THRIVE Conference

THRIVE Farmington Valley: Jan. 31-Feb. 1

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Valley Community Baptist Church is once again honored to be hosting THRIVE, a free two-day conference for church attenders throughout Farmington Valley. In partnership with Vision New England and several other churches, we will explore the theme "The Anxious Generation," launching our Local Outreach Weekend.

What is it?

Join other Christians from around the region as we gather in unity to worship together, listen to inspiring speakers, and participate in breakout sessions designed to help you and your church to THRIVE. We will unite as we hear fresh ideas and collaborate with other believers, then disperse to our local church bodies with newfound insight and inspiration. Our session leaders are experts in their ministry or topic area, from around New England and the country.

Friday, January 31

Worship at 7 p.m.

Live music in the Sanctuary, and a message from keynote speaker Brian Housman of "Tech-Savvy Parenting."

Saturday, February 1

DOORS OPEN at 7:30 A.M.

Registration, check-in, and a light continental breakfast.

WORSHIP AT 8:30 A.M.

Live music in the Sanctuary and details about the day.

BREAKOUT SESSION I AT 9:15 A.M.

• Phone-Based Childhood ("Anxious Generation" track)
• In the Hot Seat: Healthy Discussions on Tough Topics
• Joining Jesus in Loving our Next-Door Neighbors
• Learning to Lead Like Jesus

BREAKOUT SESSION II AT 10:30 A.M.

• What Can We Help Families Do ("Anxious Generation" track)
• Learning to Lead Like Jesus
• Freedom Prayer: Developing a Transformational Prayer Ministry
• A Church for Every Child: Ways to Create or Grow an Inclusive Ministry Environment in Your Church

LUNCH AT 11:30 A.M.

Box lunch can be pre-purchased with registration, or bring your own!

BREAKOUT SESSION III AT 12:30 P.M.

• The Great Rewiring ("Anxious Generation" track)
• From Hurt to Hope: Responding to Childhood Trauma with Compassion and Competence
• Finishing Well: Developing a Kingdom-Centered Strategy for our 60s, 70s, and 80s
• Reaching the World in Your Backyard: English-Learners Near You

BREAKOUT SESSION IV AT 1:45 P.M.

• Collective Action for Healthier Childhood ("Anxious Generation" track)
• Anti-Human Trafficking
• From Darkness to Light: Grace for Healing and Recovery from Addictions
• Finishing Well: Developing a Kingdom-Centered Strategy for our 60s, 70s, and 80s

What does it cost?

The conference is free. Lunch is provided Saturday for $11.49 (please select this option when you register). You can also bring your own lunch Saturday.

Who can attend?

The THRIVE conference is open to everyone, regardless of whether you attend a church. The ministry partners for this conference are Vision New England, Converge Northeast, Bethany Lutheran Baptist Church, Chinese Baptist Church of Greater Hartford, Christ Community Church, Covenant Presbyterian (The Barn), The First Church in Hartland, Legacy Church, Valley Brook Community Church, Wintonbury Church, Trinity Church (Tarriffville), and Valley Community Baptist Church. 

Childcare

Childcare is available for infants-Grade 4 during the four Saturday breakout sessions. The cost is $21.99 for the entire family, regardless of how many breakout sessions you attend. The registration deadline for childcare is January 27. The option to pay for childcare is included on the main registration form linked above. There is no childcare for the Friday worship event or other times on Saturday. 

Learn More

Find out more about breakout session topics and speakers; click here to go to the THRIVE website.

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