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 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.

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. 

What's the schedule?

Friday, January 31: Worship at 7 p.m. with live music and a message from keynote speaker Brian Housman of "Tech-Savvy Parenting."

Saturday, February 1: Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and registration, followed by a general session at 8:30 a.m. Four breakout sessions will follow, and the conference ends at 3:30 p.m. You are also invited to just "drop in" to a breakout session that interests you! Choose among these topics:

• Phone-Based Childhood ("Anxious Generation" track)
• What Can We Help Families Do ("Anxious Generation" track)
• The Great Rewiring ("Anxious Generation" track)
• Collective Actin for Healthier Childhood ("Anxious Generation" track)
• A Church for Every Child
• Addiction and Recovery
• Anti-Human Trafficking
• Flourishing in the "Third Third" of Life
• Freedom Prayer: Developing a Transformational Prayer Ministry
• From Hurt to Hope: Responding to Childhood Trauma with Compassion and Competence Care
• In the Hot Seat: Healthy Discussions on Tough Topics
• Joining Jesus in Loving our Next-Door Neighbors
• Learning to Lead Like Jesus
• Reaching the World in your Backyard: English Learners Near You

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.

Learn More

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

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