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3rd Annual Revival Lifts Spirits
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The Connecticut Conference held its 3rd Annual Revival Oct. 13 and 14 at Shady Glen United Church of Christ in Hamden, CT. The two worship services included preaching by the Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith, founder and executive director of Crazy Faith Ministries and the Rev. Dr. Keith A. Bolton, Senior Pastor of the Liberty Christian Center International in Hartford.
Uplifting music by the the Liberty Music Ministry and Tyra Deboise, Rachel Solomon, Edwin Perez and Nancy Ducharme had people on their feet both evenings.
Conference Minister The Rev. Kent Siladi said all are in need of revival and restoration.
"If we come here tonight and we are anxious and worried about the world in which we live, we need to be revived by the Spirit of God," he said. "If we wonder if hatred and violence and the diminishment of others by people in power is the order of the day, we stand in need of revival. If we are dog tired of racism and homophobia and xenophobia, we need to hear the word of God’s love for all of us."
"Do we need to be revived? Do we need each other?" he asked. "Come, Holy Spirit, come. Let us rejoice and be glad this very night. Revive us, God, revive us again."
Video from the Revival will be posted soon.
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Silver Lake Award: Ruth Tyrol to be Honored at Fancy Camp Gala
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The Silver Lake Board of Directors is pleased to announce Ruth Tyrol as the recipient of the inaugural Silver Lake Award. Her ministry will be celebrated at
Fancy Camp
, a Gala to Benefit Silver Lake Conference Center, on Nov. 18.
The board created the Silver Lake Award as part of the commemoration of the camp’s 60thanniversary this summer. This new award recognizes a “Silver Laker” who lives their life and faith in a way that reflects the formative experiences they have had at Silver Lake Conference Center. This person truly takes Silver Lake home with them beyond Low Road.
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Spirit Calendar: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Moses!
Karen Ziel
writes:
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These are the enemies of our best selves: anger, fear, and uncertainty."
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Spirited Wednesday: Depleted [not] and Defeated [never]
The Rev. Dr. Maritza Angulo de González
writes:
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Will you remain with us as we rebuild our hearts, heal our emotions and regain control of who we are in you or not?"
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Upcoming Conference Events
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Oct. 21, 7:30 PM to midnight
224 Ecospace, Hartford
An evening of jazz, food, wine, and dancing featuring internationally acclaimed jazz bassist Nat Reeves and his ensemble. Half of your ticket price will go to scholarships to send youth to General Synod.
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Oct. 26, 10:00 to 11:30 AM
CTUCC Office, Hartford
Interim Ministers are invited to join Tom Clough and Jay Terbush for a candid conversation about the future of this shared ministry.
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Oct 27 - 29
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon
Catch up with old friends, make new friends, and work hard to prepare YOUR conference center for the winter. From chopping wood to repairing buildings, moving picnic tables to raking leaves, there’s a project for everyone, high schoolers through adult.
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Nov. 1-3, 2017
, Irons Homestead, Glocester, RI
Jan. 9-11
, Edwards House, Framingham, MA
Feb. 27-Mar. 1
, Silver Lake, Sharon, CT
Series of three retreats to help clergy "think systems" in their congregations and their personal lives, so they can lead change that lasts.
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Nov. 3 - 5
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT
A retreat for youth Thinking About Working for God.
What are your gifts? How can you let your light shine in the world? Where is God calling you to serve?
Gather for a time of dreaming and discernment!
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Nov. 7, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Church of Christ, Congregational in Newington
Registration now open.
Morning Plenary with Rev. Ron Brown; includes basic and advanced training for clergy.
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Nov. 8, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
First Congregational Church Bloomfield
Come learn how to build or enhance your congregation's planned giving ministry at this workshop, led by Charlie Kuchenbrod, Executive Associate Conference Minister of the CT Conference.
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Nov. 16, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Spring Glenn Church UCC, Hamden
This event is designed primarily for clergy to help resource them so that they might address the issues of rape culture and violence against
women. Special guest is the R
ev. Dr. Sharon Ellis Davis,
Director of Programs for the Education and Family Life Institute for individuals and families who are impacted by domestic violence
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Nov. 17-19, 2017, Jan. 26-28, 2018, Feb. 23-25, 2018, Mar. 9-11, 2018
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT
A great experience with activities, worship and fellowship appropriate for youth in grades 7 - 9 during their Confirmation year!
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Nov. 18, 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Wallingford Country Club
Please join us for an evening of dancing, dining, fellowship, and fundraising for Silver Lake! You can dress fancy, or campy, or a little of both! Includes a buffet-style dinner, live music and a silent auction.
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Local Churches in the News
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How Christians and Muslims can get along better will be expored at a two-day conference among area religious leaders this month.
Organizers of the upcoming Spirit One conference say it is an outgrowth of interfaith efforts started in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election. The intent is to bring people of both faiths together and recognize that they are part of the same community.
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Oct. 20 - 22
First Congregational Church, Guilford
Pastor, blogger and author John Pavlovitz will speak on Redepmtive Community in Trump's America and Avoiding Compassion Burnout
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New location!
Oct. 22, 4:00 PM
Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford, CT
This interdenominational concert celebrates the unity emerging today throughout Christianity, while also remembering the 500th anniversary of the Reformation launched by Martin Luther’s nailing of the 95 theses to the doors of the Castle Cathedral in Wittenberg, Germany.
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October 25, 2017 at 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
First Church of Christ, Simsbury, CT
Come spend the day with author Paul Nixon to explore "Changing Ministry in a Hyper-Gutenberg World." Featuring: breakout sessions looking at various models of the church that are thriving; a panel of UCC leaders who are doing innovative ministry here in Southern New England; a panel of "Nones" and "Dones" finding meaning in the secular realm beyond the church.
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October 28, 2017 at 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Spring Glen, UCC, Hamden
The annual Climate Change Summit, sponsored by the Inter-Religious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN), features a keynote speaker and several workshops.
The focus of this summit is on water, both on land and the oceans.
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