Current News Releases and Articles

November 23, 2020

A Thanksgiving message from Bishop Devadhar

Bishop Devadhar announces the "Special Mission 2020" campaign to support local and worldwide mission.

November 17, 2020

A message from the Re-Entry Team and additional COVID-19 resources

As we face another surge of COVID-19, the Re-Entry Team shares some guidance and resources

November 17, 2020

Connectional Table hosts online retreat

The Connectional Table hosted it annual retreat for leaders on Nov. 14

November 16, 2020

Rolling Ridge director earns professional certification

Lawrence Jay, exec. director of Rolling Ridge, earns Certified Conference Center Professional certification.

November 09, 2020

Connectional Table to host Fall Leadership Retreat on Nov. 14

The Connectional Table welcomed new members and finalized plans for the Nov. 14 Leadership Retreat.

November 09, 2020

Disaster Response & Mission Coordinator to retire

Disaster Response Mission Coordinator Barbara Burnside will retire on Dec. 31, 2020.

November 09, 2020

New Many Waters District Church Conference Numbers

Conference Issues New Church Numbers effective July 1, 2020

November 03, 2020

Join Election Day prayer vigil

Join the Katahdin District for an Election Day prayer vigil beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 3

November 02, 2020

Intro to ZOOM Helpful Hints

Intro to ZOOM - guide tool using various devices.

November 02, 2020

Racial justice topic for New England UMW

Racial Justice was the theme for the New England United Methodist Women’s annual meeting on Oct. 24, 2020.

October 23, 2020

An Evening with the Authors: Jane P. Ives and Bonnie Ives Marden

Watch a recording of the bishop's authors' evening celebrating Jane P. Ives and daughter Bonnie Ives Marden.

October 19, 2020

AC 2020: Actions taken by Annual Conference

Find a summary of the actions taken during the Oct. 17, 2020 virtual session of the New England Annual Conference.

October 19, 2020

AC 2020: Episcopal Address

"You Are Beloved" is the title of Bishop Devadhar's 2020 Episcopal Address. Read more ...

October 19, 2020

AC 2020: Memorial Service

See a slideshow honoring the clergy and spouses who passed away in 2019-2020 and more from this year's Memorial Service.

October 19, 2020

AC 2020: State of the Conference

Find the Cabinet's State of the Conference report and other items not included in the virtual session.

October 19, 2020

AC 2020: Videos

Here are links to some of the videos from the 2020 New England Annual Conference virtual session held Oct. 17.

October 08, 2020

CCFA recommends candidate for Conference CFO/Treasurer

CCFA recommends John Cardillo as CFO/Conference Treasurer and Director of Admin. Services.

October 05, 2020

AC 2020: FAQ

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about the upcoming virtual Annual Conference.

September 29, 2020

Election of Conference Lay Leader to take place in 2021

Rene Wilbur to step down after Annual Conference; an interim lay leader will be elected by district lay leaders.

September 28, 2020

NEAC service for World Communion Sunday

NEAC churches are welcome to use this recorded service for World Communion Sunday.

September 24, 2020

Making masks at Living Faith UMC

Watch a video about the mask ministry at Living Faith UMC in Putnam, CT

September 21, 2020

Update on search for Conference Chief Financial Officer

The search committee hopes to present a candidate to CCFA and the 2020 Annual Conference on Oct. 17.

September 17, 2020

Quadrennial Ethics Training information for clergy

Find information about accessing the online ethics training for clergy. Completion deadline is Oct. 31.

September 15, 2020

Church’s painful past leads to new anti-racism initiative

"Cornerstone: Claiming our past, building a better future" will work to end racism and dismantle white privilege.

September 14, 2020

An update on the Zarephath Emergency Relief Fund

Zarephath Emergency Relief Fund wraps up its work. Read an update.

September 14, 2020

Conference offers ‘Reboot Your Worship’ training free

The Conference is making Dr. Marcia McFee's "Reboot Your Worship" training available to our churches for free.

September 14, 2020

Latinx pastor shares a recent experience of racism

Pastor Alicia Vélez Stewart shares testimony about racism she experienced after starting a new appointment.

September 08, 2020

Become a sustaining donor to NEAC Camping and Retreat Ministries

United Methodists in New England, become sustaining supporters of this vital ministry with a monthly gift.

September 06, 2020

Churches invited to share bulk donation of hand sanitizer

The Conference has secured a bulk donation of hand sanitizer. Learn how to get your supply.

September 02, 2020

A Summer Like No Other - a note from Camp Mechuwana

It is hard to explain what the last five months have been like at Mechuwana.

September 01, 2020

Six months in: A message from the NEAC Re-Entry Team

The Conference Re-Entry Team shares some important reminders about our guidelines for in-person worship.

August 24, 2020

Connectional Table approves additional funding requests

The Connectional Table met on Aug. 19 to consider requests from COSROW and the Open Spirit Task Force.

August 24, 2020

White Privilege Focus Group creates action groups

About 60 clergy and laity participated in an open space Zoom forum hosted by WPFG.

August 17, 2020

Black history in the New England Conference

Our Conference historian shares the history of African Americans in the New England Conference.

August 10, 2020

Online worship grows into church's second campus

With some simple tools and little tech experience, Pastor Clint Brake has planted a new church — online.

July 30, 2020

Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services to retire Aug. 7

Bill Burnside's last day will be Aug. 7, 2020. The search for his replacement is ongoing.

July 27, 2020

Camp Mechuwana - Feeding Maine Children

sharing what the summer staff volunteers are doing on a daily basis to feed Maine families

July 27, 2020

Mission Shares story: NH church goes from 0 to 100 percent paid

In 2013, Christ UMC in Lancaster, NH, owed $20,000 in Mission Shares; now they are paying 100 percent. Find out how ...

July 22, 2020

White Privilege Focus Group seeks those ready to engage in anti-racism work

Learn how you can join in the work of addressing white privilege and anti-racism work in the NEAC.

July 20, 2020

Important information about the 2020 virtual Annual Conference session

Registration is open for the virtual 2020 Annual Conference Oct. 17. Get important info ...

July 08, 2020

UMEM reopens thrift store

The United Methodist Economic Ministry in Salem, ME, was happy to re-open its doors.

June 26, 2020

Website under construction

We are working on the website to reflect the new seven-district structure.

June 19, 2020

UMC unveils “Dismantling Racism” Initiative

United Methodist Church leaders launch a plan of action for dismantling racism

June 16, 2020

Conference to transition to the HealthFlex Exchange in 2021

We will offer HealthFlex participants the full range of coverage options through HealthFlex Exchange Jan. 1, 2021.

June 14, 2020

NEAC 2020 transition workshop

Find a link to a video recording of the workshop.

June 12, 2020

Meet the Clergy Class of 2020

The Clergy Class of 2020 was approved by the Clergy Session on June 11, 2020.

June 08, 2020

NEJ College of Bishops issues letter on racism

The Northeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops has issued a letter on racism and police brutality.

June 08, 2020

United Methodist Bishops: Act now to end racism and white supremacy

Read a statement released June 8 by Council of Bishops President Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey.

June 02, 2020

Congregational Development announces grant awards

Congregational Development announces recipients of the 2020 Together for Tomorrow and Urban Ministry grants.

May 29, 2020

A message from Bishop Devadhar: George Floyd

Read Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar's May 28 message.
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