NEDA - New England District EFCA

06/04/2026

June 2026 Newsletter

Join NEDA ministry leaders on June 10th from 2:00-3:00pm on Zoom to grow in your understanding and practice of prayer. Darrell Johnson will lead us through a discussion based on The Yoke of Jesus (Matthew 11:25-30). Watch or listen to this sermon ahead of time and come ready to learn. Here is th...

06/01/2026

Grace Community Church is hosting a seminar July 31 titled “The Goal of a Praying Church. Please consider joining!

See the information below.

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Join seeJesus Ministry at Grace Church for A Praying Church seminar Friday, July 31 (6-9pm) and Saturday, August 1 (8am-12:30pm), intended to equip church leaders but open to all who are interested. "The goal of A Praying Church seminar is nothing less than to awaken the sleeping giant, the church, in our midst!" This 2-day seminar is $25 which includes seminar materials and lunch on Saturday. Visit gracefreechurch.org/seejesus to register.

(Members and regular attenders of Grace Church, see your Grace News or Sunday bulletin for registration information).

05/29/2026

✨✨New Senior Pastor✨✨

Please join us in welcoming Josiah Kish to Calvery Church in Trumbull, CT

Josiah Kish is a Trumbull native with a Mdiv from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He has served at Family Church in West Palm Beach and as the Associate Pastor of Grace Chapel Lexington. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Leadership from Gordon Conwell. His thesis centers upon Church Revitalization in New England.

"My family is the most important part about me. Our family is comprised of Kiona (My wife), Kaija (our beautiful daughter). We are all excited to enter into this next season of life (although Kaija may not look like it). I am honored to serve as a shepherd under the Good shepherd here at Calvary.”

Calvary Church

05/27/2026

✨✨Announcement - New Senior Pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Woodbridge, Ct✨✨

Joel Harris is a former Army Captain with a degree in Philosophy from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He began ministry work under the mentorship of Pastor Chad Hemphill, serving on the preaching team at Valley Bible Church in Haddam, CT. Joel now serves as the pastor of Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Woodbridge, CT and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

"I am honored to serve as the Pastor at Trinity. As Pastor, I have the joy and responsibility of teaching, preaching, and caring for the Trinity family - helping us all grow in God together and follow Him wherever He may lead us. I also have the privilege of being married to my wife, Lucy, since 2011, and we have two wonderful children."

05/27/2026

We exist to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people.

05/20/2026

EFCA Q2 2026 Newsletter

Stay up-to-date with the latest stories, events and resources related to theology and the EFCA.

05/20/2026

✨✨Prayer Training✨✨

NEDA Ministry Leaders invite you to a Zoom session on June 10th, 2:00-3:00pm, focused on enhancing your prayer life.

Darrell Johnson will lead a discussion based on The Yoke of Jesus (Matthew 11:25-30). We recommend watching or listening to the associated sermon beforehand to maximize your learning experience.

https://mailchi.mp/0167419cd7de/neda-news-events-may-10991285?e=08ae3c3627

05/15/2026

Vermont Churches, take note!

Small Town Summits is hosting a summit at Cornerstone Church in Bethel, VT, on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, where leaders will come together to examine the power of Christ's cross and resurrection, and consider how these events shape ministry.

05/14/2026

Humans of the EFCA with John Secrest, EFCA pastor of Compass Church (EFCA) in Naples, Florida.

05/14/2026

Below is May’s newsletter

Join NEDA ministry leaders on June 10th from 2:00-3:00pm on Zoom to grow in your understanding and practice of prayer. Darrell Johnson will lead us through a discussion based on The Yoke of Jesus (Matthew 11:25-30). Watch or listen to this sermon ahead of time and come ready to learn. Here is th...