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SUMMARY:The Romance of Colorado Statehood: Conversations on the Indian Trauma and Tragedy of Colorado
DESCRIPTION:The Romance of Colorado Statehood: Conversations on the Indian Trauma and Tragedy of Colorado 150\, Friday & Saturday\, April 17 & 18 | In-person only \nIliff School of Theology is hosting conversations and consultations with American Indian organizers who will offer historical reflections on the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood from an Indigenous experience that challenges the colonial romance of historical narratives. Sessions are Friday\, April 17\, 5:30-8:00 pm\, and Saturday\, April 18\, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. The conference is free and includes meals for participants. Register at eventbrite link: https://www.iliff.edu/event-calendar/colorado-150/
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/the-romance-of-colorado-statehood-conversations-on-the-indian-trauma-and-tragedy-of-colorado/
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SUMMARY:Spring IMA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The RMC’s Intermountain Association (IMA) is having their spring meeting on April 19th at 3 PM. For details\, please email jonomaj@gmail.com.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/spring-ima-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T170000
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SUMMARY:We're Better Together @Iliff
DESCRIPTION:What does it truly take for all of us to be free? How do we gather across difference to listen\, learn\, and lead with love? \n\n\n\n\nYou’re Invited: “How We All Get Free” – A Pulpit+ Exchange Series\nRegister here! \nJoin us for Iliff’s Pulpit+ Exchange Series\, an inspiring series of in-person and virtual gatherings where clergy\, lay leaders\, activists\, scholars\, ministers\, journalists\, and community organizers come together to wrestle with the most pressing questions of our time. Together\, we’ll explore powerful stories of hope\, healing\, and action—each rooted in a shared vision of justice and liberation. \nWe’re Better Together \nLamont Collins\, Founder and CEO of Roots 101 Museum\, will be bringing 400-year-old shackles and other artifact memorabilia from the museum. Plan for an experiential evening. \nLamont Collins used to love arguing with his teammates about who the best professional athletes were. He often took the side of Black players like Bill Russell in these debates\, and his white friends would sometimes come back days later saying things like\, “I talked to my dad\, and he said Bill Russell’s pretty good.” That’s when Lamont Collins realized\, at just nine or ten years old\, how important it was to tell his story. \nToday\, telling Black stories is exactly what he continues to do as the founder and CEO of Roots 101 African American Museum in downtown Louisville. He named it Roots 101 because\, in higher education\, the first class you take is 101. The museum serves as an educational journey from Africa to America. \nMr. Collins never really planned to start a museum. For decades\, he was simply a collector with an impressive set of artifacts. The first item in that collection came courtesy of his mother\, who worked at the local Armed Forces examination bureau. When a young Cassius Clay\, later known as Muhammad Ali\, showed up at the office\, she obtained an autograph for her son. According to Mr. Collins\, that autograph sparked his passion for collecting\, and he’s been hooked ever since. \nWhat to Expect Each Evening:\n5:00 – 5:45 PM (MST): Light meal and connection \n5:45 PM: Lecture begins\, followed by Q&A and deep discussion \nLocation: In-person at Iliff or online via livestream. Unable to attend in person? Register to receive the livestream link. \nWhy Attend?\nBecause change starts in community. This is a space to be challenged and inspired\, while meeting others who share your passion for faith-rooted justice\, equity\, and collective liberation. \nCome for one evening or all. Stay for the conversation. Leave with new energy\, new insights\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \nRSVP now and take your seat at the table.\nWhether you’re a faith leader\, community builder\, or someone seeking meaningful connection\, this is more than a lecture series—it’s an invitation to be part of a growing network of changemakers committed to building a more just and equitable world.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/were-better-together-iliff/
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers -- Foundations
DESCRIPTION:April 21-22nd\, 2026: Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers – Foundations \n\n\nThis workshop is designed for Authorized Ministers who have not had racial justice training within the past 3 years and is recommended to Associations that require racial justice training. \nContent includes: \n\nA broad\, but not comprehensive\, introduction to race as a concept\, racism and its various forms\, and various forms of working toward racial justice. Particular attention is paid to Christian foundations for racism and the history of slavery and colonization in New England.\nParticipants will give attention to understanding themselves racially and unpack the stories their ministry settings tell in terms of race. This workshop utilizes facilitated caucus spaces for white people and people of color to discuss and explore their unique experiences of racialization.\nReflection on how the power Authorized Ministers wield as individuals and with their ministry settings can be utilized for racial justice.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand and articulate four realms of racism\nRecognize the role of Christianity as a foundation and expression of racism\nGain insight into oneself as a racialized person and the racialization of your ministry setting\nIdentify forms of power available within your ministry setting and possibilities for action for racial justice\n\nLearning takes place both as an individual and as a leader within your setting \nThis training includes required pre-work\, both reading and engaging in a response. Earlier offerings of this training included a dense history section in a primarily lecture format. Responding to participant feedback\, we are shifting that material to pre-reading so that we can focus training time on digesting this material and making it relevant to you and your ministry setting. Your attention to the pre-work will affect your and your colleagues’ learning\, so making adequate time for this work is appreciated. You will receive detailed instructions about this assignment about one month prior to the training date. \nThis is an interactive workshop that requires active participation throughout\, including through self-reflection and writing\, small group discussion\, and large group engagement.  Please be sure you are in a setting that allows for this.  Please note\, attendance and participation in the full session is required to receive a certificate. \nRegistration closes on April 16\, 2026 or once all spots have been filled. Cancellations or refunds must be requested before the close of registration. \nThe standard cost of this program is $230. Participants from within the Southern New England Conference UCC pay a discounted rate of $175 made possible through Proportional Giving to Our Church’s Wider Mission\, individual donors\, and other gifts to the Southern New England Conference.  The rate for SNEUCC Members in Discernment is $59.  If you have questions about registration rates or would like to request a scholarship\, please contact Noah Brewer-Wallin (brewer-wallinn@sneucc.org).
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/racial-justice-for-authorized-ministers-foundations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Metro Denver Association Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:5 PM Mountain Time \nFor event details\, please contact MDA Moderator Linda Trantow at l.raetrantow@yahoo.com
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/metro-denver-association-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T173000
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SUMMARY:COM Leaders Gathering with Rev. Melanie Oommen
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday April 22\, 2026\, 6:00 – 7:30pm ET\, COM Leaders Gathering with Rev. Melanie Oommen \nAre you a chair\, co-chair\, or team lead for your COM? You are warmly invited to join MESA Team Minister for Committee on Ministry Development and Leadership the Rev. Melanie Oommen for a time to learn\, share wisdom\, best practices and questions with other COM leaders. Be prepared to engage with others in this interactive workshop. \nThis event is happening via Zoom. Please register here.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/com-leaders-gathering-with-rev-melanie-oommen/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T183000
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Webinar: Testimony
DESCRIPTION:2026 STEWARDSHIP WEBINARS\nWebinars offered from 6:30 to 7:30pm Central Time \nApr. 22 – Testimony\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YV-25-A9T0utMbUfw4OD_g\nEffective story-telling leads to generosity. Stories put flesh and bones on the ministry of a congregation. Stewardship season may be the only time churches engage in the practice of testimony and miss an opportunity to encourage more storytelling from lay leaders and congregants. Join Rev. Molly Baskette and Rev. Wendy Vander Hart to learn ways to expand story-telling and effective use of testimony to grow engagement and giving in your church.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/stewardship-webinar-testimony/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T183000
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SUMMARY:Special Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Conference UCC
DESCRIPTION:The RMC Board of Directors invites you to a Special Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Conference\, happening Thursday\, April 23rd at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Churches are invited to send their Authorized Minister(s) as well as a specified number of lay voting delegates based on their active church membership: \nPlease click here to register for this meeting\, and please also feel free to forward this email to any others in your congregation who might wish to attend\, either as lay voting delegates or non-voting attendees. \nOver the past several weeks\, the Board has been in conversation with the RMC’s Office Staff and dozens of RMC congregations about how the Conference can more efficiently support the work of local churches. In a recent Executive Session meeting\, the Board discussed several possible options for how to meet these needs through a new operating budget and the creation of new staff positions. At the Special Meeting on April 23rd\, the Board will share these ideas with you. Please come to this meeting ready to listen\, ask questions\, and consider the possibilities for Conference progress. To learn more about what you can expect from this Special Meeting\, please consult the updated meeting agenda via this link. You can also learn more about our big takeaways from our conversations with local churches by reading this post on the RMC Blog. \nThe Board hopes that you will attend this meeting to make your voice heard and to help improve the efficacy of Conference ministry. The RMC exists to support you\, the local UCC churches and ministries of Colorado\, Utah\, and Wyoming. Your input and participation are essential for ensuring that the Conference works for you. If you have additional thoughts that you’d like to share with the Board\, you are invited to reach out via email to bod@rmcucc.org. \nAgain\, please register for this important meeting. We look forward to seeing you in April.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/special-meeting-of-the-rocky-mountain-conference-ucc/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:JWW Lectureship Series with Rev. Dr. Serene Jones
DESCRIPTION:JWW LECTURESHIP SERIES: April 24-26\, 2026 \nRev. Dr. Serene Jones \n_____________________________________________________\nThe First Congregational Church of Colorado Springs is thrilled to present Rev. Dr.\nSerene Jones as our guest lecturer at the annual JWW Lectureship Series in spring\n2026. Please join us for lectures and conversation throughout the weekend\, April 24-26\,\n2026.\nA highly respected scholar and public intellectual\, the Rev. Dr. Serene Jones is the 16th\nPresident of the historic Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. The first\nwoman to head the 186-year-old institution\, Jones occupies the Johnston Family Chair\nfor Religion and Democracy. She is a Past President of the American Academy of\nReligion\, which annually hosts the world’s largest gathering of scholars of religion.\nJones came to Union after seventeen years at Yale University\, where she was the Titus\nStreet Professor of Theology at the Divinity School\, and Chair of the University’s\nProgram in Women\, Gender and Sexuality Studies. She is the author of several books\nincluding Trauma and Grace and\, most recently\, her memoir Call It Grace: Finding\nMeaning in a Fractured World. Jones\, a popular public speaker\, is sought by media to\ncomment on major issues impacting society because of her deep grounding in theology\,\npolitics\, women’s studies\, economics\, race studies\, history\, and ethics.\nThis year’s JWW Lectureship Series is hosted in partnership with UCCS’ Center for\nReligious Diversity and Public Life.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/jww-lectureship-series-with-rev-dr-serene-jones/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Colorado Springs\, 20 East Saint Vrain Street\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States
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SUMMARY:Metro Denver Association Spring Gathering
DESCRIPTION:MDA Spring Gathering will be April 25\, 2026 at Salem UCC. \n\nPlease see the attached agenda for details: MDA Spring Meeting 04.25.26.docx\nIf you’d like to attend\, please register via this link.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/metro-denver-association-spring-gathering/
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SUMMARY:Sweet Harmonies: Church Music Staff Relations
DESCRIPTION:Sweet Harmonies: Church Music Staff Relations \nHow can church musicians collaborate effectively with pastors and staff? What are the best practices for music directors managing multiple staff musicians? How can directors support volunteer musicians from the congregation? Join Eric Dundore\, UCCMA President and Minister of Music at St. Paul’s UCC in PA\, and Amanda Udis-Kessler\, UCCMA Director of Member Education and pastor/musician at Vista Grande Community Church in CO\, for a discussion on church music staff relations across various church sizes. \nEric Dundore is in his 41st year as the minister of music at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Mechanicsburg\, Pennsylvania. He also directs the Men’s Chorus at Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg. He is retired from teaching Vocal/Choral Music at Mechanicsburg Area High School after a 35-year career. Eric enjoys being a stage performer\, music director and stage director at Theater Harrisburg.   \nThis is a free\, one-hour conversation on ZOOM. All are welcome. Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT \nPlease register for the event to receive the Zoom link: https://uccma.wildapricot.org/event-6636080 \nCan’t attend? Register anyway and we’ll send you a link to the recording.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/sweet-harmonies-church-music-staff-relations/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T123000
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SUMMARY:UCC Earth Day Summit
DESCRIPTION:Watch the UCC Earth Summit on April 25th \nThe theme for the fourth annual UCC Earth Summit is “A Future with Hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). To ground and inspire us as people of faith in difficult times\, the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture will be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Samuel\, a renowned advocate and organizer for justice who serves as the pastor of Victory for the World Church in Decatur\, Georgia. This two-and half-hour summit will additionally feature a panel discussion entitled “Power to the People: Energy Justice for an Equitable Future.” Panelists will include Dr. Shalanda Baker\, who headed the Office of Energy Justice and Equity at the Department of Energy under the Biden Administration\, and Chandra Farley\, who serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Atlanta. Celebrations at the summit will include the announcement of the winners for both the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award and the Climate Hope Art Contest for children and youth. Moreover\, we will recognize our newest Creation Justice Churches and our first Climate Hope Affiliates. Register now to join us at 1 pm ET/10 am PT.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/ucc-earth-day-summit/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T120000
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SUMMARY:Installation Service for Henderson UCC and Rev. Dr. Charlene Johnson
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URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/installation-service-for-henderson-ucc-and-rev-dr-charlene-johnson/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260427T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260427T200000
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SUMMARY:African Spirtuality @Iliff
DESCRIPTION:What does it truly take for all of us to be free? How do we gather across difference to listen\, learn\, and lead with love? \n\n\n\n\nYou’re Invited: “How We All Get Free” – A Pulpit+ Exchange Series\nRegister here! \nJoin us for Iliff’s Pulpit+ Exchange Series\, an inspiring series of in-person and virtual gatherings where clergy\, lay leaders\, activists\, scholars\, ministers\, journalists\, and community organizers come together to wrestle with the most pressing questions of our time. Together\, we’ll explore powerful stories of hope\, healing\, and action—each rooted in a shared vision of justice and liberation. \nAfrican Spirtiuality \nRachel Elizabeth Harding is a poet\, historian and scholar of religions of the Afro-Atlantic diaspora.  A native of Atlanta\, Georgia\, Dr. Harding writes about religion\, creativity and social justice in the experience of communities of African descent in the US and Brazil.  She is associate professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. \nDr. Harding is author of numerous essays\, poems\, and scholarly articles\, as well as two books: A Refuge in Thunder\, a history of the Afro-Brazilian religion\, Candomblé; and more recently\, Remnants: A Memoir of Spirit\, Activism and Mothering\, co-written with her mother\, Rosemarie Freeney Harding\, on the role of compassion and mysticism in African American social justice organizing.  Remnants was chosen by the editors of Duke University Press and one of the most influential books of the decade (2010-2020). \nDr. Harding is an ebômi (ritual elder) in the Terreiro do Cobre Candomblé community in Salvador\, Bahia\, Brazil.  She also co-directs the Veterans of Hope Project – an interdisciplinary initiative on religion\, grassroots democracy and healing\, founded by her parents\, Vincent and Rosemarie Freeney Harding.  (www.veteransofhope.org) \nWhat to Expect Each Evening:\n5:00 – 5:45 PM (MST): Light meal and connection \n5:45 PM: Lecture begins\, followed by Q&A and deep discussion \nLocation: In-person at Iliff or online via livestream. Unable to attend in person? Register to receive the livestream link. \nWhy Attend?\nBecause change starts in community. This is a space to be challenged and inspired\, while meeting others who share your passion for faith-rooted justice\, equity\, and collective liberation. \nCome for one evening or all. Stay for the conversation. Leave with new energy\, new insights\, and a renewed sense of purpose. \nRSVP now and take your seat at the table.\nWhether you’re a faith leader\, community builder\, or someone seeking meaningful connection\, this is more than a lecture series—it’s an invitation to be part of a growing network of changemakers committed to building a more just and equitable world.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/african-spirtuality-iliff/
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SUMMARY:Beginner Sourdough Workshop
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URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/beginner-sourdough-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T150000
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SUMMARY:Service of Ordination and Installation for Tammi Van Drunen and Brooklyn McBride
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Service of Ordination and Installation for Tammi Van Drunen and Brooklyn McBride at First Congregational Church of Greeley! \nSaturday\, May 2nd at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow. \n2101 16th St\, Greeley\, CO 80631 \nSee link to livestream event: https://www.youtube.com/live/kkvut7z_3uU
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/service-of-ordination-and-installation-for-tammi-van-drunen-and-brooklyn-mcbride/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T150000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Service for Rev. Kayrene Pearson
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Kayrene Pearson\, former pastor at Community UCC Boulder\, and on staff at First Congregational Church Boulder\, died on Monday\, January 12. She was a beloved pastor\, teacher\, leader\, community activist\, volunteer\, friend and mom. \nHer memorial service will take place on Saturday\, May 2 at 1:30pm at Community UCC\, located at 2650 Table Mesa Drive in Boulder. Her obituary is here – https://www.murphyfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/kayrene-pearson
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/memorial-service-for-rev-kayrene-pearson/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T163000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day Tea at Berkeley Community Church
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day Tea at Berkeley Community Church \nSaturday\, May 2nd at 2 PM \n$40 per adult\, $25 per child \n3701 West 50th Avenue \nReservations required! Email office@berkchurchucc.org
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/mothers-day-tea-at-berkeley-community-church/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260317T150010Z
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SUMMARY:This Month at the United Nations (UCC Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about what the UCC does at the United Nations! Hear updates from the UCC Main Representative to the UN\, Donna Bollinger\, on program updates\, our interfaith and ecumenical partners\, and upcoming events. There will be time set aside during the meeting so that we can hear from YOU on these topics and how we can help to amplify the work our local congregations and partners are doing in the community. Each Month we will cover a core UN organization or forum in addition to our updates.\n\nThe schedule for 2026 is as follows:\n• Feb – Security Council\n• Mar – Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) & Commission on Population and Development (CPD)\n• Apr – CPD & Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (PFII)\n• May – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) #1-4 & High Level Policial Forum (HLPF) pt. 1\n• June – SDGs #5-11 & HLPF pt. 2\n• July – SDGs #12-17 & HLPF pt. 3\n• Aug – Human Rights Council (HRC)\n• Sept – UN General Assembly (UNGA)\n• Oct – Department of Political and Peace Building Affairs (DPPA) & UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325)\n• Nov – Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)\n• Dec – Treaty Bodies (TBD)\n\n\n\nDates & Time\n\n\n\n\n\nApr 7\, 2026 12:00 PM\nMay 5\, 2026 12:00 PM\nJun 2\, 2026 12:00 PM\nJul 7\, 2026 12:00 PM\n\nRegister here: https://ucc.zoom.us/meeting/register/UkEIb0TXQx6Qvn1XzTCYow#/registration
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/this-month-at-the-united-nations-ucc-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T113000
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SUMMARY:Our Whole Lives Taking Flight: Sex Ed For All Month with the UMC!
DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives Taking Flight: Sex Ed For All Month with the UMC! \nRegister here \n\n\nMay 6\, 2026 10:00 AM MT\n\n\n\nJoin us as we welcome Rev. Heather Gottas Moore with the United Methodist Church to talk about how Our Whole Lives in the UMC is one way we are all celebrating Sex Ed for All Month this year. Hear the grass roots story about how the UMC is embracing Our Whole Lives and be inspired to spread the word!
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/our-whole-lives-taking-flight-sex-ed-for-all-month-with-the-umc/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T120000
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SUMMARY:Boundary Awareness Training 3.0: Rural and Small Town Clergy
DESCRIPTION: Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET — REGISTER HERE!\n\nThese trainings are for seasoned clergy who have already taken a 2.0 BAT. Often focused on a specific ministry experience\, participants will practice new skills and workshop case studies with colleagues. We are currently developing this level of classes. \n\n\nRural & Small Town Clergy BAT ~ This explores what is unique (and not) about serving in a rural or small town setting and what particular practices encourage strong and healthy ministry.\n\n\nGood professional boundaries allow ministry and those who do it to thrive with health and wholeness. Through the lens of clergy wellness\, authorized ministers will renew their understanding of and develop skills for maintaining boundaries in an ever-shifting ministry landscape. \n\n\nThe cost for the training is: SNEUCC Clergy – $65.00; all other Clergy – $85.00. \n\n\nIf you have questions regarding the training please contact Deb Holmes at holmesd@sneucc.org or 508-244-4399. All trainings are listed in Eastern Time. \n\n\nClass Details\n\nPlease note that registration closes 7 days before the session so that participants have ample time to do the pre-work\, and classes are capped at 50 participants\n\nOur Boundary Awareness Trainings combine teaching\, skill building\, small group discussion and personal reflection for a dynamic and collaborative experience. All levels of BAT are in alignment with best practices from the UCC\, other denominations and secular professions. Breaks (and lunch when a full day) are included.\n\nWe incorporate clergy wellness in all our trainings. Why? Ministry is rewarding; it can also be stressful and demanding. Recent surveys have shown a significant increase in clergy burnout and desire to leave ministry. Clergy whose personal needs are not met in healthy and appropriate ways tend to blur\, push or violate ministerial boundaries. A survey of clergy done by Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets found that “clergy who engaged in multiple and frequent self-care strategies experienced higher well-being than that clergy who did not engage in multiple and frequent self-care strategies.” We care about our clergy; we want them to be healthy and whole\, for the sake of their ministries and their own belovedness.\n\nPlease check with your Association’s Committee on Ministry to inquire whether these trainings meet their requirement for maintaining UCC ministerial standing. You will receive a certificate of completion after the training; it is your responsibility to share this with your Association. \n\nWhy Clergy Wellness?\n\nMinistry is rewarding; it can also be stressful and demanding. The last few years have only increased that likelihood. Recent surveys have shown a significant increase in clergy burnout and desire to leave ministry. Clergy whose personal needs are not met in healthy and appropriate ways tend to push and violate ministerial boundaries. A survey of clergy done by Rev. Dr. Jerry Streets found that “clergy who engaged in multiple and frequent self-care strategies experienced higher well-being than that clergy who did not engage in multiple and frequent self-care strategies.” We care about our clergy; we want them to be healthy and whole\, for the sake of their ministries and their own belovedness.\n\nWhat Participants Have Said\n\n“The Boundary Training was superb! It was not only highly informative\, but most importantly\, you gave abundant tools for growing into more effective leaders. Learning about the connection between good self-care and maintaining the best of healthy boundaries is clearly at the heart of strong ministry.”\n“This is the best boundary training I have ever attended. It was incredibly helpful to have a focus on mindfulness.”\n“It’s a relief not to sit through the “same old” training.”\n“While I was not happy to hear that I needed to have the training again at this time\, I would report that I understand even better why it is necessary and encourage the church to continue to require it.”\n“The care and modeling by the leaders of the training showing a respect\, dignity\, seriousness\, humanness and professional skill to which we all aspire.”
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/boundary-awareness-training-3-0-rural-and-small-town-clergy/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Retired Clergy Gathering (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Retired RMC clergy are invited to a coffee hour on the first Thursday of each month. Join us at 10 AM at Salem UCC in Denver. All retired clergy from the RMC are welcome. If you plan to attend\, please RSVP via email to Steve Hoffman at swhoffman2016@gmail.com. \nSalem United Church of Christ \n5300 E Florida Avenue \nDenver CO
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/retired-clergy-gathering-in-person/
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SUMMARY:Invocation To Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 7\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00 PM Utah Time – 2:30 PM Utah Time \n\nKick off this week of adventure\, discovery and connection by exploring the world of spirit\, ethics\, ideas and personal resilience through the beauty of nature. To set the mood the 20th Annual Amazing Earthfest welcomes acoustic Classical Guitarist Julian Harman\, whose expressive solos span widely ranging musical genres with extraordinary technical virtuosity! Enjoy live music and inspiring words in prose and poetry exploring our relationship to each other and to nature. May these moments together remind us that sustainability requires both spiritual awareness and an active\, daily commitment to sharing and caring for Earth’s resources. \n\nLocation: United Church of Kanab Fredonia\, 530 US-89A\, Kanab\, UT 84741 \nMore here: https://www.amazingearthfest.org/events/20th-invocation-to-sustainability
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/invocation-to-sustainability/
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SUMMARY:Proclaiming “Love Knows No Borders”: Moving from Desolation to Action
DESCRIPTION:Proclaiming “Love Knows No Borders”: Moving from Desolation to Action (Zoom) \nRegister here. \nJoin the United Church of Christ National Setting for an engaging and timely webinar exploring our “Love Knows No Borders” resource\, a powerful witness and resource offered to equip congregations to respond to the continued attacks on immigrants\, refugees\, and LGBTQIA siblings. Grounded in the Gospel call to welcome the stranger\, Love Knows No Borders (LKNB) resources offer theological reflection\, policy analysis\, and practical strategies for advocating for our migrant siblings \nThis webinar will highlight voices from UCC national staff and leaders from UCC COREM ministries to share stories of how communities are being impacted and growing points of collaboration on immigrant justice\, humane border policies\, and the role of faith communities in confronting systems of exclusion and harm. \nTogether\, we will: \n• Explore the biblical and theological foundations for immigrant justice \n• Examine current U.S. immigration policies and their human impact \n• Highlight opportunities for advocacy at the local\, state\, and federal levels \n• Share tools for congregational engagement\, storytelling\, and public witness \n  \nWhether you are new to advocacy or looking to deepen your congregation’s commitment to welcome\, this webinar will provide actionable insights and inspiration to live out a love that truly knows no borders.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/proclaiming-love-knows-no-borders-moving-from-desolation-to-action/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Boundary Training with Enkei Resolutions
DESCRIPTION:Please click this link to learn more about Enkei Resolutions and Diane Weible. Please click this link to register for any of the trainings listed below. \n\nJanuary 13-14th\, 2026\nMarch 3-4th\, 2026\nMay 11-12th\, 2026\nSeptember 8-9th\, 2026\nNovember 5th & 12th\, 2026\n\n 
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/boundary-training-with-enkei-resolutions-5/
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SUMMARY:Coming Soon: Transform Church - Transform Community 2.0
DESCRIPTION:This program is brought to you by the UCC’s Church Building & Loan Fund. This unique cohort is a 12-month program that includes a three-module learning series aimed to help congregation leaders: \n— explore what it means to be a church amid today’s social and cultural trends \n— identify ways to align theology of mission and societal changes in a post pandemic environment \n— review geographic and demographic data to assess models for community ministry and congregation collaborations \n— develop individual church strategic plans that will align their goals within specified timelines \nThe application for the 2027 cohort should be available sometime in Summer 2026. Click here to visit the program page and learn more!
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/coming-soon-cbls-transform-church-transform-community-2-0/
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders -- Foundations
DESCRIPTION:May 16th\, 2026: Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders – Foundations \n\n\n\nThis 8-hour workshop is designed for both lay leaders and for Authorized Ministers who have not had racial justice training within the past 3 years and is recommended to Associations that require racial justice training. \nContent includes: \n\nA broad\, but not comprehensive\, introduction to race as a concept\, racism and its various forms\, and various forms of working toward racial justice. Particular attention is paid to Christian foundations for racism and the history of slavery and colonization in New England.\nParticipants will give attention to understanding themselves racially and unpack the stories their ministry settings tell in terms of race. This workshop utilizes caucus spaces for white people and people of color to discuss and explore their unique experiences of racialization.\nReflection on the power churches and other ministry settings have\, and which Authorized Ministers wield as individuals\, and how this power can be utilized for racial justice.\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand and articulate four realms of racism\nRecognize the role of Christianity as a foundation and expression of racism\nGain insight into oneself as a racialized person and the racialization of your ministry setting\nIdentify forms of power available within your ministry setting and possibilities for action for racial justice\nLearning takes place both as an individual and as a leader within your setting\n\nIncludes a 1 hour lunch break and a few shorter breaks throughout. \nThis training includes required pre-work\, both reading and engaging in a response. Earlier offerings of this training included a dense history section in a primarily lecture format. Responding to participant feedback\, we are shifting that material to pre-reading so that we can focus training time on digesting this material and making it relevant to you and your ministry setting. Your attention to the pre-work will affect your and your colleagues’ learning\, so making adequate time for this work is appreciated. You will receive detailed instructions about this assignment about one month prior to the training date.  This email will come from transform@sneucc.org (Center for Transformational Leadership). \nThis is an interactive workshop that requires active participation throughout\, including through self-reflection and writing\, small group discussion\, and large group engagement.  Please be sure you are in a setting that allows for this.  Please note\, attendance and participation in the full session is required to receive a certificate. \nMay 16\, 2026\n8:30 am – 5:30 pm\nThis workshop will be hosted via Zoom. \nRegistration closes on May 11\, 2026 \nThe standard cost of this program is $230 for Authorized Ministers and $115 for Laity. Participants from within the Southern New England Conference UCC pay a discounted rate of $175 for Authorized Ministers and $89 for Laity made possible through Proportional Giving to Our Church’s Wider Mission\, individual donors\, and other gifts to the Southern New England Conference.  The rate for SNEUCC Members in Discernment is $59. \nYou may pay online at the completion of this registration form. If you are paying by check\, please contact Amanda Martin (MartinA@sneucc.org) and send payment to SNEUCC\, Attn. CTL\, 805 Old Main St.\, Rocky Hill CT 06067. All registration fees must be paid by close of registration. Refunds are not available once registration has closed.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/racial-justice-for-authorized-ministers-lay-leaders-foundations/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Ministry Training (CRMT) on Race -- May 2026 Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Culturally Responsive Ministry Training (CRMT) on Race\, a six-hour learning experience designed to give pastors a better understanding of the importance of culture as we strive to better communicate a message of God’s love and acceptance for all. The CRMT on Race provides pastors with the tools to be more culturally responsive not just to new people exploring our churches for the first time\, but also to long-standing members who come from various cultural backgrounds. The training concludes by breaking participants into racial affinity groups where white folks learn about the deep impact of microaggressions on our siblings of color\, while people of color have the opportunity to check in about their ministry in a predominantly white denomination\, and the impact of race/racism on it.  \nThis training will be split between two evenings: Monday\, May 18th at 4-7PM MDT\, and Friday\, May 22nd at 4-7PM MDT. Please click here to register via Zeffy. \nPlease note that these sessions will happen via Zoom. You will be emailed a Zoom link plus additional information the week before your session.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/culturally-responsive-ministry-training-crmt-on-race-may-2026-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:RMC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:RMC Board Meetings happen on the third Thursday of every month at 4:15 PM. If you’re on the Board\, then you’ll receive the meeting link from either Paul or Allison. If you’d like to contact the Board\, please send an email to bod@rmcucc.org. Thanks!
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/rmc-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Retired Clergy Gathering (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Retired RMC clergy are invited to a monthly social gathering via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month. The May Zoom Gathering will be held on Thursday\, May 21st\, 6:30-8:00pm. After checking in\, we will share information and insights from the April 23rd conference-wide zoom meeting\, which was well attended Please use the link below to join the meeting: \nTopic: May Retired Clergy Gathering\nTime: May 21\, 2026 06:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85169168765?pwd=HHMtiB4IAzamQZEOumGhvbUsc6ozJR.1 \nMeeting ID: 851 6916 8765\nPasscode: 527064
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/retired-clergy-gathering-via-zoom-4/
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