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A Few Final Thoughts

A Reflection by Kent Siladi

As I finish my time in Conference Ministry I am writing one last time in this setting of the United Church of Christ to offer some final reflections. After serving for 23 years in Connecticut, Florida and Southern New England I have seen some dramatic and significant changes take place over the past two plus decades.

Jesus is at the center. Our vision to “live the love and justice of Jesus” makes it clear who we follow. It means we model our ministries on the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  
 

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Giving Young People an Opportunity to Thrive

Staff gathers to greet campers 

  

Camp Ruggles reopens with safety protocols

Venson Jordan, Irons Homestead Caretaker, writes: Irons Homestead has long been associated with community outreach, education, and youth development, which makes our long partnership with Camp Ruggles such a great fit. Ruggles is Rhode Island’s sole therapeutic summer day camp for young children who are clinically diagnosed with emotional and behavior disabilities. 

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Care for One Another: Immunize!

Deborah Ringen, SNEUCC Transitional Minister of Health and Wellness, writes: The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused uncertainty, fear, and loss of control in many areas of our lives.  However, there are things which we still have within our control.  Maintaining our general health is still possible. Healthcare providers are working diligently to provide safe medical visits. Preventive care, including immunization, is even more important now.

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Danger Will Robinson! A Stewardship Book Club

"Stewardship has been kidnapped and is being held hostage by a sinister villain named ‘Paying the Bills.’” And so begins the Introduction for Ask, Thank, Tell, Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Congregation, by Charles R. Lane, the next book for our Stewardship Book Discussion Group (begins August 17).

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Upcoming Events

A More Excellent Way: A Faithful Approach to Cultivating Individual Giving

July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, 7:00 PM
These webinars will help church leaders build more effective stewardship ministries.

Youth & Young Adult Racial Justice Rally: White Silence is Violence
July 30, 3:30 PM
75 minute rally around the topic of Race Relations & Justice as a starting place for future engagement and leadership development opportunities.

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