In this issue, read about the beginning of the new Lay Ministry Training Program, the NACCC Nominating Committee, and giving to the Congregational Foundation. Also included are links to several upcoming opportunities to gather with fellow Congregationalists. Click here to [...]
Executive Director Rev. Dr. Ashley Cleere talks about new ways of being Church. Missions Administrator Julie Robie give an update from Haiti. Vitality Ministry Council representative Rev. Justin Nierer talks about a new workshop for NACCC clergy for leadership in [...]
In this issue, read about the new "Silver Linings" grants, the newest mailing to member churches, and a note about The Congregationalist Endowment Fund. Click here to read the entire Community Connections newsletter
In this issue, Executive Director Rev. Dr. Ashley Cleere writes about diversity, equity, and inclusion; Missions Administrator Julie Robie shares news from Happy Life Mission in Kenya; and Director of Development & Communications Debby Fulton points member churches to the [...]
In this issue, help us welcome new members of our leadership team, thank NACCC staff, and learn about endowment giving from new Board of Governors treasurer. Click to read newsletter
Are Your Ears Tingling? by Rev. Dr. Ashley Cleere, Executive Director When calling Samuel, God says, “See, I am about to do something … that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle.” Promises of newness fill [...]
In this issue, read our Annual Meeting Wrap-Up by Rev. Dr. Cindy Bacon Hammer, Moderator, about the Citation Award to Tom Van Tassell by Rev. Arthur P. Ritter, Chair, Board of Directors, and a Foundation Update by Laura Hamby, President, [...]
Sailing Ahead by Rev. Dr. Ashley Cleere, Executive Director Greetings! I write this piece while completing my first week as Executive Director, filled with gratitude for many kind gestures of encouragement over the past two months. A transition of this nature [...]
Finding Our Way In The Future by Rev. Dr. Cindy Bacon Hammer, Moderator It's June! And that means it is time for the NACCC Annual Meeting and Conference! We can't wait to see you as we conduct our business, learn [...]
So Long and Farewell by Rev. Dr. Michael Chittum, Executive Director This marks my last column here. Generally, I draw attention to new things that are happening within the life of the NACCC, but now it seems appropriate for me [...]