Programs and Trainings This Church Year

BEGINNING THE CHURCH YEAR

Gatherings of Congregational Boards

• In Clara Barton District - August 25, 2012
• In Mass Bay District - September 22, 2012
• additional offering: September 29, 2012

Presidents and Ministers Convocations

• In Mass Bay District - August 29, 2012
• In Clara Barton District - August 30, 2012

Congregational Staff Start Ups

• In Mass Bay District - September 12, 2012
• In Clara Barton District - September 13, 2012

Interim Ministry Start Up

• with Rev. John Gibb Millspaugh - October 13, 2012
  
  

DISTRICTS ASSEMBLY & ANNUAL MEETING

• April 27, 2013

SMALL CONGREGATIONS  DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

• October 20, 2012
• March 9, 2013

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Teacher Trainings

• Grades 7 to 12 
  • September 7 to 9, 2012
  • September 14 to 21, 2012
  • September 21 to 23, 2012
  • January 11 to 13, 2013
  • April 12 to 14, 2013
• Grades K to 6
  • November 2 to 4, 2012
  • January 25 to 27, 2013

For Religious Educators, Ministers and/or Youth Advisors

• Pastoral Care with Youth Training (MBD) - November 2, 2012
• Faith Formation for the 21st Century: Designing the Future of Faith Formation - December 11, 2012
• Designing 21st Century Faith Formation for All Ages in Congregations - February 5, 2013
• DRE / Ministers Collegial Conversation: February 27, 2013
• Pastoral Care with Youth Training (BCD) - March 16, 2013
  
• Renaissance Module: UU Identity - March 21 and 22, 2013
  

JUSTICE & MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES

• DRE / Ministers Collegial Conversation: February 27, 2013
• Navigating Difference in the Beloved Community - April 6, 2013 
• G.R.A.C.E. Team Summit 2013 - May 18, 2013
• District Participation in Boston Gay Pride March - June 8, 2013

LEARNING CONGREGATION WORKSHOPS

• Revitalizing Your Congregation with Rev. Gordon Dragt - November 10, 2012
• Creating and Supporting Lay Pastoral Care Teams with Rev. John Gibb Millspaugh - December 1, 2012
• Beyond Fundraising: Building on Strengths to Create a Culture of Generosity with Dr. Wayne Clark -
  January 26, 2013
• Navigating Difference in the Beloved Community with Meck Groot - April 6, 2013      
• Evaluating Congregational Ministries with Rev. Sue Phillips - May 11, 2013
• Orienting New Board Members with Douglas Zelinski
  
  • June 1, 2013 (CBD)
  • June 15, 2013 (MBD) 
• Creating and Leading Dynamic Lay Led Worship with Rev. Sue Phillips - June, 2013

MASTER CLASSES FOR RELIGIOUS PROFESSIONALS

• Rev. Gordon Dragt on "Revitalizing Your Congregation" -  November 11, 2012