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Good Friday Service Available to Churches
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A Good Friday service, Crucifixion and Black Death: A Seven Last Words Service of Lament, is now available for churches to download and use. It will also be aired on the Southern New England Conference Facebook page at 3 PM on Good Friday.
The Seven Last Words service will place the traditional scripture texts of Jesus’ final words from the cross in conversation with those of seven black Americans killed by police or extrajudicial actors.
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Participants Invited for Annual Meeting Virtual Choir, Speakouts
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The Southern New England Conference's second online Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 8, and people are being invited to act now in order to participate in two ways: by singing - virtually - in a Conference Mass Choir, and by recording and submitting Speakouts.
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Combatting Legislation Against Transgender Youth
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The Rev. Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister, on Monday talked with the Rev. James Ross, Minister for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, on specific steps churches can take in combatting legislation aimed against transgender youth
Watch the video 14.5 Min
Find a List of Resources
Other Videos from Rev. Goodwin This Week:
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God Talks featuring Suzette DeBeatham-Brown, Mayor of the Town of Bloomfield, CT, and a wife, mother, minister and public servant. Watch here
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Vaccination: Trusted Messengers. As Rev. Goodwin receives his own vaccination, he encourages clergy to be prepared with reliable, culturally relevant, accurate information in their communities. Watch here and find a list of resources
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Super Saturdays Bring Hundreds Together; Sermon Videos Posted
Nearly 450 people attended one or both Super Saturdays online over the last two weekends. More than 175 Southern New England Conference churches sent attendees, while 50 more people from outside the Conference also attended.
Those who came were able to attend worship, choose from 54 workshops, engage in networking groups and coaching sessions, and get to know marketplace vendors. The two sermons given by the Rabbi Elan Babchuck, the Founding Director of GLEAN Network, are now available for viewing on the SNEUCC website.
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Upcoming Events
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Service of Covenant for Rev. Dr. Audrey Price
April 17, 1:00 PM
Online
Bishop Dwayne Royster will preach at this Service of Covenant for Rev. Dr. Audrey Price as the Executive Minister for Strategic Operations.
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Faith Formation 101 - Practices for a Sustainable Ministry
April 24, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Online
Explore the nuts and bolts of organizing and implementing faith formation programs in the local church
Silver Lake Sampler - Silver Lake Spring Program Day
April 24, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Silver Lake Conference Center, Sharon, CT
A full day of activities for children considering camp.
Boundary Awareness Training 2.0
April 27, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Online
A refresher course for those who have completed at least one boundary training offering in the past.
Recent Recordings:
Christian Nationalism — an Oxymoron — is Nonetheless Powerful, Panelists Warn
Panelists from three faith backgrounds participated in this a March 18 webinar. Find news coverage and a recording here.
Events by our Partners:
FREE Webinar: VBS 2021
March 25, 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Online
Practical Resources for Churches.
FREE Webinar: Church Apps 101
March 25, 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Online
Practical Resources for Churches.
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Justice Newsletter to Resume Publication
The Southern New England Conference re-launches its Ever Flowing Streams e-newsletter this week. The monthly publication will feature news, reflections, and event listings focused on justice issues at the conference, local church, and national levels. Subscribe to this and other newsletters at: sneucc.org/subscribe
 Visit our newsletter archive
Have your church administrator (or whoever handles your church's email account) visit the Church Dashboard to make sure we're connecting with all the current leaders in your church.
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