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New digital resource - Massachusetts conference minutes
February 2010

In our ongoing quest to make as much organizational information as possible available online, we have digitized the minutes of the Massachusetts Congregational conference (under its varied names) from 1807 to 2003.  For a list of individual years, click here.

We hope to add more conferences, associations, fellowships, and other denominational organizations as our digitization program continues.  Subscribe to our blog to stay up-to-date.  To see some of our other digital resources, click here.
We're on YouTube
February 2010

We have just established a Congregational Library YouTube channel where we will post videos from various events and activities. Please be sure to subscribe. Our current only video so far is from Jessica's New Jersey trip from this past weekend. It's the introduction to her "New Tech in Church Settings" keynote, but it's also a summary of our library's online activities at the moment.
New members section active
February 2010

Are you member of the Congregational Library? You can sign up for an account that will give you access to our new "members only" content. It includes recent issues of our bulletin and a video seminar, with much more to be added over the coming year.

If you're  already a member, don't miss out. If you haven't joined yet, please consider making a donation.
Illustrated lecture "Congregational Boston in the Colonial Era" continues!
February 2010

Donna LaRue's lunchtime lecture was so packed full of information, we've had to split it in two! The discussion continues on Wedensday, February 24th at noon. Whether you were able to attend the first half or not, we hope you'll join us for the second.

See our Program & Workshop schedule for more information.
Website maintenance
January 2010

Regular visitors might notice that our look is changing slightly. We're doing a bit of tweaking behind the scenes on the website.  As such, if things look a bit funny for a day or two, please be patient.  Everything will be back in its place soon, and we'll be launching a great new section for our members.

Upcoming Events

Cultivating Your Church Library
Saturday, March 27, 2010

Church libraries offer services and materials (books, videos, audio discs) to their church members that are often not available at public libraries and local bookstores. The church librarian serves a special role in supporting and extending the mission and goals of a church's ministry. Librarian Claudette Newhall leads this workshop on creating, managing and promoting your church library/resource center.

Take a look at our Program & Workshop schedule for more information.

Celebrating Your Church's Anniversary
Saturday, March 27, 2010

Planning an church's anniversary celebration can be a daunting prospect. If you're looking for ideas, examples, or just a little moral support, come talk to a group of representatives from churches who have just finished successful celebrations. They will provide advice on everything from writing your history to music and liturgy.

Take a look at our Program & Workshop schedule for more information.

Walking tour of the Congregational North End of Boston
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Historian Donna LaRue has made an extensive study of Boston's religious evolution.  Follow her into the historic North End to hear how churches were built, burnt, and sold, how Congregationalists worshipped, and what those colonists got up to while they were constructing a new nation.

Take a look at our Program & Workshop schedule for more information.