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The Southeast Conference will hold its Annual Meeting Friday June 8th—Saturday June 9th, hosted by First Congregational UCC, Birmingham. A special mailing with registration information, schedules, and other details will be sent to churches and members. The theme of the Annual Meeting, "Cultivating a Culture of Call," will be addressed by Holly MillerShank, the newly elected team leader of the UCC ministry which oversees the process of training and authorizing people for ministry. We will also feature workshops, panels, and more to help congregations prepare to be effective partners in this important part of our shared ministry. Friday evening will feature the TAP convocation and commencement.
Call: What Have you Done for Me Lately?" Registration will open at 11:00am Friday. Following lunch, there will be a panel featuring pastors of churches in the Conference which have a record of cultivating and supporting people for ministry. A convocation following will give participants an option of continuing the conversation by sharing their own stories, or taking a specially arranged civil right tours of Birmingham. That evening, beginning at 6:00pm, all are invited to gather for the TAP dinner, featuring testimonies from TAP graduates, followed by worship and commencement. Our preacher will be Rev. Holly MillerShank.News
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Southeast Conference FAQ’s
- Who is the SEC?
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The Southeast Conference (SEC) of the United Church of Christ (UCC) is the regional body that provides services to, and relates the congregations of, the UCC within the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, all of Tennessee except Memphis, Mississippi, and the panhandle of Florida. We are proud partners with the United Church of Christ in all of its settings. Read More...
- Who is the UCC?
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The United Church of Christ is open and affirming. They are committed to building new congregations and equipping existing congregations to be communities of radical hospitality, proclaiming the good news that liberates, reconciles and renews in the name of Jesus Christ. Click HERE to listen to short video and here to Read More...
- How Do I Find a UCC Church?
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We welcome you to search the SEC Directory to find a church near your home and we hope you have a welcoming experience when you visit. “The Southeast Conference is the mission field for the church, a unique area with greatest possibility for growth,” states Rev. Timothy Downs, SEC Conference Minister.
- What Ministries are Available?
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The SEC believes in strengthening and growing churches, the conference and denomination by equipping churches and their leaders to do the work that God has called them to do. Our ministries enable the clergy, lay leaders, and their members to birth and maintain life-giving ministries within their specific communities. We provide ministry for members of all ages and continue to grow and strengthen ties with a variety of ministry partners. Read More...
- Is Training Available?
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The SEC offers a wide range of topics, programming and resources that may be helpful to pastors and church leaders seeking information and tools to meet their local church needs. Webinars, location based seminars, and other training events are provided with the sole purpose of teaching and training others on a larger basis. We are all life-long learners, eager to gain knowledge from one another's experiences. Together with our church partner “The Center for Progressive Renewal” we offer a wide range of opportunities. Read More...
