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Epic Storm needs an Epic Response
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As of Wednesday, August 30th, the Harvey storm has unloaded 9 trillion gallons of water. With over 50 inches of rain deluging the 4th largest U.S. city of Houston and surrounding areas, the storm has now shifted and is impacting Louisiana and parts east as well.
The numbers of people impacted continues to rise with current estimates of near 500,000 homes. FEMA already has 87,000 registrations and is estimating 450,000 or more.
Your action is needed now.
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Silver Lake 60th Draws Over 300
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More than 300 people attended the 60
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Anniversary Celebration at Silver Lake Conference Center on Saturday, August 26. Six generations of campers, staff, volunteers, and donors gathered together to honor the conference center's 60 years of outdoor ministry.
"Sixty in relationships is traditionally known as the diamond anniversary, and this is a diamond for the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ," said Conference Minister the Rev. Kent J. Siladi.
"This place, Silver Lake Conference Center, where so many lives have been touched by what happens here by building of relationships, by building true community, by accepting people for who they are. We are so pleased to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Silver Lake Conference Center and look forward to the next 60 years."
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Spirit Calendar:
What's A Christian To Do?
The Rev. Mary Nelson writes:
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We must remember that a person’s evil behavior is not all that God sees in God’s Beloved Creations."
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Spirited Wednesday:
The Cost of Discipleship
Rev. Dr. Robert R. LaRochelle writes:
"Each period in history requires those of us who follow Jesus to consider the cost of discipleship."
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Upcoming Conference Events
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Sept. 25 to 26
Heritage Hotel & Conference Center, Southbury, CT
Annual Clergy gathering with the theme:
What the heck IS the future of the Church?
with
Rev. Dr. Sarah Drummond,
Dean of Faculty at Andover Newton Theological School.
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Sept. 29 to 30
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT
Connecticut Women of the UCC annual fall retreat open to women of all conferences.
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October 13 & 14, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Spring Glen, UCC, Hamden, CT
Join us for prayer, praise, testimony, and music that will lift your spirits.
Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith preaching.
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Oct. 21, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Keefe Regional Technical School, Framingham, MA
This full-day event includes morning worship, two workshops, an optional lunch activity, continental breakfast, lunch, marketplace and closing worship. Keynote speaker is The Rev. Noel Andersen, UCC & CWS Grassroots Coordinator for Immigrants' Rights.
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Oct. 22, 2:00 PM
The Bushnell Center of the Performing Arts,
Hartford, CT
Salisbury Sinfonietta & the Conference
invite
Connecticut & Regional Church Choirs
to participate in a event for Remembering the Reformation Quincentennial, and Celebrating Unity Today. A pre-concert talk titled:
Luther talks with Pope Leo X
will also be part of the day.
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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 27 & 28, 2017
First Church of Christ, Farmington, CT
First Church and the Farmington Valley American Muslim Center have partnered to offer this event with internationally known speakers from both faiths keynoting and workshops on specific topics providing opportunity for conversation and learning among Christians and Muslims.
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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
Save the date - details coming soon.
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Sept. 8 - 9
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Framingham, MA
One of four regional events to which Committees on Ministry, authorized ministers, and members of the UCC who are interested in the proposed changes to the UCC Manual on Ministry are invited to take part.
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Oct. 31, 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM
Edwards House Meeting Center, Framingham, MA
Planned in collaboration with Ernst & Young Financial Planning Services®, this seminar is designed to provide tools and resources to lay and clergy to make handling their finances and planning for the future easier.
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