We Are Coming Together As the Community of Christ in RI: 212th Autumnal Meeting

Saturday, 3 November 2018 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST

300 High Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States

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Saturday, 3 November 2018 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST

First Congregational Church, 300 High Street, Bristol, RI, 02809, United States.

The theme of the 212th Autumnal Meeting of the Rhode Island Conference of the United Church of Christ is "Coming together as the Community of Christ."

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."  ~ Galatians 6:2

In keeping with our theme, we will come together for worship, celebrating Holy Communion and singing hymns. We are grateful that the First Congregational Church in Bristol is graciously hosting this year's meeting.

We will celebrate our Community in Christ through Celebrations of our Ministries and vote on our Annual Conference Budget as well as other items of business.

Come together for inspiring worship as we celebrate our ministries, "Coming together as the Community of Christ!"

7:30 a.m. - REGISTRATION – Side Entry

                        DISPLAYS - Hallways

                        COFFEE “AND” – Fellowship Hall

8 a.m. - NEW DELEGATE ORIENTATION

8:30 a.m. - PROCESSION OF CHURCHES 

8:40 a.m. - ROLL CALL OF CHURCHES

9 a.m. - WORSHIP - Sanctuary - Rev. Burton Bagby-Grose

Your offerings will support Youth Ministry of the Conference

9:45 a.m. - VENDOR WALK / BREAK / COFFEE “AND”

 

10:10 a.m. - WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS – Fellowship Hall  

  • Welcome  – Rev. Marilyn Baugh Kendrix
  • Thanks to the Planning Committee 
  • Introduction of RICUCC Staff 
  • Introduction of Special Guests  

10:20 a.m. - BUSINESS MEETING

  • Call to order – President Francess Munro
  • Registrar announces a quorum – Ruth Graham 
  • Vote to approve the Minutes of the Spring Meeting   

10:30 a.m. - CELEBRATING OUR MINISTRIES 

  • Children & Youth Ministries - Kristin Putney
  • Outdoor Ministries - Rev. Jennifer Geary
  • Our Mission in Haiti - Suzanne Swanson
  • Congregational Health - Peggy Matteson
  • Justice & Witness Ministries - Rev. Brendan Curran
  • Church Life and Vitality - Rev. Timoth Sylvia

11:45 a.m. - VOTE ON BYLAWS

  • Historic Rhode Island Conference Bylaws
  • Rhode Island Association Bylaws 
  • New United Church of Christ (UCC) Constitution and Bylaws
  • Presentation of the 2019 Budget & Finance Report & Vote
  • Compensation Guidelines – 2019 

12:30 p.m. - SPEAK-OUTs 

12:45 p.m. - CLOSING WORSHIP 

1 p.m. - LUNCH – Fellowship Hall

 

NOTE ABOUT CHILDCARE: Please email pastorburton@fccbristol.org if you will need childcare at the meeting.

Rev. Burton Bagby-Grose

The Rhode Island Conference of the United Church of Christ is the central body through which the 31 churches of our conference work together to bring Christ’s message of hope, peace and justice to our communities. The Conference helps to coordinate the work of the various missions and ministries so that by the Power of the Holy Spirit we can do together what we cannot do alone. We are an open and affirming group that is made up of people from all walks of life-diverse social, cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds and orientations. You will discover an amazing array of faith and journeys and perspectives, and uncover your own relationship with God.

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