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Townsley Joins Staff With Her Mind on Play
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The Rev. Susan Townsley returned to the Connecticut Conference staff recently to take on a special year-long effort to encourage and support innovation and experimentation among clergy.
As the part-time Associate for Innovation, Leadership and Change, Townsley is working to support the newly revamped Clergy Excellence groups, which are being managed by Minister of Faith Formation and Leadership Karen Ziel, while contemplating ways to encourage innovation.
One of her hopes is to create a series of “Blue Sky” conversations - opportunities for church leaders to think playfully and openly about the possibilities for ministry.
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Kronholm Clark Named Silver Lake Program Director
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SHARON - Jennifer Kronholm Clark has been named the new Program Director at Silver Lake Conference Center, an expanded position from the Summer Staff Director position previously held by Alan Munshower.
In this role, Kronholm Clark - who has been working as the camp administrator and registrar - will be the lead on hiring and guiding the summer staff and working to develop community with them. She will also continue to be a lead staff member with the volunteers (Deans, Counselors, Chaplains, Artists in Residence, etc.), and will continue to use her substantial gifts and skills with writing and marketing for SLCC.
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Conference Hosts Panel on Rape Culture
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The Connecticut Conference is sponsoring a presentation and panel discussion on rape culture and violence on Thursday,
Nov. 16, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Spring Glenn Church UCC, in Hamden.
This event is designed primarily for clergy to help resource them so that they might address the issues of rape culture and violence against women. The panel will include victims of rape and violence.
The event is being offered at no charge, and is being funded by the Trustees for the Fund of Ministers. Continental breakfast and lunch are included.
The special guest is the R
ev. Dr. Sharon Ellis Davis,
Director of Programs for the Education and Family Life Institute for individuals and families who are impacted by domestic violence.
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3rd Annual Revival Videos Posted
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Did you miss the Third Annual CTUCC Revival? Or only catch one of the two nights? Get a taste of what you missed:
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Spirit Calendar:
Make A Hope Bank
Emily McKenna
writes:
"We must be intentional in recognizing and savoring the moments in our lives that are loving, colorful, or filled with grace.
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Upcoming Conference Events
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Oct 27 - 29
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon
Catch up with old friends, make new friends, and work hard to prepare YOUR conference center for the winter. From chopping wood to repairing buildings, moving picnic tables to raking leaves, there’s a project for everyone, high schoolers through adult.
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Nov. 1-3, 2017
, Irons Homestead, Glocester, RI
Jan. 9-11
, Edwards House, Framingham, MA
Feb. 27-Mar. 1
, Silver Lake, Sharon, CT
Series of three retreats to help clergy "think systems" in their congregations and their personal lives, so they can lead change that lasts.
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Nov. 3 - 5
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT
A retreat for youth Thinking About Working for God.
What are your gifts? How can you let your light shine in the world? Where is God calling you to serve?
Gather for a time of dreaming and discernment!
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Nov. 7, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Church of Christ, Congregational in Newington
Registration now open.
Morning Plenary with Rev. Ron Brown; includes basic and advanced training for clergy.
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Nov. 8, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
First Congregational Church Bloomfield
Come learn how to build or enhance your congregation's planned giving ministry at this workshop, led by Charlie Kuchenbrod, Executive Associate Conference Minister of the CT Conference.
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Nov. 17-19, 2017, Jan. 26-28, 2018, Feb. 23-25, 2018, Mar. 9-11, 2018
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT
A great experience with activities, worship and fellowship appropriate for youth in grades 7 - 9 during their Confirmation year!
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Nov. 18, 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Wallingford Country Club
Please join us for an evening of dancing, dining, fellowship, and fundraising for Silver Lake! You can dress fancy, or campy, or a little of both! Includes a buffet-style dinner, live music and a silent auction.
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Local Churches in the News
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Old Greenwich's First Congregational Church Partners With Inspirica on Affordable Housing Project
First Congregational Church in Old Greenwich
will see a vital part of its recent capital campaign move a giant step closer to realization on Monday, October 23, when Inspirica breaks ground on a deeply affordable housing development in downtown Stamford.
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Author John Pavlovitz spoke at a series of forums at the
First Congregational Church of Guilford
last weekend. Reflecting on the experience, he writes:
"Redemptive stuff happened in that building that reminded me, and reminded many refugees from the Church or maybe showed them for the first time—that Christianity can’t be defined solely by those who’ve used it as a weapon, those who’ve hated in the name of Jesus, those whose angry diatribes regularly make the news. That isn’t the entire story."
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October 28, 2017 at 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Spring Glen UCC, Hamden
The annual Climate Change Summit, sponsored by the Inter-Religious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN), features a keynote speaker and several workshops.
The focus of this summit is on water, both on land and the oceans.
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