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The Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies The Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies Our Purpose To support seminarians in their educational quest for leadership in churches and ministries of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches. Graduates of the Congregational Foundation for Theological [...]
The Congregationalist The Congregationalist Campaign is underway to secure the long-term future of the magazine you know and trust. This effort aims to strengthen the magazine’s endowment so The Congregationalist can continue offering thoughtful, faith-filled content that reflects Congregational Christian voices and values. Your support [...]
About Congregationalism Understanding the Congregational Way Congregational churches are sometimes known as the “Church of the Pilgrims” after the small congregations of the early 1600s. The people of these congregations moved from England to the New World in pursuit of religious freedom. From them, we [...]
We need your help to make the 2026 NACCC Annual Meeting and Conference Intergenerational Mission Project a success! This year, we will be filling hundreds of ditty bags for Seafarers' Friend. Seafarers' Friend is one of the oldest missions of the Congregational Way. Nearly 200 years ago, Seafarers' Friend [...]
We need your help to make the 2026 NACCC Annual Meeting and Conference Intergenerational Mission Project a success! This year, we will be filling hundreds of ditty bags for Seafarers' Friend, one of the oldest missions of the Congregational Way. For centuries, sailors have kept small cloth bags known as ditty bags [...]
February 1, 2024 Recent Calls & Ordinations Order Lent Devotionals Update Your Church Info Form Rush Award Nominations Mission Partner Updates The Congregationalist Come and See Jodee Lord, Moderator Where will you be from June 21st to June 24th? We are hoping you’ll be at the NACCC Annual Meeting [...]
January 15, 2025 Recent Calls & Ordinations Order Lent Devotionals Update Your Church Info Form Rush Award Nominations Mission Partner Spotlight The Congregationalist Thoughts: A Simple Invitation to Follow Him Rev. Dr. Barry W. Szymanski, Interim Executive Director I clearly remember the specific evening when my Spiritual Director bluntly [...]
January 1, 2024 Recent Calls & Ordinations Order Lent Devotionals Update Your Church Info Form Order Planning Calendars Mission Partner Updates The Congregationalist Cultivating Generous Congregations Do you believe in your congregation’s capacity for greater generosity? Do you have the desire to become more comfortable with money? Are you [...]
December 15, 2024 Recent Calls & Ordinations Order Advent Devotionals Make Leadership Nominations Order Planning Calendars Mission Partner Updates The Congregationalist Thoughts: Stasis Rev. Dr. Barry W. Szymanski, Interim Executive Director The word “stasis” denotes motionlessness, inertia, immobility, or, simply, the status quo. Stasis is a lack of change. [...]
December 1, 2024 Recent Calls & Ordinations Order Advent Devotionals Make Leadership Nominations Order Planning Calendars Mission Partner Updates The Congregationalist Season of Advent Jodee Lord, Moderator As we enter the season of Advent, I pray that you will be filled with many blessings. When we light our Advent [...]
November 15, 2024 Recent Calls & Ordinations Order Advent Devotionals Support the NACCC Building & Loan Fund Mission Partner Updates The Congregationalist Thoughts: What do people look for in a congregation? Rev. Dr. Barry W. Szymanski, Interim Executive Director When Jesus preached, he met people where they were. We [...]
November 1, 2024 Recent Calls & Ordinations September Stakeholder Letter Order Advent Devotionals Order Planning Calendars Mission Partner Updates The Congregationalist Giving Thanks Jodee Lord, Moderator Dear Lord, We have much to give thanks for: We give thanks for our forefathers and mothers. We give thanks for our Association. [...]