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 […]
Planning preaching themes in advance, and with other people is a great way to spend one Wednesday morning a month! If you preach regularly and would appreciate being consistently ahead in worship planning, this group is for you. Join us! We will gather the last Wednesday of each month from January through September from 9:00am […]
The Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering is taken by most congregations on June 5th and raises the crucial funds for our conferences and the national setting to help our congregations grow and thrive. Once your offering has been taken, donate online for an easy and fast process. The following materials are available to help with […]
“Compassion is a necessity, not a luxury. Without it, humanity cannot survive.” (Dalai Lama) Compassion can change a heart, change a life, change a world. This retreat, based upon the work of Sr. Joyce Rupp, OSM, is open to people of all faiths and spiritualties. You are invited to explore the depth of the many […]
You are invited to the installation of Rev. Steven Mitchell at Vine Congregational Church UCC in Lincoln, NE on June 25th at 3:00pm CT. The event is sponsored by the Heartland Association and will feature guest speaker Rev. Sue Artt. The event will happen in-person and online. In-person attendees should know that masks are optional […]
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. […]
