By Michele Mudrick
Legislative Advocate

Now, more than ever, we need our voices heard. The good news is that here in Connecticut, we can make that happen.

The Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ is made up of 237 churches and approximately 66,000 people across the state of Connecticut.

There are 187 State Legislators (36 State Senators and 151 State Representatives.

That is fewer than one legislator per church. What if each State Legislator had a relationship with at least one member of a UCC church in the state? Imagine the impact!  

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WALLINGFORD — On a cold, clear night under a bright moon, more than 80 Silver Lake supporters gathered at the Wallingford Country Club for the Fancy Camp Gala for Silver Lake, an evening of dinner, dancing, and supporting this outdoor ministry.
 
Longtime supporters, such as the Rev. Davida Crabtree, who attended Silver Lake as a conferee in the 1960s, mingled with many who have been connected to camp for a year or less, including the new Executive Director, the Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer, and his wife, the Rev. Abby Gackenheimer.  The event brought in just under $9,000 for Silver Lake.

HARTFORD – Referencing Jackie Robinson's famous quote, "A life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives," Conference Minister the Rev. Kent J. Siladi sent a letter to the more than 1500 church members, clergy, and people associated with the Connecticut Conference asking them to join in making an impact through gifts to Friends of the Conference.

Donations to Friends of the Conference can be made by going to ctucc.org/donate .

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Wilton Reading Buddies Make Intergenerational Connections

WILTON – Wilton Congregational Church has found a creative way to reach young people in the community: read to them.
 
The Reading Buddies program is a 12-week afterschool activity that takes place on Tuesday afternoons. Children in grades K-2 come to the Wilton church where they are met by high school students, retired teachers, or librarians. After a snack and an opening activity, the children sit down and listen as volunteers read award-winning children's books by authors like Mo Willems, Geronimo Stilton, and Lauren Child.

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