Connecting our Conversations
Connecting our Conversations is hosted by the Presbytery of Southern New England, a regional governing body in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This is our space for conversations that push the edges of our faith and help us deepen discipleship.
- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Connecting Our Conversations: Unveiling the Pathways to Belonging
Rev. Dr/ Shannan Vance-Ocampo discusses the theology of belonging with Erin Weber-Johnson, lead editor of the transformative new book, Pathways to Belonging.
The editors have generously offered a 40% …
Connecting our Conversations: Creation Care and Faith's Response to the Environmental Crisis
In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Kathryn Beilke for a discussion on how our faith calls us to care for God's creation, and address the …
Reckoning with History: A Conversation with Dr. William Yoo
The PSNE's All-Presbytery Antiracism Training with Rev. Dr. William Yoo is coming up on March 1, 2025.
In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Nancy Baseel and Rev. Kevin White chat with…
Matthew 25 Series: Intersectional Focus #1 - Militarism
In the fifth episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by the PC(USA)'s Luciano Kovacs, World Mission's Area Coordinator for the Middle East and Europe, and Rev. Dr. L…
Matthew 25 Series: Pillar #3 - Eradicating Systemic Poverty
In the fourth episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by the PC(USA)'s Rev. Rebecca Barnes, Coordinator of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Rev. Dr. Alzono Johns…
Matthew 25 Series: Pillar #2 - Dismantling Racism
In the third episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam, Director of the PC(USA)'s Center for the Repair of Historic Harms, for a discussion…
Matthew 25 Series: Pillar #1 - Vital Congregations
In the second episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Veronica Cannon and Rev. Nikki Collins for a discussion on one of the main pillars of the Matthew 25 c…
Matthew 25 Series: Why Matthew 25 and What is Intersectionality?
In the first episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo and Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall explore the essence of being a Matthew 25 church, highlighting the call for deeper engagement…
Live Into Hope: Reflections from PSNE's 226th General Assembly Team
The PCUSA’s 226th General Assembly took place in Salt Lake City Utah from June 25th - July 4, 2024, and it was a powerful experience for all involved!
In this episode, meet the PSNE 226th General Ass…
Vandersall Collective with Mieke Vandersall, Tim Anderson, and Nancy Baseel
Who does your building belong to? What are our money stories, theological frameworks, and core values? How do you make strategic decisions out of abundance and hopefulness?
In today’s conversation, we…
Rev. Dr. TLC and the Poor People's Campaign
The Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery is the Pastor of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield MA. She has a passion for dismantling racism, and is deeply involved in the wo…
Pride Month with Presbyterian Promise
Happy Pride Month! Listen in our conversation with board members from Presbyterian Promise, an LGBTQIA+ organization in our Presbytery for education, outreach, and advocacy. This year is the 25th ann…
The Fish Bees: Beekeeping at First Pres Church of Stamford with Rev. Shelley Donaldson and John Bitner
Won't you bee my neighbor? 🐝 At First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, CT, more commonly known as the Fish Church, bees truly are neighbors! In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Dr.…
Disability and the Church - Part 1, with Rev. Ben Bond and Katie Grosh
In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo speaks with Rev. Ben Bond (Faith Inclusion and Belonging Associate at RespectAbility) and our Communications Manager Kat…
Connecting our Conversations: APCE Adventures
In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo speaks with Christian educators and pastors in our Presbytery who attended the recent Association of Partners in Christian E…
The Triple Pastor Team at Wilton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Jessica Jones, Rev. Chris Tate, and Rev. Mark Montgomery
The church is changing. Wilton Presbyterian Church is thriving with innovative staffing and programming! In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, the Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo talks with Wilt…
Meet Our Moderators! Rev. Kevin White and Rev. Dallas Bradel
Get to know our PSNE Moderators! In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo interviews our Moderator, Rev. Kevin White, and our Vice Moderator, Rev. Dallas Bradel. Esp…
Everything Good About God is True with Bruce Reyes-Chow
Connecting our Conversations is hosted by the Presbytery of Southern New England, a regional governing body in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This is our space for conversations that push the edge…
World AIDS Day with Rev. John Merz
Friday December 1st is World AIDS Day, but HIV and AIDS is something that Rev. John Merz thinks about everyday. John is the CEO at Advancing CT Together (ACT), which addresses the root causes of pove…
SDOP Visits PSNE! A Conversation with the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People
How can we work in our churches and communities to address systemic poverty? Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo talks with Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson (Coordinator at SDOP), Juliet Owuor (Young Adult Volunteer at…