Framed through the lens of clergy health and wellness, join in for a not-so-typical clergy boundary training. Through both presentations and small group collaborative learning, participants will focus on several key areas for balance and wellbeing in their ministry. Areas of focus include: Dealing with difficult people Tools for mindfulness and spiritual disciplines Compassion fatigue, […]
If you preach using the Revised Common Lectionary, enjoy scheduled time with colleagues to plan your themes, music, liturgy, etc. The days include reading the Scriptures aloud, having time to individually work on your worship service for that week and then sharing your ideas with the group, sparking conversation and raising questions about the texts. […]
The Nebraska Clergy Retreat, "Recharge for 2022" will be held February 7th - 9th and is open for either in-person or online participation. If you are coming for an in-person experience, they ask that you be fully vaccinated (including boosters), ask that you wear masks in public areas, and appreciate social distancing. Learn more & […]
You are invited to Rev. Melissa Finlaw Draper's 40 year of Ministry and retirement celebration! It will be held in person at Northeast UCC in Lincoln, NE on March 13th from 10:30am to 2:30pm CT. All attendees will be required to wear masks and hand sanitizer will be available. Rev. Melissa requested that you bring […]
Rev. Les Parmenter will be installed as Pastor of Thomas County Parish (Halsey, Seneca, and Thedford UCC churches) and Rev. Coral Parmenter as Pastor of Purdum UCC on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 in a Joint Service at 11:00am at First Congregational UCC in Thedford, NE. The service will be attended by all four congregations. Rev. […]
The next Great Plains Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation will be held April 24th through 29th, 2022 at the St. Benedict Center near Schuyler, Nebraska. The theme is Compassion for Self and Others and the faculty will be Suzanne Seaton and Frank Roger. The event will follow the rhythm of Benedictine Spirituality. You may […]
