News and Announcements"We Need to Tell More Stories:" Silver Lake Deans Prepare for SummerSHARON -- "We need to tell more stories." That message opened the 2010 Dean's Retreat for this summer's Silver Lake summer conferences. It was not a critique or reprimand: It was a charge to ensure that this summer's conferees get the best experience possible. 03/08/2010ConnTact Online: February/March, 2009HARTFORD -- This month's issue highlights the UCC's generous and committed response to the disastrous earthquake in Haiti, and announces the upcoming retirement of Conference Minister the Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree. 03/05/2010To a Shaken Land, UCC Members Around State and Nation Send HelpPORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- On January 12, an earthquake registering 7.0 on the Richter scale brought homes, hospitals, and government buildings crashing to the ground in the island nation of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The first aid from United Church of Christ churches -- in the form of funds contributed through One Great Hour of Sharing offerings -- arrived through partner agency Church World Service (CWS) within twenty-four hours. 03/05/2010Conference Minister Will Retire in MayHARTFORD -- Connecticut Conference Minister the Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree, who has exercised that ministry since 1996, has notified the authorized ministers and local church moderators of her plan to retire from active ministry in the United Church of Christ on May 15, 2010. In her letter, circulated via email and also via post, she named the events of the last two years as the signals that it is the correct time for her retirement. 03/05/2010Green That's RealMIDDLETOWN -- Resolutions come easy. Executing them takes work. Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change said in December, "The world walks away from Copenhagen with a deal." He then added, "So the challenge is now to turn [the agreement] into something real, measurable and verifiable." 03/05/2010Massive Earthquake Rocks Chile; UCC Calls for AidCONCEPCION, CHILE -- Just six weeks after the Caribbean nation of Haiti suffered a major earthquake, 7.0 on the Richter scale, another tremblor with 500 times the force brought down buildings in the South American country of Chile. The Feb. 27 quake scored 8.8 on the Richter scale, making it one of the most powerful ever recorded. Within hours, emergency staff from Church World Service (CWS) and the United Church of Christ began their work to bring aid to the stricken area. 03/01/2010Rescue Underscores Need for Aid; UCC Gifts Surpass $1.3 MillionPORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- Six weeks after the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti, the ACT Alliance has assisted more than 150,000 people with direct aid, according to published reports. With steady support continually rolling in from key organizations such as the United Church of Christ, most of the aid has gone toward supplying fresh water, sanitation efforts, shelter, meals and food staples. Relief items and services including family kits, hygiene sets, medical assistance and health-clinic supplies continue to be distributed. 02/26/2010Conference Minister Transition: Suggestions Sought for Members of the Search CommitteeHARTFORD -- The Connecticut Conference Board of Directors has asked church leaders throughout the state for recommendations as they assemble a Search Committee for a new Conference Minister. Board Chair the Rev. Richard Koenig asked for help compiling a "pool" of names in an email to authorized ministers, church and association moderators, and church offices today. 02/24/2010New England Regional Youth Event: Put Your Whole Self In!BOSTON -- Do you feel invited to the New England Regional Youth Event this summer? Well, check out this video: the planning team is putting their best feet forward to invite you! 02/23/2010 |
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Voice: (866) 367-2822 Support the New England Regional Youth Event 2010: June 24-27, 2010News BriefsReduced Price on Home Energy Audits Available Through March Two Church Auctions Will Benefit Silver Lake Building Campaign Summer 2010 Silver Lake Poster Extends Invitation for Great Experience UCC Young Adult Service Program: Summer or Year-long Volunteer Opportunities Silver Lake Honors Roxbury Pastor for Service CT Women of the UCC Communicator Online Climb Aboard the Connecticut Bus to Celebration VIII Selected Programs and Announcements: March, 2010 Upcoming EventsConnecticut Bus to Celebration VIIIMar. 12 and 14 -- Connecticut women attending "Together Building Bridges," the Eighth UCC New...Women's Celebration VIII: Together Building BridgesMar. 12 - 14, 2010 -- Celebration VIII, TOGETHER BUILDING BRIDGES “…a time to breakdown and...Time, Talent and Treasure AuctionMar. 13, 6:30 - 9:00 pm -- In memory of Rachel Garcia, the First Congregational Church of...Silent Auction for Now for the Future CampaignMar. 13, 7:00 pm -- The United Congregational Church of Tolland UCC invites you to...Stepping Stones: What About Those Tweens? Ministry for Youth Grades 4-8Mar. 16, 6:00 - 8:30 pm -- Were you a church school drop out? I was! By...Confirmation RetreatMar. 19 - 21 -- The theme of this retreat for confirmation class members and...Baldwin Seminar on Prophetic MinistryMar. 20, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm -- The inaugural Baldwin Seminar on Prophetic Ministry examines the moral...Upcoming HolidaysMarch 14: Daylight Saving Time begins March 14: One Great Hour of Sharing Offering March 17: St. Patrick's Day
March 28: Palm/Passion Sunday
March 29: First Night of Passover
April 1: Maundy Thursday
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