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Regional Ministry

Connecticut's Regions

The Connecticut Conference's five Regional Ministers provide pastoral support to the clergy and churches in their region. They help build relationships among congregations for mutual ministry and fellowship, and have particular expertise which is available to churches throughout the state.

Fairfield County Region: the Rev. Sarah J. Verasco

Sarah serves the 40 churches in the Fairfield East and Fairfield West Associations. The focus of Sarah’s work includes local church transitions, resourcing congregational leaders, and providing pastoral support and care for Clergy leaders.

Office Phone: 203.259.6479
Email: sarahv@ctucc.org

the Rev. Sarah J. Verasco

Valley Northwest Region: the Rev. Michael Ciba

Michael Ciba is Valley Northwest Regional Minister of the Connecticut Conference. He works with churches in the Naugatuck Valley and Litchfield Associations to provide resources, interpret the work of the United Church of Christ, and assist churches with planning and search and call. His program area is “UCC Identity and Evangelism.”

Office Phone: 860.274.6727
Email: michaelc@ctucc.org

the Rev. Michael Ciba

South Central Region: the Rev. Dr. Michael S. Penn-Strah

The South Central Region encompasses the New Haven, New Haven East, Middlesex and Central Associations. The Regional Minister's primary work is with congregations in transition and crisis and providing leadership resources. He works with clergy of the Region in offering counsel, support and advice as well as pastoral care. He serves as staff resource to the four Association Committees on Ministry in the Region.

Office Phone: 203.389.1193
Email: mikeps@ctucc.org

the Rev. Dr. Michael S. Penn-Strah

Eastern Region: the Rev. Susan L. Tarolli

Susan serves the clergy and churches of Tolland, Windham and New London Associations, which make up the Eastern Region of the Connecticut Conference. She works with churches in transition, providing support, resources and leadership training. She assists in connecting the churches to the mission and ministry of the UCC beyond their local programs and concerns. Her work with clergy of the region includes offering counsel, support and pastoral care.

Office Phone: 860.928.0765
Email: susant@ctucc.org

the Rev. Susan L. Tarolli

North Central Region: the Rev. Ineke K. Mitchell

Ineke K. Mitchell serves Hartford and the northern Connecticut River valley area. She also serves as the senior staff specialist in Stewardship concerns.

Office Phone: 860.693.4473
Email: inekem@ctucc.org

the Rev. Ineke K. Mitchell
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