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Green Mt. District Conference & Celebration of Ministry
2025-06-07 10:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for a District Conference and Celebration of Ministry for District Superintendent, Rev. Jill Colley Robinson. The District Conference will begin at 10:00 am. We will celebrate district milestones and confirm district committee nominees. Following the conference, there will be a Celebration of Ministry in honor of Rev. Jill Colley Robinson who has faithfully served the Green Mountain District for 8 years as District Superintendent. An ice cream social will follow the celebration. Please register so that the church may be prepared.

UMC Constitutional Amendments Briefing
2025-06-09 19:00
The New England Delegation will be sharing information and resources in this online session about the four proposed amendments to The UMC Constitution that will come before Annual Conference voters for ratification. In addition, we have curated information and resources to help members understand the proposals. Find the FAQ page in our news section with resources about what the proposed amendments say and what they will do. Read more

2025 New England Annual Conference session
2025-06-19 00:00 - 2025-06-22 00:00
Theme: Hope with Joy Guiding Scripture: Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Watch this space and our newsletter for details.

2025 Mission u: Practicing Hope Together
2025-07-18 10:30 - 2025-07-20 12:00
Each year, United Women in Faith members prepare for faithful living and action by engaging in transformative educational experiences at Mission u events. These events are centered around Mission u curricula that are designed to motivate, inform, and enrich our commitment to global ministry. Join us at Mission u as we explore the good news and what it means for our lives! Registration Coming soon. 2025 Study Join us at Mission u as we explore the theme, Practicing Hope Together. Mission u participants will study the resurrection appearances of Jesus and the example of early Christian communities to explore what it means to practice hope in God even when things seem to be falling apart. Mission u 2025 offers three exciting curricula on this theme. Order your copy here. Find more information in the flyer linked below:

Installation of Rev. Dr. Bob Jon, DS for Green Mt. District
2025-09-07 15:00
You are invited to join Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton and the Green Mountain District Superintendency Committee for the Installation Service of Rev. Dr. Bob Jon as District Superintendent. This is an in-person event. Clergy are invited to wear robes. A reception with light refreshments will follow the service. Please register so that the church may plan accordingly.

Conference leadership training for Finance Teams
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:30
This online training is part of a series being offered by the NEAC for local church leaders. Watch this space and the e news for details.

Cross-Racial/Cross-Cultural Ministry Training
2025-10-04 09:30
Save the date for the annual training for clergy and churches in cross-racial/cross-cultural appointments. Watch the e news and this space for details to be added as they develop.

Check-In & Training for Churches in Transition
2025-10-07 20:00
Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr., senior consultant at the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, identifies four key stages during pastoral transition: Leaving begins when a pastor learns they will be moving to a new ministry and continues through the relocation day. Entry begins upon the pastor’s arrival at the new location and typically lasts about six months. Remember, transition begins before the move and continues afterward. While the change of formal position may be marked by a date, transition is largely an internal and emotional process for everyone involved. The Start-Up Period usually lasts from six to eighteen months, as the pastor builds credibility and grows in understanding of God’s calling for the congregation’s next faithful step. The First Chapter is a multi-year period of pastoral ministry shaped by mutual discernment. It lays the foundation for addressing current challenges and opportunities and for building future ministry together. Most of you in churches with new …

Celebrate Laity Sunday
2025-10-18 20:00
“Rooted and Grounded in Love” – Ephesians 3:14–21 The third Sunday in October is Laity Sunday is a special day when we lift up and celebrate the ministry of the laity: all those who serve, lead, and witness to God’s love in homes, workplaces, and communities every day. This year’s theme, inspired by Ephesians 3:14–21, calls us to be “strengthened in our inner being through the Spirit” and “to live as people rooted and grounded in love.” Click the image to watch a short video featuring Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton that can be used in your Laity Sunday worship: As we prepare for Laity Sunday on October 19, let’s take time to: Give thanks for the faithful service of lay members in our churches. Reflect on how each of us is called to live out our discipleship daily. Renew our commitment to serve Christ together in love, unity, and hope. Join us as we celebrate the gifts and calling of the laity across the New England Conference and beyond. Together, may we embody the fullness of God’s …

NEAC United Women in Faith Annual Gathering 2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for the New England Conference United Women in Faith Annual Gathering. Coffee and registration begin at 9 am Registration Coming soon.

Rooted in Justice, Grounded in Prayer: Monthly Conference-wide Prayer Meeting
2025-11-09 19:00, 2025-12-14 19:00, 2026-01-11 19:00, 2026-02-08 19:00, 2026-03-08 19:00, 2026-04-12 19:00, 2026-05-10 19:00, 2026-06-14 19:00 and 6 more dates
The New England Annual Conference Justice Ministries Table will be hosting a monthly prayer meeting and time for sharing and solidarity on the second Sunday of every month. We are living in turbulent times and many feel isolated and alone fearing what may happen to them, their communities, and those whom they love. As Methodist Christians, we are reminded that the Wesley’s grounded all that they did in prayer … individual, communal, and familial. We understand that it is time for us to connect more deeply with our Methodist Heritage by coming together to pray and listen as we hold one another who may be suffering. To join the Zoom meeting, use the link at right or the ID and password below: Meeting ID: 838 1630 5660 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Connectional Table Leadership Retreat
2025-11-13 19:00 - 2025-11-14 19:00
The Connectional Table holds this annual retreat for all who are in leadership positions in the New England Conference. The retreat serves as an opportunity for all leaders, paid and volunteer, to be in a time of intentional communication, collaboration, and coordination. The retreat will begin at 5 pm on Friday and conclude at 3 pm on Saturday. Save the date! Watch the e news and this space for details to be added as they develop.

2026 New England Annual Conference session
2026-06-03 20:00 - 2026-06-04 20:00
2026 New England Annual Conference session June 4-6, 2026 June 3, 2026 Clergy Session Laity Session Preachers’ Aid Society Luncheon
