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An op-ed by the pastor of Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church https://www.ctinsider.com/opinion/nhregister/article/In-time-of-crisis-keep-close-eye-on-children-14283906.php

A minister and social justice educator who has trained church leaders around the country on doing social justice ministry has been chosen to serve as the new Racial Justice Team leader for the Southern New England conferences. https://www.ctucc.org/newsdetail/new-racial-justice-team-leader-to-start-monday-12862537

"Maclean rolled through the dirt and jumped up in a superhero pose. The sheer act of silliness broke through some barrier." https://www.silverlakect.org/newsdetail/silver-lake-hosts-campers-from-china-12860895

An incredible experience at Silver Lake with international campers... https://www.ctucc.org/newsdetail/silver-lake-hosts-campers-from-china-12860895

Well done, good and faithful servant! Join us in wishing Pam DiDio best wishes in her retirement!

“People indicated that within the small world that is denominationalism and Christianity, people would know what we were talking about when we said Southern New England Conference. Some of the other names – while creative and mission-driven – would require a lot of explanation.” https://www.ctucc.org/newsdetail/southern-new-england-conference-recommended-as-new-name-12855979

Share this opportunity with young adults in your circles! YASC (Young Adult Service Communities) provide placement at a non-profit, health insurance, a stipend, and spiritual accompaniment. Check out the Simsbury, CT location! https://www.ucc.org/volunteer_yasc

Fabulous #UCCSynod photo album by Drew S. Page. Lots of CT, MA and RI folk featured:

It’s official! #UCCSynod has overwhelmingly approved the proposal of CT, MA and RI conferences to join together as one to form a new conference!

CT, MA, RI Youth@ Synod- living the love and justice of Jesus

Join Conference Minister The Rev. Kent Siladi as he talks about the Accessible to All (A2A) initiative with The Rev. Sarah Lund, UCC Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice, and Jaclyn Schofield, who serves on the UCC Disabilities Ministries Board.

Edwin Pérez Jr. Yourh Revival #ctuccyouth

9th Annual Youth Revival : Appointed & Anointed ! #ctuccyouth

Listen in as Conference Minister the Rev. Kent J. Siladi talks with Bryan Nurnberger, President and Founder of Simply Smiles, a not-for-profit organization that works to provide bright futures for impoverished children, their families, and their communities. Simply Smiles has a special connection with the UCC.

Join Conference Minister the Rev. Kent Siladi as he talks with State Rep. Anne Hughes, a member of First Congregational Church of Norwalk, CT.

Join Conference Minister the Rev. Kent Siladi as talks with members of the CTUCC Palestine/Israel Network: - The Rev. Allie Perry, Pastor of Shalom United Church of Christ in New Haven - Nancy McLaren, Minister for Faith Formation and Discipleship at Storrs Congregational Church - Dean Ahlberg, Senior Pastor at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, in Redding, CT

Join in a Live Conversation with Dr. Alice W. Hunt, Executive Director of the American Academy of Religion, about gender roles and specifically about toxic cisgender ableist white heteronormative masculinity. Dr. Hunt will engage in the topic with The Rev Jack Perkins Davidson, The Rev. Kevin Ewing, The Rev. Erick Olsen and The Rev. Kenneth Peterkin, who have been working on the topic with Conference Minister The Rev. Kent Siladi.

Join Conference Minister the Rev. Kent Siladi as he interviews Deborah Ringen, an experienced Parish Nurse from the First Church of Christ, Congregational in Old Saybrook, CT. This webinar is intended to share information with local churches about how they might initiate a health ministry wellness program in their local church. Deborah will discuss ideas for health ministry activities with and without a parish nurse in the congregation. Watch here or register on Zoom to get reminders and a link to the recording: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-QF4ojOKSdmbQLs0xmyAfg

Connecticut Conference Minister The Rev. Kent Siladi talks to Pam Arifian, Director of the Northeast Environmental Justice Center at Silver Lake, on the more imperative for faith leaders to take action on the climate in 2019.