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A Special Edition of the CBD newsletter was emailed mid-December to announce new learning and leadership development opportunities for lay and professional leaders in CBD congregations in 2010. (Click here to read the newsletter.) These programs are made possible by the intentional collaboration with the 3 other New England Districts and are open to congregations throughout New England. Watch your inbox for the Special Edition email. If you did not receive this email, join the Mailing List by clicking on the list box.
Upcoming Opportunities:
Creating and Leading Lay-Led Worship (Register Here)
Saturday, June 12, 2010, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm,
Milford, MA. More information in the calendar listing.
Beyond Fundraising: A Webinar
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Free Webinar, see complete details including registration materials
in the "Coming Up" calendar listing to the right on this page.
Ten Good Ideas for Small Congregations
Complete Information and Registration Instructions (Here)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 or Thursday, February 11, 2010
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Free WEBINAR. Registration deadline, February 4
CONnect! Mini-conference for all CBD Senior High Youth
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 9 am to 5 pm., $20 per person, both youth
and adult. Information and Registration (Here)
Policy Governance - Another Way to Work (Register Here)
Cost: $90 per person, 1-3; $350 for congregational teams of 4 or more.
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Hamden, CT
Creating Sanctuary - Best Practices for Safe Congregations (Register Here)
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Weston, MA
Leading Through Change - (Registration materials will be posted soon.)
Saturday, May 8, 2010, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Springfield, MA |
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To all CBD Congregations: Whether you are planning for growth, welcoming a stream of newcomers, or bursting at the seams, the Clara Barton District invites your congregation to apply for a Chalice Lighter Grant. The benefits to congregations are unlimited! The 2010 spring application deadline is February 15, with funding decisions being made by February 28. Recent calls have raised about $3,000.
Read more here and download the grant applications. Or go to "Chalice Lighters" under "Programs and Services" in the menu on the left of this page. |
In "Voices of a Liberal Faith," members and ministers share their thoughts on worship and fellowship, explain the goals of religious education, explore the historic roots of our religion, and celebrate the spirit of social justice that inspires our faith. 
