Circle Process is June 16 at AC16; the team shares new information about the covenant and possible topics.

Learn about Boston University School of Theology's Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA) and Raices Latinas Leadership Semillero.

Real Tools for Real Churches offers practical advice from our Parish Consultants.

The Rev. Dr. David Abbott has been named Director of Stewardship for the Foundation effective July 1, 2016.

The NEJ will elect two new episcopal leaders in July 2016; a Convocation for NEJ youth is also planned.

Council President Bishop Bruce Ough told General Conference: The council "is committed to maintaining unity."

Roberta Bragan and Amanda Howe were among the 26 deaconesses and home missioners consecrated at General Conference.

Bishop led worship May 14. He urged General Conference to listen to all perspectives and especially God.

The Connectional Table, which began meeting in January, participated in the budget process for the first time.

The Conference delegation to the General and Jurisdictional conferences has announced its support for Rev. We Chang and Rev. Dr. LaTrelle Miller Easterling for the episcopacy.

Trinity UMC in Springfield, MA, has begun a ministry that offers young people an urban immersion experience.

“Tending the Fire,” training in family systems theory for churches, will be offered three times in 2016-17.

Real Tools for Real Churches offers practical advice from our Parish Consultants.

The Rev. Jared "Jerry" Rardin, retiring "Tending the Fire" leader offers a tribute to this ministry.

Rev. Robertson, author of “Exploring the Bible: The Dickinson Series,” will lead AC16 Bible study.

Two members of the New England Conference were among those traveling to Cuba. Read about the experience.

Covenant Hills will be available for retreats this summer. Ideas for future uses of the site are being sought.

Melinda Trotti has been named interim director of Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference center. She begins July 1.

Real Tools for Real Churches offers practical advice from our Parish Consultants.

A quick video overview of Circle Process and how it will work at this year's Annual Conference ...

Three Circle Process volunteer facilitators talk about what they hope it will bring to Annual Conference.

The New England Conference Church Planter Assessment Team is accepting applications now.

Camryn Davies, a 17-year-old high school junior, who attends Grace UMC in Lynn, MA, talks about the MOP to China. .

Real Tools is a series from our NE Parish Consultants offering practical info and tools your church can use now.

The Connectional Table invited the Rev. Ralph Howe, finance chair, to talk about the budget process.

Learn more about and sign up for the New England Conference's great outdoor ministry programs.

Adults or recent high school graduates who are pursuing an undergraduate education are invited to apply by May 6 for 2016-17.

Watch a short video from the March 1, 2016 spiritual formation retreat at Rolling Ridge.

Suncook UMC in New Hampshire participated in the Shift Network in 2015; hear what the Shift Team leader had to say about the process.

This is the first in a series of articles from our New England Parish Consultants that offer practical information and tools that your church can use right away.

During this year's Annual Conference, folks are asked to help assemble 1,000 health kits for UMCOR.

Sarah Ames talks about the 2016 Mission of Peace to China. Applications for MOP 2017 to Nicaragua are due March 31.

The Committee on Leadership/Nominations is seeking volunteers to serve on Conference boards and committees.

Volunteers needed to serve as AC 2016 greeters

The team working on Circle Process shared this info to help folks understand more about Circle Process.

Parish Consultants are clergy and laity with expertise in various areas who come alongside churches to offer guidance.

Clergy, Preachers’ Aid Society may be able to help you with your or your children's higher-education debt.

Central Massachusetts District Superintendent Rene Perez shares this Lenten reflection from the shores of the Dead Sea. Rev. Perez was part of a group from the New England Conference traveling to the Holy Land from Feb. 15 to Feb....

Pastors and church leaders adopt new technology at or above the national average rate, says UMCOM research.

At its second meeting on Jan. 26, the Connectional Table covered a range of topics.

The Rev. Karen L. Munson has been named Superintendent of the Mid-Maine District effective July 1, 2016.

Dr. Kent Millard spoke to 150 clergy who attended the two sessions Jan. 29 and 30.

The Rev. Larry Peacock has announced that he will retire after 11 years at Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center.

James B. Tresner to be executive director at Wanakee United Methodist Center. He begins Feb. 15, 2016.

Get resources a see a preview of the Rethink Church Easter advertising campaign.

Learn where you can find all the news/info on General Conference - May 10-20, 2016 in Portland, OR.

Trinity UMC invites youth or young adult groups to an immersion experience focusing on faith and urban life.

Applications for the 2016-17 Conference Merit Scholarship Award are now being accepted.

Hand-carved from olive wood crosses will be the talking pieces for Circle Process at Annual Conference.

The 2015 Journal/Directory are available for purchase through on-demand printer LuLu.com