Faith Formation's third Spotlight on Service, showcasing the ministries of the First Congregational Church of Branford, CT (including joint ministry ...
We welcome Marlena Maglieri aboard as she will officially start her new position on the Development Team tomorrow. She will be working under the ...
Grantees can now apply for four different funding sources offered through Justice and Local Church Ministries
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Director of Media and Communications Tiffany Vail has taken sabbatical leave, and will be returning Nov. 13. In her absence, Digital Minister Rev. Eric Elley will serve as the acting communication director. General communication questions can be sent to him. He will be...
A news story announcing the Faith Formation team's Confirmation Retreat schedule for the 2022-2023 season.
Drew Page, a member of the staff for 12 years, died at his Andover, CT home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.
The Hartford office at 125 Sherman Street. As the formation of the Southern New England Conference was underway, one of the most frequently ...
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The Conference has two new openings for executive staff positions: an Executive for Area Conference Ministry, and an Executive Minister for Programs ...
Covid-19 This week we learned that President Biden tested positive for Covid-19. Many of us know someone or have tested positive for the coronavirus in recent days or weeks. The Omicron variants are mutating and becoming dominant. We are fortunate that Connecticut and...
The Rev. Dr. Audrey Price, who has served as the first Executive Minister for Strategic Operations of the Southern New England Conference for ...
What you need to know: The new three-digit dialing code – 988 – to route callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) went live on July 16, 2022. Callers can use 988 or the current 800 number (1-800-273-8255) to access services. Those who are ...
Rev. Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister, chats with the Rev. Jeff Lukens pastor of the Lordship Community Church, in Stratford, CT. ...
First Congregational Church and South Congregational Church, both of Granby, voted overwhelmingly to come together as a new church to better serve the needs of the congregations and the community. Here's their journey.
Faith Formation's third Spotlight on Service, showcasing youth ministry in Glastonbury, CT.
Curated by the SNEC Environmental Ministry Team NEW! 2022 Faith Matters Voting Challenge starts now! Voting is one of the most - if not the most - powerful tools we have as people of faith. Voting takes your caring values into the public square and thereby into other ...
The Southern New England Conference and First Church Somerville (MA) begin accepting applications today for the new Queer Pastoral Residency, a pilot ...
This evolving resource page was developed by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team in response to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. SNEUCC Reflections SNEUCC Leaders: Overturn of Roe v. Wade 'Unjust and Dehumanizing ', by the Rev. James D. Ross II...
From the UCC Insurance Board: Faith may be rooted in beliefs and theologies that are many centuries old, but preserving the future requires staying ...
The Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center is bustling in preparation for the start of the summer camp season on Monday, and a lot of new faces are ready ...
I am sorry. I join in the deep sadness, disgust, and disappointment that many feel following today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturns the Roe ...
Drew Page, who has served the Southern New England Conference and the historic Connecticut Conference staff for more than 12 years, is stepping down on Friday, June 24, due to health issues. Drew was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, and for the past 2.5 years has ...
The Third Annual Meeting of the Southern New England Conference - held June 18 online - focused on how the churches of the Conference might build on ...
Curated by Victoria Guest for the SNEUCC Environmental Ministry Team Spirituality in Nature Group Leaders’ Training Saturday, June 11, 1 – 4 PM Forming a Spirituality in Nature Group (SING) is a great way to connect with community, open up to spiritual deepening, and ...
The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ is calling on congregations to defend transgender and gender nonbinary individuals as...
June 08, 2022 Dear Family of the United Church of Christ, The Council of Conference Ministers, the Officers of the United Church of Christ, and the UCC Open and Affirming Coalition join together in this pastoral letter addressing the attacks on people of transgender ...
Rev. Maren Tirabassi has written a new poem which will be premiered during worship at the SNEUCC Annual Meeting on June 18. House Flipping was ...
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The UCC General Counsel has posted a reminder to churches about the importance of understanding the difference between being political and being ...
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Faith Formation's second Spotlight on Service, showcasing the efforts of a SNEUCC MID in Indiana/Kentucky.
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Two SNEUCC pastors who took to Tik Tok to spread a message about God’s all inclusive love found themselves targets of hatred and vitriol by those who ...
Registration is open for new classes in 2022-2023.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Ciba, who has served at the Conference setting for 17 years, has announced his plan to retire at the end of 2022.
Volunteers at the Newman Congregational Church in Rumford, RI, package worship boxes for Annual Meeting registrants. Everyone who registers ...
A number of SNEUCC churches being approached by a California-based solar energy company seeking to lease outdoor space for battery electricity ...
The Southern New England Conference staff responded to the news of 20 children being shot and killed in an elementary school in Texas yesterday with ...
In the latest Go Tell it On The Mountain video, Executive Conference Minister The Rev. Darrell Goodwin spoke with the Rev. Gretchen Elmendorf as her ...
After 12 years serving in various roles for the Southern New England Conference and historic Massachusetts Conference, Event Coordinator Andrea...
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Rev. Dr. Patrick Duggan The Keynote Speaker for the June 18th Annual Meeting, The Rev. Dr. Patrick Duggan, will be speaking on "...
In the latest God Talks interview, Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin interviews Dawn Hammond, Executive Minister for Policy and ...
Craigville Village is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this summer and many special events are planned.
Photo credit: Justice Leadership Program, featuring participants from their earlier Jubilee sessions. Click for larger verson. Adults who feel a call to work for justice or are eager to integrate faith and justice work into their lives in meaningful and ...
The Rev. Elizabeth Chandler Felts tells Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin that the search committee that called her to serve described their church - Beneficent Congregational Church UCC, in Providence, RI - as a "messy downtown church."
Jennifer Kronholm Clark and Matt Taylor have announced plans to leave the Silver Lake Camp and Retreat Center staff this month to pursue other ...
Curated by Victoria Guest for the SNEUCC Environmental Ministry Team “Living Out the Gospel in Each and Every Election” - Now available online! Check out this new resource featuring Nathaniel Stinnett, founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Voters ...
Faith Formation's inaugural Spotlight on Service, showcasing the efforts of Newington UCC's SALT youth group.
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We invite clergy and members to join SNEUCC staff and our national partners in conversations about how we can effectively respond at the state and ...
Here is a partial updated list of events in our area. Let us know about others! June 11 - Chicopee, MA Pride Parade and fest June 12 - Old South Church (Boston) annual Pride Service, 11 AM (no parade this year): Pride Sunday in Boston traditional Pride morning worship ...
“Don’t Stop!” Those were the last words Ronn Johnson, Executive Director of the MLK, Jr. Family Services of Springfield, MA said when he and other ...
In the latest God Talks interview, Executive Conference Minister the Rev. Darrell Goodwin interviews Rev. Eric Elley, the Conference's Digital ...
Roslynn Hooks Roslynn Hooks, who has been working as a program support associate for the Together We Thrive program since last fall, will continue supporting clergy coaching in that program as she begins her new full-time position as Program Support Associate ...
Congregations throughout the Conference demonstrated their commitment to care for God’s Creation through a variety of Earth Day actions and ...