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NACCC Prayer Circle
Online Every Monday Night
9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central, 7 PM Mountain, 6 PM Pacific
The Center for Congregational Leadership (CCL) and Growth Ministry Council invite you to join us every Monday at 8PM CDT, for an exciting new way to connect with fellow Congregationalists around the globe through a time of prayer.
Each week, leaders will convene a video conference accessible on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other electronic device. Whether you’re in Alaska, Alabama, or even Antarctica, as long as you have a way to access the internet, you’ll be able to join in!
To join the prayer circle, just click here. You may be prompted to download the Zoom app/software if it’s your first time with Zoom. The app/software is free.
Each week, leaders will convene a video conference accessible on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other electronic device. Whether you’re in Alaska, Alabama, or even Antarctica, as long as you have a way to access the internet, you’ll be able to join in!
To join the prayer circle, just click here. You may be prompted to download the Zoom app/software if it’s your first time with Zoom. The app/software is free.
Coronavirus and the NACCC
All of us in leadership of the NACCC, like all of you, are aware of and concerned about the developing news related to Covid-19 and its impact on the health and safety of individuals, especially those at elevated risks, and on potential restrictions on travel and meetings that may come.
At this point, the Oak Creek staff, the Moderator and Vice-Moderator, and the Board of Directors and Leadership Council are continuing to monitor developments and to stay in contact with representatives of the various meeting venues for upcoming gatherings.
Currently, no meetings have been cancelled. As we continue to monitor the situations, we will consider factors such as these in making a decision to cancel:
In all of our deliberations, we will keep all parties as informed as we are able.
-Michael Chittum, Executive Director
-James Waechter, Moderator
At this point, the Oak Creek staff, the Moderator and Vice-Moderator, and the Board of Directors and Leadership Council are continuing to monitor developments and to stay in contact with representatives of the various meeting venues for upcoming gatherings.
Currently, no meetings have been cancelled. As we continue to monitor the situations, we will consider factors such as these in making a decision to cancel:
- A government ban on travel
- Quarantine of the Portland Maine area by the State Department of Public Health
- Closure of our host hotels.
In all of our deliberations, we will keep all parties as informed as we are able.
-Michael Chittum, Executive Director
-James Waechter, Moderator
Nominees Sought for Charles Rush Award
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS APRIL 15, 2020
The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council is accepting nominations for The Charles Rush Award which is presented to minority persons who are working with Congregational Christian Churches toward worthwhile social and personal goals. The award exemplifies the spirit of Rev. Charles Rush and emphasizes the importance of Christian social involvement.
The late Rev. Rush lived in California. His life of unselfish service as an educator and minister, friend of the Free Church, and active participant in the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches set an example for many. Friends have honored his
memory by establishing this fund in his name. The Charles Rush Award is presented at the Annual Meeting and Conference of the NACCC.
Please send letters of nomination to: Julie Robie, Mission Administrator, 184 Main Street, Kingston, NH 03848 or email
The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council is accepting nominations for The Charles Rush Award which is presented to minority persons who are working with Congregational Christian Churches toward worthwhile social and personal goals. The award exemplifies the spirit of Rev. Charles Rush and emphasizes the importance of Christian social involvement.
The late Rev. Rush lived in California. His life of unselfish service as an educator and minister, friend of the Free Church, and active participant in the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches set an example for many. Friends have honored his
memory by establishing this fund in his name. The Charles Rush Award is presented at the Annual Meeting and Conference of the NACCC.
Please send letters of nomination to: Julie Robie, Mission Administrator, 184 Main Street, Kingston, NH 03848 or email
Grant Deadlines - April 15, 2020
Providence Endowment - Financial Assistance for the 2020 Annual Meeting & Conference
John Richard Memorial Endowment - Financial Assistance for Arts Events
John Richard Memorial Endowment - Financial Assistance for Arts Events
NACCC College Assistance Fund
Olivet College, Piedmont College, and the National Association of Congregational Churches (NACCC) have partnered together to create the NACCC College Assistance Fund. This fund encourages individuals, NACCC churches, and others to support students’ engagement in important high impact programs and to meet students’ other more immediate needs.
Click here to read more.
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Click here for a variety of resources to commemorate the historic beginning of American Congregationalism and its impact on the faith and life of America over the last four centuries.
Bulletin Inserts to Commemorate 400 Years of American Congregationalism
The NACCC Plymouth 400 Task Team has developed profiles of 107 Congregationalists
that are intended to celebrate and educate. If you choose to begin using the profiles on November 3, 2019, you will spiritually join many others across our nation. The 107 inserts will carry you to the 400th anniversary of the “First Thanksgiving” in 2021.
Click here to download the entire document
Click here for Year One Click here for Year Two
that are intended to celebrate and educate. If you choose to begin using the profiles on November 3, 2019, you will spiritually join many others across our nation. The 107 inserts will carry you to the 400th anniversary of the “First Thanksgiving” in 2021.
Click here to download the entire document
Click here for Year One Click here for Year Two
Center for Congregational Leadership Video
We are excited to offer a new search option to locate NACCC Member Churches!
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