Bells of Hope 2012

Become a 2012 partner in our fourth 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 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.

We ask that faith communities offer  prayers during weekend services anytime the weekend of November 21-4th and ring their bells (if they have bells) on November 4 at 6p.m.  Bells are to ring one time for each Connecticut child in need of a permanent home.  Last year that number was 28. This year the number will be announced on our website by October 26.  Over the past 4 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.