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Approximately 1,200 Clergy, Lay Members and guests gathered at Gordon College in Wenham, MA for the 2009 Annual Conference sessions from June 18 to 20 (Clergy Session was held June 17). Visit www.neumc.org/AC09news for news and updates on Annual Conference sessions.
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Read the Providence Journal (www.projo.com) story on the homeless situation in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where Pastor Brian Souza and the River United Methodist Communities have pitched tents on the lawn for the neighborhood's homeless. NOTE: Click on the Headline above to go directly to the story. Photo by Mary Murphy, The Providence Journal.
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A new Annual Conference is being created, combining the New York portions of the North Central New York, Western New York, Troy and Wyoming annual conferences into one conference. .As part of this reconfiguration, Vermont churches from the Troy Conference will join the New England Conference in July 2010. A new web page provides ongoing information about the progress of the transition. Visit www.neumc.org/vermont to see the new things that we are doing in planning - and in action - with our brothers and sisters in Vermont!
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ORDER 2009 ANNUAL CONFERENCE DVDs
DVDs from the 2009 Annual Conference Session "The Leaders Edge" can be ordered from the Conference Communications Office. An order form, as well as other resources, can be found at www.neumc.org/ac09news. Copies of Adam Hamilton's sessions, the Worship Services, Retiree's Celebration, Ziegler Preacher, Ordination Service and more are available to Conference members. Allow 2-3 weeks for d...
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NEW RESOURCES FOR RISING BUILDING COSTS
The costs of maintaining and operating church buildings have risen dramatically, and many congregations are struggling to find the finances and leadership to deal with these higher expenses. Explore some new resources to help churches with options for more efficient or ministry-appropriate facility use…for the sake of the ministry of Christ in your community....
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NEW LAY SPEAKING COURSES SCHEDULED
Lay speaking courses are being offered in many districts in the coming months. These courses offer rich times of worship, fellowship and learning for laity. Basic and Advanced classes are offered. For registration and more information, click here or visit www.neumc.org/layspeaking....
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