Please see the calendar below to learn more about webinars, trainings, workshops, and in-person events happening across the Conference. This calendar includes various trainings to fulfill standing requirements. To learn more about upcoming trainings, you can also visit our Trainings page. Finally, if you would like to add an event to this calendar, please email the event details to allison@rmcucc.org. Thank you!
This training course consists of six modules shared over six 2.5-hour weekly session (9:00 – 11:30am EST and focuses on the basics of Family Systems Theory (FST), how the dynamics in systems impacts the life of the church, and the pastor’s unique role within the system. It is created to be informative, interactive, and relevant…
Are you a treasurer at your local church? Do you have questions about church finances? Looking for tips on staying financially organized? Join Brianna Gillmore, the RMC’s Financial Associate, on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 10:30 AM for Finance Office Hours. Drop in to ask questions or to learn from Brianna and your…
Maintaining healthy boundaries is challenging at any stage in ministry and it is particularly tender and difficult attending to boundaries as we transition out of our last call, and while in retirement. “A Sure Foundation”, “The Ministerial Code” and Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly’s new book, “The Jubilee Years” along with case studies, will provide the…
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L0cFofJsT9yUG2vCD_BYkQ Donors care about what we do with their money, but congregations often struggle with the effective ways to tell the story about the impact of ministry. Testimonies from members and friends of the congregation can be crucial for communicating your impact. Learn what you can do to tell better stories about the…
Brought to you by the UCC’s Church Building & Loan Fund, Partners in Building is the only Church-led, faith-oriented event that provides comprehensive education about real estate redevelopment, from concept to completion. The theme for the 2025 conference is “Beyond Sundays: Igniting Impact, Transforming Communities.” Here are the details: Who: Church leaders of any Christian…
Part III – Practicing Harm Reduction for Clergy and Lay Leaders: How Changing Our Minds Helps the People We Love & Serve (and Ourselves). For Part III, we’ll hear from Erica Poellot & Dee-Dee Stout as they look at the broader issue of countertransference in clergy’s work with families and others when it comes to…
Nurturing Justice (nurturingjustice.org), bringing together a diversity of people nationally who are engaged in Sacred and Courageous conversations about race and racism, is offering several opportunities to engage in cross racial education and relationship building this fall and winter. The Nurturing Justice Fall Intensive will satisfy Racial Justice/Anti-Racism Standing Requirements (6 hours) for Authorized Ministers…
Join us for the ordination of Lisa Stenmark, M.Div, Ph.D, at 11 AM on Saturday, September 27th at Wheatland United Church of Christ, located at 1056 Walnut St in Wheatland, Wyoming. The event will include a service and luncheon to follow. Livestream the festivities via this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/nGsOFqM6x00?si=Zv267loDgt1uNTRb
Mayflower United Church of Christ 3001 S Acoma Street, Englewood, CO, 80110 2 PM – 5 PM In-person and virtual participation options are available. Questions? Please contact Connie Feist at conniefeist@gmail.com
Developed by the historic Massachusetts Conference, this introductory course will equip Faith Formation Leaders with the basics of healthy boundaries. This course will explore specifically the joys and challenges of ministering to and with children. Through reading, conversation, and case studies, participants will create their own guiding principles for ethical behavior in ministry. Note this…