Ministries

Regional Ministry

Our Regional Ministers provide pastoral support and leadership to the clergy and congregations in each of five areas of the state. The Regional Ministers have a specialization available to all churches in the Conference as well.

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Ongoing Programs

Ongoing programs include ministries of support, training, study, advocacy, and administration.

• Associates in Christian Education training program
• Connecticut Women of the UCC
• Confirmation Retreats
• Connecticut Association of United Church Educators (CAUCE)
• CE Stepping Stones
• Crossroads
• Green Church (Climate Change) Information and Resources
• Thinking About Working for God for a Living
• UCC Universal Health Care Ministry
• UCC Insurance Board
• Medical and Dental Insurance for UCC Employees
• Consolidated Trust Fund
• Public Policy Advocacy

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Clergy Concerns

Authorized Ministers can find spiritual and tangible support from the Associate Conference Minister for Clergy Concerns, their Regional Minister, and a variety of ongoing programs.

• Trustees of the Fund for Ministers
• United Church Clergy Assistance Service
• Continuing Education Events
• Misconduct Prevention Training

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Consulting Ministries

We have volunteers and professionals available to assist our local churches with a number of questions, ranging from computer systems to conflict management.

• Ruth Dudley Resource Center: resources
• Consultants to Congregations: planning and conflict management
• Local Church Finance
• Partners in Education: Christian Education

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Mission

The Connecticut Conference engages in mission in the state, in the nation, and around the world, frequently working with partner churches, agencies, and individuals.

• Disaster Response
• Mission Interpretation
• Mission Partners
• Amistad Resources

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Partnerships

The Connecticut Conference currently has two international ecumenical partnerships with other Christian bodies overseas. These partnerships exist to enable both parties to engage in more effective ministry in their own setting through sharing ideas, resources, and the gifts of the Spirit.

• Colombia Partnership
• Korea Partnership
• New Orleans, LA: Central Congregational Church UCC Partnership