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THRIVE
FARMINGTON
VALLEY
The THRIVE Farmington Valley conference is a partnership between Farmington Valley churches and Vision New England.
At THRIVE, you’ll be inspired as you connect with passionate believers, join together in worship, gather new ideas from engaging keynote speakers and collaborate in breakout sessions, all designed to bless and strengthen our churches.
Fall 2026 - Nov 6-7
at Valley Community Baptist Church in Avon, CT.
SPEAKERS & TOPICS
2025 Workshops
Do You See Me?
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Discipled by Jesus at the Table with the Outcasts
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How the Church Can Care for Immigrants in Our Community
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“I’m Still Here!” Caring For and Activating Older Adults
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The Psalms: Do You See Me God?
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Welcoming and Including People with Disability in Your Church
Other Workshop Topics
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Discipleship Lab: Developing Disciple-Making Disciples
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Parenting Against the Current: Taking Back Discipleship in Your Home
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Reaching Out to the Deaf Community
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Research-Based Drivers of Lifelong Faith in Teens and Young Adult
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SHALOM | Biblical Peacemaking
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Theology of Work
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Trauma-Wise Ministry with Children and Youth
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Exhibitors
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SCHEDULE
Friday
7:00
A United Night of Worship
Multi-Church Worship Team
Saturday
7:30
8:30
9:15
Registration and check-in
Light continental breakfast provided
Welcome and Worship
Breakout Session I
10:30
Breakout Session II
12:15
12:30
Exhibitor Showcase
Breakout Session III
1:45
Breakout Session IV
2:45
Conference Ends
11:30
Lunch (Pre-Order )
LEADERSHIP
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Rev. Taylor Albright
Trinity Episcopal Church
Matt Blazer
Covenant Presbyterian
Church / The Barn
Rob O'Neal
Valley Community
Baptist Church
Clark Pfaff
Valley Brook
Community Church
André Riendeau
Wintonbury Church
Charles Galda
Vision New England
CONTACT US!
If you want to get in touch with a THRIVE representative or volunteer for THRIVE Farmington Valley, email us here!