The awards are given to churches that are focused on the process of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

The first worship service of the 2018 Annual Conference was the Memorial Service honoring clergy and spouses.

Laity Session celebrates the diverse ministry of the laity in New England.

Here's what happened on Thursday, June 14, at the 2018 Annual Conference session.

The worship design team for the 2018 Annual Conference talks about the Tiny Altars and their concept for worship design.

Bishop Devadhar told the Annual Conference, "Tonight, I want to address the 'elephant in the room ...'"

This presentation was given by Bishop Devadhar to the Baltimore Washington Conference about the Way Forward.

CFA Chair Ralph Howe and Treasurer Bill Burnside presented the 2019 budget proposal. The vote is expected Saturday.

The unofficial kickoff to Annual Conference honors retirees, ordinands, and the Taylor Fellowship winners.

June 12, 2018   Greetings to the RISEM Clay (Clergy & Laity)!   As I often do, I reflect on many things and our district is certainly in my reflections. As I have traveled our district and visited our churches, I continue to echo ...

  JUNE 2018 Camping and Retreat news On the first Wednesday of each month, the UMCatalyst puts the spotlight on news and information about our Camp and Retreat Centers. Summer camp registration is open, and there ...

The New England Conference offices are now in our new location: 411 Merrimack St., Methuen, MA

We want to hear your stories - so we can celebrate innovative and effective ministries and share your ideas.

Three new clergy members joined the Connectional Table, which met May 16. Dates were also set for the Fall Retreat.

See pictures from the Saturday, May 19, event attended by more than 100 people.

Pastors changing appointment and churches welcoming new pastors this year are expected to attend a workshop.

The NEAC Extended Cabinet stands with the Council of Bishops in its statement on the constitutional amendments.

The "Gateways to God" certificate program in spiritual direction will begin anew in February 2019.

May 5, 2018 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As you may know, the Council of Bishops (COB) met this past week, and after much prayerful discernment, we ...

Pilgrims visit the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Emmaus and the Tomb of Samuel.

  MAY 2018 Camping and Retreat news On the first Wednesday of each month, the UMCatalyst puts the spotlight on news and information about our Camp and Retreat Centers. Summer camp registration is open, and there are...

As an office condominium, H H Properties of Lawrence will occupy the first floor at the new NE Conference Center.

Carter Memorial UMC used its building to help Boston Marathon runners - and show what it means to be the church.

Pilgrims had a chance to meet with Adam Hamilton, who spoke with them about the importance of a good sermon.

Belmont-Watertown UMC's Playgroups with a Purpose is one of two ministries nationwide to get this grant.

See photos from Jerusalem and hear the pilgrims sing in the Church of St. Anne - known for its acoustics.

This photo album from the 2018 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land includes sites around the Sea of Galilee.

NH District Congregational Spiritual Impact Team invites you to focus on "Passionate Spirituality" May 19, 2018.

A number of couples making the 2018 pilgrimage to the Holy Land renewed their marriage vows at Cana.

  APRIL 2018 Camping and Retreat news On the first Wednesday of each month, the UMCatalyst puts the spotlight on news and information about our Camp and Retreat Centers. Summer camp registration is open, and there ...

If you have a regular Taizé-style service, we’d love to hear about it. See what's happening at 2 Vermont churches.

Pilgrims worshipped and had time for private prayer and reflection at the Garden of Gethsemane.

Read Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar's message for Easter.

Photo Albums of the pictures submitted by local churches for use in the VT District 2018 Lenten Devotions.

Holy Land pilgrims visited The Upper Room and, for the first time, Jacob's Well.

See photos from the Rhode Island/Eastern MA District's Lay Servant Ministry events.

2018 Holy Land pilgrims worship aboard a boat on the Sea of Galilee.

The New England Conference Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for 2018-19. Deadline 5-31-18.

Connectional Table develops new processes to evaluate funding requests from boards and committees.

Find stories and photos from the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land led by Bishop Devadhar Feb. 19 to March 1, 2018.

  MARCH 2018 On the first Wednesday of each month, the UMCatalyst puts the spotlight on news and information about our Camp and Retreat Centers. Summer camp registration is open, and there are many new and exciting ...

The Hope Secondary School in Beit Jala on the West Bank serves 130 disadvantaged Palestinian students

John Nissan, co-owner of Bethlehem New Store, which sells olive wood carvings, recited The Lord's Prayer in Aramaic. Take a listen ...

Bishop Devadhar led a pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2/19 to 3/1. Over the next few weeks, we will share highlights ...

A Missionary Mindset for Church Renewal Rev. Dr. Douglas Ruffle will be at the Grantham, NH UMC (418 Route 10 South) on Saturday March 24, 2018 from 9am - 4pm to present “A Missionary Mindset for Church Renewal”.  Using the ...

RISEM District Superintendent Andrew Foster III is on the Holy Land Pilgrimage - 2/19 - 3/1/18. See photos ...

York/Ogunquit UMC, with ecumenical partners, hosts community discussions based on Vital Conversations series.

Some 118 clergy attended the 2018 Pre-Lenten Gatherings led by the Rev. Dr. Robin Olson, who talked about diversity and the need to "cross borders."

FEBRUARY 2018 On the first Wednesday of each month, the UMCatalyst puts the spotlight on news and information about our Camp and Retreat Centers. It’s cold outside, but things are heating up at our camps: Summer camp registration ...

The newly restructured Connectional Table met for the first time in 2018.