Strengthen The Church Materials Available
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The Connecticut Conference has made available materials for collecting the Strengthen the Church offering. This is one of the four special OCWM offerings of the United Church of Christ (along with One Great Hour of Sharing, Neighbors in Need and the Christmas Fund). The Strengthen the Church offering has in the past been split between the national setting of the UCC (50%) and the Conference settings (50%).
The offering for Strengthen the Church will now be centered around the ministries of impact in the following areas in the Connecticut Conference:
- Silver Lake Conference Center
- Youth and Young Adult Ministries
- Faith Formation
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Opposition To Casino Expansion Grows Around Bridgeport
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On February 25, nearly 30 concerned citizens gathered at First Congregational Church of Darien to discuss the impacts of a new casino proposed for the Bridgeport area by MGM Resorts. Also at the meeting were State Representative Terrie Wood, State Senator Bob Duff, Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, and Reverend Dale Rosenberger, senior pastor of First Church.
The gathering was a response to a proposal by MGM to build a $675 million casino in Bridgeport. According to Sen. Duff, the proposal is still in its early stages, but any casino built by MGM would require the state to break a current agreement with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes who run the Foxwood and Mohegan Sun casinos in eastern CT. MGM has spent millions lobbying for legislative changes which would allow a third party to operate a casino in Connecticut.
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Put a Face on Southern New England UCC Ministry
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Help your Annual Meeting planners put a face on Southern New England UCC Ministry by sending us three photographs of your community. These images should give a window into how you share God's unconditional welcome and live the love and justice of Jesus together. They will be shared at the meeting.
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Many Voices, One Mission: The Why of Unity
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Many Voices, One Mission
is a new series highlighting the ministries of the CT, MA, and RI Conference of the United Church of Christ.
Rev. Kent Siladi writes:
With this first edition of
Many Voices, One Mission
, the staff of the three “Together as One” Conferences (Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island) are launching an experiment in sharing with you some perspectives of our collective ministries in the Conference setting of the United Church of Christ.
God’s Vision
: United in Christ's love, a just world for all.
The Church’s Mission:
United in Spirit and inspired by God's grace, we welcome all, love all, and
seek justice for all.
Our Purpose:
To love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength
and our neighbor as ourselves.
Our United Covenant:
Living the Love and Justice of Jesus.
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Transitions
These are the ministerial changes were reported to the Connecticut Conference in February 2018.
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Starting With Scripture: New Words
Rev. Lindsey Peterson
writes:
"Shifting our language landscape, immersing ourselves in other languages, is one way to shift our imaginations."
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Registration Ends TODAY For Super Saturday
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Super Saturday is just over a week away (March 17 in Wilbraham, MA). Registration has been extended and will end
today
. Many workshops still have room. Cost includes, morning worship, 2 workshops, an optional lunch activity, continental breakfast, lunch, marketplace and closing worship.
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Registration Now Open for the
12
th
Annual SLCC Golf Tournament
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Swing into summer! Grab your buddies and your clubs and swing into summer with a day on the links, all while helping to support the Connecticut Conference's vital outdoor ministry. The 12th Annual Silver Lake Golf Tournament will be
Tuesday, June 5, 2018!
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Upcoming Conference Events
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March 9-11
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon
A great experience with activities, worship and fellowship appropriate for youth in grades 7 - 9 during their Confirmation year!
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Registration Deadline Today
March 17, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Minnechaug Regional High School,
Wilbraham, MA
A full day of workshops, networking a marketplace and address by the Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, pastor of Middle Collegiate Church in New York City and co-founder of The Middle Project.
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March 23 - 25
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon
From tap to table, experience nature's renewal and its sweet gifts at Silver Lake!
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April 8, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Harford Seminary, Hartford
The Connecticut Conference in partnership with Hartford Seminary offers this introduction to the three major world religions. Meet with seminary students to compare faith practices and traditions for Islam, Judaism and Christianity. There will be a panel presentation, followed by activity stations, and refreshments.
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April 11, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Hartford Seminary, Hartford
A workshop with the Rev. Peter Miano, Executive Director, The Society for Biblical Studies. He has over 25 years of experience as a missionary and teacher in the Holy Land.
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April 20 - 22
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon
A weekend of exploration and restoration with a focus on using our bodies and voices as meditation in order to arrive at deeper peace and understanding.
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April 22, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Faith Congregational Church, Hartford
dynamic worship service that will your renew your spirit. For all youth in grades 5 and up and their pastors, parents, or adult leaders.
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April 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 coming summer.
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May 1-3,
Pilgrim Pines, Swanzey, NH
This three day event gives church leaders a chance to refresh, rejuvenate and renew. Don't we all need that? Speakers:
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The Rev. Da Vita D. McCallister
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Dr. Pamela Shellberg
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Rev. Emilia Halstead
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April 28, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Mystic Congregational Church, Mystic
"I was in jail and you visited me." Five panelists will address various topics dealing with incarceration; time for questions and answers. After lunch, there will be a 90th celebration highlighting clergy women leaders.
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Registration Now Open!
May 18 - 20
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon
An intentionally diverse conference for youth in grades 9 to 12 who care about the health of their communities.
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June 27 - 30
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon
Join fellow clergy for reflection, renewal, and worship in the woods.
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March 14, 10:00am-10:17am
Ring your church(or house of worship) bell once a minute for 17 minutes in solidarity with the students walking out of class March 14 for the National School Walkout. Each toll represents one of the lives lost in the Parkland School Shooting.
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March 14,12:00 to 8:30 PM
Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford
One month after the shootings in Florida, The Episcopal Church in Connecticut is inviting everyone to join them for a day of lamentation, confession, fasting, contrition and action. The day will include discussion and the identification of action steps.
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March 14, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Hartford Seminary, Hartford
Two films produced by the Interfaith Network on Drone Warfare will be screened and several presenters featured.
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April 6 - 8, 2018
Portland, Maine
A chance for women to learn and share their faith beyond the local church and Conference setting. Includes numerous workshops and addresses by the Rev. Traci Blackmon, the Rev. Sarah Buteux, Leslie Adelson Lewin and others.
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April 23 - 25
Glastonbury Abbey, Hingham, MA
Designed to offer clergy the opportunity for refreshment and renewal. Facilitated by: The Rev. Deborah Roy, Spiritual Director
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April 20 - 23
Washington DC area
Through prayer, worship, advocacy training, and networking, we will seek policy changes that advance hope and overcome the devastating impacts of conflict, climate change and corruption on God’s people. Scholarships available for young adults - application deadline is March 2.
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April 22, 3:00 to 4:00 PM
First Congregational Church of Southington
The Milton and Katherine Chaffee Lecture on the Future of the Church this year will feature The Rev. Dorhauer, author, theologian and current General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.
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May 7-11
Chirst Cathedral Church, Hartford
Conflict is normal and inevitable whether in the home, school, community, church or workplace. Leaders in all walks of life often have a responsibility to help others work through their conflicts.
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