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Cost for those who pre-register is $10 per person, $5 per child 12 and under, children 5 and under
free. Cost includes boxed lunch. Vegetarian option available. Car-load discount: pre-register 5 people
for $40. Cost on the day of event is $12 per person, $7 per child 12 and under, 5 and under free.
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1st choice
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Morning Workshops - indicate 1st and 2nd choice
Worcester Fellowship Join Worcester Fellowship as
they roll out, decorate and bake cookies for homeless
adults, and hear about some of the causes of
homelessness, how it makes life hard for people,
and how our churches can help. Worcester Fellowship
is an outdoor church that meets behind City
Hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Limit 15.
Rosie's Place #2-Advocacy Skills – Led by Rosie’s Place. This
interactive workshop will help you effectively communicate
Interfaith Hospitality Network #3 -Since 1986, the IHN has enabled communities
to unite their efforts to assist homeless families.
The program mobilizes community resources:
houses of worship for overnight lodging, congregations
of volunteers, social service agencies for family
assessment and referral and existing facilities
for day programs. Learn the details of the program
and how your congregation might participate in any
of the four Massachusetts networks.
Jubilee Justice Task Force : The Greatest Story Over Sold. Learn
Environmental Ministries #5 - You Are What You Eat : Today pollutants and toxic chemicals contaminate our water, our land, our personal care products, and our children's toys. These contaminants can cause health problems ranging from asthma to cancer, especially in children. Learn about Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution, and Toxics, an education and worship resource that gives congregations the hope and the tools to maintain the sanctity of our bodily temples.
Restorative Justice Task Force : An alternative to the criminal
Open and Affirming Task Force . A question and response
workshop for people in churches that have not yet
gone through the Open and Affirming (ONA) process.
Handouts and giveaways! Limit 30.
Race and Justice Task Force
Mission Partnership - Whether you are actively involved in mission away from home, considering such a mission, or just curious, come share your experiences with others and learn about the MACUCC Mission Partnership Committee.
Mass ReLeaf Focusing on the the “Creation Story” found in
the Book of Genesis the workshop will focus on a
part of Christian theology that has been essentially
forgotten in our contemporary world - religious environmentalism
theology – as well as the work of
MassReLeaf. The MassReLeaf Ministry offers religious
organizations, working in coordination with
their respective municipalities, unique opportunities
to lead real, hands-on tree-planting projects to improve
the quality of our shared environment and to
enhance the lives of thousands of citizens living in population centers across Massachusetts. This ministry
brings the idea of human environmental justice
into the neighborhoods and lives of those most in
need in our state.
City Mission Society - The effects of gang violence.
Massachusetts Council of Churches - Gambling: from an economic justice point of
Heifer International - “It takes a cow to raise a village”: Heifer International
is a development organization whose
mission is to work with communities to end hunger
and poverty and care for the earth. Since 1944,
Heifer has helped more than 9 million families in
over 125 countries move toward greater selfreliance
by providing living loans of livestock and
training in organic farming and animal husbandry.
We will show a DVD that illustrates Heifer’s work
in the field, and talk about creative and interesting
ways in which UCC congregations have become involved.
Seafarer's Friend - Christian Hospitality: Infusing New Attitudes of Fellowship. Scriptures teach that hospitality to strangers is part of God's call to every disciple. Learn how a mission opportunity to visitors from afar can build habits of outreach that will open new possibilities of friendship to your neighbors.
Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light - Making Faith Practical: Doing Environmental Stewardship. This workshop will cover the faith basis of environmental stewardship; offer a primer on the inner workings (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) of our houses and houses of worship; and offer a fun and engaging way for the whole parish to understand the environmental footprint that individuals, families and parishes make on the Earth.
1st choice
2nd choice
Afternoon Workshops - indicate 1st and 2nd choice
Worcester Fellowship Worcester Fellowship is an outdoor church that meets behind City Hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Coffee hour after worship includes sandwiches, juice, fruit and cookies. Join us as we make sandwiches for Sunday while we talk about the difficulties of homelessness and what we can do about it.
Task Force to End Homelessness - MACUCC takes a stand on: 1) strengthening families
involved with DSS; 2) “No Place Like Home” early
warning homelessness prevention program; and 3) cost
of living adjustment emergency aid to the elderly, disabled,
and children’s program. Hear what Rosie’s Place
and the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless are doing to
address families in crisis and homelessness prevention,
and what congregations can do to get involved.
Interfaith Hospitality Network #3 -Since 1986, the IHN has enabled communities to unite their efforts to assist homeless families. The program mobilizes community resources: houses of worship for overnight lodging, congregations of volunteers, social service agencies for family assessment and referral and existing facilities for day programs. Learn the details of the program and how your congregation might participate in any of the four Massachusetts networks.
Jubilee Justice Task Force : The Greatest Story Over Sold. Learn
how international trade deals around the world create
poverty, human rights abuse, rebels, drug dealers,
sweatshop workers and the people who sell you
tee shirts on the beach in Acapulco.
Environmental Ministries - Healthy Spa. Worried about toxic chemicals in
shampoo, shaving cream, moisturizer and other personal
care products most of us use on our bodies every
day? You’re not alone. Come learn how to
change your daily rituals and take home recipes and
products to make this change sustainable.
Restorative Justice Task Force - Healing Circles: A role play experience of a restorative
Open and Affirming Task Force - We’re ONA: Now What Do We Do? A question
and response workshop for those in churches or settings
that currently are in or have completed the
Open and Affirming (ONA) process. Handouts and giveaways!
Race and Justice Task Force
Mission Partnership - Whether you are actively involved in mission away from home, considering such a mission, or just curious, come share your experiences with others and learn about the MACUCC Mission Partnership Committee.
Mass ReLeaf Focusing on the the “Creation Story” found in the Book of Genesis the workshop will focus on a part of Christian theology that has been essentially forgotten in our contemporary world - religious environmentalism theology – as well as the work of MassReLeaf. The MassReLeaf Ministry offers religious organizations, working in coordination with their respective municipalities, unique opportunities to lead real, hands-on tree-planting projects to improve the quality of our shared environment and to enhance the lives of thousands of citizens living in population centers across Massachusetts. This ministry brings the idea of human environmental justice into the neighborhoods and lives of those most in need in our state.
City Mission Society - The effects of gang violence.
Massachusetts Council of Churches - Gambling: from an economic justice point of
view
Church World Service – It’s not just a walk in the park.
Seafarer's Friend - Christian Hospitality: Infusing New Attitudes of Fellowship. Scriptures teach that hospitality to strangers is part of God's call to every disciple. Learn how a mission opportunity to visitors from afar can build habits of outreach that will open new possibilities of friendship to your neighbors.
Environmental Ministries - Reducing your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint
is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse
gases produced. It is useful for individuals and organizations
to conceptualize their impact in contributing to
global warming. Each person will have the opportunity
to make a personal plan and develop an accountability
structure for lowering their carbon footprint using other
members of the workshop as sounding boards.
Scroll to the bottom and click "submit" if you are finished entering information, or continue: Person 2:
First Name:
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1st choice
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Morning Workshops - indicate 1st and 2nd choice
Worcester Fellowship Join Worcester Fellowship as they roll out, decorate and bake cookies for homeless adults, and hear about some of the causes of homelessness, how it makes life hard for people, and how our churches can help. Worcester Fellowship is an outdoor church that meets behind City Hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Limit 15.
Rosie's Place #2-Advocacy Skills – Led by Rosie’s Place. This interactive workshop will help you effectively communicate
Interfaith Hospitality Network #3 -Since 1986, the IHN has enabled communities to unite their efforts to assist homeless families. The program mobilizes community resources: houses of worship for overnight lodging, congregations of volunteers, social service agencies for family assessment and referral and existing facilities for day programs. Learn the details of the program and how your congregation might participate in any of the four Massachusetts networks.
Jubilee Justice Task Force : The Greatest Story Over Sold. Learn
Environmental Ministries #5 - You Are What You Eat : Today pollutants and toxic chemicals contaminate our water, our land, our personal care products, and our children's toys. These contaminants can cause health problems ranging from asthma to cancer, especially in children. Learn about Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution, and Toxics, an education and worship resource that gives congregations the hope and the tools to maintain the sanctity of our bodily temples.
Restorative Justice Task Force : An alternative to the criminal
Open and Affirming Task Force . A question and response workshop for people in churches that have not yet gone through the Open and Affirming (ONA) process. Handouts and giveaways! Limit 30.
Race and Justice Task Force
Mission Partnership - Whether you are actively involved in mission away from home, considering such a mission, or just curious, come share your experiences with others and learn about the MACUCC Mission Partnership Committee.
Mass ReLeaf Focusing on the the “Creation Story” found in the Book of Genesis the workshop will focus on a part of Christian theology that has been essentially forgotten in our contemporary world - religious environmentalism theology – as well as the work of MassReLeaf. The MassReLeaf Ministry offers religious organizations, working in coordination with their respective municipalities, unique opportunities to lead real, hands-on tree-planting projects to improve the quality of our shared environment and to enhance the lives of thousands of citizens living in population centers across Massachusetts. This ministry brings the idea of human environmental justice into the neighborhoods and lives of those most in need in our state.
City Mission Society - The effects of gang violence.
Massachusetts Council of Churches - Gambling: from an economic justice point of
Heifer International - “It takes a cow to raise a village”: Heifer International is a development organization whose mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. Since 1944, Heifer has helped more than 9 million families in over 125 countries move toward greater selfreliance by providing living loans of livestock and training in organic farming and animal husbandry. We will show a DVD that illustrates Heifer’s work in the field, and talk about creative and interesting ways in which UCC congregations have become involved.
Seafarer's Friend - Christian Hospitality: Infusing New Attitudes of Fellowship. Scriptures teach that hospitality to strangers is part of God's call to every disciple. Learn how a mission opportunity to visitors from afar can build habits of outreach that will open new possibilities of friendship to your neighbors.
Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light - Making Faith Practical: Doing Environmental Stewardship. This workshop will cover the faith basis of environmental stewardship; offer a primer on the inner workings (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) of our houses and houses of worship; and offer a fun and engaging way for the whole parish to understand the environmental footprint that individuals, families and parishes make on the Earth.
1st choice
2nd choice
Afternoon Workshops - indicate 1st and 2nd choice
Worcester Fellowship Worcester Fellowship is an outdoor church that meets behind City Hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Coffee hour after worship includes sandwiches, juice, fruit and cookies. Join us as we make sandwiches for Sunday while we talk about the difficulties of homelessness and what we can do about it.
Task Force to End Homelessness - MACUCC takes a stand on: 1) strengthening families involved with DSS; 2) “No Place Like Home” early warning homelessness prevention program; and 3) cost of living adjustment emergency aid to the elderly, disabled, and children’s program. Hear what Rosie’s Place and the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless are doing to address families in crisis and homelessness prevention, and what congregations can do to get involved.
Interfaith Hospitality Network #3 -Since 1986, the IHN has enabled communities to unite their efforts to assist homeless families. The program mobilizes community resources: houses of worship for overnight lodging, congregations of volunteers, social service agencies for family assessment and referral and existing facilities for day programs. Learn the details of the program and how your congregation might participate in any of the four Massachusetts networks.
Jubilee Justice Task Force : The Greatest Story Over Sold. Learn how international trade deals around the world create poverty, human rights abuse, rebels, drug dealers, sweatshop workers and the people who sell you tee shirts on the beach in Acapulco.
Environmental Ministries - Healthy Spa. Worried about toxic chemicals in shampoo, shaving cream, moisturizer and other personal care products most of us use on our bodies every day? You’re not alone. Come learn how to change your daily rituals and take home recipes and products to make this change sustainable.
Restorative Justice Task Force - Healing Circles: A role play experience of a restorative
Open and Affirming Task Force - We’re ONA: Now What Do We Do? A question and response workshop for those in churches or settings that currently are in or have completed the Open and Affirming (ONA) process. Handouts and giveaways!
Race and Justice Task Force
Mission Partnership - Whether you are actively involved in mission away from home, considering such a mission, or just curious, come share your experiences with others and learn about the MACUCC Mission Partnership Committee.
Mass ReLeaf Focusing on the the “Creation Story” found in the Book of Genesis the workshop will focus on a part of Christian theology that has been essentially forgotten in our contemporary world - religious environmentalism theology – as well as the work of MassReLeaf. The MassReLeaf Ministry offers religious organizations, working in coordination with their respective municipalities, unique opportunities to lead real, hands-on tree-planting projects to improve the quality of our shared environment and to enhance the lives of thousands of citizens living in population centers across Massachusetts. This ministry brings the idea of human environmental justice into the neighborhoods and lives of those most in need in our state.
City Mission Society - The effects of gang violence.
Massachusetts Council of Churches - Gambling: from an economic justice point of view
Church World Service – It’s not just a walk in the park.
Seafarer's Friend - Christian Hospitality: Infusing New Attitudes of Fellowship. Scriptures teach that hospitality to strangers is part of God's call to every disciple. Learn how a mission opportunity to visitors from afar can build habits of outreach that will open new possibilities of friendship to your neighbors.
Environmental Ministries - Reducing your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced. It is useful for individuals and organizations to conceptualize their impact in contributing to global warming. Each person will have the opportunity to make a personal plan and develop an accountability structure for lowering their carbon footprint using other members of the workshop as sounding boards.
Scroll to the bottom and click "submit" if you are finished entering information, or continue:
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First Name:
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Address:
City:
State:
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Home Phone:
Office Phone:
Email:
1st choice
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Morning Workshops - indicate 1st and 2nd choice
Worcester Fellowship Join Worcester Fellowship as they roll out, decorate and bake cookies for homeless adults, and hear about some of the causes of homelessness, how it makes life hard for people, and how our churches can help. Worcester Fellowship is an outdoor church that meets behind City Hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Limit 15.
Rosie's Place #2-Advocacy Skills – Led by Rosie’s Place. This interactive workshop will help you effectively communicate
Interfaith Hospitality Network #3 -Since 1986, the IHN has enabled communities to unite their efforts to assist homeless families. The program mobilizes community resources: houses of worship for overnight lodging, congregations of volunteers, social service agencies for family assessment and referral and existing facilities for day programs. Learn the details of the program and how your congregation might participate in any of the four Massachusetts networks.
Jubilee Justice Task Force : The Greatest Story Over Sold. Learn
Environmental Ministries #5 - You Are What You Eat : Today pollutants and toxic chemicals contaminate our water, our land, our personal care products, and our children's toys. These contaminants can cause health problems ranging from asthma to cancer, especially in children. Learn about Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution, and Toxics, an education and worship resource that gives congregations the hope and the tools to maintain the sanctity of our bodily temples.
Restorative Justice Task Force : An alternative to the criminal
Open and Affirming Task Force . A question and response workshop for people in churches that have not yet gone through the Open and Affirming (ONA) process. Handouts and giveaways! Limit 30.
Race and Justice Task Force
Mission Partnership - Whether you are actively involved in mission away from home, considering such a mission, or just curious, come share your experiences with others and learn about the MACUCC Mission Partnership Committee.
Mass ReLeaf Focusing on the the “Creation Story” found in the Book of Genesis the workshop will focus on a part of Christian theology that has been essentially forgotten in our contemporary world - religious environmentalism theology – as well as the work of MassReLeaf. The MassReLeaf Ministry offers religious organizations, working in coordination with their respective municipalities, unique opportunities to lead real, hands-on tree-planting projects to improve the quality of our shared environment and to enhance the lives of thousands of citizens living in population centers across Massachusetts. This ministry brings the idea of human environmental justice into the neighborhoods and lives of those most in need in our state.
City Mission Society - The effects of gang violence.
Massachusetts Council of Churches - Gambling: from an economic justice point of
Heifer International - “It takes a cow to raise a village”: Heifer International is a development organization whose mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. Since 1944, Heifer has helped more than 9 million families in over 125 countries move toward greater selfreliance by providing living loans of livestock and training in organic farming and animal husbandry. We will show a DVD that illustrates Heifer’s work in the field, and talk about creative and interesting ways in which UCC congregations have become involved.
Seafarer's Friend - Christian Hospitality: Infusing New Attitudes of Fellowship. Scriptures teach that hospitality to strangers is part of God's call to every disciple. Learn how a mission opportunity to visitors from afar can build habits of outreach that will open new possibilities of friendship to your neighbors.
Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light - Making Faith Practical: Doing Environmental Stewardship. This workshop will cover the faith basis of environmental stewardship; offer a primer on the inner workings (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) of our houses and houses of worship; and offer a fun and engaging way for the whole parish to understand the environmental footprint that individuals, families and parishes make on the Earth.
1st choice
2nd choice
Afternoon Workshops - indicate 1st and 2nd choice
Worcester Fellowship Worcester Fellowship is an outdoor church that meets behind City Hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Coffee hour after worship includes sandwiches, juice, fruit and cookies. Join us as we make sandwiches for Sunday while we talk about the difficulties of homelessness and what we can do about it.
Task Force to End Homelessness - MACUCC takes a stand on: 1) strengthening families involved with DSS; 2) “No Place Like Home” early warning homelessness prevention program; and 3) cost of living adjustment emergency aid to the elderly, disabled, and children’s program. Hear what Rosie’s Place and the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless are doing to address families in crisis and homelessness prevention, and what congregations can do to get involved.
Interfaith Hospitality Network #3 -Since 1986, the IHN has enabled communities to unite their efforts to assist homeless families. The program mobilizes community resources: houses of worship for overnight lodging, congregations of volunteers, social service agencies for family assessment and referral and existing facilities for day programs. Learn the details of the program and how your congregation might participate in any of the four Massachusetts networks.
Jubilee Justice Task Force : The Greatest Story Over Sold. Learn how international trade deals around the world create poverty, human rights abuse, rebels, drug dealers, sweatshop workers and the people who sell you tee shirts on the beach in Acapulco.
Environmental Ministries - Healthy Spa. Worried about toxic chemicals in shampoo, shaving cream, moisturizer and other personal care products most of us use on our bodies every day? You’re not alone. Come learn how to change your daily rituals and take home recipes and products to make this change sustainable.
Restorative Justice Task Force - Healing Circles: A role play experience of a restorative
Open and Affirming Task Force - We’re ONA: Now What Do We Do? A question and response workshop for those in churches or settings that currently are in or have completed the Open and Affirming (ONA) process. Handouts and giveaways!
Race and Justice Task Force
Mission Partnership - Whether you are actively involved in mission away from home, considering such a mission, or just curious, come share your experiences with others and learn about the MACUCC Mission Partnership Committee.
Mass ReLeaf Focusing on the the “Creation Story” found in the Book of Genesis the workshop will focus on a part of Christian theology that has been essentially forgotten in our contemporary world - religious environmentalism theology – as well as the work of MassReLeaf. The MassReLeaf Ministry offers religious organizations, working in coordination with their respective municipalities, unique opportunities to lead real, hands-on tree-planting projects to improve the quality of our shared environment and to enhance the lives of thousands of citizens living in population centers across Massachusetts. This ministry brings the idea of human environmental justice into the neighborhoods and lives of those most in need in our state.
City Mission Society - The effects of gang violence.
Massachusetts Council of Churches - Gambling: from an economic justice point of view
Church World Service – It’s not just a walk in the park.
Seafarer's Friend - Christian Hospitality: Infusing New Attitudes of Fellowship. Scriptures teach that hospitality to strangers is part of God's call to every disciple. Learn how a mission opportunity to visitors from afar can build habits of outreach that will open new possibilities of friendship to your neighbors.
Environmental Ministries - Reducing your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced. It is useful for individuals and organizations to conceptualize their impact in contributing to global warming. Each person will have the opportunity to make a personal plan and develop an accountability structure for lowering their carbon footprint using other members of the workshop as sounding boards.
Scroll to the bottom and click "submit" if you are finished entering information, or continue:
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Office Phone:
Email:
1st choice
2nd choice
Morning Workshops - indicate 1st and 2nd choice
Worcester Fellowship Join Worcester Fellowship as they roll out, decorate and bake cookies for homeless adults, and hear about some of the causes of homelessness, how it makes life hard for people, and how our churches can help. Worcester Fellowship is an outdoor church that meets behind City Hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Limit 15.
Rosie's Place #2-Advocacy Skills – Led by Rosie’s Place. This interactive workshop will help you effectively communicate
Interfaith Hospitality Network #3 -Since 1986, the IHN has enabled communities to unite their efforts to assist homeless families. The program mobilizes community resources: houses of worship for overnight lodging, congregations of volunteers, social service agencies for family assessment and referral and existing facilities for day programs. Learn the details of the program and how your congregation might participate in any of the four Massachusetts networks.
Jubilee Justice Task Force : The Greatest Story Over Sold. Learn
Environmental Ministries #5 - You Are What You Eat : Today pollutants and toxic chemicals contaminate our water, our land, our personal care products, and our children's toys. These contaminants can cause health problems ranging from asthma to cancer, especially in children. Learn about Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution, and Toxics, an education and worship resource that gives congregations the hope and the tools to maintain the sanctity of our bodily temples.
Restorative Justice Task Force : An alternative to the criminal
Open and Affirming Task Force . A question and response workshop for people in churches that have not yet gone through the Open and Affirming (ONA) process. Handouts and giveaways! Limit 30.
Race and Justice Task Force
Mission Partnership - Whether you are actively involved in mission away from home, considering such a mission, or just curious, come share your experiences with others and learn about the MACUCC Mission Partnership Committee.
Mass ReLeaf Focusing on the the “Creation Story” found in the Book of Genesis the workshop will focus on a part of Christian theology that has been essentially forgotten in our contemporary world - religious environmentalism theology – as well as the work of MassReLeaf. The MassReLeaf Ministry offers religious organizations, working in coordination with their respective municipalities, unique opportunities to lead real, hands-on tree-planting projects to improve the quality of our shared environment and to enhance the lives of thousands of citizens living in population centers across Massachusetts. This ministry brings the idea of human environmental justice into the neighborhoods and lives of those most in need in our state.
City Mission Society - The effects of gang violence.
Massachusetts Council of Churches - Gambling: from an economic justice point of
Heifer International - “It takes a cow to raise a village”: Heifer International is a development organization whose mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. Since 1944, Heifer has helped more than 9 million families in over 125 countries move toward greater selfreliance by providing living loans of livestock and training in organic farming and animal husbandry. We will show a DVD that illustrates Heifer’s work in the field, and talk about creative and interesting ways in which UCC congregations have become involved.
Seafarer's Friend - Christian Hospitality: Infusing New Attitudes of Fellowship. Scriptures teach that hospitality to strangers is part of God's call to every disciple. Learn how a mission opportunity to visitors from afar can build habits of outreach that will open new possibilities of friendship to your neighbors.
Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light - Making Faith Practical: Doing Environmental Stewardship. This workshop will cover the faith basis of environmental stewardship; offer a primer on the inner workings (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) of our houses and houses of worship; and offer a fun and engaging way for the whole parish to understand the environmental footprint that individuals, families and parishes make on the Earth.
1st choice
2nd choice
Afternoon Workshops - indicate 1st and 2nd choice
Worcester Fellowship Worcester Fellowship is an outdoor church that meets behind City Hall Sundays at 1 p.m. Coffee hour after worship includes sandwiches, juice, fruit and cookies. Join us as we make sandwiches for Sunday while we talk about the difficulties of homelessness and what we can do about it.
Task Force to End Homelessness - MACUCC takes a stand on: 1) strengthening families involved with DSS; 2) “No Place Like Home” early warning homelessness prevention program; and 3) cost of living adjustment emergency aid to the elderly, disabled, and children’s program. Hear what Rosie’s Place and the Mass. Coalition for the Homeless are doing to address families in crisis and homelessness prevention, and what congregations can do to get involved.
Interfaith Hospitality Network #3 -Since 1986, the IHN has enabled communities to unite their efforts to assist homeless families. The program mobilizes community resources: houses of worship for overnight lodging, congregations of volunteers, social service agencies for family assessment and referral and existing facilities for day programs. Learn the details of the program and how your congregation might participate in any of the four Massachusetts networks.
Jubilee Justice Task Force : The Greatest Story Over Sold. Learn how international trade deals around the world create poverty, human rights abuse, rebels, drug dealers, sweatshop workers and the people who sell you tee shirts on the beach in Acapulco.
Environmental Ministries - Healthy Spa. Worried about toxic chemicals in shampoo, shaving cream, moisturizer and other personal care products most of us use on our bodies every day? You’re not alone. Come learn how to change your daily rituals and take home recipes and products to make this change sustainable.
Restorative Justice Task Force - Healing Circles: A role play experience of a restorative
Open and Affirming Task Force - We’re ONA: Now What Do We Do? A question and response workshop for those in churches or settings that currently are in or have completed the Open and Affirming (ONA) process. Handouts and giveaways!
Race and Justice Task Force
Mission Partnership - Whether you are actively involved in mission away from home, considering such a mission, or just curious, come share your experiences with others and learn about the MACUCC Mission Partnership Committee.
Mass ReLeaf Focusing on the the “Creation Story” found in the Book of Genesis the workshop will focus on a part of Christian theology that has been essentially forgotten in our contemporary world - religious environmentalism theology – as well as the work of MassReLeaf. The MassReLeaf Ministry offers religious organizations, working in coordination with their respective municipalities, unique opportunities to lead real, hands-on tree-planting projects to improve the quality of our shared environment and to enhance the lives of thousands of citizens living in population centers across Massachusetts. This ministry brings the idea of human environmental justice into the neighborhoods and lives of those most in need in our state.
City Mission Society - The effects of gang violence.
Massachusetts Council of Churches - Gambling: from an economic justice point of view
Church World Service – It’s not just a walk in the park.
Seafarer's Friend - Christian Hospitality: Infusing New Attitudes of Fellowship. Scriptures teach that hospitality to strangers is part of God's call to every disciple. Learn how a mission opportunity to visitors from afar can build habits of outreach that will open new possibilities of friendship to your neighbors.
Environmental Ministries - Reducing your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced. It is useful for individuals and organizations to conceptualize their impact in contributing to global warming. Each person will have the opportunity to make a personal plan and develop an accountability structure for lowering their carbon footprint using other members of the workshop as sounding boards.
