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, […]
Plymouth Church in Des Moines, IA has been engaging in rich conversations around diversity and race to better understand anti-racism as a spiritual practice. To further these conversations, Plymouth is offering the church and broader community an opportunity to learn more about the 1619 Project, an examination of how the legacy of slavery continues to […]
Training ordained clergy is an expensive proposition, leaving many pastors and seminary students/Members in Discernment deep in debt. You can help reduce the financial burden through scholarships. A special offering supported by the Iowa Conference of the UCC will be taken January 16th to fund these scholarships, but donations are welcome at any time. The scholarships […]
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. […]
This annual history and polity course is being taught by Carrie Call and Penn Central Conference staff with special guests. Join with students from all over the UCC to learn more about who we are and where we came from as a denomination! Classes will take place Fridays at 2:00PM starting February 11th, 2022 through […]
The Youth Ambassadors Program brings together emerging leaders in the United Church of Christ who are in their freshman, sophomore or junior year of high school to gain a deeper understanding of their faith, study alongside justice leaders, collaborate on one large yearly project that aligns with the mission and goals of the UCC and, […]
