Called to Lead: the Rev. Kent Siladi from CTUCC.
ConferenceCast 125: 5/16/2013: Video Edition"Focused on the Fire": Rev. Eric S. Anderson Weekly Reflection from The Spirit CalendarKnowing Mystery, by Karen ZielNews and AnnouncementsConference Calls for Prayer and Aid after Oklahoma TornadoHARTFORD -- Yesterday morning our Spirit Calendar weekly devotional included a prayer request for those left injured, grieving, or homeless because of severe weather and tornadoes in the Midwest. Then last night another, fiercer storm devastated Moore, Oklahoma. We are once again aghast at the power of the elements, and aware of the fragility of human life. 05/21/2013Opinion: Waking Up to the Brave New World of Genetic EngineeringNEW HAVEN -- Day-glo fish and trees, tomatoes with built in vaccines, goat's milk used to produce bulletproof body armor? These are the latest miracles that the biotech industry is offering the world. We have entered a Brave New World in which humans truly have become co-creators with God, creating new forms of life! Some of this experimentation may lead to human flourishing, but some may not. 05/21/2013Celebrating, Educating, Transitioning, and GivingNEW HAVEN -- Friday evening brought joyful music, inspiring words, and great generosity to Dixwell Avenue United Church of Christ in New Haven on May 17th, when the Connecticut Conference's Minority Empowerment Committee gathered the conference's traditionally African-American congregations for worship. The service celebrated the award of nine scholarships to young people bound for college, raised over $4,000 for the committee Scholarship Fund, and honored the forty-year ministry of the Rev. Dr. Joseph D. Clemmons, Sr., as he retires from Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ UCC in Norwalk. 05/20/2013New Minister Profile: Rev. Damaris WhittakerHARTFORD -- First Church of Christ in Hartford, known as Center Church, has a rich history. After all, this was the church that first called Thomas Hooker to be its pastor and move to Hartford in 1636. As the current pastor of Center Church, Rev. Damaris Whittaker takes a leadership role in a church with equally rich traditions of diversity and community service. 05/20/2013Saugatuck Youth "Shine" in Story TentWESTPORT -- Saugatuck Congregational Church celebrated Pentecost Sunday with a youth worship featuring a dramatic performance titled "Let It Shine, Let It Shine, Let It Shine." The play, written and produced by the 7th and 8th graders and their teachers, was the 14th annual production of the Story Tent Players. 05/20/2013Old Lyme Calls Steven R. Jungkeit as New Senior MinisterOLD LYME -- The members of The First Congregational Church UCC of Old Lyme, announced the call of the Rev. Steven R. Jungkeit as their new Senior Minister following a "candidating" service on May 12 in which he delivered the sermon. This vote followed the United Church of Christ procedure in which the members cast a vote of affirmation on their senior ministers. 05/17/2013Kathleen Cunliffe Ordained in JoyPLANTSVILLE -- It was a joyous day for two congregations of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ -- Plantsville Congregational UCC and the First Congregational Church UCC of Bristol -- when the Rev. Kathleen T. Cunliffe was ordained on Sunday, April 21. 05/17/2013Conference Announces Crossroads Grants for Small ChurchesHARTFORD -- The Connecticut Conference UCC announced today the availability of grants to small churches through the Crossroads Fund. The purpose of these grants is to support the needs of small churches facing financial and membership challenges that may impact the future of the congregation. The Crossroads Fund was established through gifts from the First United Church of Christ in Bridgeport. 05/14/2013Milford First Young People Bring the Miracles of Jesus to VideoMILFORD -- They were not content to rest on their laurels and their rave reviews. Fourth and fifth graders at the First United Church of Christ Congregational in Milford's have just released a new three-and-a-half minute video depiction of some of the miracles of Jesus. Christ's love and care for all people -- not just the wealthy, popular, or powerful -- shines clearly in their version. 05/13/2013Youth Declare at 3rd Annual Youth RevivalBRIDGEPORT -- The 3rd Annual Youth Revival was held at the United Congregational Church in Bridgeport on Friday. Youth and adults gathered from around the state for worship and to celebrate their own declarations of faith. 05/13/2013CWS Appeals Urgently for Emergency Cleanup BucketsNEW WINDSOR, MD -- As the 2,500th CWS Emergency Cleanup Bucket arrived yesterday in flood-ravaged Illinois, Church World Service appealed urgently for people to replenish its rapidly dwindling supply. Heavy precipitation from early 2013 storms and floods has resulted in widespread and severe flooding in Illinois and other states. 05/08/2013Why We Can't Wait: Launching the Environmental Justice Center at Silver LakeSHARON -- Now is the time. As our UCC environmental leaders (including the large CTUCC contingent) all over the country proclaimed at the Leaders in Koinonia (LinK) event in Cleveland recently, climate change is the "container" issue of our time. It is our call to action as people of faith, and our mission as stewards of God's Creation and of Outdoor Ministry. Accordingly, we are pleased to announce the Environmental Justice Center at Silver Lake. 05/06/2013Sustainability Director Arifian Part of Silver Lake's Expanded Environmental MinistrySHARON -- Rooted in her transformational experience as a long-time (and current) Silver Laker, Pam brings twelve years of professional experience in the fields of sustainability education, policy development, community involvement, and consensus building work to her role as Sustainability Director. 05/06/2013ConnTact Online: April, 2013 -- Mission 4/1 EarthHARTFORD -- Sky overhead. Earth below. Living things around us. Stone and sand and soil. This is the stuff that makes our planet so precious and so blessed. In this issue of ConnTact, we tell the stories of Connecticut Conference churches and people caring for God's good Earth. 04/12/2013 |
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Voice: (866) 367-2822 CTUCC This Week Email UpdatesConferenceCast 125: 5/16/2013News BriefsColchester Federated Votes to Become Welcoming, Open and Affirming Missionary Tim Rose Visiting July and August Selected Programs and Announcements: May, 2013 Upcoming EventsConnecticut Conference Choir Spring RetreatMay 25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -- Come join us at Silver Lake for the first-ever Connecticut...Encountering the Religious Other: Conference Commemorating Duncan Black MacdonaldJune 2, noon - 9:15 pm -- Duncan Black Macdonald, a pioneering member of the Hartford Seminary...Seventh Annual Silver Lake Golf TournamentJune 4, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm -- The seventh iteration of this fund-raiser and celebration of Silver...Celebration of the Rev. Charles WildmanJune 9, 3:00 - 5:00 pm -- The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Conference cordially invites...Hartford Seminary Presents: THE BASICS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONJune 10-12, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm -- This special course will provide students with a broad spectrum...Silver Lake Dedication DayJune 23, 2:00 - 4:00 pm -- Join us to celebrate (and admire) the renovated Retreat Center...UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns National GatheringJune 26 - 28 -- Join us for inspiring preaching, Spirit-anointed worship, forums on vital...Upcoming HolidaysMay 26: Trinity Sunday May 27: Memorial Day (observed) June 16: Father's Day June 21: First Day of Summer |
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