Bishop visits Vermont District
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar and his wife, Prema, visited Vermont on Aug. 2-3, 2018.
'Coming alongside': Three Maine churches
This is the story of three small churches on the Maine coast that experienced the UM connection in a way that allowed them to receive support and, in turn, to offer it.
Korean Peace Festival and March
Six clergy and five lay leaders from New England Conference participated in the Korean Peace Festival and March on July 26-28, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Little River Light Station, Downeast Maine
During his visit to NME in July 2018, the bishop got a tour of Little River Light Station, an island lighthouse at the entrance to Cutler Harbor.
St Paul's UMC in St Albans, VT, promoted Abundant Health with a Hulapalooza at Kid's Fest on June 29, 2018.
Photos from the last day of the 2018 Annual Conference session
Photos from June 15 at the 2018 Annual Conference session
AC 2018: Service of Ordination and Commissioning
Annual Conference welcomed 14 new clergy - seven ordinands and seven commissionees
AC 2018: Fabrics and 'tiny altars'
Fabrics representing the NEAC's many cultures and 'tiny altars' dotted the plenary space at Annual Conference. Take a look:
Photos from the 2018 Laity Session on June 14, 2018
The Annual Conference remembered clergy and spouses at the annual Memorial Service Friday morning.
AC 2018: Thursday afternoon and evening
Photos from June 14, 2018
2018 Preachers' Aid Society lunch for clergy
The annual event honors the year's retirees, ordinands, and those celebrating 50 years of ordained ministry. It is the unofficial opening of the Annual Conference session.
A special shout out to Pastor Katherine Mitchell and the good people of Shepherd of the Valley UMC for hosting our RISEM Resource Day!
2018 Holy Land pilgrims visited the birthplace of John the Baptist, Emmaus and the Tomb of Samuel on the last day.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - Jerusalem
These photos include sites in Jerusalem – views of the old city from the Mount of Olives, the Via Dolorosa, the teaching steps and more.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - Shores of Galilee
This album of photos includes sites around the Sea of Galilee – Capernaum and Tabgha – and more.
Vermont Churches: Altar Designs
Images of altar and worship settings in Vermont churches submitted for Lenten Devotions 2018.
Vermont Churches: Creative Expressions
Vermont Churches' Interior Settings: photos submitted by local churches
Vermont Churches: Outside the walls
Photos of scenes beyond church walls. Submitted by Vermont churches for 2018 Lenten Devotions.
Images of sanctuaries in Vermont churches submitted for 2018 Lenten Devotions.
Photos of church windows submitted by Vermont churches for use in the 2018 Lenten Devotions.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - Cana and more
A number of couples on the 2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage renewed their wedding vows at Cana.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - Jacob's Well and The Upper Room
Pilgrims saw The Upper Room, and for the first time, visited Jacob's Well.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - the Garden of Gethsemane
Pilgrims on the 2018 journey to the Holy Land worshiped and had time for private prayer and reflection at the Garden of Gethsemane.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - the Sea of Galilee
Pilgrims were afloat on the Sea of Galilee for worship on the morning of Feb. 25, 2018.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - the Hope School
The Hope Secondary School in Beit Jala on the West Bank serves 130 disadvantaged Palestinian students - Christians and Muslims.
Holy Land Pilgrimage - Remembering our baptism
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar led a group of 52 clergy and laity on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Feb. 19 to March 1, 2018.
The 2018 Pre-Lenten Gatherings with the Rev. Dr. Robin Olson were Feb. 6-8 at Hampden Highlands UMC in ME, Camp Aldersgate, N. Scituate, RI, and Faith UMC in S. Burlington, VT.
Pictures from RISEM's Luke 24 Day of Renewal held on October 28th at Cathedral Camp "Empowering church leaders to be the hands and feet of Christ." Learn more about the Walk to Emmaus and event details at sneemmaus.org
Bishop's Day on the New Hampshire District
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar met with clergy and laity of the NH District on Oct. 28, 2017 at Wesley UMC in Concord.
The Conference UMW held its annual meeting on Oct. 21, 2017 at First UMC in Bangor, ME. Read the story on our news pages.
Bishop's Day on the Central MA District
Bishop Devadhar spoke to clergy and laity in the Central MA District on Oct. 22, 2017 at St. Matthew's UMC in Acton.
Bishop's Day on the RISEM District
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar met with the Rhode Island/SE MA District on Oct. 19, 2017 at Memorial UMC in Taunton, MA.
Bishop's day on the Conn. Western MA District
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar spoke to clergy and laity in the Connecticut-Western MA District on Oct. 16, 2017 at Trinity UMC in Springfield, MA.
Bishop's Day on the Metro Boston Hope District
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar visited the Metro Boston Hope District on Oct. 17, 2017, speaking at Parkway UMC in Milton.
Vermont District welcomes new DS
A welcome service for the Rev. Jill Colley Robinson was held on Oct. 15, 2017 at Faith UMC in South Burlington.
Bishop's Day on the Tri-State District
Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar spoke with clergy and laity of the Tri-State District on Oct. 5, 2017 at First UMC in Portsmouth, NH.
Bishop's Day on the Vermont District 2017
Bishop Devadhar spoke with clergy and laity in the Vermont District on Sept. 26, 2017 at Trinity UMC in Montpelier.
RISEM District DS installation
The RI/Southeastern MA District welcomed Superintendent Andrew L. Foster III on Sept. 24, 2017 at Faith Community Church, Plymouth, MA.
Metro Boston Hope DS installation
The Metro Boston Hope District welcomed Superintendent We Hyun Chang on Sept. 16, 2017 at St. John's Korean UMC in Lexington, MA.
The New Hampshire District welcomed Superintendent Taesung Kang with a service on Sept. 9, 2017 at Plymouth UMC.
