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. […]