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The Covid-19 pandemic changed the reality of living in March of 2020. The world went into lockdown. We thought it would be under control by spring, then summer, fall and winter brought another surge again and again. Here we are in January 2023, tired of Covid testing, ...
Two Fall Clergy Revival events open to all authorized ministers in the UCC and other denominations, including Members in Discernment.
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...
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 ...
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Through a partnership with the Connecticut Department of Health, the Southern New England Conference has been able to distribute 1,500 COVID testing ...
As congregations across the Southern New England Conference return to varying levels of in-person worship, laments are rising, becoming louder: We want to sing! Some have thrown open the doors, gathering, and singing together, while others are remaining online only. ...
The United Church of Christ Mental Health Network is pleased to offer a new set of resources to help congregations and other community-based ...
The Southern New England Conference - in particular Minister of Health and Wellness Debbie Ringen and her team of volunteers - was recognized at ...
UPDATE - April 21, 2021: Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, ...
Payson Park Church Offers Online Meditation
Deborah Ringen, a long-time parish nurse, has taken on the role of Transitional Minister of Health and Wellness for the Southern New England ...
Fourth in a series from Peggy Matteson, UCC-RI Health Ministry Consultant. Addiction is a disease. People recover. Treatment is effective.
Third in a series from Peggy Matteson, UCC-RI Health Ministry Consultant. Addiction is a disease. People recover. Treatment is effective.
Second in a series from Peggy Matteson, UCC-RI Health Ministry Consultant Open Your Doors Addition is a treatable, chronic medical condition. ...
First in a series from Peggy Matteson, UCC-RI Health Ministry Consultant More than 300 of our friends and neighbors died from opioid overdoses last ...
Connecticut Conference Minister The Rev. Kent Siladi recently did a live video interview with Deborah Ringen, an experienced Parish Nurse from the First Church of Chrst, Congregational in Old Saybrook, CT. They discussed ways in which local congregations can offer ...
The 3rd Sunday in May, UCC congregations are encouraged to provide information about the brain illnesses 1 in 5 adults experience at any given time.