Hartford Seminary Upcoming Events

Hartford Seminary Upcoming Events

Source: First Church of Christ Simsbury

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Date: 22 August, 2008

Chuck Ericson has served as Pastor of the Bolton Congregational Church UCC for more than 24 years. During this time he has become trained as a Conflict Consultant for the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ, ...

Peter Sawtell will be Spring Annual Meeting Keynoter

Peter Sawtell will be Spring Annual Meeting Keynoter
The Connecticut Conference United Church of Christ: 02-21-2007

“The Rev. Peter Sawtell, Executive Director of Eco-Justice Ministries, will be the keynote speaker for this spring's Annual Meeting, which will be held at Silver Lake Conference Center in Sharon on May 12. Eco-Justice Ministries helps churches answer the call to care of God's creation, and develop ministries that are faithful, relevant and effective in working toward social justice and environmental responsibility.”

Native daughter returns with a legacy of holy music

Native daughter returns with a legacy of holy music
New Canaan Advertiser: 02-20-2007

"Composer Dr. Gwyneth Walker returns to New Canaan this week in preparation for Sunday, February 25, which First Selectman Judy Neville will declare as Gwyneth Walker Day. On that day, the Congregational Church of New Canaan will honor Dr. Walker when the choirs perform five of her songs at the church’s 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. worship services."

What’s on the State Legislative Agenda

What’s on the State Legislative Agenda
My Left Nutmeg: 02-14-2007

“CT Conference of the United Church of Christ
Assistance for Low-income Families: increase HUSKY & SAGA provider rates, expand HUSKY eligibility for parents & pregnant women, create a state Earned Income Tax Credit
Food Insecurity: economic incentives for full service supermarkets, affordable transportation to food markets, support for local food production
Compassionate Care for Rape Victims: ensure all rape victims at any hospital be given access to emergency contraception
Anti-Discrimination Legislation: add gender identity or expression to Connecticut’s non-discrimination laws “

Silver Lake

Silver Lake
Sharon, CT, Daily Photo Blog: 02-17-2007

"I imagine this is a welcome sight to generations of people who have come to Sharon for retreats with the United Church of Christ. It's on the shore of Silver Lake, known to most of us as Mudge Pond, and has been hosting retreats and conferences for over 50 years."

UCC Synod

UCC Synod
Meeyauw Blog: 02-04-2007

"Welcome and we are delighted that you may be joining us in Hartford for The Twenty-sixth General Synod which will be part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the United Church of Christ. Our members in the Connecticut Conference are working hard to make our 50th anniversary Synod one we will all long remember."

Teen center paints pretty picture

Teen center paints pretty picture
The Connecticut Post: 1 February 2007

Christine Parrella, 14, said a new teen center opening Friday at the United Church of Christ in Devon will be a great alternative for teenagers who typically hang out at the mall or walk around the neighborhood.

UCC Offers Anniversary Study Guide
UCC Connecticut Conference: 01-31-2007

"The UCC is shining! In this January’s UCC all-church mailing, you received a free copy of Shine, God’s People, a study guide for celebrating 50 years of the United Church of Christ. The resource is also available at www.ucc.org/50/studyguide50.htm ."