Boundary Awareness Training: Through the Lens of Clergy Wellness
Sept. 16, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM • Online (Registration deadline: Sept. 11)
Nov. 12 & 13, 6:30 - 8:30 PM • Online (Registration deadline: Nov. 7)
Through the lens of clergy wellness, authorized ministers will renew their understanding of and develop skills for maintaining boundaries in an ever-shifting ministry landscape.
Ongoing Gatherings:
Tech Deacons Roundtable • Online
Morning: July 9, 11:00 AM to Noon (Repeats every other Tues)
Evening: July 16, 7:00 to 8:00 PM (Repeats every other Tues)
An arena for churches to support one another by sharing ideas, bringing questions, and identifying new trends and opportunities in digital ministry.
Offered by Our Partners:
UCC Webinar: Narrative Budgets: Telling your Story by the Numbers
July 24, 7:30 PM • Online
A narrative budget translates the line items of a traditional budget into a story of how your congregation makes a difference in the world. It can be a helpful tool for a stewardship campaign or annual meeting.
UCC Webinar: 3 Best Practices for Stewardship in Congregations
Aug. 28, 7:30 PM • Online
We will discuss the three practices most likely to increase giving in a local congregation: teaching about generosity, pastoral leadership, and online giving options.
UCCMA National Conference 2024: A Place at the Table
July 10 - 13
First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Old Greenwich, CT
The national biennial gathering of the United Church of Christ Musicians Association is designed for church musicians, choral and handbell choir members and worship leaders, and includes workshops, plenary sessions, worship services, evening entertainment and networking opportunities.
Mission and Transmission: Walking in the Congregational Way Virtual Conference
July 17, 12:00 to 5:00 PM • Online
The Theological Commission of the International Congregational Fellowship (ICF) and the Congregational Library & Archives present this online conference marking the legacy of the International Congregational Journal.
Registration deadline: July 12
The Archives Edit 2024: A Workshop in Arranging Your Church’s Archive
July 23, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Congregational Library & Archives, Boston, MA
Led by the CLA’s archivists, Zachary Bodnar and Billy McCarthy, this workshop will introduce participants to the concepts of physically and intellectually arranging a church’s archive through a combination of instruction, demonstration, and hands-on activities.
Adult UCC Music Camp at Craigville
July 25 - 28
Craigville Retreat & Conference Center, Craigville, MA
Join other adults that love singing from choirs and churches all over Southern New England for the opportunity to spend a long weekend making beautiful music together.
SNEUCC Faith Formation & Outdoor Ministries Events:
Regional Youth Event: Love is Greater Than Fear
July 28 - 31
Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center, Sharon, CT
For youth who are currently in grades 6-12 as of January 2024, with advisor or on their own. There will be time for swimming and service work, reflection and recreation, worship and workshops.
Silver Lake Alumni & Friends Summer Camp
Aug. 1 - 3
Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center, Sharon, CT
Do you ever wish you could just be a kid again and go to your old summer camp? Well, here is your opportunity to swim in the lake, climb on the ropes course, and eat a s'more or two around the campfire. An adult summer camp experience.
2024 Silver Lake Awards Celebration
Oct. 6, 2:00 to 5:00 PM
The Hollow at Manchester Country Club, Manchester, CT
This event features and a live and silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and an opportunity to donate directly to the Silver Lake Scholarship Fund.
2024 Fall Family Weekend at Silver Lake
Oct. 11 - 14
Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center, Sharon, CT
Families of every size and description are welcome to gather to worship together, play games, explore nature, and much more, while learning what it means to be a family, not just to each other, but to all God’s people.
SNEUCC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Events:
Intro to Gender & Trans/Nonbinary Affirmation • Online
Aug. 12, 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Sept. 28, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This workshop will introduce key concepts related to gender and helps church leaders identify practical methods of affirming trans and nonbinary people in their communities.
Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers - Foundations • Online
Aug. 22, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Oct. 30, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Training for Authorized Ministers who have not had racial justice training within the past 3 years.
2024 Justice Summit: Politics as an Act of Faith
Sept. 14, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, and online
This day-long program will equip local church leaders, both lay and clergy, to engage with politics as people of faith. Includes a workshop for preachers; sessions on the challenges of engaging political conversations, especially in such a polarized time; and connection with faith-based justice leaders for practical opportunities to take your faith beyond the pews.
Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers - Renewal
Sept. 24, 1:00 to 5:00 PM • Online
Situating Yourself and Your Ministry Context Racially (includes caucus spaces for white people and people of color): participants will focus on understanding themselves racially and unpack the stories their ministry settings tell in terms of race.
