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Upcoming Events

Date

Event

2008  
April 26 The Gospel of Mark Alive!

Experience the exciting performance of the Gospel of Mark from beginning to end by the Rev. Bert Marshall.

Where:  First Baptist Church
            111 Park Ave., Worcester

When:  1:00PM

Free and open to the public.  Those going through baptismal classes, confirmed and youth groups are encouraged to attend.

 

April 28 Race in America: Barack Obama's Speech on Race as a Lens for America's Political Agenda

With Don Shriver, President Emeritus at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.

Panel chaired by Rev. Canon Edward Rodman (E.D.S.), including Dale Andrews (B.U.), Matt Gibson (Boston Nexus) & Mako Nagasawa (Boston Faith and Justice Network)

Where:  Washburn Hall, Episcopal Divinity School
            99 Brattle St., Cambridge

When:  7:00PM- 9:00PM

Coming having read Barak Obama's speech of March 18 (found on the internet at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88478467 and enter into lively discussion.

 

April 29 Want to learn more about Al Qaeda?

Andover Newton graduate Karen Hernandez-Andrews will give an one hour lecture on Al Qaeda for Mark Heim's class, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.

Where:  Andover Newton Theological School
            210 Herrick Rd, Newton Center
                Davis 201

Time:  2:00 to 3:00 PM

Additional Information: KarenLHAndrews@aol.com or mheim@ants.edu

 

May 3 Global Music in Worship: Cross Cultural Worship for the 21st Century

Dr. C. Michael Hawn, Professor of Sacred Music and director of the Master of Music Program, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University with share music from the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa and show how the music can be incorporated into liturgical worship.

Where:  Episcopal Divinity School
            St. John's Memorial Chapel
            99 Brattle St., Cambridge

Time:  9:30AM to 4:00PM

Cost:  $60/person includes lunch & workshop materials
         $50/person when 3 or more register from single
                church
         $40/student

Additional Information: Priscilla Burns - 617-682-1506
                               pburns@eds.edu

 

May 3 An Evening of Sacred Music with MiXed Company

Building bridges and expanding boundaries through sacred song.  Bill Humphrey and Jessica Rechner are MiXed Company an interracial, married Christian duo combining different musical elements to create a unique experience.

Where:  Wilson Chapel
            Andover Newton Theological School
            210 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre

Time:  7:00PM

Cost: Free and open to the Public

 

May 6 Commission on Christian Unity of the MCC Annual Plenary Meeting

Featuring Rev. Dr. Thomas Best, retired executive secretary of the World Council of Churches' Fiath and Order Secretariat.

Where:  Greek Metropolis of Boston
            162 Goddard Ave, Brookline

Time:  10:00AM - Noon - Luncheon to follow

Reservations: council@masscouncilofchurches.org or
                   617-523-2771

 

May 6 - 8 Renewal, Rejuvenation and Resources for the Emergent Church

Join with other educations for the 37th Annual Conference of the New England Association of United Church Educators.

Information and Registration: contact Ruth Ann White whitera90@hotmail.com
 

May 15 The Creative Soul of Children, Inc. 
Cultivating a Child's Unique Potential

2nd annual speaker series & fundraising event for parents, teachers, therapists and youth

Speaker: Bob Broudo, President and Headmaster of Landmark School

Topic: All Children Can Learn

Where:  Winchester Unitarian Church
            478 Main St., Winchester

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 PM

Cost: Donation $20; $45 series of three

Information and Registration: www.embracechildspirit.org or contact Sally Patton at 781-729-8224 or sally@embracechildspirit.org

Directions: www.winchesteruu.org (just 3 min. walk from train station.)

 

May 17 Being the Realm of God: Mission and Justice Fair 2008

Come to a day of discussion, workshops and information gathering.  Speakers: Sandy Sorenson, UCC Washington, DC, Justice and Witness Ministries Team Leader and Conference Minster and President Jim Antal.

Where:  MACUCC Conference Center
            One Badger Rd., Framingham

Time: 9:00AM to 3:00PM

Additional information: Mass. Conference of the United Church of Christ - 508-875-5233

May 21 Massachusetts Bible Society Luncheon Series

Dr. Mark Burrows speaking on the topic "Can Poetry Save Us"

Where:  Paulist Center
           5 Park St., Boston

When:  12:00 - 1:15PM

Cost:  Suggested Donation $10

Registration: 617-542-2230 or admin@massbible.org

 

May 31 Faith and Families: Bringing the Church into the Home

A Pastoral Excellence event featuring Author Lib Caldwell, who argues that home is a place where the spiritual lives of children, youth and the family are nurtured.

Where: Congregational Church of Needham
           1154 Great Plain Ave., Needham

Time:  9:00AM to 3:00PM

Additional Information: lofumentok@macucc.org

 

August 18 -23 National Council of Churches Ecumenical Work Week 2008

www.ncccusa.org/justrebuilding
OR    NCC staff in New Orleans, Tronn Moller moller51@hotmail.cm

 

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News Releases

Learn more about our activities in the following news releases:

News Releases

Date

Topic

March 18, 2008 Rev. Jack Johnson gives testimony to House Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies in opposition to proposed gambling casinos in Massachusetts
October 29, 2007 Citizens Coalition Forms to Keep Massachusetts "Casino Free"
September 17, 2007 Church Leaders respond the Governor's pro-gambling announcement
March 15, 2007 The Reverend Jack Johnson is appointed MCC Executive Director
November 9, 2005 Churches Oppose Bill S2267: Call Legislative Process "Far From Transparent"
November 9, 2005 Muslim-Christian Dialogue Celebrates 15 years
October 17, 2005 Orthodox and Protestant Churches Oppose Gambling Expansion
August 22, 2005 Take Back Your Time  - MCC urges families to slow down and take back their time.
August 9, 2005 Improper Use of Government: Orthodox and Protestant Churches Oppose Legislation to Mediate Internal Religious Dispute MCC's opposition to Senate Bill 1074 "An Act Relative to Charities in Massachusetts."
July 15, 2005 WCC Joint Working Group Report: "Inspired by the same vision": Roman Catholic participation in national and regional councils of churches.
July 14, 2005 "Unnecessary, Unjust, and Intolerable" Church leaders voice unanimous opposition to reinstating the death penalty.
June 27, 2005 "On The Agenda of Caring Churches".  Massachusetts Council of Churches speaks up for Healthier Children
January 21, 2003 "Points for Peacemaking" new tool resolving conflicts issued by Mass. Council of Churches
 
February 21,2002 Massachusetts Christian Religious Leaders Call for "Fresh Approaches" to Curb Mounting Violence Among Palestinians and Israelis 
 

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