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Minutes of the 1974 Fall Meeting and

Minutes and Reports of the 176th Annual Meeting

With Lists and Statistics

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

MAY 2, 3 and 4, 1975

THE BOARD OF MINISTERIAL AID

Officers President: Rev. Clarence W. Fuller, 44 Bellevue Avenue, Melrose 02176 Secretary: Rev. Emil C. Beck, 14 Beacon Street, Boston 02108 Treasurer: Mr. Thomas Todd, Jr., 14 Beacon Street, Boston 02108

Executive Committee Rev. Clarence W. Fuller, Chairman; Rev. Emil C. Beck, Mrs. Carol Downe.

All applications for aid should be sent to Rev. Clarence W. Fuller, 44 Bellevue Avenue, Melrose 02176.

Should anyone desire to leave a legacy in aid of the benevolent work of this board, the following form of bequest will be sufficient:

I give and devise to The Board of Ministerial Aid, incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts, for the charitable uses and purposes of said Corporation

Gifts are needed from living donors.

Agreement exists between the Board of Ministerial Aid and the National Board for Ministerial Assistance by which the State Board pays all grants from its net income, calls on the National Board only for Christmas checks from its Emergency Fund created by the Christmas offering and disburses to National any unused income in excess of a reasonable reserve. The National Board for Ministerial Assistance re- ceives a portion of the funds assigned to the Pension Boards in the budget of the United Church of Christ.

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MINUTES OF THE 1974 FALL MEETING AND

MINUTES AND REPORTS OF THE 176th ANNUAL MEETING

WITH LISTS AND STATISTICS

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

May 2, 3, 4, 1975

Host Churches Churches of Metropolitan Boston Association

^ Newburyport Press, Inc.

«HE CONGRFGATIONftC Ll8:4ft«:» 14 BtACON STHtrf

Boston, Massac Husftr* az\OS

NOTICES

All communications should be addressed to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ, 6th Floor, 14 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. 02108.

All missionary money being sent through the Conference should be made payable to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ and sent to: Atten- tion of Mr. Ralph F. Tuller, Treasurer, 14 Beacon Street, Boston 02108.

Unless requested otherwise, these contributions, beyond the sum the Conference retains for its own work (from undesignated money), are sent on to the Treasurer of the United Church of Christ in New York, where they are divided among the Boards and Instrumentalities according to the agreed upon percentages.

It is recommended and earnestly requested that church treasurers remit monthly such funds as are in hand, and that the final remittance for each calendar year be sent before January 10, if credit is desired in the next Year Book.

Copies of the Act of Incorporation may be had on application to 14 Beacon Street, Boston 02108.

The churches are requested to contribute through the treasurers of their Associa- tions for the expenses of the Conference a sum as Fellowship dues equivalent to $2.00 for each member, based upon the total membership of January 1, 1975, and the treasurers of the Associations are requested to forward the amounts as soon as possible to the Conference Treasurer, 14 Beacon St., Boston 02108.

The "Minutes" are sent to the churches by direction of the Conference, with distribution of one copy to every minister, one to every church clerk, one to every Conference official or committee member, one to each local Association official named within, and one to every life member of the Massachusetts Home Mis- sionary Society. As long as the edition lasts, other copies may be secured for Two Dollars upon application to the Registrar, 14 Beacon St., Boston 02108. It is suggested that every church preserve a copy of the "Minutes" with its other records.

The National Year Book is available to church clerks. and retired ministers upon request to the United Church of Christ, 297 Park Avenue South, New York, N. Y. 10010.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

CONGREGATIONAL HOUSE — 14 BEACON STREET (Area Code 617)

American Congregational Association 523-0470

Boston City Missionary Society 742-6830

Congregational Board of Ministerial Aid 742-4450

Congregational Board of Pastoral Supply 523-3324

Congregational Library 523-0470

Massachusetts Council of Churches 523-2771

Massachusetts Conference of United Church of Christ 742-4450

Massachusetts Congregational Fund 742-4450

Superintendent of the Building 523-0470

United Church Board for World Ministries 227-1750

Other Offices:

Program Development and Resource Office, Framingham 875-5233

Central Area, Worcester 853-3446

Metropolitan Boston Area, Boston 742-4450

Northeast Area, Georgetown 352-2486

Southeast Area, Plymouth 746-8330

Western Area, Amherst (Area Code 413) 253-9307

Conference Center, Framingham 875-4548

Conference Center, Craigville 775-1265

HISTORICAL SKETCH

The Massachusetts Missionary Society was organized on May 29, 1799, in Boston. There were thirty-^ight charter members, mainly followers of the theology of Sam- uel Hopkins. They were "impelled by a deep commiseration for the unhappy state of those who were perishing for lack of those precious means of salvation which we enjoy." Their intention was to spread "the knowledge of the glorious Gospel of Christ among the poor Heathens and in those remote parts of our country in which the inhabitants had not enjoyed the benefits of a Christian ministry and Christian ordinances," i.e., outside Massachusetts. Nathaniel Emmons, fifty-four years pastor at Franklin, was the first president. The Society was incorporated in 1808.

Origin of Massachusetts Home Missionary Society

In 1827 the Massachusetts Missionary Society and the Domestic Missionary Society of Massachusetts Proper (which had come into being in 1818 to "see every parish in the State well supplied with a faithful Minister of Christ"), were united under the name of the Massachusetts Missionary Society. This meant that while the Domestic Missionary Society of Massachusetts Proper lost its name, the Massachusetts Mission- ary Society was henceforth to work almost exclusively in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Missionary Society became the Massachusetts "Home" Mission- ary Society in 1844. This was simply to emphasize that the work of the Society had become exclusively for America and for the Massachusetts part of America.

Origin of Massachusetts Conference

The General Association of Massachusetts came into being in 1802'. This ultimately became the Massachusetts Congregational Conference. The Conference then merged with the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society in 1927, to become the Massachu- setts Congregational Conference and Missionary Society. This was the result of twenty-seven years' agitation, accelerated by a recommendation of the National Council in 1907. The charter of the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society was used as the basis for the union of the two organizations. In 1953 the name was changed to Massachusetts Congregational Christian Conference. In 1966 the name was changed again to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ. The Conference assumes responsibility for all Congregational missionary work done in Massachusetts. It supports a staff of eleven persons who give ministerial and ex- ecutive leadership to a broad program of work designed to help the churches, to develop the fellowship of the ministers and churches, and to cultivate practical sup- port for denominational and inter-denominational projects and programs.

CONTENTS

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Board of Ministerial Aid Inside Front Cover

Notices 3

Historical Sketch 4

Executive Staff and Officers 7

Board of Directors 8

Committees of the Board of Directors, 1975-1976 9

Conference Committees, 1975-1979 12

Ecumenical Commission 20

Representatives Elected by the Conference Serving on Other Boards .... 21

Massachusetts Delegates to General Synod 22

Elected to U. C. C. Instrumentalities 23

Bylaws of the Conference 25

Past Annual Meetings 37

Minutes of Fall Meeting (Nov. 9, 1974) 38

Minutes of the 176th Annual Meeting 44

Ground Rules for the 176th Annual Meeting 58

1976 Budget 59

Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports 61

Massachusetts Congregational Fund 74

Reports of the Treasurer All Other Accounts 85

Bequests 88

City Missionary Society, Boston, Inc 89

Congregational Library of the American Congregational Association .... 90

Statistical Tables 91

Tables of Summaries 108

Map — Showing Conference Areas 112

Associations of the Churches and Ministerial Standing 113

Ordinations 135

Necrology 136

Alphabetical List of Ministers 137

Directors of Christian Education 149

Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers Inside Back Cover Massachusetts Congregational Charitable Society Inside Back Cover

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MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE of the UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST

Incorporated 1808 6th Floor, 14 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 (617-742-4450)

Executive Officers

Minister and President

Rev. Avery D. Post

Minister and President Emeritus

Rev. Dr. Albert J. Penni:r

Vice President for Administration and Secretary

Rev. Emil C. Beck

Treasurer

Mr. Ralph F, Tuller

Office of Communication Program Development and Resource Office

P. 0. Box 2588, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701,, (617-875-5233)

Assistant to the President for Program Development

Rev. George Thomas

Consultant in Education Rev. Robert D. Witham

Area Ministers

Central Area

Rev. Donald A. Simpson

485 Grove St., Worcester 01605 (617-853-3446)

Metropolitan Boston Area

Rev. Oliver Powell

14 Beacon St., Boston 02108 (617-442-4450)

Northeast Area

Rev. A. Karl Phillippi

12 West Main St., Georgetown 01830 (617-352-2486)

Southeast Area

Rev. Paul E. Sinn

8 Town Square, Plymouth 02360 (617-746-8330)

Western Area

Rev. James L. Lancaster

24 Churchill Street, Amherst 01002 (413-253-9307)

Centers Directors

Framinsham Conference Center

(Until November 1, 1975)

Rev. Dexter B. Rice

600 Salem End Road, Framingham 01701 (617-875-4548)

Craigville Conference Center

Rev. William F. Hobbs

Craigville Conference Center, Craigville 02636 (617-775-1265)

Officers

Moderator — Mr. Richard M. Harter, 16 Arlington Street, Cambridge 02140

(617-354-3512) (Bus 617-357-9300) Vice Moderator — Rev. Justin J. Hartman, 481 Main Street, Acton 01720

(617-263-2728) (Bus. 617-263-4383) Recording Secretary — Mrs. Robert L. MacLeod, 295 High Street, Newburyport 01950

(617-465-9373)

8 Directors 1975

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 1975-1976

Chairperson Mrs. Helen R. Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 944-5805

Vice Chairperson

Rev. Walter A. Telfer, 285 Tremont St., Newton 02158 969-2853

Bus. 964-1100

Clerk Mrs. Nancy MacLeod, 295 High St., Newburyport 01950 465-9373

Class of 1976

Rev. Arlan A. Baillie, 1070 Pleasant St., Worcester 01602 754-6113

Bus. 752-4635

Mrs. Doris Fisher, 73 Cherry St., Spencer 01562 885-2473

Mr. Earl Gordon, 29 Fencourt Rd. Canton 02021 828-5818

Mrs. Elizabeth Kirk, 14 Irvington St., Springfied 01108 413-788-8363

Mrs. Robert L. Rasche, Sleepy Hollow Rd., Topsfield 01983 887-2153

Mrs. Grace D. Smith, 734 State Rd., Westport 02790 675-7288

Class of 1977

Mrs. Helen R. Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 944-5805

Mrs. Kathryn Crockett, Monument Valley Rd., RD #2,

Gt. Barrington 02130 413-528-1522

Class of 1978 Mr. Merton S. Alden, 30 Francis Ave., Northampton 01060 413-584-0353

Bus. 413-584-6040 Rev. J. Everett Bodge, 44 School St., Andover 01810 475-4450

Bus. 475-4340 Mr. Robert C. Johnson, 184 Prospect St., Ashland 01721 881-3494

Bus. 881-4091 Rev. Richard A. Stoehr, 216 Main St., P. 0. Drawer S, So. Dennis 02660 394-5221

Bus. 394-5992 Rev. Walter A. Telfer, 285 Tremont St., Newton 02158 969-2853

Bus. 964-1100

Class of 1979 Mr. Peter Farwell, 13 Lincoln Dr., Acton 01720 263-0059

Mrs. Anna Hatchett, 1655 S. Branch Parkway, Springfield 01129 413-783-3772

Bus. 413-732-4530 Mrs. Audrey MacDonald, 245 Woodward Rd., Waban 02168 332-6635

Bus. 969-0145 Mrs. Jean McGuire, 35 Dennison St., Roxbury 02119 427-3245

Mr. Robert Bates, 16 Hyatt Ave., Bradford 01830 375-0202

Bus. 603-885-2564

Ex Officiis: Moderator — Mr. Richard M. Harter Vice Moderator — Rev. Justin J. Hartman Minister and President — Rev. Avery D. Post

1975 Committees 9

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1975-1976

Executive Committee

Chairperson Mrs. Helen R. Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 944-5805

Vice Chairperson Rev. Walter A. Telfer, 285 Tremont St., Newton 02158 969-2853

Bus. 332-1100

Clerk Mrs. Nancy MacLeod, 295 High St., Newburyport 01950 465-9373

Rev. Donald E. Overlook 355 Franklin St., Melrose 02176 Bus. 665-4200

(Chairperson of Craigville Center Committee) 665-0422

Rev. Harris B. Hinchcliff, UCC, 65 Main St., Lenox 01240 Bus. 637-1001

(Chairperson of Warner Farm Committee) 637-1661

Mrs. Robert L. Rasche, Sleepy Hollow Rd., Topsfield 01983 887-2153

Rev. Richard A. Stoehr, 216 Main St., P. 0. Drawer S, So. Dennis 02660 394-5221

Bus. 394-5992

Ex Officiis: Minister and President — Rev. Avery D. Post Vice President and Secretary — Rev. Emil C. Beck

Assistant to the President for Program Development — Rev. George Thomas Treasurer — • Mr. Ralph F. Tuller, Pheasant Lane, Lincoln 01773 259-8659

Bus. 723-2920 Moderator — Mr. Richard M. Harter Vice Moderator — Rev. Justin J. Hartman

Personnel Committee

Chairperson Mrs. Robert L. Rasche, Sleepy Hollow Rd., Topsfield 01983 887-2153

Vice Chairperson Mr. Earl Gordon, 29 Fencourt Rd., Canton 02021 828-5818

Clerk

Mr. Merton S. Alden, 30 Francis Ave., Northampton 01060 413-584-0353

Bus. 413-584-6040

Mr. Robert Bates, 16 Hyatt Ave., Bradford 01830 375-0202

Bus. 603-885-2564

Rev. J. Everett Bodge, 44 School St., Andover 01810 475-4450

Bus. 475-4340

Mrs. Anna Hatchett, 1655 S. Branch Parkway, Springfield 01129 413-783-3772

Bus. 413-732-4530

Mrs. Elizabeth Kirk, 14 Irvington St., Springfield 01108 413-788-8363

Ex Officiis: Minister and President — Rev. Avery D. Post

10 Committees 1975

Finance Committee

Chairperson

Rev. Richard A. Stoehr, 216 Main St., P.O. Drawer S, So. Dennis 02660 394-5221

Bus. 394-5992

Vice Chairperson

Clerk

Rev. Arlan A. Baillie, 1070 Pleasant St., Worcester 01602 754-6113

Bus. 752-4635

Mrs. Katherine Crockett, Monument Valley Rd., #2, Gt. Barrington 02130

413-528-1522 Mr. Peter Farwell, 13 Lincoln Dr., Acton 01720 263-0059

Mrs. Doris Fisher 73 Cherry St., Spencer 01562 885-2473

Mrs. Audrey MacDonald, 245 Woodward Rd., Waban 02168 332-6635

Bus. 969-0145

Ex Officiis:

Minister and President — Rev. Avery D. Post Vice President and Secretary — Rev. Emil C. Beck Treasurer — Mr. Ralph F. Tuller

1975 Committees 11

Centers Committees

Craigville Center Committee

Chairperson Rev. Donald E. Overlock, 355 Franklin St., Melrose 02176 Bus. 6654200

665-0422

Class of 1976 Rev. Earl E. Alger, 54 Garrison Rd., Hingham 02043 749-0892

Bus. 749-2105 Mr. O. Herbert Johnson, 29 Fairwood Rd., South Yarmouth 02664 394-7961

Rev. Donald E. Overlock, 355 Franklin St., Melrose 02176 Bus. 665-4200

665-0422 Mrs. Grace D. Smith, 734 State Rd., Westport 02790 675-7288

Class of 1977

Mr. James Buffincton, Jr., Woodland Road, East Walpole 02032 668-0866

Mr. Joseph Eaton, 81 Thaxter St., Hingham 02043 794-2318

Bus. 742-6830

Class of 1978

Rev. Herbert Davis, 474 Centre St., Newton 02158 Bus. 244-3639

or 244-7617

Mrs. Harriett T. Ronander, 68 Beriah Brooks Rd., Harwich 02645 432-0164

Director of Center, ex officio:

Rev. William F. Hobbs, Craigville Conference Center, Craigville, 02636 775-1265

Warner Farm Committee

Chairperson Rev. Harris B. Hinchcliff, 65 Main St., Lenox 01240 413-637-1661

Bus. 413-637-1001

Class of 1976 Mrs. Virgil (Kathryn) Crockett, Monument Valley Rd., R.D. #2

Great Barrington 01230 413-528-1522

Mr. David Spencer, 17 Spruceland St., Springfield 01108 413-785-1052

Bus. 413-739-4827

Class of 1977 Rev. Neal Lund, 91 Jasper St., Springfield 01109 413-567-0262

Bus. 413-732-2950 Rev. William W. Tucker, 26 Maple St., Holden 01520 617-829-3327

Class of 1978

Rev. Harris B. Hinchcliff, 65 Main St., Lenox 01240 413-637-1661

Bus. 413-637-1001

Dr. L. Albert Webb, 4 Bullard Ave., Holyoke 01040 413-538-8881

Bus. 413-536-6981

Mr. Francis Wells, Dodwells Rd., Cummington 01824 413-634-5342

Staff:

Rev. James L. Lancaster, 24 Churchill St., Amherst 01002 413-253-9307

12 Committees 1975

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS 1975-1979

Church and Community Committee

Chairperson Mrs. Nancy E. McKinney, 251 Central St., Rowley 01969 948-2026

Vice Chairperson Mrs. Odessa Smith, 52 Hazel wood St., Roxbury 02119 442-1162

Clerk

Mr. John B. Pearson, 15 Pratt St., Framinghan 01701 873-3130

Bus. 879-7762

Class of 1976 Rev. Fred Anderson, 11 Mansfield Ave., Norton 02766 285-4856

Bus. 285-4710 Mr. Frederick R. Boyle, 267 Grove St., Reading 01867 944-4415

Bus. 862-7500 (Ex. 148) Rev. Jerry Clausen, 99 Fairlawn Ave., Southbridge 01550 764-6415

Rev. Robert Dobson, Box 105, Ipswich 01938 356-4401

Bus. 359-9776

Class of 1977

Mrs. Linda Glavin, Brennan Way, Holden 01520 829-6979

Mrs. Nancy E. McKinney, 251 Central St., Rowley 01969 948-2026

Ms. Mary Lou O'Neil, 1388 Central St., Stoughton 02072 344-3018

Mrs. Odessa Smith, 52 Hazelwood St., Roxbury 02119 442-1162

Mr. James Trefry, 146 Jason St., Pittsfield 01201 413-499-1822

Bus. 413-447-7351

Class of 1978 Mr. Horace M. Besecker, Jr., City Missionary Society, 14 Beacon St.,

Boston 02108 862-5156

Bus. 742-6830 Ms. Lois Buchiane, 65 High St., Greenfield 01301 413-774-2613

Rev. J. Elliott Finlay, 1133 Pleasant St., Bridgtwater 02324 697-7021

Mr. John B. Pearson, 15 Pratt St., Framingham 01701 873-3130

Bus. 879-7762 Miss Bonnie Townsend, 22 Walker Rd., Peabody 01960 531-5969

Bus. 275-1750

Class of 1979

Dr. Raymond Chittum, 6 Campbell Ct., Amherst 01002 413-549-0075

Bus. 413-549-2671 Mrs. Linda Cooper, Brickyard Rd., Southampton 01073 413-527-3732

Mr. E. Ralph Nelson, 54 Willow St., Lowell 01852 457-7229

Rev. Grover C. Rieger, 32 Forest St., Stoneham 02180 438-0198

Bus, 438-0097

Rev. Robert P. Shire, 7 Brookline St., Townsend 01469 597-2688

Bus. 597-8925

1975 Committees 13

Church and Education Committee

ChairpeTson

Rev. Daniel S. Wright, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover 01810 475-8029

Bus. 475-0321

Vice Chairperson Mrs. George H. (Sylvia) Ellis, 177 Benvenue St., Wellesley 02181 235-6765

Clerk Mrs. Linda Kellom, Willow Rd., Harvard 01451 456-8333

Class of 1976

Mrs. Marguerite R. Ford, RR 1, Box 497, Orleans 02653 255-3696

Rev. Winifred C. Jones, 15 Addison Rd., Wilbraham 01095 413-596-6320

Bus. 413-596-4030 Mrs. Linda Kellom, Willow Rd., Harvard 01451 456-8333

Rev. Jacqueline D. Mills, 247 Washington St., Winchester 01890 729-8832

Mrs. Phyllis Welch, 751 East St., Dedham 02026 326-2871

Bus. 244-5156

Class of 1977

Mrs. Arthur D. (Joan) Anderson, Jr., 16 Weston Rd., Duxbury 02332 943-2519

Bus. 934-6591

Rev. Arthur R. Curtis, 18 Spear St., Quincy 02169 479-6860

Bus. 479-7300

Mrs. Cheryl Perry, 2 Rich Rd., Holliston 01746 429-4910

Rev. Daniel S. Wright, South Church, 41 Central St., Andover 01810 475-8029

Bus. 475-0321

Class of 1978

Rev. David Christensen, Jr.. Box 166, Sunderland 01375 413-665-4787

Bus. 413-665-3639

Mrs. George H. (Sylvia) Ellis, 177 Benvenue St., Wellesley 02181 235-6765

Rev. Nancy F. Hildonen, 26 Summit Ave., Rockport 01966 546-6097

Bus. 744-3164

Mrs. Edna McKenna, 23 Indian Trail, Centerville 02363 775-4702

Mr. Spencer R. Potter, 25 Watson St., Leicester 01524 892-4042

Class of 1979

Mrs. Joan P. Arnold, 64 Middle St., Gloucester 01930 283-4445

Mr. Carlton C. Brose, 36 Triangle St., Amherst 01002 413-256-8425

Bus. 413-665-3722 Rev. Pamela J. Cole, 20 Tisbury St., New Bedford 02745 995-3714

Bus. 995-3714 Dr. Loring Thompson, 5 Middle St., Lexington 02173 861-1345

Bus. 437-2132

14 Committees 1975

Church and Leadership Committee

Chairperson Rev. Jonathan Parsons, Precinct St., RD 5, Lakeville 02346 947-2441

Vice Chairperson

Rev. Stanley G. Russell. Concord Rd., Sudbury 01776 443-5089

Bus. 443-3885

Clerk Mrs. Carol Johnson, 38 Linwood St., Andover 01810 475-8315

Class of 1976

Rev. Dr. James Bryant, 23 Powder House Ter., Somerville 02144 666-3920

Bus. 666-6500 (Ex. 130) & Bus. 625-6485 Rev. William E. Dubocq, III, 88 Cedar St., Clinton 01510 365-9231

Bus. 365-4648 Mrs. Ruth Lawton, 91 E. Main St., Ayer 01432 772-2524

Mrs. Nancy MacLeod, 295 High St., Newburyport 01950 465-9373

Rev. Herbert T. Potter, Jr., 8 Little Cove Circle, West Dennis 02670 394-1633

Bus. 398-9394 Mrs. Geraldine Smith, 131 Appleton Ave., Pittsfield 01201 413-443-1506

Class of 1977

Rev. Sanford Fasth, 2 Riverside Dr., Hampden 01036 413-566-3402

Bus. 413-566-3711

Mrs. Carol Johnson, 38 Linwood St., Andover 01810 475-8315

Mrs. Dorothy Locke, 796 Charlton St., Southbridge 01550 764-6328

Rev. Jonathan Parsons. Precinct St., RD #5, Lakeville 02346 947-2441

Rfv. Paul E. Shanabrook, 130 Newton St., Weston 02193 235-8061

Bus. 899-5417

Class of 1978

Rev. William J. Arnold, 64 Middle St., Gloucester 01930 Bus. 283-1442

Miss Winifred Eastwood, Montague Rd., Amherst 01002 413-549-1029

Bus. 413-545-0111 (Ex. 2589)

Mrs. Muriel Guild, 77 Ettrick Rd., Brockton 02401 587-2270

Rev. Stanley G. Russell, Concord Rd., Sudbury 01776 443-5089

Bus. 443-3885

Mrs. Margaret Telfer, 285 Tremont St., Newton 02158 969-2853

Class of 1979

Rev. Michael J. Maguire, 250 No. Main St., South Deerfield 01373

Bus. 413-665-3598 Dr. John Mason, Red Coach Rd., So. Hamilton 01982 468-4029

Bus. 927-2300 Rev. Dr. Crispin C. G. Mazobere, 200 Townsend St., Boston 02121 661-3142

Bus. 442-0481 Rev. Robert Pugh, 25 Dutcher St., Hopedale 01747 473-0668

Mrs. Barbara Walker, 535 W. Chestnut St., Brockton 02401 587-7989

1975

Committees

15

Church and Ministry Committee

Chairperson Rev. Phyllis K. Ingram, 28 Claflin St., Milford 01757

Vice Chairperson Mr. Joseph Eaton, 81 Thaxter St., Hingham 02043

Clerk Rev. Terry O. Martinson, 536 Pleasant St., So. Weymouth 02190

478-0740 Bus. 473-5259

749-2318 Bus. 742-6830

337-7428 Bus. 335-2545

Class of 1976

Mrs. Charles E. Downe, 298 Manning St., Needham 02192 Mr. Joseph Eaton, 81 Thaxter St., Hingham 02043

Rev. Malcolm Kilborn, 474 Pleasant St., Holyoke 01040

Rev. Robert J. MacLeod, 295 High St., Newburyport 01950

Rev. Earl F. Mathewson, 29 Park St., Southbridge 01550

Class of 1977

444-4674

749-2318

Bus. 742-6830

413-532-4857

Bus. 413-538-8831

465-9373

Bus. 465-0533

Bus. 764-8058

Mrs. Albert Benjamin, Box 213, So. Main St., Sunderland 01375 Rev. Allen Hollis, 97 Broad St., Lynn 01902

Rev. Terry O. Martinson, 536 Pleasant St., So. Weymouth 02190

413-665-4495 581-2737 Bus. 592-8718 337-7428 Bus. 335-2545 Mrs. Charlotte N. Williams, 1 Lancaster Court, #36, Rutland 01543 886-4470

Ms. Barbara West, 60 Denton Rd., Wellesley 02181

Class of 1978 Rev. Kenneth E. Claus, Jr., 100 Rock St., Fall River 02720

Rev. Ernest Heeren, 218 Walnut St., Newtonville 02160

Rev. E. Richard Leng, P. 0. Box 392, Middleton 01949

Mr. Carlton O. Stiles, 2 Ferry St., So. Hadley 01075 Rev. Harold 0. Wilson, 110 Lake Ellis Rd., Athol 01331

235-3272

679-4369 Bus. 679-6835

527-2732 Bus. 244-5395

777-2781

Bus. 774-3718

413-532-8503

249-4483 Bus. 297-1376

Class of 1979

Rev. William A. Chace, Jr., 1 Ely Rd., Monson 01057 413-267-9740

Bus. 413-267-3312

Mr. Eugene DiBenedetto, 14 Scott Dr., Chelmsford 01824 256-7489

Bus. 890-7000 (Ex. 2053)

Rev. Phyllis K. Ingram, 28 Claflin St., Milford 01757 478-0740

Bus. 473-5259

16 Committees 1975

Church and Mission Committee

Chairperson

Rev. Charles P. Blakney, 33 Woodbridge Ter. So. Hadley 01075 413-532-1255

Bus. 413-532-2262

Vice Chairperson

Rev. Paul E. Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 944-5805

Bus. 944-0205

Clerk

Mrs. Judith A. Dean, 54 Addington Circle, Weymouth 02189 337-0357

Bus. 878-3308

Class of 1976

Mrs. Arthur Barnes, 37 Middlesex Circle, Apt. 21, Waltham 02154 891-5053

Rev. Charles P. Blakney, 33 Woodbridge Ter., So. Hadley 01075 413-532-1255

Bus. 413-532-2262

Mrs. C. Edward Buchan, 81 Central St., Andover 01810 475-0623

Rev. Howard P. Horn, 383 Pleasant St., Athol 01331 249-8363

Bus. 249-6202

Mrs. Robert D. Hunt, 28 Cottage St., E. Weymouth 02189 335-0591

Class of 1977

Rev. James Crawford, Old South Church, 645 Boylston St., Boston 02116 536-1970 Miss Barbara Dwyer, 10 Franzone Drive, Bradford 01830 374-7332

Mr. F. Ryeburn Lynch. 117 Main St., Byfield 01922 462-6776

Rev. Emery L. Wallace, 586 Fuller St., Ludlow 01056 413-583-3037

Class of 1978

Rev. Paul E. Barnes, 20 Meadowbrook Lane, Reading 01867 944-5805

Bus. 944-0205

Mr. William A. Cook, 29 Mary Ellen Lane, Southbridge 01550 764-8815

Bus. 762-3261

Mrs. Judith A. Dean, 54 Addington Circle, Weymouth 02189 337-0357

Bus. 878-3308

Rev. Westy Egmont, 36 Coolidge Ave., Peabody 01960 Bus. 531-0477

Mrs. Ralph R. Johnson, Jr., 127 Depot St., Dalton 01226 413-684-2583

Class of 1979

Mrs. Jean Evans Copp, 40 Indian Ridge Rd., Sudbury 01776 443-6603

Rev. George Hodgkins, 35 Williamsburg Lane, Scituate 02066 545-2879

Bus. 545-5300 Rev. Rollin E. Johnson, Jr., 38 Linwood St., Andover 01810 475-8315

Bus. 682-5700 Mr. Melton Miller, 69 Columbia Dr., Amherst 01002 413-253-7247

Bus. 413-545-0111 Mrs. Helen Shafer, Box 586, Barnstable 02630 362-6505

Bus. 362-4415

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Program Committee

Chairperson

Rev. Fred W. Anderson, 11 Mansfield Ave., Norton 02766 285-4856

Bus. 285-4710

Vice Chairperson Mrs. Jean Knibbs, 65 Bay State Rd., West Somerville 02144 625-7429

Clerk

Rev. Robert R. Rock, 4 Chapel St., Holden 01520 829-6882

Bus. 829-2146

Class of 1976

Rev. Fred W. Anderson, 11 Mansfield Ave., Norton 02766 285-4856

Bus. 285-4710

Ms. Frances Naugler, 18 Chauncey St., Cambridge 02138 547-2140

Class of 1977

Mrs. Jean Knibbs, 65 Bay State Road, West Somerville 02144 625-7429

Rev. Robert R. Rock. 4 Chapel St., Holden 01520 829-6882

Bus. 829-2146

Class of 1978

Mr. Howard L. Baker, 76 Brow Ave., Braintree 02184 843-6202

Bus. 935-8920

Rev. Robert S. Balfe, 123 Pearl Hill Rd., Fitchburg 01420 342-2322

Bus. 342-0432

Mr. Philip H. Smith, 131 Appleton Ave., Pittsfield 01201 413-443-1506

Bus. 413-445-4551

Ex Officiis:

Minister and President — Rev. Avery D. Post

Vice President and Secretary — Rev. Emil C. Beck

Assistant to the President for Program Development — Rev. George Thomas

Director of Communications —

Moderator — Mr. Richard M. Harter

Vice Moderator — Rev. Justin J. Hartman

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Committees

1975

Council of the Laity

Chairperson Mrs. Christine D. Hansen, 85 Pine St., Danvers 01923

744-8296

Vice Chairperson Mrs. Marjorie Bowker, 59 Windsor Rd., So. Weymouth 02190

335-2448

Clerk Mrs. Miriam Chace, 1 Ely Road, Monson 01057

413-267-9740

Class of 1976

Mrs. Christine D. Hansen, 85 Pine St., Danvers 01923 774-8296

Ms. Carla Johnston, 27 Milton St., Somerville 02144 776-3303

(Ex. 142) Bus. 625-6600

Mr. Everett R. McCullough, 15 Durfee Ct., New Bedford 02740 993-0007

Mrs. Richard Wellman, 133 Highland St., Milford 01757 473-9127

Mrs. Miriam Chace, 1 Ely Road, Monson 01057 413-267-9740

Class of 1977

Mrs. Marjorie Bowker, 59 Windson Rd., So. Weymouth 02190 Rev. M. Eugene Davis, United Church of Christ, Burlington 01803

Rev. E. George Hangen, 285 High Street, Newburyport 01950

Rev. Philip H. Ward, 105 Springfield St., Chicopee 01013 Rev. James M. Whyte, 21 Washington St., Ayer 01432

Class of 1978 Rev. Walter B. Davis, 154 Highland Ave., Winchester 01890

Rev. Gary W. Morrison, 40 Main St., Hatfield 01038 Mrs. Robert H. Nordborg, 80 Whipple St., Worcester 01607 Rev. Albert W. Welch, 751 East St., Dedham 02026 Rev. Paul R. Medling, 66 Sutton St., Weymouth 02188

Class of 1979

Mr. Ellis H. Dana, 35 Woodchester Dr., Weston 02193 Mrs. Louise Horne, 63 Amherst St., Lawrence 01843 Mr. Ralph W. Miller, 17 Ridgeway Rd., Hampden 01036 Mr. Stanley McCausland, 1066 Main St., Tewksbury 01876

335-2448

272-3434 Bus. 272-5845

462-7213

Bus. 465-7734

413-592-4867

772-2055 Bus. 772-2041

729-3541

Bus. 729-9180

413-247-5406

791-5129

326-2871

337-4710

Bus. 335-1686

237-4966

683-7087

413-566-3351

851-2830

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United Church Youth Council 1975-1976

Chairperson

Katie Hunt, 42 Hazelwood Ave., Longmeadow 01106 413-567-8643

Vice Chairperson

Holly Spanks, 43 Trevore St., Squantum 02171 328-7224

Communications Coordinator

Laurie Reynolds, 104 Porter St., Maiden 02148 324-4899

Central Area

Debbie Forester, Capt. Brown's Lane, Acton 01720 263-1261

Michael C. Nickerson, 6 Greenwood St., Wakefield 01880 245-2433

Steve Sidlo, 5 Lowry Road, Framingham 01701 877-2458

David Stone, 16 Mayfield St., Auburn 01501 832-2067

Debbie Wells, 709 Massachusetts Ave., Boxborough 01719 263-8083

Metropolitan Boston Area

Beth Alexander, 422 Main St., Medfield 02052 359-4339 Rev. Dennis Bailey, Central Congregational Church, Jamaica Plaine 02130

524-4311

Laurie Reynolds, 104 Porter St., Maiden 02148 324-4899

Stuart Springfield, 68 Humboldt Ave., Roxbury 02119 442-5788

Northeast Area

Martha Secord, 197 Main St., Wenhan 01984 468-7260

Southeast Area

Carolyn Curtis, 205 Prospect St., Stoughton 02072 344-2193

Darryl Mikami, 107 Elliott St., Braintree 02184 843-0543

Mary Lou O'Neil, 1388 Central St., Stoughton 02072 344-3018

B. J. Perry, 134 Taunton Ave., Box 1559, Norton 02766 285-3165

Holly Spanks, 43 Trevore St., Squantum 02171 328-7224

Western Area

Dexter Bliss, 43 Severance St., Greenfield 01301 413-774-3761

Katie Hunt, 42 Hazelwood Ave., Longmeadow 01106 413-567-8643

Mary-Anne Knowles, State Rd., Richmond 01254 413-698-3838

Jeff Lockwood, 190 Ely Ave., West Springfield 01089 413-734-4213

Neil Washburn, 111 Elm St., Greenfield 01301 413-774-4138

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Ecumenical Commission of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ

Appointed by the Board of Directors:

Mrs. Merton Alden, 30 Francis Street, Northampton 01060 413-584-0353

Rev. Thomas E. Dipko, 110 Mansur Street, Lowell 01852 454-9468

Bus. 459-9631 Rev. Thomas Howard, 183 Main Street, Franklin 02038 413-625-6523

Bus. 528-3803 Rev. Ben E. J. New, 55 Main Street, Shelburne Falls 01370 413-625-6523

Bus. 413-625-2341 Rev. William W. Tucker, 210 Harvard Street, Brookline 02146 Bus. 277-6860

Representing the Board of Directors: Mrs. Harvey Smith, 734 State Road, Westport 02790 675-7288

Ex Officiis:

Minister and President

Rev. Avery D. Post, 14 Beacon Street, Boston 02108 742-4450

Area Minister

Rev. a. Karl Phillippi, 12 West Main Street, Georgetown 01830 352-2486

REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED BY THE CONFERENCE SERVING ON OTHER BOARDS

Corporate Members of the Boston Seaman's Friend Society

1976 Mrs. Margaret Baillie, 16 Monticello Drive. Paxton 01612

1976 Miss Mildred Collins, 40 Nelson PL, Worcester 01605

1976 Mr. Robert Day, 25 Mayo Rd., Wellesley 02181

1976 Mr. Arthur Kinder, Jr., Highland Ave., Arlington 02174

1976 Mrs. Gerald A. Smith, Old Mill Pt. Rd., West Harwich 02671

1977 Rev. Ira W. Chace, 164 Maple Ave., Swansea 02777 1977 Miss Isabelle Conway, 10 Linder Terrace, Newton 0^158 1977 Mrs. Amy P. Fowler, 30 Belcher St., Stoughton

1977 Rev. James R. Hansen, 21 Marshall St., East Longmeadow 01028

1977 Rev. Arthur K. Pope, Boston Rd., Sutton 01527

1978 Mr. Sumner M. Real, Jr., 30 Hollywood Rd., Winchester 01890 1978 Rev. Frank R. Cutter, 18 High Rd., Newbury 01950

1978 Mrs. Charles H. Johnston, 59 Aberdeen Rd., North Quincy 02171

1978 Rev. Charles S. Sangree, 24 Hollis St., Holliston 01746

Directors of the Churchmen's League for Civic Welfare

1976 Rev. Frank Cutter, 18 High Rd., Newbury 01950

1976 Mrs. Marilyn D. Hanabury, 2 Old Colony Ave., Wollaston 02170

1976 Rev. Wayne Holsman, Main St., Bolton 01740

1976 Mr. Richard Hubbard, Cold Spring Drive, Boxford 01921

1976 Rev. Mervyn Morse, Main St., Southampton 01073

1977 Mrs. Donald Long, 22 Arlington St., Dracut 01826

1977 Rev. R. Jerry Morgan, 78 Pleasant St., Leicester 01524

1978 Mrs. Clarence Dauber, 780 Boylston St., 17-B, Boston 02199 1978 Mrs. James Eastham, 16 Alden Rd., Andover 01810

1978 Mrs. Marilyn Kelleher, 60 Pecksuot Rd., No. Weymouth 02191

1978 Mrs. Nevin Kirk, 14 Irvington St., Springfield 01108

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MASSACHUSETTS DELEGATES TO GENERAL SYNOD

Class of 1975

Class of 1977

Metropolitan Boston Area

Metropolitan Boston Area

Mrs. Paul E, Barnes, Reading

Mr. Kenneth A. Ferguson, Medfield

Mrs. Marjorie K. Holland, East Boston

Mrs. Jean Knibbs, Somerville

Ms. Dorothy McComb, Norwood

Mr. Clinton McGuire, Roxbury

The Rev. Robert P. Noble, Jr., E. Walpole

Mrs. Ralph Tuller, Lincoln

The Rev. Walter Bond Davis, Winchester

Mr. Arthur R. Kinder, Arlington

Dr. Robert Naka, Lexington

Mrs. Daniel Novotny, Belmont

Mrs. James Smith, Roxbury

The Rev. M. Freeman Strickland, Arlington

The Rev. Robert L. Wood, Medfield

Southeast Area

Southeast Area

Mrs. George Komich, Randolph The Rev. Albert Ronander, Harwich The Rev. Stephen Turrell, Duxbury The Rev. Donald Ward, N. Weymouth Mr. George West, Jr. , Abington

The Rev. Fred W. Anderson, Norton Mrs. Carole A. Duhamel, Brockton Mr. David Neild, Brockton The Rev. Paul E. Sinn, Plymouth Mr. Herloert Verry, Taunton

Northeast Area

Northeast Area

Miss Carol Benson, West Boxford Mrs. Patricia Boothby, Beverly The Rev. Frank Cutter, Newbury

Western Area

The Rev. Vernie L. Bolden, Springfield Mrs. William Haslett, Wilbraham Mrs. James F. Kentfield, Hadley The Rev. Delwln R. Lehmann, Springfield The Rev. Clark Schaaf, Longmeadow Mr. Victor Weidman, Wilbraham

Central Area

Mr. Gilbert M, Brooks, Fitchburg The Rev. Neil Eichhom, Dudley Hill The Rev, Robert Jackman, Upton Mrs. Gordon Johnson, Maynard Mrs. Hazen Locke, Southbridge Mr- Marcus A. McCorison, Worcester

Mr. William P. Braman, Jr. , Newburyport The Rev. Thomas T. Call, Andover The Rev. Robert L. Meier, Danvers Mr. Eugene B. Smith, Lawrence

Western Area

The Rev. Duane R. Brown, Conway Mr. Charles Coombs, Stockbridge Ms. Winifred Eastwood, Amherst Mr. Carleton Edmund, Springfield The Rev. Douglas G. Small, Worthtngton Mrs. Arreta Smith, Pittsfield

Central Area

Mrs. John Hodgen, Barre

The Rev. Charles W. Lynehan, Westminster

Mr, Bruce Olsen, Sudbury

The Rev. Dexter B. Rice, Framingham

Mrs. Charles Rogers, Acton

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ELECTED TO U. C. C. INSTRUMENTALITIES

United Church Board for Homeland Ministries

Class of 1977

Mrs. Wm. H. Chaffee, 63 Woodbridge Street, S. Hadley, Mass. 01075 413-533-3804 Rev. Harris B. Hinchcliff, 65 Main Street, Lenox, Mass. 02140 413-637-188

Mrs. H. Vilroy McVay, 86 Ferry Hill Road, Granby, Mass. 01033 413-467-7147

Class of 1979

Rev. Miss Judith Hjorth, 90 Glendale Road, Attleboro, Mass. 02730 (1) 222-4677 Mr. James F. Kentfield, 4 Breckenridge Road, Hadley, Mass. 01035 413-256-6242

Bus. 413-256-8185 Rev. Prentis Moore, 1018 Boylston Street, Newton Highlands, Mass. 02161

527-3887 Bus. 445-7525 Miss Gwendolyn Jacobs, 41 Midway Street, Springfield, Mass. 01108 413-543-4369 Ms. Cynthia Knowles, 202 Arnold Hall, 78 Pilgrim Road, Boston, Mass. 02215 Miss Candice Nolan, 90 Academy Hill Road, Brighton, Mass. 02135 782-8393

Mrs. Mark Strickland, 87 Pleasant Street, Arlington, Mass. 02174 648-3118

Class of 1981

Mrs. Phyllis H. Baldwin, 49 Yale St., Winchester, Ma. 01890 729-2399

Mrs. Carolyn C. Downe, 298 Manning St., Needham 02192 444-4672

Mr. Richard M. Harter, 16 Arlington St., Cambridge 02140 354-3512

Bus. 357-9300

Rev. Crispin C. G. Mazobere, 10 Centre St., Apt. 3C, Cambridge 02139 267-6469

Bus. 445-7525

Rev. Elizabeth P. Rice, 136 W. Concord St., Boston 02118 Bus. 523-2771

Ms. Catherine W. Yamashita, 24 Cottage St., Wellesley 02181 237-0170

United Church Board of World Ministries Corporate Members

Class of 1977

*Rev. Wallace C. Short, Union Ave. at Pearl St., Framingham 01701 872-6353

Bus. 872-3342

Mrs. Donald A. Simpson, 26 Brattle St., Worcester 01606 853-3446

or 853-2410

Mr. F. Ryeburn Lynch, 117 Main, Byfield 01922 462-6776

Class of 1979

*Rev. Paul C. Clayton, 26 Sargent St., Needham 02192 Bus. 444-2510

Mrs. Audrey S. Farnum, 106 Riddell St., Greenfield 01301 413-773-7248

Bus. 413-774-4361 *Mr. Douglas M. Lowe. 7 Cornell Rd., Wellesley 02181 235-9368

Bus. 423-5725 *Dr. Albert C. Pryor, 218 Newton Rd., Springfield 01118 413-782-9375

Bus. 413-783-6131

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Class of 1981

tREV. Charles P. Blakney, 33 Woodbridge Terrace, So. Hadley 01075 413-532-1255

Bus. 413-532-2262 Mr. David S. Boynton, 11 Cross St., Beverly 01915 927-5531

Bus. (Ex. 4121) 777-1900 Mrs. Mary A. Donaldson, 195 Woodland Rd., Auburndale 02166 243-2177

Bus. (Ex. 234) 964-2800 Rev. Nancy D. Richardson, 58 Dunster Rd., Jamaica Plain 02130 524-7142

Bus. 353-3630 Mr. James L. Smith, Jr., 52 Hazelwood St., Boston 02119 442-1162

Bus. 923-3417

* Board of Directors

tRecording Secretary of UCBWM

Assistant Moderator United Church of Christ

Dr. Erna Ballantine Bryant, 8 Montrose St., Boston, 02119 427-1938

Bus. 742-1326

United Church Executive Council

Dr. Erna Baxlantine Bryant, 8 Montrose St., Boston, 02119 427-1938

Bus. 742-1326 Dr. Wade M. Kornegay {Class of '77), 33 Hickory Rd., Sudbury 01776 443-8483

Bus. (Ex. 425) 862-5500 Rev. Avery D. Post, 14 Beacon St., Boston 02108 Bus. 742-4450

United Church Historical Committee

Rev. Richard H. Taylor {Class of '79), Maple St., Hinsdale 01235 413-443-9465

Dr. Harold F. Worthley {Class of '81), 14 Mansfield Ave., Norton 02766 285-3031

United Church Stewardship Council

Mrs. Euryne A. Wright {Class of '79), 97 Ruthven St., Dorchester 02121 442-4178

United Church Christian Social Action

or

Office for Church in Society

Mrs. Jean Caldwell, 15 Ashland Ave., Springfield 01119 413-783-6948

Rev. Robert P. Noble, Jr., Rhoades Ave., East Walpole 02032 668-9125

Bus. 668-1355

BYLAWS OF THE

MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE OF THE

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

ARTICLE I

Purpose and Terminology

1. The purpose of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ as stated in its charter (1799) is "diffusing the knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ . . . and in concert with other ecclesiastical bodies for the general increase of Christian union and spiritual efficiency and the advancement of Christ's Kingdom on earth."

2. Whenever in these Bylaws the word Conference is used it shall be held to refer to the Corporation as a Conference of the United Church of Christ and as a Conference of Massachusetts Congregational Christian Churches.

3. All Churches which are members of Associations in voluntary fellowship with and recognized by the Conference, whether or not such Churches are a part of the United Church of Christ, are entitled to elect voting members of the Conference in accordance with these Bylaws.

4. Whenever in these Bylaws the word "Area" is used, it shall be held to refer to those Associations or combinations of the Associations decided upon by the agree- ment of the respective Associations and recognized by the Conference.

ARTICLE II

Denominational Basis

Following Congregational principles, this Conference shall under no circumstances exercise authority over Churches or individuals or interfere with the government or discipline of the Churches. It shall advise and counsel the Churches when requested, but it is recognized that each Church has the power of self-determination in all matters.

ARTICLE III

Doctrinal Basis

This Conference declares its steadfast allegiance to the faith which our fathers confessed, which, from age to age, has found its expression in the historic creeds of the Church Universal and of this Communion.

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ARTICLE IV

Conference Meetings

1. Stated Meetings. In each year the Conference shall convene its Annual Meet- ing within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the third Friday of May (or at such other time within the period from April fifteenth through June fifteenth as the Board of Directors may deem expedient) for the election of Officers, Executive Officers, Committees, Councils, and a Board of Directors for full or unexpired terms, as the case may be, the hearing of reports, the determination of the annual rate of Fellowship Dues to be proposed to the Churches, to act on the recommendation of the Board of Directors concerning the amount or proportion to be retained from Our Christian World Mission giving of the Churches, and the transaction of other business- Each year the Conference also shall convene a Fall Meeting within said Commonwealth on the third Saturday of October (or at such other time within the period from September fifteenth through November fifteenth as the Board of Direc- tors may determine) ; provided, however, that the Conference at any Annual Meet- ing may vote not to hold the Fall Meeting that year. The budget of the Conference ordinarily shall be presented for adoption at the Fall Meeting, but in any year when the Board of Directors recommends not to hold the Fall Meeting, and it is so voted, then the budget shall be presented for adoption at the Annual Meeting.

2. Special Meetings.

a. Special meetings of the Conference may be convened by the Board of Directors, at such times and places within the Commonwealth as may be determined by the Board, provided, however, that notice of any special meeting and the purposes thereof shall, at least three weeks before the date of the meeting, be sent by mail to each of the Churches entitled to send delegates to the meeting, posted in the general office of the Confer- ence and printed in newspapers published in Boston, Worcester and Spring- field.

b. A special meeting of the Conference shall be convened by the Board of Directors upon receipt by the office of the Secretary of the Conference or Chairman of the Board of Directors of a written petition stating the pro- posed purposes, and signed by not less than one hundred persons who shall be voting members of the Conference as defined and who shall represent at least fifty Churches, within sixty days of the receipt of such petition unless an already scheduled meeting of the Conference will be held within ninety days.

c. No action shall be taken on any item of business not specified in the notice

of the meeting.

3. Call To Order. The Moderator, or in his absence the Vice Moderator, shall call the meeting to order and preside. In the absence of both of them, a member of the Board of Directors shall call the meeting to order and conduct the election of a Moderator Pro-tempore.

4. Budget. Not later than one month prior to the meeting of the Conference at which the budget will be presented for approval, there shall be mailed to each Church entitled to send delegates to the meeting sufficient copies of the budget and of the Treasurer's report to provide one copy for each minister and for each delegate to which the Church is entitled. No increases or additions to the budget can be con- sidered on the floor of the Conference Meeting unless a written proposal is filed with the office of the Secretary at least ten days prior to the meeting.

5. Quorum. At all meetings of the Conference a quorum shall consist of 200 voting members.

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ARTICLE V

Conference Meeting Membership

1. Voting Members. The voting membership of a Conference Meeting shall con- sist of

a. the following representatives from each Church or Congregation which is

a member of an Association in fellowship with the Conference:

(1) two delegates chosen by and from each such Church or Congregation to serve at its pleasure; and one additional delegate chosen by and from each such Church or Congregation to serve at its pleasure for every three hundred members, or major fraction thereof in excess of three hundred, as determined by the number of its members as of December 31 of the year immediately preceding; (Churches are urged, in conformity with the spirit of actions taken by the General Synod, to choose delegates from all areas of interest. This contemplates a lay delegate body with equal representation of men and women, repre- sentation of minority groups, and with a goal of 20% of all lay dele- gates under 30 years of age.)

(2) the pastor or pastors, including lay pastors, of each such Church or Con- gregation, provided such pastor shall have standing in an Association in fellowship with the Conference; and

(3) the Christian Education Director or Directors of each such Church or Congregation, provided such director holds United Church of Christ certification.

(4) the other ordained persons who are members in each such Church or Congregation and who have standing in an Association in fellowship with the conference.

b. the Officers and Executive Officers of the Conference, including any person

who shall have been elected an Officer Emeritus;

c. the members of the Board of Directors;

d. the members of the Conference Committees and Councils;

e. the members of the professional staff of the Conference, as such staff may be

determined by the Board of Directors; and

2. Honorary Members. The honorary membership of a Conference Meeting, with privilege of speaking but without privilege of voting, shall consist of:

a. the delegates from corresponding bodies;

b. the persons appointed to speak before the Conference;

c. the persons who may be made honorary members by a vote of the Board of Directors;

d. such other persons as may be made honorary members by a vote of the

Conference; and

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ARTICLE VI

Officers and Staff

1. As Officers of the Conference tliere shall be a Moderator, a Vice Moderator, and a Recording Secretary, all of whom shall be elected by ballot at each Annual Meeting of the Conference for a term of one year or until their successors are chosen.

a. The Moderator, or in his absence, the Vice Moderator, shall preside over

the meetings of the Conference.

b. The Recording Secretary shall record the complete minutes of each meeting of the Conference and shall transcribe and deliver same to the Secretary. The Board of Directors may, at their discretion, appoint a deputy to assist in the keeping of the records under the direction of the Recording Secretary.

2. The Conference Executive Officers shall be a President, a Secretary, a Treas- urer, and such other Executive Officers as the Conference may from time to time elect. Any of the said Executive Offices, except those of President, Secretary, and Treasurer, may be abolished by vote of the Conference. The Board of Directors shall make nominations for Conference Executive Officers for terms of one year. Elections shall take place by ballot at each Annual Meeting. Those elected shall hold office to the end of their term or until their respective successors are chosen. They shall bear such additional titles as the Conference or the Board of Directors may determine.

a. The President shall be the chief Executive Officer of the Conference and

shall, subject to the direction of the Conference and of its Board of Direc- tors, have general charge of its missionary and benevolent work and of its other activities. He shall be a member ex officio of all standing Committees named in the Bylaws. He shall have the power to delegate to members of the staff the authority to represent him upon any of the said standing Com- mittees. He shall be the representative of the Conference and of its Board of Directors among all the Churches (both those financially independent and those aided by the funds of the Conference) and in all denominational and interdenominational gatherings (including meetings of Conference Exec- utives) unless representation is otherwise provided by the Conference Pres- ident or the Board of Directors. He may seek to assist pastors and Churches with fraternal counsel. He shall keep informed as to opportunities for ex- tension work through founding new Churches or strengthening old ones and shall recommend to the Conference and to the Board of Directors meas- ures for meeting such opportunities.

b. The Secretary shall keep the records of the Conference, except as heretofore

described and provided for, and shall assist in the general work of the Con- ference under the direction of the President. He shall devote himself in co- operation with the Area Ministers, and under the direction of the President to counseling with and assisting the Churches, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors of the President. He shall have the custody of the records and of all bonds given by the Treas- urer as hereinafter provided. He shall furnish copies of the record certified under the seal of the Conference (which shall be in his keeping) to such persons as may be entitled thereto.

The Secretary shall collect and publish in connection with the Annual Report of the Conference the statistics of ministers and Churches and make

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up the official roll of the ministers and Churches in accordance with the usages of the denomination. He shall present to the Conference at its An- nual Meeting a general statistical statement of the progress of religion in the Churches for the past calendar year. He shall give suitable notice to the Churches of the time and place of each Annual Meeting, notify Officers and Committees of their election or appointment and fulfill such other functions as the Conference or the Board of Directors from time to time directs.

c. The Treasurer shall receive and hold the property of the Conference subject to the direction of the Board of Directors and shall keep particular accounts of the Conference's funds and of the disposal thereof. He shall, under the direction of the President, assist, so far as he may be able, in the general work of the Conference and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Directors. He shall make a report at each Annual Meeting of the Conference and shall make such other reports as the Conference or the Board of Directors may from time to time require. He shall receive all contributions for benevolences sent to him by the Churches and by individuals and shall disburse the same in accordance with the instructions of the donors. He shall give such bonds for the faith- ful performance of his duties as may from time to time be required by the Board of Directors. Any Assistant Treasurer shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the Treasurer, and act in his stead in event of incapacity or absence.

3. Area Ministers. The Conference may, from time to time, employ such staff as is deemed necessary to fulfill pastoral and fellowship functions and purposes within the Conference in the established Areas of the Conference. The staff shall give coun- sel and leadership to the Churches and ministers in those Areas, and shall be em- ployed by the Board of Directors in consultation with the President of the Confer- ence, and in consultation with, or upon the recommendation of the Area Committee/ Council involved, and/or in consultation with other appropriate parties.

4. Conference Program Staff and Administrative Staff. The Conference may, from time to time, employ such staff as is deemed necessary to fulfill the program pur- poses and administrative needs of the Conference. The staff shall be employed by the Board of Directors in consultation with the President of the Conference, and where applicable with such Committee/Committees and parties as may seem appro- priate to the function which said position is to fulfill.

5. Performance Evaluation, Job Review, Professional Support. The President shall present to the Board of Directors, for all Executive Officers and staff other than himself, periodic reviews of job performance, job content, and professional support status. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for seeing that such periodic reviews are carried out for all Executive Officers and staff, that such reviews are based upon sufficient facts and consultations, and that the scope, findings and recommendations of such reviews are appropriate. Persons nominated or employed by the Board of Directors as Executive Officers and staff shall be informed of Con- ference practice with regard to review of job performance and content and pro- fessional support status.

6. Retirement Age. The mandatory retirement date for any Executive Officer, staff member or employee shall be the Annual Meeting following his attaining age

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65. However, the Board of Directors may temporarily employ, from time to time, any persons beyond age 65 when such temporary employment is deemed to be in the best interest of the Conference.

7. a. Retirement Annuities. The Conference expects every paid Officer, staff mem- ber, or other employee to be a member, as appropriate, of the Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers or the Retirement Fund for Lay Workers and will pay the full normal annual premium to the Fund. It will not provide any other retirement annuity.

b. Employee Benefits. The Conference, as an employer, may provide such other employee benefits as the Board of Directors deems appropriate, and such programs, and the extent to which the Conference bears the expense, shall be reported by the Treasurer in his annual report.

ARTICLE VII

Board of Directors 1. Organization

a. There shall be a Board of Directors consisting of:

(1) One Director elected at the Conference Annual Meeting by ballot for every 8,000 members, or major fraction thereof, of the Churches in each of the Areas of the Conference determined by the number of mem- bers as of December 31 of the year immediately preceding, with no Area having less than one Director. One-third of these elected Directors shall be ministers, one-third laymen and one-third laywomen as nearly as may be.

(2) The President, the Moderator, and the Vice Moderator of the Confer- ence, ex officiis.

b.

The term of an elected Director shall be four (4) years and no Director, having served a full four (4) year term, shall be eligible for re-election for one (1) year.

c. Nine members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum.

d. At its first meeting after each Annual Meeting of the Conference, the

Board of Directors shall choose one of its members to serve as Chairman and another member to serve as Vice Chairman for the ensuing year. It shall also choose a secretary to maintain a record of its proceedings.

2. General Powers. Subject to the provisions of Section 3 of this Article, the Board of Directors shall have and may exercise all of the powers of the Conference between meetings of the Conference and actions taken shall be reported to the next Annual Meeting of the Conference.

3. Except as otherwise provided in the charter of the Conference or in these Bylaws, the Board of Directors shall administer and dispose of the property of the Conference and shall manage all of its business and affairs, subject to the follow- ing limitations:

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a. Corporate assets other than real property or tangible personal property which

are not restricted as to use by the donor shall not be disbursed or granted between two consecutive Annual Meetings in an amount exceeding 20% of the value thereof at the previous year-end or $250,000, whichever is greater, except as authorized or directed by a vote of the Conference.

b. Title to real property with a market value of $250,000 or more shall not be

encumbered, or conveyed in whole or in part, except as authorized or di- rected by a meeting of the Conference.

4. The Board of Directors:

a. Shall have responsibility for -policy formulation, program development, bud-

get development, coordination between the functional Committees of the Conference, evaluation and planning;

b. Shall employ staff and other agents in support of Conference activities and operations and define or approve the definition of their duties;

c. Shall cause the accounts of the Treasurer to be audited at least once a year by certified public accountants selected by the Board;

d. Shall provide direction for all Officers, Executive Officers, staff and agents of the Conference.

5. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall in particular have the following powers:

a. To appoint its own meetings and form its own rules of business, to appoint

Committees and delegate any of its powers to such Committees.

b. To remove at pleasure any member of the staff, any employee or any agent of the Conference.

c. To remove any Officer, Executive Officer, or Director of the Conference who

may be guilty of disregard of his duties or of such conduct as shall be seriously prejudicial to the interests of the Conference.

d. To fill any vacancy in any Office, Executive Office, Committee or Council

of the Conference including vacancies in the membership of the Board until the succeeding Annual Meeting of the Conference.

e. To direct efforts to promote missionary interest and giving among the

Churches of the Conference.

f. To direct efforts to promote ecumenical concerns, interests and relationships

of the Conference.

g. To direct efforts of evaluation and planning with respect to the program

and activities of the Conference.

h. To appoint one or more Directors to the functional Conference Committees and Councils as liaison between the Committees or Councils and the Board of Directors.

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ARTICLE VIII

Committees and Councils

1. Immediately after the opening of the Conference Annual Meeting the Modera- tor shall appoint:

a. A Committee on Credentials, to which all credentials shall be referred.

b. A Business Committee, the duty of which shall be to prepare and present

at each session all matters of business not presented through the Board of Directors or some Committee or Council of the Conference.

2. There shall be a Program Committee to plan the program of each regular meeting and such other meetings of the Conference as the Board of Directors may request. The Committee shall consist of the Moderator, the Vice Moderator, the Secretary of the Conference, the pastor of any Church which is to entertain the next Annual Meeting, plus nine elected members. At each Annual Meeting three members, at least one of whom shall be a member of a Conference Committee or Council, shall be elected by voice vote for three-year terms.

3. The following Conference Committees and Councils shall be constituted each with twenty (20) members, four (4) from each of the five (5) Areas within the Conference, one (1) member from each Area to be elected each year by voice vote to serve a term of four (4) years, except that the Youth Council shall be consti- tuted with twenty (20) members, one adult from each of the five (5) Areas within the Council elected by voice vote to serve a term of four (4) years and three (3) Youth Members from each of the five (5) Areas to be elected each year by voice vote to serve a term of one (1) year. No member of a Conference Committee or Council, having served a full term of four (4) years, shall be eligible for re-election for one (1) year but Youth Members elected to the Youth Council for one (1) year may be re-elected for subsequent one (1) year terms to a maximum of four (4) con- secutive years. As nearly as possible, the membership of each Conference Committee and of the Council of the Laity shall be equally divided among ministers, laymen and lay women :

a. A Church and Community Committee shall be concerned with the outreach

of the Churches and the Conference in the community, whether rural, sub- urban, or urban and for social action in developing programs and services, policies and procedures for confronting situations and conditions arising out of changing social and economic environment in the general community.

b. A Church and Education Committee shall be concerned with the educational thrust of the Churches and the Conference in all aspects and shall function to provide and develop and assist educational programs and services in the Churches and among other groupings.

c. A Church and Leadership Committee shall be concerned with leadership

discovery and manpower utilization through the various organizations of the Conference. This Committee shall make nominations for each Office, Committee, Board or Council to be elected at the Annual Meeting, when nominations are not otherwise provided for in these Bylaws. It shall also nominate delegates to the General Synod. It shall suggest at the request of the Board of Directors nominees to fill any vacancies occurring between Annual Meetings.

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d. A Church and Ministry Committee shall be concerned with the Churches

and their responsibilities to establish and maintain high standards in fel- lowship with other Churches. It shall be concerned also with the ministry, whose standing is held in the Associations, to establish and maintain high academic, professional, and moral standards of ordained and professional personnel. It shall be concerned further with the relationships between Churches and ordained and professional personnel, and the welfare of the Churches and Associations, in order that the whole Church may be strength- ened.

The Conference shall maintain a special roll of ministers to which names may have been transferred by the Associations. This special roll shall be in charge of the Church and Ministry Committee and the presence of a name there shall constitute evidence that the person has been duly ordained and has had standing in a member Association; but the Committee shall not issue credentials to a person whose name appears on this roll unless they find in concurrence with the Committee on the Ministry in this per- son's Association that this person's character and qualifications are satis- factory.

e. A Church and Mission Committee shall be concerned with the mission of

the Churches and the Conference. It shall encourage the understanding and support by the Churches of ecumenical mission. Our Christian World Mis- sion, Massachusetts Ministries, City Missionary Societies' Programs, special fund raising efforts and other mission endeavors. It shall invite and eval- uate financial requests for mission projects and recommend priorities of these requests to the Budget Committee of the Board of Directors.

f. The Conference recognizes a Council of the Laity as a movement of spirit-

ual renewal in the life of the Churches and the Conference. It shall be the responsibility of the Council of the Laity to increase, develop and coordi- nate the activities and participation of the Laity through a process of con- tinuing education and training; and to assist the Churches to develop pro- grams which will train and free the Laity to participate in the whole task of the Church.

g. The Conference recognizes a Youth Council as a continuation of the work of the Pilgrim Fellowship of Massachusetts. It shall be concerned with the youth ministry in the Churches and the Associations in fellowship with the Conference, and shall encourage youth participation in the Local Church, Association, Conference and General Synod.

4. All Committees and Councils are free to organize their work, to establish sub- committees for special assignments, and to co-opt other persons with special interest and skill as required.

5. A person who is a member of any Committee or Council ex-officio shall be entitled to vote.

6. The reports of all Committees and Councils that are to be presented to the Conference Annual Meeting shall be furnished to the Secretary on or before April first of each year, and shall be printed and distributed to the Churches not less than

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two weeks before the Annual Meeting. These reports need not be read to the Confer- ence Meeting but the Program Committee may arrange for the adequate discussion of any or all of the topics presented in the reports.

7. Such Committees, Councils, or other ad hoc groups as the Conference may vote to constitute or recognize shall be established by voice vote at each Annual Meeting for such terms as the Conference Meeting shall determine. The Board of Directors shall present at each Annual Meeting a list of Committees, Councils or other ad hoc groups, the appointment of which it recommends.

ARTICLE IX

Conditions of Office

1. Qualifications. Each Officer, Executive Officer, Director, Committee member or Council member can serve only while he is a member in a Church or Congrega- tion eligible to send delegates to the Conference Meeting.

2. Beginning of Term. The terms of Officers, Executive Officers, Directors or Members of a Committee or Council of the Conference shall begin at the close of the meeting at which they are elected; however, in the event a meeting is recessed for more than one month following election, the terms of those elected shall com- mence at the close of the session in which the recess was declared,

3. Unexpired Term. Any person elected at an Annual Meeting of the Conference to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of that vacancy.

4. Automatic Resignation. Any person elected to the Board of Directors or any Committee or Council of the Conference who shall fail to attend two consecutive regular meetings thereof without an explanation of absence, or fail to attend three consecutive meetings for any reason, shall be considered to have resigned. Whoever is nominated to the Board of Directors or any Committee or Council of the Confer- ence on the basis of his residency in one of the five Areas of the state shall be con- sidered to have resigned if during his term of office he moves to a different Area of the state or moves from the state. It will be the responsibility of the Board of Di- rectors, Committee, or Council involved to determine whether to accept a resignation.

ARTICLE X

Relationships

1. As a Conference of the United Church of Christ, the Massachusetts Confer- ence is a body of the United Church of Christ and is related to the General Synod as described in the Constitution and Bylaws of the United Church of Christ. It dis- charges those duties and provides those services set forth in its own charter and By- laws and which are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of the United Church of Christ.

2. Delegates of the Conference to the General Synod, as provided for in the Con^ stitution and Bylaws of the United Church of Christ, shall be elected from the mem- bership of the Churches in the Massachusetts Conference which are affiliated with the tfnited Church of Christ, and such delegates shall be elected by voice vote at a meeting of the Conference.

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ARTICLE XI

Board of Ministerial Aid

The Board of Ministerial Aid shall be the agent of the Conference in the work of aiding needy ministers and their families and shall make an annual report to the Conference. On notice of a vacancy in the membership of the Board of Ministerial Aid, the Conference shall nominate a person to fill the vacancy.

ARTICLE XII

Boston Seaman's Friend Society

The Boston Seaman's Friend Society shall be the agent of the Conference in the work of promoting the spiritual and temporal welfare of seamen and shall make an annual report to the Conference. The Conference Meeting shall annually elect by voice vote five members, for a term of three (3) years each, to the Board of the Society.

ARTICLE XIII

Board of Pastoral Supply

The Conference Meeting shall elect by voice vote seven members to represent it on the Congregational Board of Pastoral Supply, two members to be elected each year to serve for a period of three (3) years, and a third member to be elected in any year to serve for a period of three (3) years whenever necessary to satisfy the requirement of seven members. The Board shall through its Secretary, make an an- nual report to the Conference Meeting.

ARTICLE XIV

Corporate Seal

The seal of the Conference shall consist of two or more concentric circles, with the words, "Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ" around the circumference between these circles and the words "Inc., 1808" within the inner circle.

ARTICLE XV

Special Orders

1. All matters of business presented to the Conference Meeting, except those presented by the Board of Directors or through duly elected or appointed Commit- tees of the Conference, shall be referred to the Business Committee unless referred to some other Committee by special vote of the Conference.

2. All matters of business referred to the Business Committee shall be reported for action before the final adjournment of the meeting.

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3. There shall be a "Revolving Fund for Cash Flow" designated to the purpose of providing cash at times of low flow during a given year.

a. The limit of the Fund will be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

b. The sources of capital will be from unrestricted monies designated to the Fund by the Board of Directors or from special gifts restricted to the pur- pose of the Fund, with the distinction between the two preserved.

c. The cash of the Fund may be borrowed by action of the Conference execu-

tive officers for the specific purpose with the expectation that it can and will be returned to the Fund within the calendar year of use. In the event that this is not possible due to unforseen circumstances, there will be no borrowing from the Fund during the succeeding calendar year until out- standing borrowing has been repaid.

d. At no time will the Fund be used as collateral for other loans.

e. No interest will be paid to the Fund for the use of its cash.

f. Unrestricted monies placed in the Fund may be withdrawn only by vote of

the Conference Meeting.

g. Investment of the Fund is limited only by the requirement that it be as readily available as cash. Any earnings from the investment are unrestricted and are to accrue to the General Fund.

ARTICLE XVI Rules of Order

All proceedings of the Conference Meeting shall be governed by the latest re- vised edition of Robert's Rules of Order, and, unless otherwise required thereby or by these Bylaws, action of the Conference shall be by the majority vote of voting members present.

ARTICLE XVII

Amendments

1. These Bylaws except Articles II and III, may be amended at any Annual Meeting, or other meeting, of the Conference by a two-thirds vote, provided the amendment was proposed at a previous Conference Meeting or is recommended by the Board of Directors. The Board mv^t notify the Churches and delegates of Bylaw amendments which it recommends at least 45 days prior to the Conference Meeting at which these will be considered.

2. Articles II and III may be amended by a two-thirds vote at any Annual Meet- ing, but only after the proposed amendment has been submitted to the Conference in writing at a previous Annual Conference Meeting and notice has been sent to each of the Churches entitled to send delegates at least three months prior to the Conference Meeting at which action is to be taken.

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Past Annual Meetings

37

MODEBATOB

1912 Holyoke

Mr.

Victor J. Iioring

Bev.

1913 Fall Biver

Bev.

Frank R. Shlpman

Bev.

1914 Gardner

Mr.

Kenyon L. Butterfield

Rev.

1915 Pittsfleld

Bev.

Edward A. Beed

Rev.

1916 Cambridge

Mr.

Edwin 0. Childs

Rev.

1917 Taunton

Bev.

George W. Andrews

Rev.

1918 Worcester

Mr.

William B. Asplnwall

Rev.

1919 Northampton

Bev.

Frederick H. Page

Rev.

1920 Plymouth

Mr.

Henry K. Hyde

Rev.

1921 Iiawrence

Mr.

Thomas Weston

Rev.

1922 Fitchburg

Rev.

Shepherd Knapp

Rev.

1923 Great Harrington

Mr.

Arthur H. Wellman

Rev.

1924 Brockton

Rev.

Edward P. Drew

Rev.

1925 Holyoke

Rev.

Charles H. Williams

Rev.

1926 Dorchester

Mr.

Elbert A. Harvey

Rev.

1927 Worcester

Rev.

Samuel H. Woodrow

Rev.

1928 Greenfield

Dr.

Enos H. Bigelow

Rev.

1929 Framlngham

Rev.

Benj. A. Wlllmott

Bev.

1930 Springfield

Mr.

Sheridan R. Cate

Rev.

1931 New Bedford

Rev.

Clarence W. Dunham

Rev.

1932 Quincy

Rev.

Edwin B. Robinson

Rev.

1933 North Adams

Mr.

John C. Hull

Rev.

1934 Brookllne

Rev.

J. Harold Dale

Rev.

1935 Newburyport

Mr.

Frank L. Boyden

Rev.

1930 Gardner

Bev.

David N. Beach

Rev.

1937 LoweU

Mr.

Wilbur E. Bowell

Bev.

1933 Dedham

Rev.

Clarence E. Hellens

Rev.

1930 Northampton

Mr.

Ethelbert V. Grabill

Bev.

1910 Worcester

Rev.

Lyndon S. Beardslee

1911 Attleboro

Mr.

George F. Moulton

Rev. rRev.

1942 West Nevrton

Rev.

John Gratton

1 Rev. 1 Rev.

1943 Worcester

Dean Homer P. Little

''Rev.

1944 Boston

Bev.

Carl F. Schultz

1945 Cambridge

Mr.

Roy A. Hovey

Rev.

1946 Holyoke

Rev.

Baldwin W. Callahan

Rev.

1947 Boston

Mr.

Lucius E. Thayer

Rev.

1948 Springfield

Rev.

John A. Hawley

Rev.

1949 Boston

Mr.

Clarence C. Beasley

Rev.

1950 Fall Biver

Rev

. Horace G. Robson

Rev.

1951 Framingham

Mr.

Sidney F. Law

Rev.

1952 Worcester

Rev.

Boy L. Minich

Bev.

1953 Springfield

Mr.

Robert C. Shoemaker

f Rev. \Eev.

1954 Quincy

Rev.

Frederick M. Meek

Bev.

1955 Fitchburg

Mr.

Julian D. Steele

Rev.

1956 Willlamstown

Rev.

Victor B. Chicolne

Bev.

1957 Newtoril Centre

Mr.

Lincoln S. Cain

Rev.

1958 Plymouth

Rev.

Joseph W. Beach

Rev.

1959 Beverly

Mrs,

. Axel H. Anderson

Rev.

1960 Andover

Dr.

John H. Leamon

Dr.

1961 Northampton

Mr.

William E. Hays

Rev.

1962 Worcester

Rev.

Clarence W. Fuller

Rev.

1963 Wellesley

Mr.

Loomis Patrick

Dr.

1964 Pittsfield

Rev.

Kenneth R. Henley

Bev.

1965 Boston

Mr.

Albert 0. Wilson, Jr.

Bev.

1966 Springfield

Rsv

. Paul D. Tiller

Rev.

1967 Worcester

Mr.

Raymond H. Frost

Rev.

1968 Boston

Mr.

David W. Bartlett

Dr.

1969 W. Springfield

Mr.

David W. Bartlett

Dr.

1970 Amherst

Bev.

Harold B. Fray. Jr.

Rev.

1971 Fitchburg

Rev.

Harold B. Fray, Jr.

Dr. :

1972 Pittsfield

Mr.

James Balemon

Bev.

1973 Springfield

Bev.

D. Curtis Mlnter

Bev.

1974 Hyannis

Mrs

. Edwin D. Anthony

Rev.

1975 Boston

Rev.

Norman B. Famum, Jr.

Rev.

PREACHER Edward P. Drew Raymond Calkins William C. Gordon Ambrose W. Vernon Newton M. Hall Benjamin A. Wlllmott William A. Knight Ernest G. Guthrie George A. Gordon Robert MacDonald Hugh Gordon Ross Robert R. Wicks Edward M. Noyes James Gordon Gilkey Allen E. Cross Arcturus Z. Conrad Howard J. Chidley Claude A. McKay Ashley D. Leavitt Garfield Morgan Vaughan Dabney J. Lee Mitchell Arthur P. Pratt Shepherd Knapp Russell H. Stafford Ralph Sockman George A. Buttrick Douglas Horton

Benjamin T. Marshall Raymond Calkins William Park Walter A. Morgan William A. Gllroy

Robert Wood Coe Carl Heath Kopf Charles C. Keith Edwin B. Robinson J. Harold Dale Kendig B. Cully William J. Bees Ashley Day Leavitt John Gratton Alden S. Mosshammer Walter R. Greenwood Ray A. Eusden John R Chapman John H. Leamon Fred B. Spyker Dwight L. Cart

Raymond Calkins Kenneth R. Henley Edith Wolfe

Albert J. Penner Virgil V. Brallier Arthur Coulthard Kenneth D. Beckwith John E. Morgan

Albert J. Penner

Albert J. Penner Robert V. Moss

David M. Stowe Avery D. Post Jefferson P. Rogers Reuben Sheares James W. Crawford

MINUTES OF THE FALL MEETING

of the

MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE OF THE

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

November 9, 1974

Holyoke High School Holyoke, Massachusetts

The Fall Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ was called to order by the Moderator, the Rev. Norman R. Famum, Jr. , at 9:30 A. M. , on Saturday, November 9, 1974, at the Holyoke High School, Holyoke, Massachusetts. The Rev. Gary DeLong, Rev. John Cedarleaf, Rev. William Hamilton, and Rev. Jeffrey Lewis conducted the Worship Celebration. During the Prelude, the combined choirs of the First Church of Christ, Longmeadow, and St. John's Congregational Church, Springfield, presented several anthems. Greetings were brought from the local committee by the Rev. Floyd Bryan, Moderator of Hampden Association. The Moderator announced the appointment of Mr. William Cook and Rev. Fred Anderson to the Credentials Committee. After a show of voting cards by those delegates present, the Moderator declared that a quorum was present.

The Moderator called the attention of the delegates to the Ground Rules, as printed in the 1974 Conference Yearbook and circulated prior to the Meeting. He reminded the Meeting that every motion and amendment must be in writing. It was moved and

VOTED: To accept the Ground Rules as circulated.

Mr. John Morton from the firm of Hale & Dorr was introduced as Parliamentarian for the day. The voting procedures were outlined. The following committees were appointed:

Tellers: Mr. Jacob Kohl, Chairperson, Dorothy Kohl, Mr. Roy Drake, Wilma Drake, Mr. John Hamilton, Elsie Hamilton, Mr. Kenneth Paine, Mr. Charles Henderson, Mr. Edwin Stewart, Rev. Nevin Kirk, Rev. Wilbur Sadlier, A, Kellog, Rev. Floyd Bryan.

Business Committee: Mr. Richard Harter, Chairperson, Rev, Fred Anderson, Mr. William Cook, Mrs. Jean Knibbs, Rev. David Ladre, and Rev. Robert P. Noble, Jr.

Mr. Richard Harter, Chairperson of the Business Committee, presented recommendations from the Committee for adjustments in the time table for the afternoon session in order to allow more time for questions and answers from the process groups, to vote on the Framinghani Con- ference Center recommendation prior to the vote on the 1975 budget, and to aUow time for state- ments of special concerns that had come to the Business Committee for presentation to the Meet- ing. It was moved and

VOTED: To amend the agenda so that the Framingham discussion may be open-ended until a decision is made.

Another amendment "That the motion to move the Executive Offices to Framingham be considered as part of the motion to sell all or part of the Framingham Conference Center" was withdrawn after the maker was assured that this concern could be dealt with legitimately under the agenda as proposed. Therefore, it was then moved and

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VOTED: That the Order of Time and Events, as circulated and amended (by recommendation of the Business Committee and by vote) be adopted as the agenda for the Meeting.

The Rev. George Bach explained the purpose of the process groups.

tt was moved and

VOTED: To approve the Minutes of the 175th Annual Meeting as printed and circulated.

The delegates were reminded to turn in their opinion sheets about adopting the 1976 budget at the 1975 Annual Meeting,

The Rev. Avery D. Post, Minister and President of the Conference, spoke briefly as an introduction to the presentation developed to prepare the delegates for the process groups and voting. The Rev. A. Karl Phillippi gave a slide presentation on "What the Conference is Doing. " The Treasurer, Mr. Ralph F. Tuller, spoke about the current financial picture.

At this point, Mr. Barter noted that we were already behind schedule on the agenda and presented a recommendation from the Business Committee. It was moved and

VOTED: That we extend the presentations by 40 minutes from now and shorten the time for the process groups.

Mr. Alan McKersie, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, Board of Directors, showed charts giving comparison figures for 1973, 1974, and 1975 receipts and expenditures of the Conference.

The Rev. Richard Stoehr, Chairperson of the Personnel Committee, Board of Directors, read the Executive Staff salaries for 1975:

Avery Post

$28,275

George Thomas

19,200

Emil Beck

19,100

Robert Witham

16,550

Paul Sinn

18,050

Karl Phniippi

18,200

James Lancaster

18,300

Oliver Powell

18,300

Donald Simpson

18,125

WUliam Hobbs

16,600

Dexter Rice

12,375

(receives rent-free house)

Director of

Communications

7,000

(part-time)

Mr. Leroy Tirrell, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, spoke about the Board's decision to ask for authority to sell the Framtngham Conference Center. He stated that after hearing the response to this proposal, the Board now intends to present a substitute motion. Mr. Tirrell invited the Rev. Wallace Short to present another point of view,

Mr. Post introduced the Minister Emeritus of the Conference, the Rev. Albert J. Penner and Mrs. Penner. They came to the podium amid a standing ovation. Dr, Penner spoke briefly to the Meeting,

Mr. Harter asked that delegates submit motions and amendments to the Business Com- mittee during the lunch hour in order that business might flow in an orderly fashion. The delegates then dispersed to process groups.

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The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 2:00 P. M. Mr. Bach reported for the process groups and asked questicais which were answered by Mr. Post and Mr. Tirrell. Mr. Lewis led a brief worship period. Mr. Barter outlined the process by which several proposed motions and amendments re Framingham Conference Center might come before the Meeting.

A motion was made and seconded (specific wording follows) requesting the Board of Directors to review questions concerning Framingham, make a report, including recommenda- tions, at the 176th Annual Meeting and granting authority for the Board to mortgage the Center property up to a limit of $275, 000. An amendment asking the Board to seek a possible purchaser of part or all of the property and to make a tentative agreement with such buyer, pending appro- val of sale at the Annual Meeting, was added to the proposed motion.

A motion to lay the motion on the table was defeated. (244 yes, 349 no)

Paragraph I of the motloi was amended to provide for the composition of the study com- mittee and for circulating any recommendations and findings to the delegates prior to the Annual Meeting, An amendment "That the Meeting charges the Directors and Staff to attempt a 1 year pilot conferencing program, stretching existing physical resources, both at Framingham and elsewhere, and utilizing Staff and volunteer resources in the effort" was defeated. It was then

VOTED: I. That the Meeting requests the Board of Directors to appoint a committee, the number of members to be determined by the Board, but to include not less than three as mem- bers who signed the Framingham letter to member Churches dated 21 October 1974. The committee will prepare a report on findings and actions related to the following questions, along with recommendations, if any, pertaining to sale and encumberment of any part of the Framing- ham property. This report will be presented to the 176th Annual Meeting, May 2-4, 1975, and a copy of this report shall be mailed to all member Churches no later than the first Friday in April, 1975.

1. Is there a need for all, part, or none of the Framingham property and for what reasons ?

2. If there is a need for all or part of the Framingham property, what specific steps are required and/or taken to fulfill these needs ?

3. If it is indicated that there is no need for all or part of the Framingham property, what specific steps are proposed and/or taken and for what purposes?

4. To what extent should the Conference be involved in operating conferencing fecUities and how important are such facilities in the programming of local churches?

5. What are the meeting place needs of the Conference structures and how can these best be met?

6. Should the general offices of the Conference be relocated and, if so, can the Framingham property or the unused spaces of churches provide possible locations?

7 . What are the long-term options for dealing with the Framingham Development

debt?

8, What are the long-term options for dealing with the lack of general fund working capital and thus the lack of available cash during low cash-flow periods in the year ?

n. That in the interim the Meeting authorizes the Board of Directors to meet the Framingham Development debt and the interest charges thereon for a two year period by mortgaging the Framingham property up to a limit of $275, 000;

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and further:

That the Board of Directors of this Corporation be, and it hereby is, authorized to borrow funds secured by a mortgage on all or any part of the said Framingham Conference Center property, with any lender to have no responsibility or liability to see to the application of the proceeds of any such loan;

and further:

That the Board of Directors is hereby empowered to authorize the appropriate officers of this Corporation to execute any and all documents and to take any and all further action that may be necessary or appropriate in connection with any such loan.

m. That the Board of Directors is further authorized to seek a possible purchaser of part or all of the Framingham property. If a buyer is found, an agreement may be made for sale of such property upon the approval of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ at its forthcoming Annual Meeting.

A motion "That the Moderator request that these assembled delegates be polled right now as to whether or not they wish the Framingham Center to be sold at any time in the foreseeable future" was defeated.

A motion to adopt the budget for 1975 as circulated, was made and seconded. An amend- ment "That the increment in Executive Salaries be reduced to 5% at budget level #1 and that an additional 1% be applied at level #2 and again at level #3" was defeated. It was then

VOTED: To adopt the bucket for 1975, as circulated. (See copy at the end of these Minutes.)

Mr. Barter announced that 6 items had come to the Business Committee and would be presented at this time. The Rev. WiUiam Hobbs brought greetings from the Craigville Ccmfer- ence Center. A representative of the Church and Community Committee voiced concern that the aims of Project Equality be continued even though its office had to close due to lack of funds. Mr. PMllippi caUed attention to the special offering which will be received on December 1 for the Massachusetts Conference UCC. After presentaticm by Mr. Paul Best, Topsfield, it was moved and

VOTED: That the Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ, advise the President of the United States to make an immediate pledge of the nation's food assets to provide relief to suffering humanity. We urge this action either unilaterally or in concert with other govern- ments. We urge that this action be accomplished in ccmjunction and in cooperatirai with the National Council of Churches, Church World Service, General Synod of the United Church of Christ and other appropriate agencies.

We further urge that pledges and commitments by the United States Government be made on the basis of human need and not on the basis of trade deficits or other economic indica- tors. We submit this recommendation in the name of Jesus Christ as an act of compassion and concern.

When one child dies of starvation in a world of potential and plenty, the bell tolls for each of us.

After presentaticai by Aime R. Taylor, West Rcxtauiy, it was moved and

VOTED: To urge that the delegates receive a copy, or summary, or all reports pertinent to

the Meeting.

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Further, that delegates be respcmsible, aad that it therefore be a part of their duties, to report to their respective coagregations.

lastly, that if at all possible, reports to delegates to be included in present mailings and distributed by the church to the delegates to keep costs down.

Another motion made by Mrs. Taylor requesting that OCWM contributions be made on a monthly basis was withdrawn after it was pointed out that this is already being done as a routine procedure through the office.

A delegate requested that the Prc^ram Committee plan not to conduct business at the Sunday session of the Annual Meeting since many delegates and clergy have responsibilities in their local Churches and are not able to be present at Conference on that day.

The Rev. Clyde Miller expressed his concern that the Meeting today had not lifted up the anguish of the people of Boston during the current school busing crisis.

Mr. William Cook, Chairperson of the Credentials Committee, presented its report:

lay Delegates

441

Clergy

197

Staff

9

Directors of Christian Education

4

Ex-officiis

31

Voting Total

682

Guests

73

Grand Total

755

The following resolution, presented fcy the Business Committee, was moved and

VOTED: Whereas, we the delegates to the 1974 Fall Meeting of the Massachusetts Confer- ence of the United Church of Christ, meeting at the Holyoke High School, November 9, 1974, having experienced satisfection in participating in the process of this meeting, in making decis- ions for responsible action, in the celebration of life through worship;

Whereas, to make possible such a gathering as this, the energies and time of so many people, too many to mention by name, are involved:

BE IT RESOLVED: That we express our deep and sincere thanks to the Rev. Emil C. Beck, Secretary of the Conference, to Rev. Norman R, Famum, Jr. , Moderator, to Mr. John Morton, of Hale & Dorr, Parliamentarian, and to our Hosts, the Hampden Association and the Churches of the Holyoke area, and to the Rev. Floyd Bryan, Moderator of Hampden Associa- tion and chairperson of the local committee of the Holyoke area Churches; also to our worship leaders, Rev. Gary DeLong, Rev. John Cedarleaf, Rev. William Hamilton, Rev. Jeffrey Lewis, and the combined choirs of the First Church of Christ, Longmeadow, and St. John's Congrega- tional Church, Springfield, and Dr. Walter English, director; and to Edward J. Moriarty, principal of Holyoke High School, and the members of his staff, for giving attention to our every need.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this resolution be spread upon the records of the Conference and a copy sent to all parties mentioned above.

The Moderator expressed his appreciation to the Program Committee and its Chairperson, Mr. William Cook, and to the Business Committee, particularly Mr. Harter, Chairperscm. Following worship, the .Meeting adjourned at 4:12 P. M.

Nancy F. MacLeod (Mrs. Robert J. MacLeod) Recording Emil C. Beck, Secretary Secretary

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MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1975 BUDGET (ADOPTED AT FAIJ, CONFERENCE MEETING) NOVEMBER 9, 1974

Receipts Goal

Fellowship Dues OCWM Basic Support Retained Investment Income Other Total Receipts Goal

Payments - Maximum Level

General Services, Ministries and Missions Salaries - Executive Salaries - Office and Service Consultant in Financial Development Employee Benefits General Operating Expense Legal & Audit Services Interest Expense Pilgrim State News & Publicity Travel - Staff k Board General Synod

Council on Mission Priorities Contingencies TotaJ General Services, Min. & Mis.

$285,000

220,000

160,000

60,000

$210,000

143,000

3,000

56,000

90,000

10,000

10,000

10,000

20,000

10,000

1,875

4,540

$568,415

$725,000

Committees, Resources and Consultants Committee Expenses & Programs Resources

Consultant Services Total Committees, Resources h Consultants

Support of Local Churches & Ministers

Salary Support & Program Aid

Counseling Service to Ministers & Families

Support of Chaplains

Board of Pastoral Supply Total Support of Local Ch . % Min.

Other Specific Services, Ministries & Missions Ecumenical Missions

Mass. Commission on Christian Unity Mass. Commission on United Ministries

in Higher Education Mass. Council of Churches Total Ecumenical Missions

$ 22,630

3,000

12.250

$ 37,880

16,800 3,000 11,750 20,000 51,550

500

20,000 32.000 52,500

Mission Development

Boston Industrial Mission Community Change Inc. Ecumenical Center in Roxbury Greater Lawrence Ecumenical Area Min. Holyoke Urban Ministry Springfield Urban Ministry Mission Development Total Mission Development Mission Contingencies - Officers & Staff Total Other Specific Sv., Min. & Mis. Total Specific Services, Min. 8i Mis. Total Payments - Maximum Level

; 1,060

1,700

2,120

1,700

630

630

3,815

; 13,655

; 3,000

; 67,155 ^56,585

$725,000

MINUTES OF THE 176th ANNUAL MEETING

of the

MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE OF THE

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

May 2, 3, 4, 1975, Boston, Massachusetts

The 176th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ was called to order by the Moderator, the Rev. Norman R. Famum, Jr. , at 2:00 P. M. on Friday, May 2, 1975, at Old South Church, Boston, Massachusetts. The theme for the Meetii^ was "From Heritage to Hope". The Worship/Celebration services for the Meeting were pre- pared and conducted by members of the Worship Commission,

Following the opening Worship/ Celebration, gjteetings from the local committee were brought by Mrs. Jean Novotny, Moderator of the Metropolitan Boston Association. Mr. WUliamA. Cook and the Rev. Fred Anderson were appointed to the Credentials Committee. Mr. Cook, Chair- person, reported on advance registrations, which consisted of Lay Delegates, 526; Clergy, 242; Directors of Christian Education, 9; Guests, 100; for a total of 924.

The Moderator declared that a quorum was present. He then called the attention of the Meeting to the Grovmd Rules as printed in the 1974 Conference Yearbook and circulated prior to the Meeting. It was moved and

VOTED: To adopt the Groimd Rules, as circulated, as the rules of this Meeting. (The com- plete Ground Rules follow these Minutes.)

The Moderator introduced the Parlimentarlan, Mr. Thomas E. Neely, from the firm of Hale and Dorr. Voting procedures were outlined. The following committees were appointed:

Tellers: for each session were announced, with the Rev. David Hottenstein, Chairperson.

Business Committee: Mr. Richard M. Harter, Chairperson; Rev. Fred W. Anderson, Mrs. Edwin T. Anthony, Dr. Ema Bryant, Mr. William A. Cook, Mr. Charles E. Coombs, Mrs. Jean Knibbs, Rev. David ladre. Rev. D. Curtis Minter, Ms. Frances Naugler, Rev. Robert R. Rock, Mrs. Rollin Shaw.

Mr. Richard M. Harter, Chairperson of the Business Committee, recommended several minor adjustments in time and presentations for the proposed agenda, as circulated. E was moved and

VOTED: The the Order of Time and Events, as circulated and amended, be adopted, tt was moved and

VOTED: That the Minutes of the Fall Meeting, November 9, 1974, Holyoke, Massachusetts, be accepted as printed.

It was moved and

VOTED: To accept the various reports as printed and circulated.

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The Rev. James R. Bryant, Chairperson of the Church and Leadership Committee, pre- sented a list of nominees for Conference Officers, members of the Board of Directors, commit- tees and councils, and General Sjniod delegates. The process for additional nominations was out- lined.

Mr. Ralph F. Tuller, Treasurer, presented his report. It was moved and

VOTED: To accept the Auditor's Report for 1974.

Mr. Leroy Tirrell, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, presented the Board's recom- mendation that there be no Fall Meeting of the Conference in 1975. It was moved and

VOTED: That the Annual IVfeeting adopt the recommendation of the Board of Directors not to hold a Fall Meeting of the Conference in 1975.

The Moderator introduced the Rev. Avery Post, Minister and President of the Conference, who brought greetings from the Rev. Oliver Powell, Metropolitan Boston Area Minister, who is hospitalized. Mr. Post introduced the Rev. Ronald C. Wade, Executive Secretary of the Board of Pastoral Supply.

It was moved and

VOTED: That the following be elected Honorary Delegates for this Meeting, with voice, but no vote: Dr. Robert V. Moss, President of the United Church of Christ; Mr. John D. Ordway, the Pension Boards; Rev. Mineo Katagiri, Assistant to the President of the United Church of Christ; Mr. Thomas Neely, Parliamentarian; Members of the Framingham Research Committee who are not otherwise delegates; Dr. James Nash, Acting General Secretary of the Massachusetts Council of Churches; Rev. Serge Hummon, Board for Homeland Ministries; Rev. Richard Griffiths, Office of Church Life and Leadership; Ida and George Grant, former missionaries to Rhodesia; Mr. John Rugayo, Rhodesia; and Dorothy Dwyer and Marilyn Briggs of the Task Force on South- em Africa.

Mrs. Lynda Blake, Mission Consultant, introduced the Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Anthony, former General Secretary for Service, Board for World Ministries, and the Rev. Anthony Carter, missionary in Japan.

The Moderator urged that people take advantage of free time to visit the Market Place. Dr. James Nash from the Massachusetts Council of Churches addressed the Meeting. The Rev. Fred Anderson, Chairperson of the Church and Community Committee, introduced Mrs. Jean McGuire, Executive Director of METCO. She spoke «i "Equity in Education".

Mr. Tirrell introduced several members of the Board of Directors who spoke briefly: Mr, Richard Barter on Bylaw changes; Mrs. Helen Barnes on Areas of Concern/Goals for 1976- 77; Mr. Alan McKersie ao. Fellowship Dues, OCWM goals and retention, and 1976 budget; Rev. Richard Stoehr on Stewardship and Financial Development Proposal for Staff.

The Rev. Verne Henderson, Eastern Area Counsellor for the 17/76 Achievement Fund, introduced the area chairpersons. He announced that goals have been accepted totalling over $1,360,000, the primary goal for Massachusetts. The challenge goal is $1,700,000. He ex- pressed particular appreciation for the time which the Rev, Clyde Miller has given. Mr. Post offered his thanks to Mr, Henderson for his ministry this past year. Mr. Henderson will be the New England Area Counsellor for the next year.

The Meeting recessed for interest clusters and dinner.

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The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 7 :30 P. M. Time was given for the presentation of special concerns: Church and Ministry Committee: the Eev. Catherine P. Chiffelle, Rupert, Vermont, and Andover Newton Theological School; Craigville Conference Center: the Rev. Earl Alger, Mr. James Buffington, and the Rev. William Hobbs; A.D. : Mrs. Plqrllis Baldwin; the Pension Boards: Mr. John Qrdway; United Ministries in Higher Education: the Rev. Franklin A. Dorman; Camps and Conferences Task Force: the Rev. James Mclntyre; the Task Force on Southern Africa: Marilsm Briggs; Church and Community Committee: Prison Reform, Mr. John Pearson.

The Moderator introduced Mr. Post, who Introduced the Rev. Robert V. Moss, President of the United Church of Christ. His address was titled "Faith for a Nation Burdened with Power".

A Folk Oratorio, "Jesus Christ, God's Outlaw" by Stephen Rose, was performed by Stephen and Lois Rose and Larry and Alice Spatz, Following this, the Meeting was recessed.

Saturday, May 3, 1975

The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 9:00 A. M. The delegates and guests participated in Worship/Celebration. Mr. Post was introduced and gave the Address of the Minister and President.

The Rev. Robert P. Noble, Jr. , Chairperson of the Framingham Research Committee, presented the committee's report. He introduced the committee and there was general applause in appreciation of the report and the work dme. Dr. James Patterson and Mr. Richard Hayes, members from The Second Church in Newton, offered a proposal from the Church to move the Conference offices to space in their education building, Mr. Verne Edmunds, Andover Newton Theological School, spoke to an offer by the School for the Conference to use space in Colby Hall for the general offices. Mr, Tirrell introduced the recommendation of the Board of Directors to retain the offices at 14 Beacon Street and sell land at the Framingham Conference Center for con- servation purposes.

On recommendation of the Business Committee, it was moved and

VOTED: To amend the agenda to reconvene at 2:00 P. M. following lunch.

Mr, Brjrant reported that no additional nominations had been received by the Church and Leadership Committee. Therefore, it was moved and

VOTED: That nominations be closed for the Executive Officers, the Conference Officers, members of the Board of Directors, and members of committees and councils.

tage.

Bill Schustik, a Balladeer, presented a program of sraigs and stories of our national heri-

The Meeting was recessed for lunch.

The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 2 K)0 P. M. Discussicm continued on the Framing- ham issue.

Mr, Post recognized and introduced those who have been ordained in the past year and those who have retired. The Rev, Asa Mellinger and the Rev, Myron Fowell who are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their ordination were recognized. Others celebratii^ the 50th Anniversary are:

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Rev. Daniel Bliss, Rev. Emerson L. Curry, Rev, Carl Knudsen, Rev. Charles H. Monbleau, and Rev. J. Lincoln Thomas. A special recognition was given the Rev, Fred F. Goodsell who was ordained 70 years ago. He came to the microphone amidst a standing ovation and addressed the Meeting.

Mr. Ellis Dana, Chairperson of the Church and Missicm Committee, called on the Rev. Charles Blakney and the Rev. Richard Dodds for a slide presentation on Hunger. Attention was called to the proposed Synod pronouncement and proposed Massachusetts resolution on World Hunger.

Several Bylaw changes were recommended by the Board of Directors, tt was moved and

VOTED: That the Bylaws of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ be amended in Article IV, Sectirai 1. Stated Meetings, so that in line 3 the words "from May first through June fifteenth" would read "from April fifteenth through Jime fifteenth".

E was moved and

VOTED: In Article V, Section 1. Voting Members, Strike paragraph l.f. which reads "those ministers called to extra parochial tasks within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who have standing in an Association in fellowship with the Ccaiference, " and add a paragraph l.a. (4) which would read:

"(4) the other ordained persons who are members in each such Church or Congregation and who have standing in an Association in fellowship with the Ccaiference. "

Also strike Section 2.e.

It was moved and

VOTED: To add to Article XV. Special Orders. A new paragraph 3 which would read:

"3. There shall be a "Revolving Fund for Cash Flow" designated to the purpose of providing cash at times of low flow during a given year.

a. The limit of the Fund will be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

b. The sources of capital will be from unrestricted monies designated to the Fund by the Board of Directors or from special gifts restricted to the purpose of the Fund, with the distincticm between the two preserved.

c. The cash of the Fund may be borrowed by action of the Conference executive officers for the specified purpose with the expectation that it can and will be returned to the Fund within the calendar year of use. In the event that this is not possible due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no borrowing from the Fund during the succeeding calendar year until outstanding borrowing has been repaid.

d. At no time will the Fund be used as collateral for other loans.

e. No interest will be paid to the Fund for the use of its cash.

f. Unrestricted mcmies placed in the Fund may be withdrawn only 1^ vote of the Conference Meeting.

g. Investment of the Fund is limited only Ijy the requirement that it be as readily available as cash. Any earnings from the investment are unrestricted and are to accrue to the General Fund. "

(An amendment to change the wording in 3. b. so that the Annual Meeting would designate monies to the Fund was defeated. )

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Mr. Barter of the Business Committee outlined a suggested procedure for handling the issue of the Framingham Conference Center and the several proposals for office location. It was moved and

VOTED: That we suspend normal parliamentary rules in favor of the outlined process.

A substitute motion outlining another process was defeatedo

Upon the unanimous recommendation of the Framingham Research Committee, it was moved and

VOTED: That the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ reaffirm that all area offices are offices of the Conference and may be shaped to the needs of the Conference and the area.

Section B of the unanimous recommendations of the Framingham Research Committee was then moved.

A substitute motion "That the general offices of the Massachusetts Conference, including the M. B. A , , and the Resource Center, be relocated in the educational building of the Second Church in West Newton, and that the Executive Officers, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, negotiate with Second Church to establish the precise terms of agreement. " was defeated.

A substitute motion "That the offices of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ relocate to Colby Hall, Andover Newton Theological School, in accordance with the pro- posal outlined in the document 4/17/75". was defeated.

A substitute motion, recommended by the Board of Directors, "1. That the Conference retain the present office location pattern with general conference offices at 14 Beacon Street, additional conference offices in the five areas, and the program development and resource office at the Framingham site. 2. That the Conference terminate the programs of the Framingham Conference Center effective August 31, 1975 and the position of the Framingham Conference Center Director effective November 1, 1975. 3. That the Conference authorize the Board of Directors and the executive officers to proceed with the sale of Conference owned Framingham and Ashland land for conservation uses. 4. That the Conference continue on an interim basis the use of the Framingham site as a United Church of Christ resource and meeting center. 5. That on completion of the sale of land for cmservation uses, the Board of Directors review the interim use of the Framingham site. 6. That after such review, the Board of Directors return to the Ccmference Meeting to seek authority to sell any land and buildings not appropriate for conservation uses. " was defeated.

At this point, the Meeting was back to the main motion (Section B of the Framingham Research Committee Report). It was moved and

VOTED: To limit further debate on this motion to one minute per speaker.

Several amendments were made and lost: that the move to Framingham be completed in 1975; that the Board be authorized to sell up to 80 acres of the property, if this property was not needed after moving the offices and that the money received from such sale be used to reduce the Framingham indebtedness; that paragraph 3 be deleted; that Fellowship Dues not be increased and people be asked to give shares instead (no 243; yes 216).

It was then

VOTED: That the Framingham property be retained as a means of fulfilling the Conference's

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mission by moving the general offices to the Framingham property and improving its usefulness for office and meeting space up to an investment of $125, 000, which would increase the total in- debtedness of the Conference to $320, 000; and

That the Fellowship Dues be increased by $. 15 to pay for the cost of amoirtizing the Development Debt of $195, 000, while the cost of amortizing the additional investment in Framing- ham may be carried as an operating expense in the budget for that facility; and

That upon completion of the relocation of the general offices the Board of Directors of the Conference is instructed to report to the Conference a recommendation related to the possible sale of any portion of the property that is not needed to fulfill the Conference mission under the improved Framingham conditions.

It was moved and

VOTED: That the General Fund of the Conference operate within balanced budgets, including those budgets under Other Opejrations which may be subsidized for the mission they perform in a specific amount to be paid out of General Operations by vote of the Conferenceo

A standing ovation was given the Framingham Research Committee. Mr. Post responded to the action of the Meeting and offered prayer.

It was moved and

VOTED: That we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Second Church, Newton and Andover Newtcm Theological School for their proposals.

Mrs. Robert Jackman announced the Ministers Wives Retreat to be held May 16-17 at Grotonwood.

The Meeting recessed for dinner.

The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 8:15 P. M. Those present joined in singing some songs from the Colonial Period. This was followed by a presentatirai by Wheaton College Depart- ment of Drama of "The Unfinished Revolution" by Rev, Harold Worthley. After a brief dialogue the evening closed with a Worship/Celebration,

Sunday, May 4, 1975

The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 9 K)0 A. M, followed by a brief Worship/Celebra- tion. It was moved and

VOTED: That the Secretary cast one ballot for the election of the Executive Officers of the Conference, as nominated by the Board of Directors.

It was moved and

VOTED: That the Secretary cast one ballot for the election of the Officers of the Conference, members of the Board of Directors and members of Conference Committees and Councils, and agencies.

(A complete list of Officers, Executive Officers, Boards, Committees, Councils, repre- sentatives to agencies, and delegates to the General Synod is printed in another section of the Conference Yearbook.)

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It was moved and

VOTED: To adopt the Areas of Concern and Goals for 1976 and 1977 :

To be faithful people of God, in 1976 and 1977 we intend to work in particular on:

UNDERSTANDING AND PROCIAIMrNG THE CHRISTIAN FAITH

There is a need among the people of the Church to clearly understand our Christian Faith; to study its fundamental assertions regarding persons, community, justice, love, the covenant relationship and how the Church may function as God's instrument in the world; to learn how to open ourselves to God's love and guidance and speak of the transforming power of God's love as known through Jesus Christ in our lives.

Goal 1 : The promotion of a variety of experiences in which persons and congregations can reflect on God's purposes ia their lives in order to understand and do His will.

Goal 2 : Use by local churches of worship resources that offer worship styles to nurture the Faith.

Goal 3 : The enablement of individuals for perscaial witnessing through the kind of speaking and do- ing that moves others into Faith.

DOING THE FAITH

As people of the Church, we are called not only to understand as clearly as we can what the faith is, we are caUed to do it.

A DEFINITE EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE BOTH LOCALLY AND IN THE CONFERENCE TO ACT ECUMENICALLY

Goal 1: Ministry to and by the elderly directed towards their loneliness and neglect and their need for adequate health care and housing.

Goal 2 : The development of a ministry to and by youth with emphasis en their Christian under- standing and responsibility to self, family, church and community.

Goal 3 : Increased understanding among our churches regardii^ the causes and effects of world hxmger resulting in an acceptance of Christian responsibility to live without waste and to share our substance.

Goal 4: Identification and understanding of racism in our educational systems in order to take positive, non-violent action to make quaUty education possible for all.

Goal 5 : Identification and imderstanding of sexism in the church and in our lives and the develop- ment of appropriate action to change attitudes and behavior.

REVITALIZING THE LIFE AND MISSION OF LOCAL CHURCHES

Leadership its recruitment, nurture and support is basic to the healthy, ongoing life

and mission of the Church. Improved conomunication between persons in the local congregation, between laity and clergy and between local churches and the Conference is essential to the ful- filling of our Mission.

Goal 1 : Emphasis on person-to-person communication to nourish the partnership between the local church and the Conference.

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Goal 2: Training for clergy and laity to develop skills in personal relaticmships, conflict manage- ment and in how to discover and involve untapped lay leadership.

Goal 3: Guidance for local churches and Ministers, including Christian Educators and Youth Workers, toward developing an open, supportive, fulfilling relationship between clergy and laity in the local church.

Goal 4: The creaticHi of experiences in which persons, local congregations and Associaticsis acquire skills in progiam planning, prc^ram implemenfeition and program evaluatlono

Goal 5 : Training for local church leadership in stewardship and financial developmento

KNOWING THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

There is a need amaig us to take time to study and state as clearly and caicisely as possible;

1. The essential background and congregational structure and procedures of the United Church of Christ.

2. Underlying assumptions regarding the relii-.iouship between local church. Association, Ccmference and Synod.

3. The meaning of instrumentalities and what th^ do for us.

Goal 1: An understandii^ of the theology and polity of the UCC as expressed in the nature of our covenant together.

Goal 2 : The education of persons, congregations and Associations in the meaning of our Mission and the ways in which Mission is done through the United Church of Christ.

It was moved and

VOTED: That the Fellowship Dues for 1976 be set at $2. 15 per church member as reported for January 1, 1976.

It was moved and

VOTED: That the OCWM Basic Support Eetentim for 1976 be set at 20% with a total goal for National of $860, 000 and for the Conference of $215, 000, making a total OCWM Basic Support Goal of $1, 075, 000.

The Moderator expressed his appreciation of the delegates' patience and understanding during the Meeting. The Eev, Mlneo Katagiri thanked the Conference for its vote to retain only 20% of OCWM Basic Support. This gift from Massachusetts is almost 10% of the National budget..

The Meeting recessed for a special interest and activity period and then reconvened at HK)0 A. M. to participate with the congregation of Old South Church in worship, with the Rev. James W. Crawford, pastor, preaching. Assisting in the service were Ms. Faith Ferre, the Rev- Walter Davis, Ms, Jana Handwork and the Rev. Avery Post.

The Meeting was recessed for dinner.

The Moderator reconvened the Meeting at 2 :00 P. M. At the initiative of the Board of Directors, it was moved and

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VOTED: WHEREAS: We, the delegates of the 176th Annual Meeting of the IVIassachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ, have been led by the spirit of Jesus Christ to make informed decisions of stewardship and have affirmed the missionary purposes of our Conference; and

WHEEEAS: We have been resourced by the sacrificial and intensive work of the members of the Framingham Eesearch Committee in gatherii^ and compiling objective data in a clear and meaningful manner; and

WHEEEAS: The Framingham Research Committee effectively used as the founda- tion of all its woric, the missicai imperative of the Massachusetts Conference by responding and communicating with a sense of urgency through word and action and power of the Holy ^irit to bring us to new life, and hope; and

WHEREAS: All Committee members travelled the second mile on our behalf and subordinated their own views in order to seek higher goals;

BE IT RESOLVED: That we, the delegates to the 176th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ, express our deep and sincere thanks to the members of the Framingham Research Committee; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That this resolutim be spread upon the records of the Conference and that a copy be sent to each member.

The Moderator introduced the Professional Staff of the Conference.

It was moved and

VOTED: That the Conference engage a person to fill a staff position in Sewardship and Financial Development in coorditiatian with the Stewardship Coimcil of the United Church of Christ, under an agreement in which this staff person would be accountable for two-thirds of his/her time to the Massachusetts Conference, and for one-third of his/her time to the aewardship Council as regional representative to Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. Under the terms of such an agreement one-half of the salary, housing, and benefits, plus expenses pertaining to the work as regional representative would be imderwritten hy the Stewardship Council. This position to be filled on or after January 1, 1976.

E was moved and

VOTED: To adopt the budget for 1976 in outline foirm as printed and circulated and amended to reflect the increase of Fellowship Dues to $2.15 per member. (The bu^et follows these minutes. )

A Letter of Information and Concern on Reductions of Welfare Benefits was circulated. Mr. Horace Be seeker asked that we become informed in Massachusetts about the proposed budget cuts of Governor Dukakis and that we write to our legislators about what we think.

Mr. Barter reported that the Business Committee reconmiended that, after the Meeting acts on the two scheduled resolutions, that one cm Southern Africa and one on Indo-China be brought to the floor. The Committee received several resolutions on the United Farm Workers and recommends that the Meeting not act on any of these at this time. (See vote taken at 1974 Annual Meeting, Hyannis, page 81 of 1974 Conference Yearbook.) A motion from the floor to amend the agenda to include discussion of the farm workers issue was lost, (no 189; yes 132)

The "Third World Meal" tickets raised $225 for CROP. A Resolution cm mmger Crisis was moved, amended by adding paragraph 2, and

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VOTED: Recognizing the urgency of the himger crisis that mankind feces today, and afflrming our long-range commitment to alleviating the suffering of God's Children, we, the delegates to the 176th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Conference, resolve:

lo That we confirm the urgency of the world food crisis and request the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ to appoint a "Task Force on Hxmger" to provide leadership and resourcing for the associations and local churches of the Massachusetts Conference,

2o That we direct the "Task Force on Hunger"

(1) to study the implications of the present allocation of resources and distribu- ticm of income and wealth within our society for the hunger crisis;

(2) to study the implications of the Gospel for the way in which God is calling us today to allocate our resources and to share our wealth, and

(3) to make appropriate recommendations to the next Annual Meeting of the Conference concerning the witness our churches may be called to make to our society by making significant changes in the way that we, as churches, allocate our resources and distribute our wealth,

3. That we refer for action to local churches and associations the U. C, C. proposed "Pronouncement and Proposals for Action on World Hunger. " - with localizing additions,

4. That we urge our delegates to the 10th General Synod, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 27-July 1, 1975, to act upon and send back to the local churches, "Pronouncement and Proposals for Action" from the President's Task Force on Hunger.

5. That we, as individuals, commit ourselves to a personal involvement in the World Food Crisis, that by example and by action we might link ourselves to suffering everywhere.

A proposed Resolution on Public Education was moved. An amendment to substitute for paragraph "3" a paragraph calling for mandatory busing of city school children to suburban schools as ctie way of integrating education was defeated. Another amendment seeking to add paragraph "5" calling for the development of low and moderate income open housing as a step toward overcoming de facto racial and class segregation lost, la. the course of the discussion, it was moved and

VOTED: To limit debate to one minute per speaker.

A motion to table the main motion was defeated. An amendment was offered and voted to be added to paragraph "3", It was then

VOTED: WHEREAS the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ gathered during this bicentennial year in its Annual Meeting at historic Old South Church in Boston notes with COTicem the plight of public education in the Commonwealth, and recalls its early and recent history of support for both public and private education;

WHEREAS we as member of this church, in obedience to the universal sovreignty of Christ, recognlzethat our responsibility to society transcends district lines and town and city boundaries;

WHEREAS the federal district court has rendered a decision (Morgan vs, Hennigan) finding that Boston's school committee has intentionally segregated children on the basis of race, thereby violating their moral and constitutional rights and forcing the court to order a remedy

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namely, busing and other measures to achieve desegregation to protect these r^hts;

WHEREAS legislaticsi has been filed and debated requiring mandatory busing of city school children to suburban school districts;

WHEREAS the controversy surroundiag the court-ordered desegregation has dis- tracted public attention from the issue of quality education, which is being denied many children, especially in the urban and rural areas across the Commonwealth;

WHEREAS the more prosperous communities in the Commonwealth, with high property values, have the ability to raise large amounts of revenue for education while at the same time having relatively low tax rates, and the poorer communities with lower tax bases must tax their property owners heavily in order to obtain low or even average educational expen- ditures, thus creating vast disparities in the educational expenditures and, therefore, unequal educational opportunities for children in the Commonwealth;

Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that

1. We reaffirm our commitment to the opportunity for quality education and integrated education for all children and youth so that each may begin to realize her/his full potential;

2. We reaffirm our support for the desegregation of schools in Boston and Springfield and commit our efforts to desegregate the schools in other communities throughout the Common- wealth, untU finally an integrated society with equal access and full participation for all citizens is provided;

3. We oppose any legislation requiring mandatory busing of city school children to suburban school districts because such laws would accomplish two things: (a) provide Boston with an opportunity to circumvent its legal obligation to desegregate its schools, and (b) under- mine positive experiments in metropolitan approaches to education;

We believe firmly that the schools of Boston must be desegregated, but the process has just begun when one school system is desegregated. The next step is to desegregate the school systems beyond Boston, imtil finally an integrated society, with equal access to and full participation in all social benefits, is realized;

4. We commit ourselves to working in the legislative process to create the necessary changes in the distribution of both state and federal aid to education, so that equity in funding may contribute to equality in educational opportunities for all children throughout the Common- wealth.

A Resolution on Southern Africa was moved, amended and

VOTED; WHEREAS WE, as citizens of the United States, reaffirm the hope of liberty and justice for aU which has remained a vital part of our nation's heritage for two hundred years, and

WHEREAS WE as Christians reaffirm the love of Grod between all people, assert the right of each person to justice and realize that peace by repression is not the true peace of Jesus, and

WHEREAS WE, as the body of Christ, continue to deplore the dehumanizing effects of apartheid, realizing that "liberation of one particular group of people can be authentic only inso- far as it includes freedom for the others" (Jargen Moltmann) ;

WHEREAS WE, as members of the United Church of Christ, reaffirm and celebrate the work and efforts already begun by our denomination, through its National Instrumentalities,

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Conferences, Associations and local churches, in striving to support the growing movement toward freedom and dignity for people in Southern Africa; we acclaim those individuals and churches in Southern Africa who continue to actively work for true peace and dignity in the face of violent repression which affronts both the body and the spirit;

THEEEFORE WE, the members of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ

1) Recognize we have a responsibility to consider Christian commitment and wit- ness when we invest funds, whether through our Conference, local church or as individuals, and therefore, we call upon those holding shares in corporations investing in Southern Africa to:

- press, through shareholder resolutions, for fevorable reform against repressive and un- just labor conditions

- press for withdrawal by corporations not demonstrating reform

2) Call upon the member churches of our Conference to:

- support (through letters to the President of the, Security Council and the Secretary General of the United Nations, Kurt Waldheim) the December 17, 1974 Security Council action calling for South Africa to relinquish its illegal administration of Namibia and transfer power to the Namibian people. (A deadline of IVfey 30, 1975 has been set for review of that compliance.)

- support the United Nations Council for Namibia as it seeks to prevent exploitation of natural, animal and mineral resources in Namibia until it achieves independence from the illegal rule of South Africa.

3) Support congressional legislation which will deny tax credit to corporations operating in Namibia until the illegal occupation by South Africa ends and support legislation to repeal the Byrd Amendment.

4) Call upon the members of our churches to express their concern to the President of the United States and to the Secretary of Defense over recent political and military ccmsultations between NATO powers and South Africa that could lead to the use of a South African facility in Simonstown as a NATO base.

5) Pledge our continued support for the newly-formed and about to be formed in- dependent countries of Southern Africa and our willingness to respond when called upon for aid.

6) Urge financial support that is over and above already designated giving by conferences, member churches and individuals for organizations engaged in humanitarian efforts to bring relief to victims of apartheid including: The United Church Board for World Ministries, the World Council of Churches Fund to Combat Racism, Sitemational Defense and Aid Fund for Southern Africa, United Nations Trust Fund for South Africa, the Africa Fund, Christian Care.

WE CALL UPON the Minister and President of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ to inform by letter the following of our action and to send copies of this resolution to:

President Gerald Ford

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger

Massachusetts Senators

Massachusetts Congressmen

U. S. Delegation to the United Nations

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Chairman, House Foreign Affeirs Committee

Chairman, Senate Foreign AfiEairs Committee

Bishop Lemard Auala, Namibia

Bishop Elchard Wood, Namibia

Mr. Sam Nujoma, President of SWAPO

The South African Council of Churches, Johannesburg, S. A.

The Christian lastitute, Bramfontein, S. A.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The Prime Ministers of the British Commonwealth

A Resolution on facing up to the Past was moved and

VOTED: WHEREAS the President of the United Church of Christ has called us a People of God to face up to the past in a spirit of reconciliation and concord; and

WHEREAS the President of the United Church of Christ has called us to a sober reassessment of our role in the world as a nation burdened with power; and

WHEREAS the war in Vietnam and Cambodia has cost hundreds of thousands of lives on all sides, millions of refugees and orphans, thousands of woimded and disabled and has cost billions of dollars; and

WHEREAS the war in Vietnam and Cambodia has come to an end,

BE IT RESOLVED: That the Massachusetts Ccmference of the United Church of Christ, rejoicing in the end of the war, affirms the moral responsibility of our nation to the people of tidochina by calling on Congress for immediate economic and humanitarian aid through international aid organizations to meet the needs of the people of Vietnam and Cambodia.

BE rr FURTHER RESOLVED: That copies of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, the Secretary of State and the members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegaticm.

The Rev. Fred Anderson presented the final report of the Credentials Committee:

Lay Delegates 556

Clergy 271

Ex-officiis 41

Directors of Christian Education 7_

Voting Total 875

Guests 113

Grand Total 988

A Resoluticai on Hospitality was moved and

VOTED: WHEREAS WE, the delegates to the 176th Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts CcBiference of the United Church of Christ, meeting in Boston, May 2-4, 1975, have received warm and gracious hospitality; and

WHEREAS this gathering has been made possible through extensive preparations by many people,

BE IT RESOLVED:.

That we express our deep and sincere thanks to the Rev. Emil C. Beck, Secretary of the Conference, the Reverend Norman R. Famum, Jr. , Moderator, the Program Committee,

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the pastoral staff and the general staff of the Old South Church, and to all groups and individuals who have provided leadership in worship, music and drama; and

HE rr FURTHER RESOLVED:

That this Resolution be spread upon the records of the Ctmference and a copy sent to all parties mentioned above,

Mr, Barter introduced Mr. Post, who affirmed with thanksgiving the 80 years of the Board of Pastoral Supply and the Executive Secretaries during these years of service to ministers and Churches. Mr. Post also expressed heartfelt appreciaticm to the Rev. Dexter Rice, Director of the Framingham Conference Center. The Meeting joined in a standing ovaticai, applause and acclamation of the ministry of Mr. Rice at Framingham.

The Moderator expressed his appreciation for the composure, sense of direction, and guidance of the Business Committee throughout the Meeting. Mr. Famum then turned the gavel over to the new Moderator, Mr. Richard Barter.

Following a closing Worship/Celebration, the Meeting atfloumed at 4;20 P. M.

Nancy F. MacLeod <Mrs. Robert J. MacLeod) Recording Secretary

Emil C, Beck

Vice President and Secretary

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GROXJND RULES for the 176TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1. All proposed business not on the agenda shall be channeled through the Business Committee and shall be submitted to it in writing.

2. The privilege of speaking from the floor is limited to registered voting delegates, honorary members, or those persons who are invited to speak by the action of the meeting.

3. All persons wishing to address the meeting must speak from a microphone. This includes the making of motions, discussion of motions and making of statements, tt does not include seconding of motions, raising a point of order or a point of information or challengii^ a decision of the chair. These may be done from your place. Each person shall identify him- self by name and church when speaking.

4. Every motion must be submitted in writing to the moderator at the time it is made.

5. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes in his initial discussion of a subject, and to 3 minutes in subsequent discussion of the same subject.

6. No member of the Conference shall speak more than twice on any question without permis- sion of the Conference; and no member shall speak a second time to a question as long as any member desires to speak who has not yet spoken to the question.

7. Speakers on any issue will be heard in rotation, i.e. , one pro, one con, etc.

8. No one may speak to an issue and then move the question.

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OUTLINE BUDGET FOR 1976

RECEIPTS

An Extra

1974

1975

1976 Budget

Goal in

Actual 01

Budget

#1 #2

1976

Fellowship Dues

$295,185

$285,000

$260,000 $

10,000

$ 12,000

OCWM Basic Ret.

196,053

220,000

205,000

10,000

10,000

iivestment Inc.

156,404

160,000

155,000

5,000

5,000

aher

39,410

60,000

35,000

15,000

12.000

Totals

$687,052

$725,000

$655,000 $

40,000

$ 39,000

Level 1 & 2

ll

395. 000

Budget & Extra

$734,000

EXPENSES

An Extra

197£

i Budget

1976 Budget

Goal in

#1

n

! #3

#1

#2

1976

Gen'l Sv. , Min. feMis.

$552,415

$

16,000

$587,000

$ 5.000

pacific Sv. ,

Min. & Ms,

Com. Res. , Cons

. 20,915

10,745 $ 6,

,220 18,000

$ 10,000

6,000

Sup. Loc. Ch. &Min. 42, 050

9,500

18,000

12,000

Ecu. Ms.

30,000

12,500 10,

,000 27,000

10,000

10,000

Ms.Dev.

11,655

5,000

5,000

10,000

Ms. Cont.

3,000

3,000

8.000

Total Spec.

$ 92,965

47.400 16.

.220 68,000

40.000

34, 000

Totals

$645,380

$

63,400 $ 16,

,220 $655.000

$ 40,000

$ 39,000

Level 1 & 2

11

708. 780

000

$695,000

Level 1 & 2 & 3

1725,

Bucket & Extra

$734,000

(1) Unaudited, cash basis

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Alexander Grant

S COMPANY INTERNATIONAL FIRM

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ALEXANDER GRANT TANSLEY WITT

Board of Directors Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ

We have examined the balance sheet of Massachusetts Conference of the United Church .of Christ (a non-profit organiza- tion) as of December 31, 1974, and the related statements of General Fund support, revenue, and expenses and changes in fund balances for the year then ended. Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly the financial position of Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ at December 31, 1974, and the results of operations and changes in fund balances for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year except for the changes, with which we concur, from the cash to the accrual method of accounting and to a policy of capitalizing purchased equipment and depreciating buildings and equipment as explained in note I .

(2£<-^^^i-'r^^l^^ /'^iiir^'uC'sr' C'p-T-^'-^^^^

Boston, Massachusetts January 14, 1975

1600 KEYSTONE BLDG. 99 HIGH ST BOSTON, MA 021 10 (617)357-5787

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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ

BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 1974

ASSETS

CURRENT FUNDS Unrestricted

Accounts receivable Accrued investment income Investments - at cost

Securities (note B) \

Notes receivable - employees

Mortgage notes receivable Officers and employees Others (note C) Prepaid expenses Deposits Preliminary cost for proposed conference

facility (note D) Real estate (note E)

Restricted

Cash

Accrued investment income Investments - at cost

Savings deposits

Notes receivable

Securities (note B)

LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT FUND

Land, buildings and equipment - at cost (note A)

Buildings !

Furniture and equipment

Less accumulated depreciation Land

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

?

34,149 36,799

85

010

5

274

47

038

23

200

160,522 5,065 8,395

87,600 1

$=

332.531

10,874

2,533

54,825

379,064

33,976

413,040

146,249

48,746 1,025

68,232

118.003

$ 266,791 30,298

S 297.089

Cash

Investments - at cost

Securities (note B)

Note receivable

Mortgage notes receivable (note C)

Interfund security loan (note F) Real estate

Building

Less accumulated depreciation

Land

3,362

$2,607

418

30

000

93

500

146

582

2

877

500

6

800

2

300

4 2

500 000

$1.

.887

,362

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES

CURRENT FUNDS Unrestricted

Cash overdraft $ 189

Accounts payable 49,443

O.C.W.M. and directed gifts held (note G) 155^276

Advance deposits 1,399

Accrued liabilities 16,926

Interfund security loan (note F) 146,582 Deferred gain on borrowed securities

(note F) 1,235 Commitments (note C) Fund balances

Designated by the Board of Directors

(note H) 18,449

Available for general operations (56, 968)

Restricted

LAND, BUILDING AND EQUIP^.JENT imro

$ 332.531

Fund balances

Special purpose funds $ 118,003

$ 118.003

Fund balance $ 297,089

$ 297.089 ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Fund balance $2,887,362

$2.887.362

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Massachusetts Conferen.ce of the United Church of Christ

STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND SUPPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENSES

Year ended December 31, 1974

REVENUE

O.C.W.M. basic support

Forwarded to National Office, United Church of

Christ (note H) Basic support retention Fellowship dues Investment income Contributions and gifts Gain (loss) on sale of investments From related agencies Trust income Gain on sale of Dorchester Central Church

(note H) Room and function receipts Camp fees Miscellaneous

Total revenue

EXPENSES

General service, Ministries and Mission Salaries

Executive staff

General Pension (note A)

Payroll tax and insurance expense Rent expense (note C) Repairs and maintenance Operating and general expenses Utilities

Pilgrim State News and publicity Legal and audit Travel Depreciation (notes A and J)

Framinghati General Conference Operations Center

$ 980,227

(784,182)

196,045

284,239

159,971

23,069

(1,722)

8,500

6,396

18,449

9,476

$ 4,671

46,884

704,423 51,555

201

408

139

346

26

927

27

202

1

331

21

857

2

942

30

848

5

030

6

917

53

029

29

680

18

028

12

712

9

976

14

932

18

466

2

973 095

7

232

543

87

741

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:raigville

Conference

Center

Pilgrim

Day

Camp

Summer Camps & Conferences

Eliminations

Total $980,227

$ 7,358

(784,182)

196,045

284,239

159,971

35,098

(1,722)

8,500

6,396

161,348 3,054

$58,734

$32,862

$(15,998)

(5,052)

(21,050)

18,449

192,234

91,596

7,478

171,760

58,734

32,862

998,284

68,

,214

30,

,165

4,

,634

5

,951

1,

,765

25

,306

2

,827

3,

,769

53

,108

5,

,777

13

,537

1

,138

3;

,171

160

3,

,817

176

,908

46,

,431

201,408

264,652

33,167

32,515

(5,123) 51,031

18,543

31,228 (11,799) 161,023

45,415

13,147

14,932

(26) 18,440

14,182

31,228 (16,948) 868,455

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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ

STATEMENT OF GENERAL FUND SUPPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENSES - CONTINUED

Year ended December 31. 1974

EXPENSES - CONTINUED

Specific Services, Ministries and Missions

Conference committees, resources and consultants Conference committees and councils Task forces and other committees Consultant services

Support of local churches and ministers Salary support and program aid Board of pastoral supply

Counseling services to ministers and families Support of institutional chaplains

Support of Shared Ministries

Massachusetts Council of Churches

New England Commission for United Ministries

in Higher Education Black Ecumenical Commission City Mission Society - housing Project Equality of Mass. and R.I. Council on Mission Priorities Massachusetts Commission on Christian Unity Congregational Christian Historical Society

Fra,mingham General Conference Operations Center

17,241 3,961 2,854

24,056

19,900 20,000 3,600 13,373 56,873 80,929

27,220

13,960

6,375

8,500

3,900

550

510

255

61,270

Mission Projects

Spanish speaking ministries Urban ministry An ti -racism work Youth ministries Contingencies

Total expenses

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES

3,400 8,925 3,400 640 3,211 19,576

704 , 870

$ (447) S(36.1i

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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Craigville Pilgrim

Conference Day Slimmer Camps

Center Camp &: Conferences Eliminations Total

$ (2,835) (1,197)

$ 14,406 2,764 2,854

(4,032)

20,024

19,900

20,000

3,600

13,373

-

56,873

(4,032)

76,897

27,220

13,960

6,375

8,500

3,900

550

510

255

61,270

(70) (70)

(21,050)

3,400 8,925 3,400 640 3,141 19,506

176,908

46,431

31,228

1,026,128

5 (5.148)

$12,303

S 1.634

$

$(27,844)

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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES

Year ended December 31, 1974

Balance January 1, 1974

CURRENT FUNDS Unrestricted Designated Undesignated

Restricted funds Building Fund Mission: Advance! Zion Scholarship Fund Russell Tape Recorder

Fund Hattie Clapp Fund Scholarship Fund for

Black Students Christian Higher

Education Fund Peace Action Teams Currminton Fund Boston School Crisis Ministers' Vr'ives Fund Laity Scholarship Fund 17/76 Achievement Fund Youth Campership Fund Stanley Cummings

Memorial Fund Adventures in Reading South African Task

Force Criminal Justice Task

Force

LAND. BUILDING AND EQUIPMEN'T FUND

ENDOW;.!ENT FUNDS

Inccme unrestricted Income restricted Unexpended restricted income

Adjustment of Previously Reported As Balances Previously (notes I

As

Deficiency of Revenue

Reported

and K)

Restated Over Expens

14,340 $(55,231) $ (40,891) $(27,844: J4_,340 $(55.231) $ (40.8,91) $127.844'

61

189

20

811

7

136

5

757

2

641

1,416

6,052 3,758 1,073

426 441

241

20

500

61,189

20,811

7,136

5,757 2,641

1,416

6,052 3,758 1,073

426 441

241

20

500

$ 111.461

$ 352.496 $(25.191)

$2,869,179

186,100 $(160,942)

$ 111.461 $ 327.305

$2,869, 179 25,158

3,303

(3,303)

$3,058.582 $(164.245) $2,..J9_4,^3.37

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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xpenditures Grants

Under Terms and Invest- Transfers Balance

of Fund Contribu- ment (notes H December

Instrument tions Income and J) 31, 1974

$5

,225

$( 7,580)

$10,067

130

343

(989) .

293

886

(3,675)

5,587

(3,600)

445

329

(1,950)

35

(350)

1,000 100

427 258

24 31

(1,651)

1,657

(533)

533

(500)

_

$(20,828)

$20,204

$7

,166

$ 18,

,449

$

18,449

(18,

,449)

-

30,

,216

—

(56,968)

$30.

,216

$=

(38,519)

$

66,414

23,298

7,609

5,061 3,527

3,328

3,226

1,808 1,108 650 526 465 427 272

258 26

$ 118.003 $(30.216) $ 297.089

$ 549 $2,869,728 $(7,524) - 17,634

(796) 796 ^

$(8,320) $1.345 $2.887.362

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 1974

NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A sujunary of the Conference's significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial state- ments follows:

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets purchased in the current year with unrestricted funds have been transferred to the Land, Building and Equipment Fund (note J) .

Depreciation

Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficent to relate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives by the straight-line method (note J).

Pension Plan

The Conference has elected to participate in The Retirement Fund for Lay Workers which is managed by the Pension Boards of the United Church of Christ. Full time employees, after three months service, may elect to contribute 3% of their gross annual salary during their first five years of member- ship. The Conference contributes 8% of the gross pay during that period. After five years of participation, the Conference absorbs the entire 11%; the employee then contributes on a voluntary basis. The entire contribution is vested after two years of employment.

NOTE B - SECURITIES

The approximate market values of securities at December 31, 1974 were as follows:

Current Funds

Unrestricted $ 65,000

Restricted $ 54,000

Endowment Funds $2,175,000

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED December 31, 1974

NOTE C - COMMITMENTS

The Conference conducts part of its operations, Craigville Conference Center, in facilities owned by the Christian Camp Meeting Association (CCMA). Annual rentals paid by the Con- ference aggregated $25,306 and, in certain cases, equaled the principal plus interest payments of CCMA on its mortgages which are held by the Conference. The leases expire at various times through November 1, 1980. Renewal options are available.

NOTE D - PRELIMINARY COST FOR PROPOSED CONFERENCE FACILITY

Architectual, engineering and consulting fees for the proposed expansion and renovation of the Framingham Conference Center have been paid out of unrestricted funds in anticipation of a final decision to proceed with this project.

NOTE E - REAL ESTATE

The Conference is a beneficiary under the terms of numerous trust agreements, wills and other contracts. The exact yalue of such interest and the time at which the rights to these in- terests become vested in the Conference is dependent upon circumstances over which the Conference has no control.

NOTE F - INTERFUND SECURITY LOAN

At December 31, 1974, securities which cost $146,582 were loaned by the Endowment Funds to Current Unrestricted Funds to provide financing for improvments to the Framingham Conference Center. The gain on sale of these securities, $1,235, has been deferred until such time as like securities are purchased and returned to the Endowment Funds. Had these securities been returned at December 31, 1974, the transaction would have resulted in a gain of $40,911. (See note D) .

NOTE G - OCWM AND DIRECTED GIFTS HELD

At December 31, 1974, $155,276 of OCWM basic support due the National Office of the United Church of Christ and other directed gifts had not been remitted.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 1974

NOTE H - BOARD DESIGNATED FUNDS

The gain realized ($18,449) from the sale of the Dorchester Central Church has been designated by the Board of Directors for special projects in the Dorchester Community and elsewhere.

NOTE I - ADJUSTMENT OF PREVIOUSLY REPORTED BALANCES

The Conference, to achieve a better matching of costs and revenue, has changed from the cash to the accrual method of accounting and has adopted the policy of capitalizing purchased equipment and depreciating buildings and equipment.

The cumulative effect of these accounting changes on prior years along with other adjustments increase (decrease) fund balances on January 1, 1974 as follows:

General I'und

Change of accounting method from cash

method to the accrual method $ 39,697

Reclassification of interfund advances (94 , 928)

Net adjustment to fund $(55,231)

Land, Building and Equipment Fund

Capitalization of equipment - net $ 11,949

Depreciation (132,068)

Effect of accounting changes (120,119)

Reclassification of interfund advances 94, 928

Net adjustment to fund 3(25,191)

Endov.Tnent Fund

Transfer of trust funds to the trustee

accounts (note K) $(.164,245)

The effect of the accounting changes in 1974 was as follows:

Accrual method of accounting $(11,129)

Capitalization of equipment 4,242

Depreciation ( 14 , 182)

Additional net charges to operations $(21,064)

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Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED

December 31, 1974

NOTE J - TRANSFERS

The cost of fixed assets purchased with unrestricted funds, $4,242, has been transferred to the Land, Building and Equipment Fund. A transfer from the Land, Building and Equipment Fund to the Current Unrestricted Funds - Undesignated has been made in the amount of $14,182 to offset depreciation charged against current year's operations. An additional transfer amounting to $20,277 for development cost expended prior to January 1, 1974 was made from the Land, Building and Equipment Fund to the General Fund (note D).

NOTE K - ENDOWMENT FUNDS

In 1972, the Congregational Church Union of Boston and Vicinity was m.erged with the Conference. At the time of the merger two funds, Columbus Avenue Fund and the Henry Bingham Fund were included with the Endowment Funds of the Conference. Subsequent information concerning these two funds indicates that they were not funds of the Conference but that the Conference is to act as trustee. An adjustment of $164,245 has been made to transfer the funds to the Trustee Accounts of the Conference.

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MASSACHUSETTS CONGREGATIONAL FUND 14 Beacon Street, 6th Floor, Boston President, Mr. Julian D. Anthony, 45 Devon Road, Newton Centre 02159 Vice President, Mr. George H. Ellis, Keystone Building, 99 High St., Boston 02110 Treasurer, Mr. Ralph F. Tuller, Pheasant Lane, Lincoln 01773 Clerk and Assistant Treasurer, Rev. Emil C. Beck, 14 Beacon Street, Boston 02108

Alexander Grant

INTERNATtONAL FIRM CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ALEXANDER GRANT TANSLEY WITT

Miimbers of the Corporation

The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

We have examined the statements of net assets of the First, Second and Third Trusts of The Massachusetts Congregational Fund (a Massachusetts non-profit corporation) as of March 31, 1975, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for the year then ended. Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and accordingly included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of net assets and statements of operations and changes in net assets present fairly the financial position of the First, Second and Third Trusts of The Massachusetts Congregational Fund at March 31, 1975, and the results of their operations for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis con- sistent with that of the preceding year.

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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

FIRST TRUST

STATEiMENT OF NET ASSETS

March 31, 1975

ASSETS

Marketable securities (note A)

Bonds and variable interest notes Common stock Preferred stock Mortgage notes

Cash

Accounts receivable from other trusts

Dividends and interest receivable

Total assets

Cost basis

Market value

$3,247,315

$2,688,231

4,224,900

3,081,091

281,070

209,950

244,171

213,783

7,997,456

6,193,055

22,273

22,273

4,469

4,469

63,282

63,282

8,087,480

6,283,079

LIABILITIES Accounts payable Subscriptions Dividends payable May 1, 1975

Total liabilities

NET ASSETS Shares issued and outstanding NET ASSET value per share at market

11,055

11,055

1,050

1,050

77,959

77,959

90,064

90,064

57,997.416

$6,

.193.015 305,004

$20.3047

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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1975

The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

FIRST TRUST

STATEAffiNT OF OPERATIONS

Year ended March 31, 1975

Investment income Income

Dividends $ 146,539

Interest 209,005

Total income $ 355,544

Expenses

Investment management fee $ 19,626

Mutual Fund fee 2.949

Bookkeeping fee 1,650

Audit 1,850

Office 448

Annual report 1,222

Miscellaneous 358

Total expenses 28,103

NET INVESTMENT INCOME S 327.441

Investment income per share

(Based on average number of shares

outstanding) $1 -08

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (note A)

Realized loss from security

transactions (excluding short- term securities)

Proceeds from sales $1,199,132

Cost of securities sold 1,426,327

Net realized loss $(227,195)

Unrealized depreciation of investments

Beginning of period 1,366,094

End of period 1,804,401

Increase in unrealized depreciation (438, 307)

Net realized and unrealized loss

on investments 5(665.502)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement,

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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

FIRST TRUST

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

Year ended March 31, 1975

Cost basis Market value

Net assets - March 31, 1974 (including $25 undistributed income)

Investment income

Net investment income for the year Net undistributed investment income

included in price of shares issued

and repurchased (note B)

Less dividends paid or payable

Payment date Rate Shares

August 1, 1974 $.27 306,114

November 1, 1974 .28 305,895

February 1. 1975 .27 299,257

May 1, 1975 .2556 305,004

Increase in undistributed investment income

Principal

Net realized loss on securities sold Cost of shares repurchased (net of

shares issued) Unrealized depreciation of investments

Net assets - March 31, 1975 (including $401 undistributed income)

;, 356,213 327,441

il)

327,436

82,651 85,651 80,799 77,959

327,060

376

(227,195) (131,978)

(359,173)

$7.997.416

1,990,119 327,441

(A)

327,436

82,651 85,651 80,799 77,959

327,060

376

(227,195)

(131,978) (438,307)

(797,480) $6.193.015

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

SECOND TRUST

STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS

March 31, 1975

ASSETS

Marketable securities (note A)

Bonds and variable interest notes Common stock Preferred stock

Cash

Dividends and interest receivable

Total assets

Cost basis Market value

$2,957,795

49,737

28,383

3,035,915

3,610

58,678

3,098,203

$2,815,633

35,426

28,250

2,879,309

3,610

58,678

2,941.597

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable

(to the First Trust)

Dividends payable May 1, 1975

Total liabilities

hTET ASSETS

Shares issued and outstanding

NET ASSET value per share at market

3

146

3.146

55

712

55,712

58

858

58,858

$3,039

345

$2

.882.739

315,648

$9.1328

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

SECOND TRUST

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year ended March 31, 1975

Investment income Income

Dividends Interest

Total income

Expenses

Investment management fee

Bookkeeping fee

Audit

Annual report

Office

Mutual fund fee

Miscellaneous

Total expenses

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

Investment income per share

(based on average number of shares outstanding)

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (note A)

Realized loss from security transactions (excluding short-term securities) Proceeds from sales Cost of securities sold

Net realized loss

Unrealized depreciation investments Beginning of period End of period

Increase in unrealized depreciation

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

4,852 232,355

9,549 1,110 1,600 619 300 331 328

$1,777,680 1,777,858

45,834 156,606

$ 237,207

13,837

$ 223.370

$.70

(178)

(110,772)

$ (110.950)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement,

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1975

The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

SECOND TRUST

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

Year ended March 31, 1975

Net assets - March 31, 1974

(including $496 undistributed income)

Investment income

Net investment income for the year

Net undistributed investment income included in price of shares issued and repurchased (note B)

Less dividends paid or payable

Payment date Rate Shares

August

1,

1974

.18

319

096

November

1,

1974

.17

312

964

February

1,

1975

.17

326

423

May

1,

1975

.1765

315

648

Increase in undistributed investment income

Principal

Net realized loss on securities sold Proceeds from shares issued (net of

shares repurchased) Unrealized depreciation of investments

Net assets - March 31, 1975

(including $2,029 undistributed income)

Cost basis Market value $3,031,998 $2,986,164 223,370 223,370

223,377

221,844

1,533

(178) 5,992

223,377

57,437 57,437

53,204 53,204

55,492 55,492

55,711 55,711

221,844

1,533

(178)

5,992 (110,772)

5,814 (104,958) $3.039.345 $2.882.739

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

THIRD TRUST

STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS

March 31, 1975

ASSETS

Marketable securities (note A) Variable interest notes Common stock

Cash

Cost basis Market value

$ 142,000 1,165,026

1,307,026

5,749

$ 142,000 930,056

1,072,056

5,749

Dividend and interest receivable Total assets

3,469

1,316,244

3,469

1,081,274

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable

(to the First Trust)

Dividends payable May 1, 1975

Total liabilities

NET ASSETS

Shares issued and outstanding

NET ASSET value per share at market

1,322

1,322

7,034

7,034

8,356

8,356

$1,307,888

$1

.072.918

144,732

$7.4131

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports

1975

The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

THIRD TRUST

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year ended March 31, 1975

Investment income Income

Dividends Interest

Total income

Expenses

Investment management fee

Bookkeeping fee

Audit

Office

Annual report

Mutual fund fee

Miscellaneous

Total expenses

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

Investment income per share

(based on average number of shares outstanding)

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (note A)

Realized loss from security transactions (excluding short-term securities) Proceeds from sales Cost of securities sold

Net realized loss

Unrealized depreciation of investments Beginning of period End of period

Increase in unrealized depreciation

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

21,106 16,383

3,535 930

1,450

253

213

125

50

1,026,301 1,198,246

130,326 234,970

$ 37,489

6,556

$ 30.933

$.22

(171,945)

(104,644)

$(276.589)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement,

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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

THIRD TRUST

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

Year ended March 31, 1975

Cost basis Market value

Net assets - March 31, 1974

(including $376 undistributed income) $1,498,530 $1,368,204

Investment income

Net investment income for the year 30,933 30,933

Net undistributed investment income

included in price of shares issued

and repurchased (note B) 8 8

30,941 30,941

Less dividends paid or payable

Payment date Rate Shares

August 1, 1974 $.05 139,325

November 1, 1974 .06 139,402

February 1, 1975 .06 141,209

May 1, 1975 .0486 144,732

Increase in undistributed earnings

Principal

Net realized loss on securities sold Cost of shares repurchased (net of

shares issued) Unrealized depreciation of Investments

Net assets - March 31, 1975

(including $481 undistributed income)

6,966 8,364 8,472 7,034 30,836

6,966 8,364 8,472 7,034 30,836

105

105

(171,945)

(171,945)

(18,802)

(18,802) (104,644)

(190,747)

(295,391)

;i, 307, 888

$1,072,918

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

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The Massachusetts Congregational Fund

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 1975

NOTE A - SECURITY VALUATION

Investments in securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price on the last business day of the fiscal year; securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed securities for which no sale was reported on that date are valued at the last reported bid price, or the mean between the last reported bid and asked prices where these amounts have a wide disparity.

NOTE B - EQUALIZATION

The Fund follows the accounting practice known as equalization by which a portion of the proceeds from sales and costs of repurchases of capital shares equivalent, on a per-share basis, to the amount of distributable investment income on the date of the transaction is credited or charged to undistributed income. As a result, undistributed investment income per share is unaffected by sales or redemptions of fund shares.

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All Other Accounts

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The following financial pages have been prepared by the office of the Massachusetts Conference and have not been subject to audit.

ACCOUNTS HELD IN TRUST FOR CHURCHES

December 31, 1974

Managed by the Conference

Name of Account

Principal of Account

Henry Bingham Fund $ 2,

Hattie F. Clapp Fund 15,

Columbus Avenue Fund 158,

Enos Goss Fund 1,

Joseph A. Grannis Fund 5, James Nye Fund Edith B. Sanders Fund

Brimfield - Charles Fund 6,

Cotuit - Federated 9,

- Lowell Fund 21,

Deerfield - Mills Fund 77,

Granville, East - Stevenson Fund 11,

Lowell - Pawtucket - Chase Fund 1,

- Cobum Fund 2,

New Ashford - Endowment Fund 1,

New Marlboro - New Marlboro Fund 3,

Newton - First Church of Newton Legacy Fund 79,

North Andover - Stone Fund 24,

Peabody, South - Moore Fund 1, Salisbury Beach, Hope Chapel - Christmas Fund (Pratt)

- General 3, Sandisfield - First Congregational Society

Shirley - Worcester Fund 4,

Springfield - Cong. Union of Spfld. Fund 11, Springfield - Fst, and Westboro - Evangelical - Evan Fd. 5,

Westfield - First - Gillett Fund 2,

057.06 869.02 853.39 464. 37 277.72 659.51 469.19 070.09 679,88 296.84 695.20 247.63 500.00 005.86 732.78 333.87 493,13 818.46 000.20 506.11 452.79 728.18 318.27 505.26 430.23 687,87

TOTAL

$453.152,91

Reports of the Treasure?"

All Other Accounts

1975

ACCOUNTS HELD IN TRUST FOR CHURCHES December 31, 1974 Managed by the Conference through The First National Bank of Boston

Name of Account

Becket - George K. Baird, Sr.

Lucinda Chaffee Baird

Lizzie M. & Belle Jones

Maiy Perkins Beechwood - Anonymous Boston, J. P., Boylston-EUis Mendell

Eleanor Henrietta Nitz

Anna M. Sutherland

William H. Whitten Byfield, Emily S. & John L„ Ewell

Stickney Charlestown - First-Harriet M. Hamnett

Hunnewell

Ministry, etc. Charlton - Spencer Chelsea - Central - Miller Chester - United Memorial Cotuit - Federated - Sewing Circle Deerfield - Emerson, Frances H. Douglas, First - Hill, Aaron Dover - Chickering

Draper (Caroline)

Draper (Maria)

Mann Foxboro - Barton, Rev. & Mrs. Wm. E. Groton - Greene, Samuel Abbott

Robbins Organ Fund Hanson - House

Thomas Hawley - Endowment Holden - First - Warren, Henry W. Holland - Abel AUen Huntington - First - Clark, Jessie Bullard

Talcott Inter laken - Clarke Kingston - Adams Benevolent

Adams Pulpit Supply Lawrence, South - G.W. & S.A. Medford, Union - Mr. and Mrs. Middlefield - Smith New Boston - Henry J. Veits

Henry Edwin Warren New Braintree - Carrie F. Bush

Frances Tufts Hoar

M. & H. B. Thompson

Hannah M. Tufts Mem'l

Dinsmoor Thomas Foulkes

Principal of Account

f 519.68 1,113.82 6,027.49 1,021.23

406.03

10,250.23

50.24

106.38 3,682.16 1,036.86 1,100.36 8,013.83 5,981.71 9,126.44 2,086.25 61,614.45 2,009.50 6,305.45 1,048.29

958.78

411.65

749.40 2,886.47

609.06 1,012,29 5,460.78 3,155.42 2,500.00 1,000.00 1,633.24 1,383.28

202.46 2,500.00

300.00 1,124.08

502.47

15,405.83

4,992.55

5,097.49

54,656.94

546.14

2,033.82

1,156,38

10,541.72

517.78

534.47

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Managed by the Conference through The First National Bank of Boston (Continued)

Name of Account Principal

of Account

North Attleboro Falls - A. E. Mackreth $ 5,742.20

North Becket - Mary A. Church 1,001,56

Northbridge Center - Eawson, Adeline C. 2,016.23

North Rochester - various 10,782o03

Paxton, First - A, J. Howe 940.57

George S» Lakin 1,440,32

Peabody, South - Susanne Mills 360,58

Peabody Charily 6,961,11

Poor 200.00

Proctor 704.20

S. A. Stimpson Organ Fund 1,001.57

Upton 400,00

Pelham - Packardville Church 9,078,87

Pittsfield Pilgrim Mem'l - S, P. Cook Mem. 451,69

Shutesbury - Briggs 2,000,00

Willis Parsonage 960.61

South Dartmouth - Joseph A, Beauvais 4,066,50

Truro, First - Manuel F. Corey 4,806,75

Warwick - Atherton 1,111.12

Wellesley - Alice Lombard Mem'l 1,010.90

Wenham - Sarah A, Ludden 1,011.56

Westboro - Edwin B, Harvey 3,785,07

West Granville - Dickinson Library 2,023,77

James E. Downes 14,091.40

Mary A. Downes 6,039.16

Weymouth First - Pratt 4,719,65

Taylor 10,010.54

Williamstown, White Oaks - Hopkins Mem'l 2,221.47

Yarmouth - Coggswell 2,589.00

Eldridge (Azariah) 1,242,26

Eldridge (Ellen B.) 3,049.86

Hamblin 6,000,00

Howes 2.000,00

TOTAL $357.193.45

BEQUESTS

Bequests to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ are used to promote the work and interests of the Conference in the State, Bequests may be made permanent funds by the donors, and the Conference restricted to the use of the income only. Unrestricted legacies may be used for current work, special projects or invested so that the income may be used in current work or special projects. Another option is outlined in the Eiylaws, Article XV, Section 3.

If, on the other hand, a testator specifies that the entire legacy is to be expended as current income and that there is to be no investment in whole or in part, these directions will be carefiiUy obseirved.

Bequests to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ pay no Massachusetts inheritance tax.

FORM OF BEQUEST I give to the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ incorporated

under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the sum of , . . . , , , . . , . , . . ,

.... o .. o ,.,,... o o ..... o c ,.. o ... o .............. o ........... . Dollars.

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CITY MISSIONARY SOCIETY. BOSTON. INC., 1820

Chairman of Board of Directors - Mr. Edward R. Haddad Clerk of the Corporation - Rev. Dennis Bailey Clerk of the Board - Mrs. Elizabeth Belcher President - Rev, Clyde H. Miller, Jr. Treasurer - Mr. Russell H. Palmer

Staff: Full time - 15, Part time (including summer program) - 69

The City Missionary Society has been the social service arm of Congregational churches in Metropolitan Boston since 1816. It now has an important place in the life of the Metropolitan Boston Association, whose constitution refers to the Society as "a recognized instrumentality of the Metropolitan Boston Association".

In late 1973, to replace the emphasis on housing and education, a new program of Metropolitan Ministry was started and continues to be developed.

With several other agencies the Society was successful over the last three years in securing funding for a special recruitment and training program for minority persons to work in the counselling, program and administrative staff of summer camps. The interracial and inter- cultural composition of the participants in CMS camps is complemented now by a staff enriched by the same diversity.

Now as the Society moves well into 1975, most of what was begun over the previous five years not only survives, but thrives. The Mission: Advance! funds, which were known at the outset to be available for only three years, have ceased to flow. Much of what that support helped to initiate, however, continues. The community development thrust in Mattapan was continued by CMS for a year beyond the end of that program's support from Mission: Advance! and then discontinued in the belief that the work there had made a significant constructive impact on the life of that community. In Somerville, community development efforts have expanded beyond the original small resource office, and CMS has joined with a group of local organizations, service programs and a local church there to establish the Somerville Multiservice Center. Its future is promising.

With the addition of a health services capability and new emphasis on advocacy work, the Social Services Department is better serving its clients and having greater impact on their behalf among the systems and institutions that affect the lives of poor and troubled persons. These capabilities were instrumental in obtaining for CMS, two contracts with the Department of Elderly Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for providing Home Care Services for the Elderly — persons who otherwise might either be without care or would have to be institutional- ized.

The Society's summer camping programs provide meaningful activity for children of all ages and for adult members of low-income families. Camps Andover-Waldron on Lake Winnisquam, in Meredith, N. H. are open to children 9-16 years of age. They provide opportunities for inter- racial and intercultural contacts in a Christian setting. Family Camps and weekend retreats for church groups are held under sponsorship of CMS at Farrington Memorial property in Lincoln, Mass.

City Missionary Society receives no income from United Way. Principal support comes from United Church of Christ churches in the Metropolitan Boston Association, from churches in neighboring associations, from non-UCC churches in the greater Boston area, from interested individuals and trust funds, and from endowment.

The Society's income in the fiscal year ending October 31, 1974, was $379,863 (this amount in- cluded legacies of $47,918). Churches contributed $58,878 and the operating deficit in 1974 was $55,596.

City Missionary Society was incorporated in 1820. Its corporate members are elected at the annual meeting, held in November each year. Every supporting congregation is entitled to nominate a representative to serve a three year term on the corporation.

THE CONGREGATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE AMERICAN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(Proprietor of the Congregational House) Room 207, 14 Beacon Street, Boston

The Congregational Library was founded in 1853 to gather and preserve books, pamphlets and manuscripts on Congregational history and to promote the general interests of Congregational churches. In addition to the historic collection on Con- gregationalism the library has important collections of Bibles, in a variety of lan- guages and versions, hymnals, and histories of local churches and towns. New books, with the exception of fiction, are purchased every week in the fields of: preaching and pastoral work, philosophy and theology. Biblical commentary, church history, religious education, worship and devotion, missions and the ecumenical movement, church arts and architecture, denominations, sects, and world religions, social prob- lems, and biography.

These resources, approximately 200,000 books and pamphlets, are available to ministers, lay preachers, church officers, church school teachers, students, and all interested in reading for enrichment of life. Books are mailed without charge to all parts of the United States. A letter or postcard giving author, title or the subject of books desired, will receive prompt attention. The Library is open for study and research Monday through Friday, 9-5. A copy of a leaflet, "The Congregational Li- brary" and the Bulletin will be sent to those writing for further information.

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STATISTICAL TABLES

EXPLANATORY The tables which follow comprise:

1. The statistics of the churches, giving the ministers, church membership, addi- tions, removals, Sunday school membership, and the amount of benevolences and expenses. These tables, in accordance with the vote of the Conference in 1887, are made to conform to those in the National Year Book;

2. The Associations of Churches, with the names of officers;

3. The Ministerial Standing, giving the date of ordination of each minister, the date of membership in the Association, the residence and his "employment";

4. The Ministerial Record, containing lists of ordinations and deaths.

The tables of the first part contain the names of all the Congregational and United Church of Christ churches in Massachusetts, the towns and cities being arranged alphabetically. This is not a postal guide, it is a listing of the location of the church for the convenience of persons seeking to find the church. The first name in the list of churches is the name of the town or city in which the church is located; then follows the name of the church and directions for locating the church.

Church members are reported as numbered January 1, 1975. Admissions and re- movals cover the year 1974. "Sunday School" includes total membership of officers, teachers, and scholars January 1, 1975, or when the school is in operation (if not at that date), covering "branch schools," "mission schools," and,. "home departments," so far as maintained by the reporting church.

The months and days in the dates of the organization of churches are omitted. They will be found in the publications of 1873, those of churches since organized being given in the "Minutes" of each year. Months and days in the dates of ordina- tion of Congregational and United Church of Christ ministers may be found in the lists of the local associations which follow the tables. Reference marks used throughout Schedules:

A — Figures are for U.C.C. members only

B — Church is part of a Larger Parish. Name of Larger Parish will be found under the name of the Larger Parish in Conference Summary

C — Charges. The number of each church included in a Charge will be found under the name of the Charge in Conference Summary

D — Dual standing, or affiliation, with another denomination

X — Not enrolled as United Church of Christ minister according to Conference Reports, but has Congregational Christian standing only

Y — Pastor serves more than one church. ( See list of yoked churches in Conference Summary)

CM — Campus Ministry

LO — Limited Ordination

NK — Pastor's denomination is not known

PT — Part time

D — Church made no report and statistics are from previous Year Book, except actual figures reported from Conference Records for Our Mission for Others

* — Schedule L Congregational Christian Churches which have not voted or which

have voted to abstain from voting at the time of submitting the Conference Report

# — Schedule IL Congregational Christian Churches which have voted not to be

part of the U.C.C. at the time of submitting the Conference Report Amount of "Local Expenses" includes all salaries, operating expenses and repairs for church, Sunday school, choir and parish.

In reporting the statistics of federated churches, figures given pertaining to mem- bership and gifts on the apportionment are for the Congregational or United Church of Christ churches within the federated churches. Figures pertaining to Church School enrollment, contributions to home expenses are usually for all the churches grouped together in the federated church. Note:

Pastoral changes between the time year book data was sent to the national office and the time of going to press for our Conference Year Book are not reflected in the following schedules^ but are reflected in the association lists and the alphabetical lists.

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92

Statistics

1975

5S

CHURCHES

YEAR

PASTORS

TOTAL

CHURCH SCHOOL

o

if

LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH

ORG,

NAME

=C_1

MEMBERS

ENROLL- MENT

0020

ABINGTON, U.C.C. IN

1968

T.A.HUNT, INT.

R. J.HUFFINES.INT.

A.H.BLAKE

A.F.COAO.P.EM.

72 74 74

69

499

165

0030

ACTON, CONG., CONCORD RD. , ACTON CENTER

1832

J. J.HARTMAN

61

581

164

0040

ACTON, SOUTH, SCHOOL ST., SOUTH ACTON

1893

R.S.HENDERSON

69

246

105 '

0050

AGAWAM, 745 MAIN ST.

1819

F.C.BRYAN

63

466

240

0060

AGAWAM, FEEDING HILLS, 21 N.WESTFIELD ST.

1762

W.B.SADLEIR

74

227

76

0070

AMES8URY, MAIN ST., 127 MAIN ST.

1831

R.H.STEWART

71

225

40

0080

AMESBURY, UNION, MAIN ST.

1835

E.A.YOUNG

71

90

55

0090

AMHERST, U.C.C 1ST CONG. CH . IN, 165 MAIN ST.

1739

C.R.FARRELL

71

487

100

0100

AMHERST. HOPE, GAYLORD ST.

1907

L.W. ANDERSON, BAPT.

70

10

0110

AMHERST, NORTH, NORTH AMHERST

1826

P.S.HALL

71

2 57

88

0120

AMHERST, 2ND, 738 MAIN ST.

1782

R. J.TAMBLYN

70

70

0130

AMHERST, SOUTH, SOUTHEAST ST.£ FIDDLERS GREEN

1824

A.M.KENSETH

49

293

148

0140

ANDOVER, EALLARD VALE UNITED, 23 CLARK RD., D

1854

D.A.HOLLENBECK.IETH.

74

192

200

0160

ANDOVER, SOUTH, 41 CENTRAL ST.

1711

J. E. BODGE

D.S. WRIGHT, ASSO.

67 72

755

185

0170

ANDOVER, KEST PAR. CH. OF, 129 RESERVATION RD.

1826

O.A.MAXFIELD

T.T. CALL, ASSO.

FAITH JOHNSON, LAY, C.E.

D.W. DUNCAN, SruD,C.E.

73 73 72

73

6 36

250

0180

ARLINGTON, PARK AVE., PARK AVE. 6 PAUL REVERE RD.

1899

H.C.CRISWELL.JR. K.S. BARGE, ASST.

72 73

D 462

125

0190

ARLINGTON, PLEASANT ST., 75 PLEASANT ST.

1842

M.F.STRICKLAND DIANA J.AUGSPURGER, R.E.,PT.

68 71

n 318

75

0200

ASHBURNHAM, COM., MAIN L CHAPEL STS.

1760

H.E.WHITE

70

□ A 98

95

0210

ASHBY, CONG. CH., NEW IPSWICH RD.

1819

S.R.TUCKER

74

123

75

0220

ASHFIELD, D

1763

P.V.HAYN.Y

73

141

81

0230

ASHLAND, FED., 34 MAIN ST.

1835

C.A.AVILA

65

□ A 105

150

0235

ASSONET, UNITED CH. OF, MAIN ST.

1807

C.T.WRIGHT

69

142

64

0240

ATHOL, 1225 CHESTNUT ST.

1830

H.P.HORN

BARBARA DE B ALLEN,

STUD, ASSO.

70 74

307

95

1

0255

ATTLEBORO FALLS, CENTRAL, COMMONWEALTH AVE., ATTLEBORO FALLS

1874

S.BACHELDER

72

324

78

0260

ATTLEBORO, 2ND, 50 PARK ST.

1748

K.A.BOYLE JUDITH E.HJORTH, ASSO. MINISTER

74 73

816

215

0270

AUBURN, 1ST, CHURCH fi CENTRAL STS.

1776

R.L. PARCEL!

R.D. ROWLANDS, ASSO.

69 69

545

274

0280

AUBURN, PAKACHOAG COM. CH .

1951

PT. SUPPLY

132

28

0290

AYER, FED., 21 WASHINGTON ST.

1861

J.M.WHYTE

70

A 88

90

0300

BARNSTABLE, SOUTH CONG., CENTERVILLE

1818

S.W.NEWTON

75

317

80

0310

BARNSTABLE, FED., COTUIT, SCHOOL £ HIGH STS.

1923

J. R.SMITH, ME TH.

68

A 126

100

0320

BARNSTABLE, WEST PARISH, MEETINGHOUSE WAY, WEST BARNSTABLE

1616

D.W.YOHN

72

339

106

0330

BARRE, PARK ST.

1828

F.R.KELLY

72

281

110

0340

BECKET, FED.

1849

V.A.SANTIS.STUO.

73

A 87

63

0360

BEDFORD, 1ST CH. OF CHRIST, CONG., 25 THE GREAT RD.

1730

P.E.HAINES

69

385

450

0370

BELCHERTOWN

1737

G.R.BACH

71

222

100

0380

BELMONT, 1ST ARMENIAN, 380 CONCORD AVE.

1905

V.HARTUNIAN E.H.LINN, BAPT, ASSO. J.G.HARTUNIAN

59 70 74

240

100

0390

BELMONT, WAVERLEY, 1ST, 471 TRAPELO RD.

1865

C.W.HAVICE

45

205

90

0400

BELMONT, PAYSON PK., 365 BELMONT ST.

1913

J. R. CHAPMAN

J. D.JOHNSTON, ASSO.

63 74

557

105

0410

BELMONT, PLYMOUTH, 582 PLEASANT ST.

1899

D.NOVOTNY

69

517

159

0420

BERKLEY, U.C.C, S. MAIN ST.

1737

E.ROBBINS.UNIV.

74

72

65

0430

BERLIN, FED., CENTRAL ST.

1779

H. A. ANDREWS

67

A 180

175

0440

BERNAROSTON, UNITED, CHURCH ST., D

1824

E. A. ROBERTS, METH,

67

A 162

175

0450

BEVERLY, CANE ST., 10 DANE ST.

1802

J.C.GLASSER D.L.BOOTHBY.ASSO.

60 69

□ 771

200

0460

BEVERLY, 1ST, FED., 167 HALE ST., D

1953

T.L.HALL

74

A 74

18

0470

BEVERLY, IMMANUEL, 140 BRIDGE ST.

1903

T.B.WALTER

74

a 346

94

0480

BEVERLY, 2ND, 35 CONANT ST.

1713

J. Y. PEELER, JR. H.W.EVANS, ASSO.

74 67

596

204

0490

BILLERICA, DALE COM.,

15 MARSHALL ST., NUTTINGS LAKE

1929

n 35

39

0500

BILLEPICA, 1ST, 18 ANDOVER RD .

1829

SUPPLY

440

160

0510

BILLERICA, CCM. CONG. CH.

OF PINEHURST OF THE U.C.C. ,801 BOSTON RD.

1923

R.J.HALL

73

203

141

0520

BLACKSTONE, FED., CHURCH ST.

1838

E. A. BERRY

74

nA 70

50

0530

BLANDFQRD, 1ST, MAIN ST.

1801

P.J.CLEVELAND

73

59

25

0540

BOSTON, ALLSTCN, 41 QUINT AVE.

1886

H.R.BURSEY

54

103

35

0550

BOSTON, BRIGHTON, EVANG., 404 WASHINGTON ST.

1827

G.L.STEELE

64

95

59

0560

BOSTON, BRIGHTON, FANEUIL, BROOKS ST.

1903

H. W.MASON, JR., PT. BAPT.

69

65

0570

BOSTON, 1ST CH. IN CHAR LESTOWN/U.C . C. / , 10 GREEN ST.

1632

C.R.HARRAH,Pr ,R. C. A.

73

99

25

1975

Statistics

93

MEMBERS

ADDED

MEMBERS REMOVED

OUR

MISSION

FOR OTHERS

LOCAL

CHURCH EXPENSES |

3: ex:

CON- FIRM

CON- FESS.

TRAN- SFER

TOTAL

DEATH

OR TRAN- SFER

OTHER

TOTAL

OUR CHRISTIAN WORLD MISSION

OTHER GIFTS

CURRENT

LOCAL EXPENSES

CAPITAL PAYMENTS

TOTAL

3: ^

BASIC SUPPORT

OTHER SUPPORT

TOTAL

C020

2

37

39

18

18

5,133

261

5.394

46,100

2,900

49,000

0030

10

1

29

40

4

33

37

3,925

1.773

5.698

2,119

51,137

17,128

68,265

0040

7

17

13

37

2

2

336

3 36

24,292

400

24,692

0050

8

25

33

20

151

171

1,200

939

2.139

1,239

37,323

16,035

53,358

0060

4

7

11

12

5

17

1.322

508

1.830

500

12,303

12,303

0070

3

8

11

2

2

2,703

797

3.5 00

27,520

5.117

32,637

C080

2

4

6

2

2

475

102

577

125

12,813

3,800

16,613

0090

12

12

33

33

6,550

1.416

7.966

5, 167

65,409

1,171

66.580

0100

4,877

4,877

0110

3

11

14

16

16

3,251

769

4,020

28,609

28,609

0120

4

1

5

250

250

1,293

9.688

2,259

11,947

0130

7

1

20

28

6

25

31

1,847

887

2,734

2,899

29.282

29,282

0140

6

19

25

3

11

14

1,085

75

1,160

25.756

11,636

37,392

0160

9

2

27

38

22

22

7,951

2,153

10.104

3,709

68,845

68,845

0170

7

17

32

56

7

7

3,236

1,043

4.279

61,216

61,216

0180

2,800

742

3,542

48,426

48,426

0190

1

2

3

11

17

28

6,050

903

6,953

2,526

50, 100

460

50,560

0200

18,987

18,987

0210

1

9

10

1

1

371

267

638

16,491

10,755

27,246

0220

3

3

3

3

650

325

975

14.756

14,756

0230

347

132

479

35.486

35,486

0235

1

1

400

170

570

17,508

695

18,203

0240

3

9

12

11

42

53

1,825

215

2.040

906

33,530

1,678

35,208

0255

10

13

23

5

2

7

995

995

157

34,631

27,745

62,376

0260

9

4

17

30

21

44

65

7,000

916

7,916

79,394

79,394

0270

13

1

19

33

16

51

67

4.059

570

4,629

58,902

58,902

0280

7

7

3

3

300

173

473

873

13,242

13,242

0290

1

2

3

1

1

700

21

721

219

34,344

2,200

36,544

0300

1

26

27

12

12

4,335

649

4,984

30,277

9,832

40,109

0310

2

2

871

871

12,665

12,665

0320

5

8

67

80

1

1

2.7 64

2,069

4,833

1.700

34.285

34,285

0330

3

3

6

12

6

18

147

779

926

1,350

24,465

2,500

26,965

0340

3

7

10

4

1

5

240

240

1.015

13,182

2,884

16,066

0360

20

15

35

19

26

45

4,526

187

4,713

1.361

52,973

52,973

0370

7

5

12

6

5

11

1.825

3 94

2,219

22,676

930

23,606

0380

8

8

1

1

450

70

520

60,000

35,000

95,000

0390

2

9

11

5

1

6

1,789

1.789

496

27,363

27,363

0400

15

7

22

17

2

19

4.200

3,329

7.5 29

2.066

76,000

76,000

0410

6

6

12

6

6

2.800

1.403

4,203

2.623

46,370

46.370

0420

4

4

4

4

8

146

43

189

0430

6

8

14

11

11

900

431

1.331

649

26,836

26.836

0440

3

3

1

5

6

1.300

849

2.149

536

21,744

6,956

28.700

0450

2.225

1.964

4.189

61,700

61.700

0460

7

7

1

2

3

1.700

358

2.058

560

14,275

6,180

20,455

0470

401

401

34,786

34,786

0480

12

3

23

38

21

13

34

4.848

771

5.619

1,053

65,909

1,73 6

67,645

0490

0500

10

5

15

14

14

1.248

1,248

385

26.546

26,546

0510

9

5

14

5

5

1.293

123

1,416

19.294

19,294

0520

407

407

8.580

8,580

0 5 30

5

4

9

183

78

261

115

11.220

1,186

12,406

0540

2

1

3

7

7

16.052

16,05 2

0550

4

9

13

4

2

6

1, 150

1,150

812

23.813

800

24,613

0560

6

6

8

6

14

500

116

616

846

0570

2

1

3

6

3

15

18

910

500

1,410

11,419

11,419

94

Statistics

1975

31 or

CHURCHES

YEAR

PASTORS

TOTAL

CHURCHi SCHOOL

o

=1 E

LOCATION AND NAME OF CHURCH

ORG.

NAME

MEMBERS

ENROLL MENT

0580

BOSTON, CH.OF THE COVENANT, FED., 67 NEWBURY ST.

1932

J.C.WILLIAMSON

72

□ A 25

0585

BOSTON, DORCHESTER, COLUMBIA POINT, CHR. CENTER

1969

W.R.LOESCH

72

47

6

0600

BOSTON, DCRCHESTER, PILGRIM, 540 COLUMBIA RD.

1862

D. A. VENATOR

60

□ 141

0610

BOSTON, DORCHESTER, 2ND, 600 WASHINGTON ST.

1808

F.T.JENSEN

67

n 284

5

0620

BOSTON, FOREST HILLS, COVENANT, 455 ARBORWAY

1881

CHARLENE TINGLOF, SUP., COVENANT, C.E.

71

367

21

0630

BOSTON, GRACE, FED.,

BYRON t SARATOGA STS., EAST BOSTON

1836

R.S.BURKHART

70

A 80

2

0650

BOSTON, JAMAICA PLAIN, BOYLSTON, 207 AMORY ST.

1879

H.E.POMEROY

26

2 94

0660

BOSTON, JAMAICA PLAIN, CENTRAL, 85 SEAVERNS AVE.

1853

D.C.BAILEY

74

124

-

0690

BOSTON, MT. VERNON, 645 BOYLSTON ST.

1842

n 68

0700

BOSTON, OLD SOUTH, 645 BOYLSTON ST.,D

1669

J.C.CRAWFORD L.C.TOPPAN.ASSQ. T.T.BOATES,JR.,ASSO. F.M.MEEK.P.EM.

74 66 68 46

□ 990

i;

0730

BOSTON, RCXBURY, ELIOT, 120 WALNUT AVE.

1834

A.CAMPBELL, BAPT.

75

a 327

i(

0750

BOSTON, ROXBLRY, ST. MARK, 210 TOWNSENO ST.

1895

C.C.G.MAZOBERE.METH.

70

□ 344

i(

0760

BOSTON, WEST ROXBURY, 1963 CENTRE ST.

1835

C.A.SEPARK

72

332

1

0770

BOXBOPOUGh, U.C-C, CONG., MASSACHUSETTS AVE.

1829

J.S.WELLS

71

a 205

1

0780

BOXFORD, 1ST, GEORGETOWN RD.

1702

W.R.HUBER C.E.SUTTON III, YOUTH

72 73

397

21

0790

B0XF0RD,2ND, WEST, WASHINGTON ST.

1736

SUPPLY

2 04

0800

BOYLSTON, 1ST CONG., 12 CHURCH ST.

1743

H.E.CRAW

70

437

1'

0810

BRAINTREE, 1ST, ELM ST.

1707

M.J. WORKMAN R.J. RIPLEY, ASSO.

59 65

891

3-

0820

BRAINTREE, SOUTH, WASHINGTON £ POND STS.

1829

D.W.SMITH

69

226

1

0830

BRIDGEWATER, CENTRAL SQ.

1821

J.D.MACLAUCHLIN

67

214

1

0840

BRIDGEWATER, SCOTLAND, PLEASANT ST.

1821

W.M.PHILBROOK

73

30

0850

BRIMFIELD, 1ST, MAIN ST.

1724

R.D.LOGGIE

73

n 241

0860

BPOCKTCN, 1ST, 24 PLEASANT ST.

1737

C.W.CROOKER

73

358

0870

BROCKTON, LINCOLN, 13 WALES AVE.

1897

E.DAVIS, BAPT.

70

n 60

0880

BROCKTON, PORTER, 33 N.MAIN ST.

1850

R.STOUGHTON, JR. L.G.MYERS, VIS. M.S.SAMMONS,C.E.

57 72 62

607

2

0890

BROCKTON, SOUTH, 1101 MAIN ST.

1836

E.A.WALKER

71

578

1

0900

BROCKTON, WALDO, 976 N.MAIN ST.

1894

C.W.CROOKER

73

67

0920

BROOKFIELD, CENTRAL £ COMMON STS.

1827

E.F.MILLER

70

108

0930

BROOKLINE, HARVARD CH., 210 HARVARD ST.

1844

V.F.SCALISE,JR.,MIN.COMM> D. A. WILLIAMS, MtN. TEACH.

71 71

276

1.

0940

BROOKLINE, LEYDEN, 1835 BEACON ST.

1896

J.R.MARKS.METH.PASTOR

66

92

0950

BUCKLAND, 1ST CONG., UPPER ST.

1785

H.MUNSON

73

142

C960

BURLINGTON, U.C.C, CONG., BEDFORD £ LEXINGTON STS.

1732

M.E.DAVIS

68

383

1'

0980

CAMBRIDGE, 1ST, GARDEN £ MASON STS.

1633

W.B.GROGAN

P. F. WEST, ASSO.

J.H.LEAMON,P.EM.

62 65 40

320

'

0990

CAMBRIDGE, NORTH CONG. CH. OF, INC. MASSACHUSETTS AVE. £ ROSELAND ST.

1857

J. S. PALMER

73

130

1000

CAMBRIDGE, PILGRIM, 35 MAGAZINE ST.

1865

D.A.STEELE

71

133

1010

CAMBRIDGE, PROSPECT, 99 PROSPECT ST.

1827

F.M.WEISKEL

70

131

1020

CANAAN, N.Y., CONG., CANAAN FOUR CORNERS

1785

N.R.FARNUM,JR. ,Y

69

86

1030

CANTON, 1541 WASHINGTON ST.

1828

P. STEVENS^

74

369

i:

1040

CARVER, 1ST CCNG.,

PLYMOUTH ST., NORTH CARVER, 0

1732

R.H.MERRITT, Y.METH. R.J. TULIP, STUD.

70 72

263

!■

1050

CHARLEMONT, EAST

1845

INACTIVE

1060

CHARLEMONT, 1ST, MAIN ST.,0

1785

H.M.BARTLETT

65

n 127

1070

CHARLTON, FED., MAIN ST.

1761

J.E.MORGAN

72

A 114

1'

1080

CHATHAM, MAIN ST.

1720

R.K.BAILEY

69

422

1090

CHELMSFORD, CENTRAL CONG., WORTHEN ST.

1876

345

21

1110

CHELSEA, 1ST, COUNTY RD.

1841

F.W.ROGERS

72

195

1130

CHESTER, U.C.C, 2ND CONG., MAIN £ MIDDLEFIELD STS.

1344

C.F.AVEY,METH.

70

105

1140

CHESTERFIELD, 1ST CONG. CH. OF, U.C.C.

1764

W.H.NOYES

74

155

1160

CHICOPEE, 1ST, 306 CHICOPEE ST.

1752

A.W.MELLINGER

41

225

i:

1170

CHICOPEE, 3RC, FED.,

PEARL £ SPRINGFIELD STS., D

1834

P.H.WARD,Y

71

A 69

1180

CLINTON, 1ST, WALNUT ST.

1844

W.E.DUBOC0,Y

71

99

'

1190

CLINTON, GERMAN CH., HASKELL AVE.£ BEECH ST.

1887

H.N.RETTIG

73

155

1200

COHASSET, BEECHWOOD CONG. CH. OF, CHURCH ST.

1863

R.L.