Welcome to 2024! Let’s go and grow together. The mission of United Women in Faith has always been to celebrate and encourage women leaders – in church and in the community. As we enter this new year, let’s learn about United Women in Faith’s latest leadership tools from guests Praveena Balasundaram, Director of Communications; Olivia […]
Interested in exploring food, faith, andfellowship with like-minded sisters? Join us for our first Community Gathering of 2024 on January 4th at 8 p.m. Eastern time using this Zoom link to join. Author and theologian Dr. Joyce Del Rosario will begin the new program year with January's program, "Welcome to the Practice of Communion."Throughout the […]
For Lay Leaders and other local church leaders serving in Church Council, Trustees, Finance, Nominations, and S/PPRC… January 7, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Join us for one of six virtual workshops designed to equip you to serve in your local church. Whether you are starting a new leadership role, or have been serving in church leadership […]
Course Dates: January 8 – 21, 2024 This course is for those who must preach in the wake of mass trauma. ‘Preaching on Fractured Ground’ is designed to help pastors and other leaders prepare sermons for “holding the reality of brokenness, pain, and traumatic loss on one side and hope, resurrection, and redemption on the […]
Course Dates: January 8 – 20, 2024 Are you struggling with reaching all the kids in your class? Do some kids thrive while others disrupt? Are there students of multiple ages trying to learn the same material? Do those with learning differences get lost in the background? If so, you likely find the cookie-cutter lessons […]
Course Dates: January 8 – February 2, 2024 In a world full of personality assessments, the Enneagram stands apart for the ways that it not only describes our behavior (and the basis of that behavior) but for the ways it offers practices which can help us live more resourcefully. Join Kathy and Jim Reiter in […]
Small congregations are not miniaturized big congregations. They have different challenges. Fortunately, they also have different strengths–ones that are deeply forming, urgently needed, and generally unavailable in big settings. Learn how to build with these strengths and stop imitating models that never fit to begin with. Join Teresa Stewart, author of The Small Church Advantage […]
This webinar is specifically for small church leaders. Just about everyone in United Methodist circles knows of Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford from their 2021 book, Mission Possible. In 2023, Kay and Blake released a new book, Mission Possible for the Small Church, focused on helping small church clergy and leaders understand the mission of the small church and […]
We start each new year with this webinar that is focused on the new member of the stewardship team, finance committee, or church council – those who are looking to get started strong right from the first week! In all things, connect your church’s money to mission and your people’s giving to their discipleship. We’ll […]
A spiritual study of the twelve steps through the lens of Richard Rohr’s book, Breathing Under Water. Learn to apply Alcoholics Anonymous’ guiding principles to your own life and addictions. REGISTRATION November 29 – January 9, 2024 START DATE January 17, 2024 LENGTH 15 weeks COST $120 In 15 weeks explore the 12 Steps through […]
Kim Gaubault recognizes that self-care is often the component that remains a form of intervention (after the break or the medical emergency) rather than a preventative measure. When we allow our bodies, minds and/or spirits to break down in the course of doing this work, we are not only putting ourselves at risk but we […]
This workshop explores mindful journaling as a creative practice for finding beauty in the everyday experience of being human. Mindful journaling is a contemplative practice that explores our inner landscape of beauty and nurtures compassionate awareness, creativity, and meaning. This practice can help us to cultivate resilience by finding beauty and light, even in times […]
Whether you're planning your VBS for this summer or looking for resources, RMN wants to help. As partners in ministry, we also want to know what else we can do! Special guest Nick Mundwiller, RMN's VBS Managing Editor, will share their expertise and insights on the JUST Like Me VBS and other resources available to […]
The Harbor District Creation Care Team invites you to join us for a 4-week study of Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action edited by Pat Watkins. The group will meet via zoom for 3-weeks and meet in person with dinner (at a central location) for the fourth and final session.Study begins on January 18, 2024 […]
Why does The United Methodist Church do things the way it does? And what does any of this have to do with trying to be a place and a people that embody the Kingdom of God? This course will help participants get their bearings and consider the specific structural challenges The United Methodist Church faces […]
Course Dates: January 22 – March 1, 2024 Many Christians believe they need to live perfect lives in order to earn their future rewards (whatever they consider those to be) and to get into heaven. Does that sound right to you? Do you ever ask yourself, “What is the purpose of living a good life […]
Course Dates: January 22 – March 1, 2024 The puzzle piece of autism, a traditional representation of this population, can be an important part of Jesus’ puzzle. Recent data shows that about 1 in 44 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder*, but few churches have ministries that serve these children and their families. […]
Course Dates: January 22 – February 2, 2024 This course explores ministry within the church to those with severe mental illness: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder and Personality Disorders. Mental illness is very prevalent in our churches. 1 in 5 have some form of mental illness and 1 in 20 have severe mental illness. (Mental […]
On January 22 at 10:30 a.m. we will discuss: Earth Keeper: Reflections on the American Land by N. Scott Momaday. It's short -- only 80 pages and was published a few years back, around the end of 2020. Amazon. Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble. To join this discussion, email tclayton@nccumc.org for the Zoom link.
The December COSROW Book Club selection is Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Family-Lore-A-Novel/dp/B0BQ1JFX39/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N3IARE0TUVUR&keywords=family+lore&qid=1701309021&sprefix=family+lor%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-1 Join in a discussion of the book on January 22nd at noon. Come on your lunch break! Bring your lunch along! We will late until later in the month of January to discuss this book to give you plenty of time to […]
“Sacred Companions” is a 7-week group study (via Zoom) of the book, of the same name, by David Benner.It is a helpful introduction to the concept and practice of both spiritual friendship and spiritual direction, what each is, and is not. Because we all need companions on our spiritual journey, this book may be helpful […]
Join us for an enlightening two-part webinar series that demystifies Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) like ChatGPT, tailored specifically for United Methodist Church clergy and laity. Designed for easy understanding, these sessions offer an approachable overview of groundbreaking technologies. Each session will have two available times – 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., […]
Join Magrey deVega as he hosts this engaging, two-part Lenten webinar series. The first session features Susan Robb, author of Remember: God’s Covenants and the Cross, who will reflect on the rich narratives of the Old Testament, exploring the stories of those who made covenants with God and the profound significance of the cross as a promise for a […]
Will we ever attract youth and young adults again? Will we ever live and minister in ways that affect the community around us? In this webinar, Rebekah Simon-Peter, author of Dream Like Jesus, discusses the three “s’s” needed for churches to grow. Rebekah will discuss the urgency for churches to be spiritual, social, and of […]
Hello, AC COSROWs! These virtual gatherings with Rev. Dr. Denise Smartt Sears offer networking, resource sharing, and idea exchange in a welcoming environment. Grab your coffee and help us create a space where we can share best practices for addressing gender biases and valuing the voices of women. For this chat, we will be joined […]
Join Magrey deVega as he hosts this engaging, two-part Lenten webinar series. The first session features Susan Robb, author of Remember: God’s Covenants and the Cross, who will reflect on the rich narratives of the Old Testament, exploring the stories of those who made covenants with God and the profound significance of the cross as a promise for a […]
Come learn about the fantastic work of Rev. Charlie Baber, creator of the Wesley Bros. comics, and how he uses comics to tell the story of how we got to where we are today in the UMC. Whether you're a reader of comics or not, you'll enjoy this conversation with the author.
Course Dates: January 29 – February 9, 2024 In the Great Commission, Jesus told his followers to ‘go and make disciples,’ yet how many churches are concentrating on that goal today? Added programs, streamed services, and blended music are popular, but are intentional discipleship growth opportunities provided? This course will help you develop intentional discipleship growth. It examines not only the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of what is done, […]
Course Dates: January 29 – February 17, 2024 The value of generations worshiping together is becoming more clear. This course will explore the place of children in congregational worship and offer practical suggestions for successfully including children in the worshiping community as well as teaching children about the elements of worship. Learners are required to obtain […]
Course Dates: January 29 – February 9, 2024 Fear and anxiety are often seen as biblically sinful feelings, signifying a lack of faith in God. But as humans, everyone has these and many other feelings. Sometimes these emotions can get in the way of growing or sustaining either faith or a relationship with God. In this course, learners explore anxiety and fear: How they […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
Giving something up for Lent is commonplace, and some of us might wish it could be preaching itself during this heaviest season of the year. Together we’ll consider anew the challenges and opportunities of preaching during the Lenten season. Maybe this year, when we proclaim Jesus’ resurrection, it can be true for us and our […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
Hope can often feel beyond our grasp when we are stuck in cycles of trauma. Learn to recognize attachments of the mind and heart through a deep exploration of past trauma and find your path forward. REGISTRATION December 13, 2023 – January 23, 2024 START DATE January 31, 2024 Mystical Sobriety is a 12-week Christian […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
Where do you find rest and nourishment for your soul in the rapid pace and frequently changing landscape of 21st century life? What resources help you stay centered and grounded in the face of polarization and uncertainty? Do you long for spiritual community that welcomes all of who you are, complete with your questions and doubts? If […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
Dear Friend, Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month and I'm excited about this opportunity to learn and grow. I'm inviting you to join me on this journey. Please consider participating in a live recording of the Faith Talks podcast on Feb. 1 featuring three remarkable leaders who are making history today. I'll […]
We all hope to be remembered well and to reach the end of our lives with a sense that we have done all we wished to do. But what about the things left incomplete? How can we prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the unfinished pieces left when we are gone? Iliff alum Rev. […]
This virtual seminar is part of a semi-monthly series exploring themes at the intersections of theology, medicine, and culture. This week's seminar is given by David Finnegan-Hosey, M.Div., author of Christ on the Psych Ward and Grace is a Pre-Existing Condition: Faith, Systems, and Mental Healthcare. Registration is free and open to the public. CME credits are available […]
Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024. You will learn: Small Church Week is FREE and […]
This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group, class, organization, or congregation in worship. The course is grounded in the classic patterns of Christian worship. Participants will be able to:
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