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Welcome!
As you seek to help your congregation become more
vital, I hope that this Common Cloth newsletter will
provide resources and perspectives that enable your
church to go deeper in faith and multiply mission. May
your congregation by an inspiration to the community
around you and blessing from God.
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Light And Life in New Orleans
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Auction benefits hurricane
relief
Auction offering "Light and Life" in New
Orleans. Read more about how you can support
hurricane relief efforts...
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New Springfield Church
reaches out through radio broadcast...
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Nation of Jesus, Christian Center, United
Church of Christ in Springfield is reaching new
people with a radio ministry.
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Anti-Racism 101
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Learn how Race and Justice consultants can
assist your church with issues of racism. Read
more...
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Stop Acts of Violence and
Hate |
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The ONA Task Force hosts an evening dedicated
to "stopping acts of violence and hate". Read
more...
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Hit the Bulls Eye
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A May conference for transforming dying
congregations into healthy congregations. Read
more...
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Interfaith Walk for Climate
Rescue |
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Join the state-wide march for the environment.
Read more...
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Resouce of the Month
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Learn how to understand the community around
you. Read more...
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Quote of the Month
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"Small group leaders are effective only if
their small group raises up future leaders and
multiplies." Go Big with Small Groups, by
Easum and Atkinson
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Book of the Month
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Michael Foss' Power Surge describes a
church that is based on discipleship growth. A
number of MACUCC congregations have found this
book transforming.
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Haystack Award Nominations
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The Haystack Award recognizes those whose words
and deeds embody the Biblical notion of charitable
social service. Read more...
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Spread the Word About OCWM!
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Let your members know the great work they are
accomplishing through their giving to Our Church's
Wider Mission.
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Meet Your Missionary!
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Elena Hugel, our global missionary in Chile,
will be visiting churches throughout Massachusetts
in April and May. For her schedule, click the link
below. A special opportunity for clergy is a
Clergy Luncheon on May 2 at the Framingham
Conference Center beginning at 11:30. Let Karen
Jones know if you plan to attend:
jonesk@macucc.org.
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