Bells of Hope 2011 

Become a 2011 partner in our third annual Bells of Hope: Ringing in a Brighter Tomorrow for CT's Waiting Children. Bells of Hope is one of Connecticut's statewide National Adoption Month initiatives.  It is a weekend where faith communities can partner with the Child Welfare System by raising your community's voices in prayer and ringing your bells for all the Connecticut children waiting for permanent homes. This year, in an effort to be more inclusive of faiths where worship takes place on days other than Sunday, we are asking faith communities to offer  prayers during weekend services anytime the weekend of November 4-6th and ring their bells (if they have bells) on November 6 at 6p.m.  Bells are to ring one time for each Connecticut child in need of a permanent home.  Last year that number was 22. This year the number will be announced on our website by October 28.  In the past three years this event has grown to include over 160 faith communities throughout the state. Some faith communities have held candlelight vigils during the bell ringing while others held prayer vigils including guest speakers and music.  Many have simply arranged for their bells to ring at 6 p.m. by children who were already adopted or adoptive families.  Any part or combination of prayer and bell-ringing on behalf of the children is truly appreciated.