New Law Requires Sexual Harassment Training

In October of 2019, the Connecticut Legislature enacted a new law, called The Times Up Act, that has a direct impact on churches within the state of Connecticut.

The three Bridge Conference Ministers are encouraging all Southern New England Conference churches to consider following the guidelines established in the law, writing:

"Sexual harassment is an insidious element of our world. Its violation and impact have a deep and lasting effect on people emotionally and physically. And our Conference and Denomination have long been outspoken against harassment and misconduct in our workplaces, our churches and our world."

Read about the new requirements 2 Min Read

HR Team Called Together to Help with New Conference Policies

One of the many challenges for the new Southern New England Conference is developing a new set of personnel policies. For that, the Conference Board of Directors hired a consultant and appointed a Human Resources Team. That team has been working on policies - such as for paid time off and severance - and has been bringing them to the full Board for approval.

Read about the team members here 3 Min Read

Twice Monthly Newsletter Lifts Up Justice Work

Ever Flowing Streams is a twice-monthly email newsletter that shares information about justice ministries going on in the Southern New England Conference, and about ways to get involved.

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Event of the Week

Super Saturday
March 14, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Minnechaug Regional High School, Wilbraham, MA

A full day of workshops, forums, networking, worship and marketplace with speaker Rabbi Elan Babchuck, The day also includes a food drive to benefit a regional food bank.

The day includes a Youth Service Project for middle and senior high school students, who will have a chance to meet other teens, learn about food scarcity and oversee the day's food drive.

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