This past weekend, nearly 100 youth and youth leaders gathered for the Next Generation Children and Youth Leaders Summit, where they worshipped together, networked, and learned about ways to increase their program's capacity to impact children and youth so...
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Team Forming to Engage in the Re-entry Process for Previously-Incarcerated Individuals
A diverse group of senior pastors have been meeting together monthly at Urban Alliance to build deeper ministry relationships and consider ways to have a greater impact in our community. A team is forming with the desire to engage in a ministry opportunity...
The Incredible Win-Win of Volunteering, and How UAServe Can Help
With the pressing demands of busy day-do-day schedules, the idea of volunteering can be pushed aside and given little priority. After all, how can a person whose plate is already full find time to do one more thing? But, what if lending a helping hand...
Beyond the Basics: Connecting People to Needed Resources
On September 28, 16 people from 10 basic needs programs run by local churches and parachurch organizations participated in the Beyond the Basics Community Resource Center Training, facilitated by Urban Alliance, where they learned how to effectively connect...
Last Chance to Register: Will We See You at the Summit?
Calling all children and youth ministries! Get ready to worship, be inspired, network, and learn about ways to increase your program's capacity to impact children and youth so they develop the character, relationships and skills needed to succeed in their schools and...
Thrive: Exploring How Childhood Experiences Shape Brain Structure
How much do childhood experiences influence a person's brain structure? On September 27, 10 representatives from eight early childhood programs run by local churches and parachurch organizations participated in the Thrive quarterly meeting, where they...
UA Welcomes Bill Lindberg to Board of Directors
Please join us in welcoming our newest board member, Bill Lindberg! Bill currently serves as Area Senior Vice President for Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, one of the country's largest insurance, risk management and consulting firms. Prior to his becoming a...
A God-Centered Experience That's Changing Teens' Lives
Eight years ago, two pastors had a vision to inspire teens to live boldly in their faith. The result? A growing movement of hundreds of youth experiencing God in new and unexpected ways. The key players behind YX Movement, which consists of ongoing youth-led...
Congratulations, Charis Grant Recipients!
Congratulations to First Church of Christ Wethersfield, Youth Challenge and Calvary Church of West Hartford, who were recently awarded grant funding through Charis, an Urban Alliance initiative to help churches and ministry...
Get Ready for Giving Tuesday!
Every year, we celebrate philanthropy in a worldwide day of giving called Giving Tuesday! Stay tuned for ways you can join #UAGivingTuesday or contact Jaleith Gary, UA's Director of Philanthropy, today to get a head start! get a head start Like what...