Preview for June 2023
  • A Bridge to Young Families by Debby Kirk (5 min. read)
  • Is This the End of the Christian Education Director?  by Debbie Gline Allen (5 min. read)
  • Regional Youth Event Planning Meeting on June 14
Building A Bridge to Young Families

by Debby Kirk

Like many congregations, First Church of Christ in Woodbridge (CT) has very few young children participating in worship. In a recent conversation, Interim pastor, Rev. Susan Murtha, described how this congregation took steps to reach out to families in the area. 5 min. read

Is This the End
of the Christian Education Director?

by Debbie Gline Allen

Christian Education Directors are few and far between today,
yet there is hope.  5 min. read

Summer Faith Resources for Families

 Got Faith Formation Questions?

Click on this flow chart to discover all the resources and connections
the SNEUCC Faith Formation Team has to offer!



Look for more helpful materials, curated links, and Faith Formation news under Make Disciples on the SNEUCC website.
 

Enrichment for Faith Formation Leaders

Faith Formation Leadership Program

The only theologically progressive entry-level program
for faith formation in the country!

Classes offered in the 2023-2024 program year:

  • Engaging Our Sacred Scripture’s Story 
  • Exploring the United Church of Christ — Our History, Our Beliefs, Our Identity 
  • Serving Together — Mission for All Ages 
  • Boundary Awareness for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Leaders 
  • Exploring Curriculum & Digital Resources 
  • Faith Formation 101 — Practices for a Sustainable Ministry 

Registration for will open in late June.
Classes are offered twice to provide a choice of dates for your busy schedule.
Each interactive class is presented via Zoom.

More information


Communities of Practice for Faith Formation Leaders

Looking to connect with other leaders in your area? 
Want a space to share resources and best practices? 
Seeking a place to pause for devotions and spiritual nurture?
 
Consider joining a Community of Practice in the fall. 
Our groups are led by experienced facilitators and most meet via Zoom. 
Complete this interest form or contact Debby Kirk for more information.

Note to Clergy: Clergy Groups are administered by Karen Ziel, Assistant Director of Center For Transformational Leadership.


Our Whole Lives (OWL)

Introduce this faith and sexuality educational program to your community.
Plan to attend a facilitator training this fall!

Learn more about OWL here

 

SNEUCC Youth Programs

We're Planning for the 2024 Regional Youth Event! 

New England Regional Youth Event
July 28-31, 2024
Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center in Sharon, CT. 
For youth ages 13-18

Youth and adults are invited to participate in the planning process:

Join us at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 14 for a brainstorming meeting!   Click here to request the Zoom meeting link.


Come to Camp! Take the Plunge!

Registrations are open for Summer 2023

View the 2023 brochure

Scholarships are available along with additional funds to support youth of color who wish to attend camp. Application forms can be found in the registration materials.

 


Youth Retreat: Sabbath in a Modern Age

November 10th-12th, 2023
Silver Lake Camp
& Retreat Center
Sharon, CT

$195 per person

Facilitated by Rev. Matt Carriker and Rev. Sarah Buteux

All youth grades 7-12 and their group leaders are welcome.

Click here for more information!
*Registration closes on September 10th


Incredible Faith Mission: Boston

 

Four Sessions
Summer 2023
Open to youth/groups, ages14+

 

 
Participants will stay at Edwards House in Framingham, MA, commute into Greater Boston to do daily service projects, and engage in cultural immersion.

Click here to learn more!

 

SNEUCC Opportunities to Gather

G.R.O.W. TOGETHER Regional Gatherings

 
Strengthen connection and covenant among our local churches, associations, and the conference.
All authorized ministers, local church leaders and association volunteers are welcome. 

Northwest Gathering: June 11th, 2023 - 2:00pm-5:00pm
 

 

SNEUCC's Fourth Annual Meeting:
"Roll Away the Stone"

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Saturday, June 17th, 2023 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA
Click here for meeting materials
Online registration is now closed, but walk-ins are welcome on June 17.

2023 SNEUCC Justice Summit:
Trans and Nonbinary Belonging in the Church

Saturday, October 7, 2023
 Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

  This full-day event will include worship and preaching, workshops, relationship-building, and connection.

 

For a complete listing of SNEUCC events, please see our calendar.
Thank you for your generous support. 
These programs are made possible through your proportional gifts to Our Church's Wider Mission.

 

Partner News & Events

 Practical Resources for Churches

Practical Resources for Churches (PRC) offers excellent webinars and resources for faith formation. Live  webinars are offered regularly and are archived. PRC is underwritten by the Southern New England Conference, so these programs are available to our congregations at no cost, thanks to your proportional giving to OCWM. 


For a complete listing of partner events, please see our events calendar.
 

SNEUCC Classifieds

The SNEUCC Classifieds page has job postings as well as items for sale.  Church administrators are welcome to use the online form to submit information related to your church's advertising needs.

 

Help Us Connect!

Is there a new Faith Formation leader in your congregation? Have your church administrator (or whoever handles your church's email account/communications) visit and update the Church Dashboard to make sure that we're connecting with all the current leaders at your church.

As always, feel free to reach out to your Faith Formation staff members - Faith Formation Team Leader Debby Kirk, Minister of Faith Formation Debbie Gline Allen, or Program Support Associate Sean Amato - if you have a question or suggestion in this or any other regards.

 
 

Faith Formation Team:
Debby Kirk, Faith Formation Team Leader - 860-761-7103
Debbie Gline Allen, Minister of Faith Formation - 508-244-4332
Sean Amato, Support Staff - 860-761-7199




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