As congregations, we find ourselves at a crossroads sometimes; when a pastor leaves, when numbers dwindle, when "the way we've always done it" no longer works. When we encounter these times, we are invited, as people of faith, to discern our next faithful steps. Often we make quick and logical decisions without doing the slow […]
Please join Judicatory, Pastors, and Laity from around the UCC for a monthly conversation on ministry in rural settings hosted by the national setting of the UCC. Whether you've joined in before or this is your first time, you are invited the first Tuesday of every month via Zoom from 4:00pm until 5:30pm ET. Zoom […]
LIFE at Eden Theological Seminary invites you to their Zoom webinar series on the treasure of Solomon. The first session will be held on Friday, April 8th from 7:00-9:00pm CT and the second session will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 9:00am-2:00pm CT. More registration information can be found on Eden's website. Participants can […]
A word from the organizers of Theologian in Residence 2022!: The best-selling Catholic writer Joan Chittister has written, “What this world needs most right now is a new generation of prophets.” This is especially true as we confront the climate crisis today. Yet, we can no longer wait for others to be the prophets that […]
Join the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center (DMPCC) for a 5-part series of virtual workshops! Suicide Awareness & Prevention in Faith Communities – Thursday, April 28, 12-3pm, led by Diane McClanahan, M.Div. Mindful Ministry – Thursday, May 5, 12-3pm, led by Mark Minear, Ph.D. Practical Applications & Implications of Forgiveness in Ministry – Thursday, May 12, […]
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 […]
