21-Day Fast for Connecticut, beginning September 18th

Connecticut House of Prayer invites all churches and ministries across the state to join them in holding prayer meetings and night watches in their churches in a 21-day fast for Connecticut.

The fast will begin with a Night Watch starting at 6 PM on September 17 and continuing until 6 AM on the morning of September 18. This night watch will be held at the CT House of Prayer, 320 Brown Street, Hartford. Contact connecticuthouseofprayer at yahoo.com if you would like to join them on this fast. Weekly prayer points will be emailed to all participants.

“Vote Your Values” Seminar with Joseph Mattera, October 2nd

Dr. Jospeh Mattera

On October 2, 2010 the Pastoral Advisory board for the Family Institute of Connecticut is sponsoring a “Vote Your Values Seminar,” to be held at House of Restoration, 1665 Main Street in Hartford, CT. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A question and answer period will follow the first session. A free will offering will be taken.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Joseph Mattera. Joseph Mattera has been in full-time ministry since 1980 and is currently the Presiding Bishop of Christ Covenant Coalition and Overseeing Bishop of Resurrection Church in New York, a multiethnic congregation of 40 nationalities that has successfully developed numerous leaders and holistic ministry in the New York region and beyond. Dr. Mattera has ministered extensively nationally and internationally, reaching out to many nations of the world including the former Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Turkey, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Holland, the Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Russia, and Argentina, as well as many of the states in the USA. He is the author of two theological books on the Kingdom of God, entitled Ruling in the Gates (2003), and Kingdom Revolution (2009), and has appeared on nationally known Christian networks. He also has numerous original articles, position papers, seminar, sermons, podcasts and videos presently posted on his website, www.josephmattera.org.

Matt Chandler in Milford, October 9th

“House of Grace” Community Coffee House is hosting Christian musical artist Matt Chandler on October 09, 2010 at Grace Baptist Church, 400 Burnt Plains Road, Milford, CT. Food & fellowship at 6:00 PM; concert at 7:00 PM.

Admission is free, donations welcomed. For more information call 203-874-8928 or visit www.houseofgracecc.com.

Adam Cates in Stamford, August 27th

adam cates

Songwriter and worship leader Adam Cates (bighousechurch.com) will lead a night of worship in Stamford on Friday, August 27th.  Adam’s music invites listeners into the journey of friendship with God and love for humanity. Adam says, “My goal is to fill the earth with the sound of worship that surrounds the throne of God in Heaven so that when He returns to the earth He will feel right at home” (taken from adamcatesmusic.com).

The meeting begins at 6 pm with dinner and fellowship. Location: 115 Mulberry Street, Stamford, CT.

UPDATE (AUGUST 2): To see more and RSVP on Facebook, visit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133748269988448

Family Institute Pastors’ Breakfast in Voluntown, July 28th

On Wednesday, July 28th the Family Institute of Connecticut will co-host a Pastors’ Breakfast at Voluntown Baptist Church. Peter Wolfgang will speak on threats to religious liberty in Connecticut. Pro-family pastors in eastern Connecticut who plan to attend should RSVP to 860-548-0066 by Friday, July 23rd.

Click here for directions to the church.

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Pivot Ministries Block Party in Bridgeport, August 14th

Pivot Ministries Block Bash, August 14th

Pivot Ministries announces its First Annual Block Bash to be held on Jane Street between Hallet and Pembroke Streets in Bridgeport on August 14, 2010. This event was inspired by Pivot’s annual outreach cookout which is held each year to promote unity and to establish Pivot as a resource for anyone seeking help with substance abuse issues.

The goal is to bring public awareness to the dangers of drugs while educating residents that we all play a part on the war on drugs. Bridgeport’s Mayor Bill Finch is expected to be in attendance as well as many other City Officials.

Paul Paoli Band in Milford, August 14th

Journey to the Promised Land – Live from Paul Paoli on Vimeo.

“House of Grace” Community Coffee House is hosting Christian musical group The Paul Paoli Band on August 14, 2010 at Grace Baptist Church, 400 Burnt Plains Road, Milford, CT.

Food & fellowship at 6:00 PM; concert at 7:00 PM. Free admission, donations welcomed. For more information call 203-874-8928 or visit www.houseofgracecc.com.

Global Leadership Summit, August 5-6

The popular annual Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit returns in early August with speakers such as Bill Hybels, T. D. Jakes, and Andy Stanley.  Satellite locations in Connecticut this year are  in Bethel (Walnut Hill Community Church) and in Bloomfield (The First Cathedral).

Visit here for registration information.