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Massachusetts Council of Churches Annual Meeting

Saturday, January 25, 2020

10 am - 2:30 pm

Reservoir Church, 170 Rindge Ave., Cambridge MA

We will begin our meeting with a report from Rev. Laura Everett, our Executive Director, outlining the work of the council over the past year, and looking toward the future. Does your organization need help thinking about setting and tracking goals? Join us for this conversation!

We will join in prayer from the Week of Prayer of Christian Unity together, followed by time to connect with ecumenical partners, exploring new resources for story sharing and community building—are these skills you need in your own context? Join us and be equipped!

Finally, from 1-2:30, we will hear a culminating report from Jane Redmont, who has been serving this fall as Project Scholar on a research project in our archives, funded by a gift from Mass Humanities and the Mass Cultural Council.

MATE Feb. 21-23 Event:
"Snow-lympics" at Camp Wilmot

The theme for the weekend will be "Footprints" and we plan to spend time with Psalm 77: 19 "Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen." It will be a time of reflecting together about the way God and other people in our lives have had an impact in guiding and shaping us and then asking ourselves what kind of footprints we want to leave in the lives of those around us. A nature lesson is planned, and also time for sledding, cookie making, an art activity, scavenger hunt, and bible study. Cost is $100. Click here to register.

This trip is open to clergy and others engaged in pastoral ministry. While no previous wilderness or camping experience is required, you must be in good physical condition. The better prepared you are physically the better experience you will have spiritually. The theme, including ﬁreside chats, will focus on the book The Importance of Being Foolish by Brennan Manning. You will be responsible for purchasing and reading the book before the trip. Full information can be found on our website.

Social Media Best Practices: If you missed the tutorials from our Communications Coordinator on social media advertising tips, click here to read the post about Facebook, and click here for advice about using Google Ads. If you find these posts helpful, and would find a live video conference during which you can ask further questions to Benjamin, please email office@presbyteryofboston.org expressing your interest.

The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival: The 11th stop of the We Must Do MORE National tour will be on February 5th, 2020 at 7pm in Greenfield, MA. The National Co-Chairs Rev. Drs. Barber and Theoharis will host a Mass Meeting in Greenfield at the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew. Click here for more information.

180 Days of Prayer: Currently ongoing and culminating on the opening day of the 224th General Assembly (2020) in Baltimore, current and former leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are joining in 180 Days of Prayer. Click here for more information.

Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network: Are you a lawyer or know a lawyer with a bar card who wants to help people detained by ICE? The Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network urgently needs lawyers with or without immigration experience for interviews and possible services in Plymouth and Bristol jails. More information can be found on our website.

224th General Assembly Hands and Feet Service Opportunities: During GA 224 as part of the Office of the General Assembly’s Hands and Feet initiative, The Center: Mission Outside the Box will offer hands-on service opportunities. They will offer up to 4 service options, from 8:30-noon, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 22-26. Click here for more information and to register through March 6.

Prayer Concerns: Please keep Jo-an Bott and Elise Kreiger in your prayers. Elise is Jo-an's life partner and had a mini-stroke in December from which she is still recovering. She has also been diagnosed with uterine cancer and recently received a pacemaker. Cards can be sent to: Elise Krieger 73 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606

Please continue to pray for Jennifer Wegter-McNelly and her family. You may send cards to: 1904 Providence Ave., Niskayuna, NY 12309

Jericho Walk every third Tuesday in Burlington: For over a year, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm, the Burlington Area Clergy for Justice (BAC4J) has been sponsoring a Jericho Walk around the ICE Administration Office in Burlington, MA. Regardless of the weather, anywhere from 40-100 clergy and individuals from all faith traditions participate in the Walk. Click the image above to watch a video from the most recent Walk on August 20, and consider attending the next Walk with members from your congregation.

Upcoming 2020 Events - Save the Date

More details about events can be found on our website here.

New! "Snow-lympics" at Camp Wilmot: Feb 21-23, cost is $100

New! Pastors' Canadian Canoe Trip: Sept. 20-28

Cindy's Travel as Co-Moderator

January 23-26: Presbyteries of de Cristo and Grand Canyon, AZ

January 27-28: Presbytery of Genesee Valley, NY

January 29-30: Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators, AR

January 31-February 4: Synod of Cuba

February 7-10: Presbytery of Miami Valley, OH

February 12-14: Presbyterian Mission Agency Board/Committee on the Office of the General Assembly, Baltimore

February 19-23: Presbytery of Tampa Bay

March 2-5: General Assembly 224 Leadership Selection, Louisville

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