise. What then? Difficult behavior occurs. It contributes to unhappy congregations and to ministers losing their jobs. This workshop aims to support ministers in handling difficult behavior, complaint, and criticism in ways that enhance the health of the minister and of the congregation. The workshop will include: A definition of difficult behavior Structural and developmental sources of difficult behavior Why ministers can be targets of difficult behavior How congregations can become a fertile ground for difficult behavior The use of congregational norms and standards to support humane behavior Doing the unexpected in the face of difficult behavior What makes complaint and criticism difficult Common (although unsuccessful) defenses people use when criticized Useful personal assumptions to employ when criticized Useful ways to handle complaint and criticism Registration Fee: $75. Snacks and lunch included. Click here for more information/registration.
Friday January 24, 2014			Go To Top
		2014 Woodbury Leadership Workshop-Newton Centre, MA
		Location: Andover Newton Theological School, 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA New Habits for Nones: Practicing Digitally-Integrated Ministry in the Post-Christian World with Elizabeth Drescher and Keith Anderson - It’s been hard to miss the near-constant news media coverage of the growth in the population of so-called “Nones”—people who answer “none” when asked with what religion they most identify or affiliate. It is often assumed that Nones are atheists or otherwise unreligious (or even irreligious). But the data tell is that this is not the case. The majority of Nones believe in God or a universal spirit and many have robust spiritual practices that are not inconsistent with more progressive Christian traditions and values. The challenge for ministry leaders now is how to understand Nones on their own terms, beyond the data and often over-generalizing commentary and outside religious assumptions about being unaffiliated or unidentified with institutional religion might mean. In the 2014 Woodbury Leadership Workshop, Elizabeth Drescher and Keith Anderson, co-authors of Click 2 Save: The Digital Ministry Bible, will share new insights on Nones, digitally-integrated culture, and hands-on approaches to relationship, engagement, and leadership in the “land between religions.” Registration for the Woodbury Workshop will begin in September 2013. Click here for preliminary information.
Friday March 28, 2014 - Sunday March 30, 2014			Go To Top
		UCC New England Women's Celebration IX-Portland, ME
		Location: Portland, ME Sponsor: United Church of Christ Women Leaders of New England Save the Date.

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