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Save the Date!
212th Annual Meeting, June 18, 2011,
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center


2010 Annual Report2010 Annual Report of the Massachusetts Conference

Download this 20-page report to see just what contributions to Our Church's Wider Mission Basic Support and Fellowship Dues can accomplish.

PDF Download 2010 report
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If you would like to receive one or more printed copies, please contact Andy Gustafson at 508-875-5233 or gustafsona@macucc.org.

 


211th Annual Meeting - June 19, 2010

Go to a report, audio and video recordings

West Cummington Church Fire

On Sunday morning, January 17, the beloved and historic West Cummington Congregational Church was destroyed by fire. The building was at least 170 years old.

This is a loss felt not only by the members of the church but by the wider community as well. This was evident in the Sunday afternoon service led by the church’s pastor, Steven Philbrick, in the congregation’s parish house.

The church members were joined by hundreds of others who shared memories of life’s transitional moments that took place in the church and the depth of loss they felt.  But there was also a strong spirit of hope in the room and recognition that while the fire destroyed more than the building, the church was still alive and well. 

In the future we will know more about specific ways we can support the West Cummington Church.  In the mean time please hold them in your prayers. 

Shalom Peter

The Rev. Peter A. Wells
Associate Conference Minister
Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ


"Take hold of the life that is really life" 1 Timothy 6

210th Annual Meeting: "Generosity as a Way of Life"
October 16 - 17, 2009
DCU Center, Worcester, MA

Full report, videos, photos and resources from the meeting.


For the Living of These Days

The following resources are provided to assist pastors and congregations in responding to the current economic issues impacting their members and communities:

link Faith and Tough Economic Times: Pastoral perspectives offered by United Church of Christ pastors across the nation. (Opens in a new window.)

link October Issue of Inspiring Generosity Newsletter - a special edition dedicated to these issues.

link Boston.com blog post on letter - A Time of Great Testing - sent by Minister and President Jim Antal to MACUCC clergy, October 6, 2008.

PDF The Promises of Our God of Abundance Are Beyond What We Now Imagine - Stewardship University Keynote address delivered by Minister and President Jim Antal, September 27, 2008.

 


Immerse Yourself:
General Synod 27 - July, 2009!


Annual Report of the Massachusetts Conference

Download this 20-page report to see just what contributions to Our Church's Wider Mission Basic Support and Fellowship Dues can accomplish.

PDF Download report
Size: 818 kb. This is a PDF document. If you cannot access it, click here for help.

If you would like to receive one or more printed copies, please contact Andy Gustafson at 508-875-5233 or gustafsona@macucc.org.


A Still More Excellent Way - an Update from The Board of Directors
December, 2007


209th Annual Meeting

link Go to a report, see pictures, listen to audio highlights, etc.


208th Annual Meeting Highlights

InstallationPart Two - September 29, 2007

link See a photo gallery from the DCU Center.

link See a photo gallery from the Installation Service for Minister and President Jim Antal.

link Listen to the Keynote Address of Lillian Daniels.
30 minutes - mp3 format - 3.54 mb.

link Read 2008 clergy compensation guidelines as approved by the Meeting.

link Read the Board of Directors' proposal, A Still More Excellent Way, which was endorsed by delegates.

Part One - June 22, 2007

link Read highlights & see photos from the 208th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference.


UCC Anniversary Celebration

New! Folks who attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration have been sending in birthday wishes and gifts to the Conference and national setting. Read those wishes here!

link MACUCC AT SYNOD! More than 900 people from the Conference participated in Synod. See photos and read highlights showcasing their participation.
Updated: June 27, 2007


207th Annual Meeting Highlights

AudioLISTEN OR READ!  Both audio AND text files of Dr. Antal's remarks to delegates, reports from the Board of Directors and Interim Minister & President and sermons from Friday and Saturday's worship are posted online. You can also read and print the Minutes of the 207th Annual Meeting. Click here to see what's available.

link Read news dispatches and see photo galleries from the Annual Meeting.


 

 

Updates

Board of Directors Highlights
March 20, 2010

2010 UCC Pension Board Health Insurance Rates 

210th Annual Meeting Minutes
October 16-17, 2009

October 17 2009

209th Annual Meeting

November 1, 2008

Board of Directors Highlights
June 25, 2008
Board of Directors Highlights
April 4-5, 2008  
Listening Process and Board Update
June 2007
 
Listening Process and Board Update              March 2007

Board of Directors Meeting Highlights
Nov. 30 - Dec 1 , 2007

208th Annual Meeting

Minutes

September 29, 2007

Publications
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Spotlight
Conference section, United Church News
 
 
 
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