Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer The Silver Lake Conference Center has made a complete virtual worship service available for churches that they may use - in whole or in parts - to celebrate their church's participation in outdoor ministry "Celebrating outdoor ministries...
Associate Conference Minister for the Northeast Region the Rev. James Ross appeared on the WGBH show Basic Black on Friday, speaking with host Callie Crossley and three other panelists about “The Black Church.” The conversation was a follow-up to the two-night PBS ...
Having worked for more than 30 years for the historic Massachusetts Conference, Dawn Hammond is a familiar face to many. But she is still a relative newcomer to those from the historic Connecticut and Rhode Island conferences, and so introduces herself in this new video...
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“Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 In this new resource, Health and Wellness Minister Debbie Ringen writes: "We hold tightly to the promise of the time when we will be able to freely gather, converse, hug,...
This information is from ucc.org. The complete article is here The United Church of Christ is issuing an appeal to assist people affected by this year’s Winter Storms. The impact of massive and intense storms is being felt across a wide swath of the United States. So ...
In a video released the morning of Ash Wednesday, Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin said that even though this is an unusual ...
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Based on the positive response from the December 27 staff worship, SNEUCC has outlined a plan for worship programs on several dates in 2021. The next offering will be prepared for April 2, Good Friday.
The Southern New England Conference has hired a new Director of Human Resources and Staff Engagement: Simone Punancy, a native of Jamaica who now lives in Connecticut. As a Human Resources professional she is committed to bridging the gap that creates barriers to ...
The UCC Open and Affirming Coalition announces its winter 2021 webinar series, designed both for Open and Affirming congregations and for churches taking their first steps towards an ONA covenant. Individual registration at $25 is for three or fewer people. Church ...
The SNE Stewardship and Development Team shares results of the 2020 Proportional Giving by churches in the conference.
The staff of the Southern New England Conference recently began training in online and email security. This training, a program designed by KnowBe4 Security, prepares users to recognize the threats of cyber-attacks with a special focus on email phishing.
Super Saturday registration is open for the March 13 20th online event. Deadline for registration is March 4.
In a video message posted Monday, Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin invites all to celebrate Black History month. He offers ...
First Church in Middletown is helping the fight against food insecurity while supporting city restaurants with its Sunday Lunch program.
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Karen Ziel, SNEUCC Minister for Faith Formation and Leadership, has been named the recipient of the Association of United Church Educators' Founders' Award, which will be presented at AUCE’s virtual 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 13. The AUCE Founders ...
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When the Rev. Dr. Audrey Price came on to the staff of the Southern New England Conference Jan. 1, she brought more than her talent and expertise with her: she also brought along a $15,000 Louisville Institute grant to fund a project looking at how churches are ...
In a video message posted Monday, Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin talked about the importance of honoring the historic roots of...
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Rev. Tamara Moreland The following announcement was sent to churches and clergy by The Rev. Audrey Price on Friday, Jan. 22 Beloved, Celebrating with her, I share that The Rev. Tamara Moreland informed me that “after prayerful and careful consideration ...
The following is a message from Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin: Dear Siblings in Christ, It has been a harrowing first couple of weeks serving as your Executive Conference Minister, and yet I trust in the reality that God has called us all for...
Sterling Church Helps Community Handle Remote Learning Challenges
After just over two weeks serving on the staff of the Southern New England Conference, the Rev. Dr. Audrey Price understands that a lot of people are unclear on what it means that she is the "Executive Minister for Strategic Operations." "Here in the Southern New ...
While we must not be governed by fear, it is important for us to be aware of what’s happening in our communities to keep our neighbors and ourselves safe.
A virtual event on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday will bring a colleague of the icon to speak about the historical Civil Rights movement and the ...
Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin took to Facebook on Wednesday to lead the Conference in prayer and in song in response to the ...
The following is a message from David Cleaver-Bartholomew, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations: Please note that the deadline for remitting your church's Proportional Giving (i.e., Conference Dues + OCWM Basic Support) contribution is the close of business on ...
In his first week serving as the first Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Conference, the Rev. Darrell Goodwin released a video...
Tolland Church (CT) Interviews Front Line Workers
Mansfield church offers Sunday School and Faith Formation via YouTube videos
Rev. Darrell Goodwin, the new Executive Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference is interviewed by the Hartford Courant.
You and the tech deacons in your congregation are invited to join us for SNUECC-sponsored Tech Deacons Roundtable Discussions, facilitated by SNEUCC Digital Minister, Eric Elley.
When you focus not on what a pandemic has taken away but what new opportunities it has created, magic can happen!
The Long Awaited Gift, a worship for December 27 is ready and available as a gift to the congregations of the Southern New England Conference.
Ellington Church Makes Sure All Can Celebrate Them
The following is a message from Bridge Conference Ministers Don Remick and Marilyn Kendrix “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while and move our hearts to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding, leave footprints on our hearts, and ...
The Bridge Conference Ministers, and retreat center managers, have announced a number of positions which have been filled on the newly configured Conference staff. Three program support associates will work with the Area Conference Missioners, as follows: Jill Ford ...
To pastors and other church leaders: Rev. Dr. Jim Antal, Special Advisor on Climate Justice to UCC General Minister and President (and retired Massachusetts Conference Minister) is inviting churches to sign up for this package offer: ten books; one sermon; and one ...
Conference staff are compiling video resources that can be used for Advent and Christmas online worship services, and will continue to do so as more ...
All Connecticut employers with at least one employee are required to withhold 0.5% of all wages paid after January 1, even if the wages are for time ...
The Southern New England Conference will offer materials for a special online worship for churches to use the Sunday after Christmas (Dec. 27). The worship will be available on Vimeo beginning Dec. 16 in a video format that can be streamed or downloaded for use by any ...
First Congregational of East Hartford (CT) Donates Diversity Books to Enrich East Hartford Public Schools
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Editor's note: Bridge Conference Ministers the Rev. Marilyn Kendrix and the Rev. Don Remick have signed the following letter: We, members of the clergy in Rhode Island, represent many faiths, but all of our traditions speak passionately about the sanctity of life. ...
The Bridge Conference Ministers have announced that two more positions on the newly configured Conference staff, which goes into effect Jan. 1, have been filled, both by current staff with deep local church connections. Emily McKenna, who has served as the Hartford ...
by Karen Methot Justice and Witness Ministries Thirty-six years ago, the Open and Affirming Ministry Team of the Historic Massachusetts Conference...
Despite pandemic, church finds ways to keep musically active
Conference receives two major gifts from generous donors
The Board of Directors of the Northeast Association of the Southern New England Conference announced a Ministry Catalyst Grant program to benefit its ...
The Council of Conference Ministers has developed a worship service centered around the Parable of the Talents.
The Bridge Conference Ministers have announced that four more positions on the newly configured Conference staff, which goes into effect Jan. 1, have ...
Kimberly Guy has not used crack cocaine in 18 years, a success she partially attributes to her ability to seek and receive help for her addiction.
The following was written by Bridge Conference Ministers the Rev. Don Remick and The Rev. Marilyn Kendrix We have been working steadily to develop ...