What is New Haven 828?

December 08, 2005

Welcome to New Haven 828

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Greetings Clergy,

“New Haven 828 is committed to fostering a collaborative effort among Greater New Haven area clergy and churches.  We covenant to build up our communities economically, educationally, socially, spiritually and to strengthen the participation of Christian organizations that are God-focused and united for divine purpose. Together with Christ and His local community, we will endeavor to “work together for good.”  We are the called according to His purpose.”

New Haven 828 was birthed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Concerned pastors from the Greater New Haven area gathered together to formulate a response to the tragedy and determined, according to Romans 8:28, that some good must come out of it.  Aside from sending financial support to the devastated areas, we made a decision to continue to "work together for good" in matters both near and far. 

On this blog, we can maintain an ongoing dialog on whatever issues are in our hearts,  promote events, list prayer requests, or otherwise just stay in touch with one another.

The categories on this blog are as follows:

1. Book and Resource Recommendations.  Send me yours and I'll post them.
2. Event Reports and Minutes from our meetings.
3. Information and Discussion.  This is the category where we can share ideas and facilitate iron sharpening iron. So far, the way this is set up is that I am the only one registered to be an author who can post a new thought. So, if you have something that you want to inform or discuss the group about, please do send me an email so that I can go ahead and turn it into a "post" that anyone can then "comment" on.
4. Planned Activities: here's where you can find out what's going on with New Haven 828.
5. Web Resources for Clergy: Here's the place to list or find useful clergy resources on the web. Share the wealth!!
Blessings,
Pastor Todd Foster
on behalf of New Haven 828

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Ministries and Services

  • Shoreline Christian Counseling
    Help for today’s problems…

    Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." John 8:31, 32
    This freedom Jesus promised 2000 years ago is still available today. God's Word is the blueprint through which we can better understand ourselves, deal with our problems and have the most fulfilling life possible. If you desire to get to the core issues of your struggle and then carefully understand how the principles of the Bible can be applied to those issues, you should consider this counseling process.

    Main Office – Madison; Satellite Offices-- New Haven

    Therapists:
    Charles C. Dike, M.D.
    R. Timothy Kearney, PhD
    Louis DeStefano, PhD
    Nancy Jung, MS, LCSW
    Barbara Burgess, MS, LCSW
    Thomas A. Ruotolo, M.Div

    For more information or for an appointment, call 203-318-0700.
  • Justice for Children International
    Child • Sex • Trafficking…These three words should never be used in the same sentence let alone be a reality. But for millions of the world’s most vulnerable citizens these words define their childhood descent into sexual slavery. Many are lured away by false promises, some sold by relatives, countless others abducted; all suffer an assault on their dignity, freedom and safety.

    Justice for Children International works toward the abolition of child sex trafficking and exploitation through advocacy, prevention and aftercare. JFCI trains aftercare workers, multiplies safehomes, aids socioeconomic development programs in high-risk communities and provides a voice for these victims of modern-day slavery.
  • Village of Power
    This New Haven based service agency is for women who are struggling with substance abuse who need help in taking care of themselves and their families.

    Among the services offered are: freee child care between the hours of 9am and 1pm, relapse prevention classes, referrals for inpatient services, mental health services, help with finding housing, help finding employment, emergency food, clothing, assistance with transportation, therepeutic massage, spirituality groups, social support, breakfast and lunch, medical referrals, HIV Testing, Legal referrals, help in meeting the challengesof DCF, probation and DSS.

    Call Susan Feldman at 203-503-3484 or Jackie at 203-503-3495.

    Walk-ins OK, no appointment necessary.
  • Christian Community Action
    Christian Community Action provides emergency food, housing and support to those who are poor in New Haven, encouraging them in their efforts to attain self-sufficiency and working to change systems that perpetuate poverty and injustice. Click here and read Rev. Grubb's full comment for further information.

  • New Life Corporation
    This New Haven non-profit offers free tax preparation to any members of your constituency or congregation earning less than $39,000 Call (203) 777-1319. The VITA Tax Program runs from January 7, 2008 to April 15, 2008.

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