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 […]
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 […]
Rev. Dustin Bartlett will be installed as the new pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Watertown, South Dakota, on June 26th at 2:30 pm. Rev. Samantha Houser, Associate Conference Minister for the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Conferences will be preaching. Clergy are invited to wear red stoles and process at 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 […]
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. […]
