*CIRCLE OF TRUST PEER GROUPS
Groups for congregational leaders who nurture the spiritual lives of others of all ages will offer space to be nurtured and to nurture, utilizing deep listening and honest and open questions. They kick off in early January and will meet monthly for two hours.
Register here.
January 10, 2022; 6:00-8:30 PM
January 11, 2022; 6:00-8:00 PM
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*FAITH FOUNDATIONS & LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Faith Foundations and Leadership Skills are unique programs for laypeople who wish to grow in faith and leadership.
An “MID Option” is available for people discerning a call to authorized ministry in the UCC.
Faith Foundations:
- Explore questions about God, Jesus, and Scripture in a non-judgmental space
- Discover tools for interpreting the Bible
- Develop confidence and language for speaking about your faith
- Explore gifts for serving God in ministries of all kinds
- Learn more here
Leadership Skills:
- Learn about different leadership styles and identify your own
- Equip yourself with new skills for strengthening and serving your community
- Deepen your knowledge about the United Church of Christ
- Ideal for folx in formal leadership roles
- Learn more here
Registration opens October 15 – December 3, 2021
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*EMBRACING YOUR LIFE: SELF-COMPASSION FOR YOUNG ADULTS 18-30
Research shows that the emotional challenges of young adults are different from those of teens and older adults. Learning self-compassion can help young adults make healthy decisions about career or vocational choices, relationships issues, and living situations, while building greater resilience and self-support when difficult emotions arise.
This six-week life online course is led by researchers in the field developing a community of support for this age-group.
Learn more and register here.
November 8 – December 13, 2021
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*SOUL OF LEADERSHIP
The Soul of Leadership recognizes that leaders today face particularly difficult challenges. This 18-month program helps leaders integrate spiritual heart practices with leadership realities in order to more truly embody their vocational path.
The program is enrolling now and runs March 2022 – September 2023; entirely on Zoom.
Learn more and apply here.
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*TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY: LEADING CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUPS AND RETREATS
Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative prayer Groups & Retreats is designed to equip, encourage, and support those called to lead spiritual groups and retreats. Its focus is on nurturing deeper communion with the Mystery we call God, contemplative awareness of God’s presence, and an openness to letting God guide.
Learn more and apply here.
Application deadline: Dec. 5, 2021
Program dates: May, 2022 – June 1, 2023
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*CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COHORT: ENGAGING CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Being in children’s ministry is hard right now. If you could use some encouragement, community, and support, consider joining Faith Formation Ministries’ Children’s Ministry Cohort: Engaging Children in Worship to explore how the church can encourage children in moving from observers to active participants in the worshipping community.
Meets January-April, 2022; open for children’s ministry leaders and their teams.
Cost – $100/person; $50/person additional for team members
Learn more and register here.
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*THE INTERGENERATING CHURCH
Dave Csinos leads this Atlanta School of Theology course introducing participants to theories and practices for intergenerational ministry in local churches. Participants will engage with contemporary voices in intergenerational ministry and learn about biblical foundations, theological understandings, and ministerial practices for transforming worship, preaching, religious eduction, and other aspects of congregational ministry into all-age experiences.
Fee: $250.00
Learn more and register here.
Course runs Thursdays, 3:00-5:30 (CT); January 13-April 7, 2022
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*PUBLIC CHAPLAINCY: CARE IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE
Public Chaplaincy: Care in the Public Square is the first of its kind in the US, providing CPE students opportunities to care for folks at food banks, court courses, public eateries, libraries, the light rail, as well as 3 spaces at Hennepin County Medical Centre.
Unit Two: Feb. ’22 – June ’22
Rural Chaplaincy: Care in Towns and Agricultural Regions connects rural students with sites in their own town, including coffee shops, restaurants, the VFW, a processing plant, treatment programs or a rural hospital.
Unit Three: June ’22 – Sept. ’22
Applications are available now for all three units.
Email Rev. Karen Hutt (khutt@unitedseminary.edu) with questions and for further information.
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AUDIT A COURSE
Members of the community are invited to audit courses at United Theological Seminary. Brush up on the Newer Testament or gain insight into Theology for Social Transformation. Learn pastoral care skills in Intercultural Chaplaincy, or analyze Art, Religion, and Contemporary Culture, just to name a few course offerings.
Whether you’re feeling the need to nourish your spiritual practice or simply desiring to learn more, you are welcome at United! Learn more.
We’re excited to share professional development through our partner, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and other excellent teachers and institutions.
