US/Mexico Borderlands Delegation
2026-10-31 00:00 - 2026-11-10 23:59 UTC
Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Hughes of Mountain View United Church in Aurora, CO is leading a delegation to the US/Mexico borderlands this Fall. To apply, please click here. The application deadline is September 15th, 2026. To learn more about this opportunity, please keep reading or visit cpt.org/delegations/borderlands
Despite a more than 90% drop in the number of migrant apprehensions at the border since President Donald Trump took office, people continue to try to reach the United States through ever-more dangerous routes. Increased border security pushes migrants to cross through more remote and risky areas of the desert. The remains of 154 migrants were found in the Arizona desert in 2024 with 40 more in the first 5 months of 2025.
Come, witness firsthand the impact of immigration enforcement in the US/Mexico borderlands where foreign policy masquerades as domestic, and where life and death decisions are imposed upon our migrant neighbors, placing them in vulnerable and volatile situations. Journey through this gauntlet of the Sonoran Desert, part of the lethal continuum that our migrant siblings traverse to reach the fields, factories and detention centers of the USA. Come to observe, query, discern, contribute, learn and take home the story of human struggle and hope.

Delegation participants will visit with people on both sides of the border who are concerned about migrant justice. Learning experiences may include visits to migrant shelters, cooperatives, and humanitarian workers in several border towns, meeting with Border Patrol officers, participating in a weekly vigil to remember people who have died in the desert, walking a migrant trail, and a possible day trip to the sacred Apache land of Oak Flat.
Delegation date: October 31 – November 10
Cost: USD $1,200.
Application deadline: September 15, 2026
The delegation begins and ends in Tucson, Arizona.
Delegates must carry a valid passport and be able to travel back and forth across the US/Mexico border multiple times. The $1200 delegation contribution covers all on-the-ground travel, simple accommodations, two to three meals a day, honorariums, and other delegation costs. It does not include travel to the delegation site, health insurance, or applicable visa fees.
Visa Requirement: Before applying for the delegation, please check if you need a visa or a pre-approved electronic travel authorization. Make sure to confirm the length of time required to apply for a visa and all requirements with the concerned embassy or consulate in your country, or the government’s website.
Ready to apply? Go to cpt.org/delegations/apply

Boundary Training with Enkei Resolutions
2026-11-05 00:00 - 2026-11-12 23:59
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.

January 13-14th, 2026
March 3-4th, 2026
May 11-12th, 2026
September 8-9th, 2026
November 5th & 12th, 2026

Boundary Awareness Training for Ministers in Specialized Settings (MESA)
2026-11-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Boundary Awareness Training for Ministers in Specialized Settings (via Zoom)
Register here: https://ucc.zoom.us/meeting/register/Bj-t5AxdT6iE1xbIi9u_GA#/registration

November 9th, 2026 04:00 PM Mountain Time via Zoom

Presented by the UCC’s Ministerial Excellence, Support & Authorization Team (MESA)

This training, hosted by Revs. Tara Barber and Anissa Glaser-Bacon, is open to ministers serving in specialized settings throughout the United Church of Christ. Serving in specialized settings requires particular attention to boundaries within the ministry setting and home church that are challenging and different from those serving as local church pastors. This training will focus on matters that relate specifically to issues that these ministers face, providing opportunities for clergy to reflect on best practices and growth in their practice of ministry.

RMC Board Meeting
2026-11-18 00:00 - 23:59
The RMC Board of Directors meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month (with the exception of November 2026, during which the meeting will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month). Members of the Rocky Mountain Conference are encouraged to be in-touch with the Board with any concerns, ideas, or feedback. You can find contact information for Board members by visiting the RMC’s online Leadership Directory.
