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Welcome!
Common Cloth is a new e-newsletter of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ. This newsletter provides articles and resources to help make your church go deeper in faith and multiply mission.
Mashpee New Church Start Launch |
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Our newest church start is in Mashpee on Cape Cod. Jim Scovil is the organizing pastor.
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Housing First |
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One Family, Inc. hosted a "Housing First" gathering of more than 470 people.
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"Climate Rescue" |
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Join a state-wide walk and make a statement about environmental justice.
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Resource of the Month |
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Every church needs more in-depth leaders. Here's a resource with tips on nurturing and mentoring spiritual leaders in your church.
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Bread for the World Workshop on March 31 |
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Download a flyer for an upcoming workshop from Bread for the world
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Homelessness Lobby Day |
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On February 28, 2007, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, there will be a Lobby Day at the State House. In addition to speakers and forums, there will be opportunities to visit with legislators to talk about key issues. This is a great day and it fills up quickly, so register early! Click on the link below for more information or to sign up.
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Book of the Month |
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Growing True Disciples
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Our Wider Mission: Global Missionaries In Africa |
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Because of you, Mark Behle is up to something in Africa. Your support of Our Church’s Wider Mission supports global missionaries serving in your name.
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Learn More About The UCC |
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Our members come from all different church backgrounds, or none at all! A great resource to help them learn about their denomination, the United Church of Christ, is the “Mission Moments” Sunday bulletin inserts (they can also be used for newsletters). To preview and download these click here:
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Mission: New Orleans |
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What is it like to go on a mission trip? What is happening in the New Orleans area? To read first person experiences from the mission trips organized and sponsored by Worcester Area Mission Society, the Massachusetts Conference United Church of Christ and the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, click here:
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