We are surrounded by a larger culture where issues continually divide us and the majority rules. While we may have come to accept this reality as the best option for governing a democracy, many of our churches have been crippled by divisive winner-take-all votes on sensitive issues like ONA, racism, and how to spend the […]
Often we try to slow our pace a bit during summertime. If you are wanting to practice stillness, and silence with other clergy in our conferences, consider starting your weeks with us in prayer for one another and in communion with the Holy Spirit as we hold space for one another in contemplation. These gatherings […]
This training, hosted by Revs. Tara Barber and Stephen Boyd, is geared towards clergy in the New England Region, it is open to ministers serving in specialized settings throughout the United Church of Christ. Serving in specialized setting requires particular attention to boundaries within the ministry setting and home church that are challenging and different […]
In collaboration with PAAM Sunday, our Conferences are offering a webinar as a way to continue our learning and understanding of an amazing part of the United Church of Christ: Pacific Islander and Asian American Ministries (PAAM)! The purpose of this webinar is to expand our understanding of the diversity of the UCC and to promote […]
The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC), in partnership with Spirit of Peace United Church of Christ in Sioux Falls, SD, and the Tri-Conference ministries of the United Church of Christ, present, "Speaking Sacredly About Abortion." After the Supreme Court's ruling on June 24th that overturned a half-century precedent on reproductive rights, many of us […]
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, […]
