Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill leads Bible study
Licensed Local Pastors recognized
Gateways to God graduates recognized
Rev. Becca Girrell, chair of the Conference Board of Church and Society, introduces Ziegler Preacher Rev. Peter Hey.
Rev. Hey, the 2018 Ziegler Preacher, invited the Rev. Frank Gulinello to read the scripture before his sermon.
The Rev. Peter Hey, 2018 Ziegler Preacher
Leadership/Nominations Chair Bonnie Marden presents the slate of officers.
Pearl Wilkinson, co-lay leader for the CWM District, spoke to encourage churches to celebrate Laity Sunday each year.
Bob Hout, lay leader for the Central MA District, offered a short reflection on the 2018 theme scripture
The Rev. Scott Campbell presented two resolutions RS-18-213 and 214 on access to the special called session of General Conference.
Rev. Jim Mentzer, president of the UM Foundation of New England gave the foundation report and announced he will retire in 2019.
Dan Genannt gave the report from UM Elder Care, which has changed its name to Aldersbridge Communities.
Gary Roberts delivered the report from NE Justice for Our Neighbors saying the need is "dire."
Makers present RS-18-212 calling on the NEAC to take a stance against separating immigrant children from their parents.
Northern Maine District appointments announced.
Mid-Maine District appointments announced.
New Hampshire District appointments announced.
Tri-State District appointments announced.
CT/Western MA District appointments announced.
Central MA District appointments announced.
Metro Boston Hope District appointments announced.
RISEM District appointments announced.
Vermont District appointments announced.
During closing worship, members joined strips of cloth to represent the ties that bind.