Reimagining Church

Thriving Congregations Initiative: New Models for the 21st Century

Reimagining Today

Find the thread.

One of the speakers at a recent Reimagining Church session at Yale Divinity School spoke of “finding the thread” that both connects us with our past, present, and future as a church community.

By Sarah Robertson
March 26, 2024
Church of the Holy Trinity
A Glorious Mystery

When I first heard about Reimagining the Church and that our church (Zion Episcopal, North Branford) was applying to be a part of it, I thought “fantastic!”. We’re a small church that has so much spirit and love and we do our best to share what we have with anyone who needs a helping hand; yet we could use some help with getting that out past the red doors. 

By Jane Chick
March 4, 2024
Zion Episcopal Church
Simply Trust: The Holy Spirit Is Guiding Us

What does First Baptist Church of Branford look like in the future? What an inspiring question, with so many potential opportunities to do God’s will.

By Janice Lexton
January 25, 2024
First Baptist Church of Branford
‘Tis the [liminal] Season

We like to refer to Advent as THE Season – the season of waiting, of decorating, of shopping. But for the folks who are working with the Yale Divinity School on visioning, this is also a liminal season.

By Bettina Thiel
December 21, 2023
Woodmont UCC
The Risk of Reimagining

A few weeks ago, the Woodmont UCC Reimagining Church working group hosted a dinner conversation for those in the congregation interested in learning more about and engaging in the work of reimagining.

By Amanda Bryant
December 21, 2023
Woodmont UCC
“Would” into “Will”

A particular gift of welcoming newcomers to our churches is that, if we’re lucky, they lend us their fresh eyes to see again as though for the first time.

By Sarah Neumann
December 20, 2023
Church of the Holy Trinity
A Song of Hope

Advent is a time of waiting, expectation, and watchfulness for the God who has come, who is coming, and who is yet to come. 

By Jonathan Maresca
December 13, 2023
Zion Episcopal Church
Ebb Tide

Let us remember that we are profoundly loved, and so need never stay afraid. And that nothing that has been broken is beyond God’s mending. Amen.

By Caroline Blosser
December 7, 2023
First Baptist Church of Branford
November at Cornerstone Community Church

November is a busy time for a typical United Methodist Church, and an even busier one for Cornerstone Community Church. 

By Sutton Smith
December 1, 2023
Cornerstone Community Church
The Guidance of the Spirit

Christian scriptures, and histories of various Christian communities, together show us: we are in very good company when we experience the unknowingness of what’s next.

By Caroline Blosser
October 9, 2023
First Baptist Church of Branford