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Nov. 5, 2009

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New England<= /st1:place> Regional Youth Event
Complete Samsung Telephone System for sal= e
Just Practice Meeting in Worcester MA this weekend.
Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry in Princet= on, NJ

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1.&nb= sp; On Sunday, November 8, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., there will be a conce= rt in the sanctuary of the Gardiner Congregational Church United Church of Chr= ist, 46 Church St. in Gardiner. Music will be offered by Carolee <= span class=3DSpellE>Withee in song, and David = Stetson on the pipe organ. Carolee has been a welcome g= uest vocalist in several worship services in the past few years, and David has b= een the church organist for most of the past 22 years. The concert is free to t= he public and is offered to celebrate the 166 years of worship in the sanctuar= y. A free will offering will be taken to support Chrysalis Place, the local food ban= k. A reception in Hayden Hall will follow the concert. For more information, ple= ase call the church at 582-2235.

2.&n= bsp; Friends, Do not forget to mark your cale= ndars for the New England Regional Youth Event, June 24-27 on the Boston Universi= ty Campus in Boston, <= st1:State w:st=3D"on">Mass. Attached is the link to ou= r Save the Date poster. Inside-out, Outside-in, Living in God's World is our theme. Who are we on the inside, and how do we live our lives in this world? What is happening on the outside, and how does it touch who we= are on the inside, as people of faith? Important ques= tions from the young people of New England for= all of us.

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4. We have just learned that <= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua"'>Tom Ingham, the husba= nd of Sue Ingham, former Associate Conference Minister, died Monday, Nov. 2, afte= r a long battle with cancer. His memorial service will be held next week = in Summerville, SC. Condolences can be sent to Sue and her family at <= st1:Street w:st=3D"on">203 Tree Branch Circle, Sum= merville, SC 29= 483-1620. Tom served churches in Maine and Iowa, and w= as a graduate of Bangor Theological Seminary.

&= nbsp; We have recently learned of the death of Rev. A. Karl Phi= llippi on Oct. 20, 2009. Karl served= the Congregational Church in = Boothbay Harbor from 1979 to 1982. Rev. Phillippi also served as Conference staff in Massachusetts and at the national level with the United Church of Christ. Services were h= eld at the Northford Congregational Church, in Northford OH, where he was ordained in 1943. <= /p>

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3. Complete SAMSUNG PHONE SYSTEM for sale. This system is complete for a six phone set up.= Included are: The Wall System itself , Ro= uter, Surge Protector, Pager/Interc= om, Six Telephones and Headpiece. It was installed in 2007, at the cost of $3,300 for the complete set. The offi= ce closed last summer and we are trying to pass this along at a negotiable pri= ce. Please call (207) 627-4857 for all inquiries. Or mail your inquiries to: Joanne Painter= , 465 Poland Spring Road, Casco, Maine 04015

4. The Just Practice Planning Committ= ee is hoping to see you this weekend in Worcester , Mass. There will be space for “e= xhibits” so if you have resources (handouts, flyers, etc) that you would like to sha= re, please bring them. We have li= ned up great speakers, great worship, and great music, and have great people comin= g! We trust that includes YOU! It’s not too late to register – = go to http:= //www.macucc.org/mission-justice/JustPractice.htm See you there.

5.&n= bsp; CENTRAL AFRICA VISION BANQUET

Central Africa Vision and Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, UCC will be holding a Fund Raiser Banquet on November 20th to support the Orphan Survivors of the 1994 Genocide of Rwanda and victims of HIV/AIDS. You may wish to sponsor a table for $200 or just to donate to make this a success. Invite 8 people to fill the seats. Your name will appear in the program . This will be tax deductible under 501(c)3. Contact either John Brooking, email; john@mainebrook.com (854-= 5855) or Doris Ames, dames57@yahoo.com or 839-2948.

6.&n= bsp; MARDI GRAS IN NOVEMBER Saturday, Novem= ber 14 at Saco First Parish, UCC, from 5:30 to 8 PM &nbs= p; Have you been to New Orleans on a Mission Trip? Are you getting ready to go to N.O. on a Mis= sion Trip? Are you interested in knowing more about NOLA Mission Trips throughout the conference? &= nbsp; The newly formed Maine Conference Disaster Relief Commit= tee invites YOU to this great evening of entertainment, live Jazz Band, and a g= uest speaker, The Rev. Allan Coe, who is the minister for Disaster Relief of the South Central Conference, UCC Disaster Response Ministry. Mardi Gras dress is optional. Dinner is provided, please bring a side dish or dessert to share. For more information or= to RSVP: Loriwhit@maine.rr.com (= Lori Whittemore) or (207) 699-8991 or kris@firstparishsaco.org= (Kris Galasyn) or (207) 283-3771

7. The Bar Har= bor Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, seeks an enthusiastic part-= time Sunday School coordinator for preschool through = grade 12. For more information, please contact Rev. Dr. Sandra Reed, smreed@barharborucc.org or call 207 288-3280.

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8. Bangor Theological Seminary Open House for Prospective Students
Bangor Theological Seminary will be hosting an “Open House” at the BTS Bangor Campus (Two College Circle), on Wednesday November 18 starting at 11:00 am and ending at 3:00 p.m. Learn about classe= s, degree programs, and financial aid as = you speak with faculty, staff, and students. Lunch will be provided.=

At BTS you’ll find small class sizes and a special commitment to part-time, commuter and second-career students. Whether you want to answer a call to ministry or seek answers to spiritual questions, you’ll find what you need at BTS.

For more information or to reserve a space, call Fae Gilbride, Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial = Aid: 800-287-6781 x126, email fgilbride@bts.edu or sign u= p onlin= e here

9. Joi= n IYM at the Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry in Princeton, NJ!

Registration is open for: Princeton Forum on Yo= uth Ministry, April 26-28, 2010
The Princeton Forums on Youth Ministry o= ffer theological education relevant to ministry with young people. Volunteer lea= ders and experienced pastors alike will be enriched. At the Forum you will: Hear innovative lectures; Experience inspiring worship; Connect with other youth ministry leaders; and Learn ways to strengthen your ministry. The Princeton Lectures on Youth, C= hurch and Culture will be delivered by: Shane Claiborne, The Simple Way; Kenda Creasy Dean, Princeton Theological Seminary; Pe= ter J. Gomes, Harvard University. Preacher: Luke Powery, Princeton Theological Seminary

Registrati= on is also open for: The Certificate Retreat April 24-25, = 2010.
The Certificate Retreat is intended for those who wish to enroll in the Institute for Youth Ministry’s new Certificate in Youth and Theology program. Find out more about the retreat and full program on our website.

For details and registration, contact us at 609-497-7914.