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.

Our laity are invited to enter the Laity Address Challenge for the chance to deliver this year's address.

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.

Rev. Jacquelyn Brannen will become Northern Maine District Superintendent July 1, 2016.

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.

Bishop Devadhar announced Rev. Brannen's appointment on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

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

Rev. Errol Leslie's conference membership has been terminated.

Four one-hour sessions led by Rick McKinley, director of congregational development.

We are close to our goal of saving 100,000 lives. Help us go over the top by Annual Conference.

Bishop Devadhar invites the New England Conference to join him in prayer on Monday, Jan. 18.

Deadline extended to apply to join the spiritual pilgrimage to South Korea Sept.19-27, 2016.

Deborah Gagnon will join the Conference as Human Resources and Benefits Manager. Kerry Patles has been hired as Accounts Receivable Specialist.

Rev. John Blackadar will take over for Ralph Oduor, who has asked to be relieved of his duties as of Dec. 31.

We asked churches to share their Advent stories; this is from East Longmeadow UMC.

We asked churches to share their Advent stories; this is from Lebanon UMC.

NE Campaign Coordinator Bonnie Marden offers an update on the Imagine No Malaria campaign.

We talked to participants in the “Gateways to God” spiritual direction training, and heard a lot about listening.

MBH District Superintendent addresses what she calls "disturbing and perhaps dangerous" rhetoric regarding Muslims.