Communities of Practice for Faith Formation Leaders
Communities of Practice for Faith Formation Leaders
Greater Waterbury FF CoP
Faith Formation Communities of Practice (FF CoP) support educators and youth ministry leaders serving in the Southern New England Conference, providing them with networking, increased awareness of UCC resources, as well as effective and best practices of faith formation and youth ministry found throughout our local churches.
Click here for a program description
Who may participate in a Faith Formation Community of Practice?
Faith formation and youth ministry leaders, both clergy and lay persons, may ask to join a FF Community of Practice in their geographical area.
How often do they meet?
Each FF Community of Practice meets according to the common schedules of its participants. Most groups meet 6 to 7 times during the program year. Contact the FF CoP facilitator in the list below to learn more.
How do I sign up?
To join a FF Community of Practice in your area, please indicate your interest by filling out this brief registration form, or by contacting Debby Kirk. She will put you in touch with a group’s facilitator (see list below).
For Faith Formation Leadership Program Students seeking certification who minister outside of the Southern New England Conference - Click here for information about a special Community of Practice for you!
FF CoP Facilitators: Click here to complete the report form |
COVID-19 Update:
Many of our FF Communities of Practice are meeting via Zoom or outdoors. Please contact the facilitator of the group in your area to find out the next meeting time and receive the link.
Geographic Areas & Facilitators
- Rhode Island -- Kristin Putney
- Fairfield, CT -- Becky Stambaugh
- Greater Hartford, CT -- Tracy Gormley
- Greater Waterbury, CT -- Debi Mastroni-Kenyon
- Northeastern CT -- Lisa Haupt
- Southeastern CT -- Cheryl Caronna
- Central MA Association -- Stephanie Dozois
- Framingham, MA -- Kerry Mortland
- Northampton, MA -- Deb Moore
- Wellesley, MA-- Sally Tomasetti
- Winchester, MA -- David Clark and Jenn Murray
- Youth Ministry Affinity Group for the Southeastern Region-- Kristin Putney.
Questions? Contact Debby Kirk, SNEUCC Faith Formation Team Leader