Vital Congregations, May 2-4
You only have until April 17 to register for the Vital Congregations Retreat at The Margate on Lake Winnipesaukee, Laconia, NH from May 2-4. This retreat is being underwritten by a grant from the Synod of the Northeast that seeks to spark transformation through leadership development. The cost per person is only $50.
Click here for detailed information and to register.
Click on the Vital Congregations logo below to read some of the basic ideas related to each of the 7 marks of congregational vitality, so you will better know what to expect at the retreat and have a sense of its importance. We hope you will join us there. Again, click here to register.
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Rev. Dr. Kathryn Threadgill, Director of Vital Congregations for the Presbyterian Mission Agency, will lead us through the key resources related to the Vital Congregations initiative during our Vital Congregations Retreat. Click on her image above for a brief bio about Rev Dr. Threadgill.
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Rev. Nikki Collins, National Coordinator for 1001 New Worshiping Communities, will be present at the Vital Congregations Retreat to give us a report on the 1001 movement and meet with new worshiping community leaders in our area. Click on her image above for a brief bio about Rev. Collins.
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New! Eliot Church Leaders to Be Honored: The International Institute of New England has been resettling refugees in Lowell, Massachusetts, for 100 years. To celebrate, they will honor 100 Lowell Leaders for outstanding service to and leadership of the immigrant community. Two people associated with Eliot Presbyterian Church are on the list: Elder Gordon Halm and former pastor Rev. David Malone. They will be honored at a dinner on Wednesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Click here to see the list of 100 leaders and buy tickets.
Mission at the Eastward: The work of MATE was a focus of our March 25 Presbytery Meeting, with the worship offering supporting their work. They have gone through some changes and challenges, including the loss of leadership and financial support. They are in the process of revitalizing as well as expanding the areas they serve, looking for innovative ways to help with homelessness, transportation needs, and food insecurity.
Click here to apply to help with housing repairs this summer. Financial donations can be made to Mission at the Eastward, and mailed to: P.O. Box 228, Leeds, ME 04263
Prayer Concerns: Please keep Jo-an Bott and Elise Kreiger in your prayers. Elise is Jo-an's life partner. She 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. She's in nursing care at the Knollwood Nursing Center. Jo-an has requested prayer, both for Elise and for her as she attends to Elise and takes care of the necessary paperwork and such matters. 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
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Big Tent: This event is held in off years of the General Assembly. The theme for this year is “Called to a Movement Beyond Institution,” which is also the theme for the 224th General Assembly (2020), also being held in Baltimore. The planning team has secured two lead hotels: Lord Baltimore and Radisson. Registration costs have been reduced to accommodate attendees and encourage families to come. Click here to register.
Wurffel-Sills Scholarship & Interest-Free Student Loan Program: Applications are being accepted now for the for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. The application is open to any member of any church within the Synod of the Northeast, for undergraduate and seminary studies leading to an MDIV or MRE. Part-time studies and non-credit courses are not eligible to apply. Applications can be found on the synod website.
May Retreat, Vital Congregations: May 2-4 at The Margate on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia, NH, beginning with dinner on May 2 and ending with lunch on May 4. Registration details to come soon. Learn more here.
PCUSA's Sixth Big Tent: August 1 - 3 in downtown Baltimore, MD.
Pastor's Canadian Canoe Trip: September 22-30 - a trip about less yet hoping to provide you with more; More God, more peace, and more inspiration.
Presbyterian Women Synod of The Northeast Fall Gathering: October 18 - 19 at Stony Point Conference Center (NY).
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