Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ

Our next class is Tuesday, September 24. Space is limited. Sign up now! Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers⁠ ⁠ Certificate - Foundations⁠ Wednesday, October 30⁠: https://lnkd.in/eNBHkwb3 ⁠ Certificate - Renewal⁠ Tuesday, September 24⁠: https://lnkd.in/eSRSTdQY Wednesday, December 4⁠: https://lnkd.in/eC9UE8jN ⁠

In preparation for the Justice Summit: Politics as an Act of Faith on Sept. 14, and in recognition of this highly divided time in our nation, our staff is offering weekly political prayers. You can still register for online participation: https://lnkd.in/et7dujiU

The second session of Intro to Gender & Trans/Nonbinary Affirmation is coming on September 28. Limited space is available, so get your registration in soon! ⁠ Intro to Gender & Trans/Nonbinary Affirmation⁠ Workshop for Laity and Authorized Ministers⁠ ⁠ This is a 2-hour workshop that introduces key concepts related to gender and helps church leaders identify practical methods of affirming trans and nonbinary people in their communities.⁠ ⁠ This workshop will be hosted via Zoom.⁠ ⁠ Saturday, September 28 from 10am-12pm EST⁠ ⁠ Registration will be closed once group capacity has been reached for each event.⁠ ⁠ https://lnkd.in/euM2rehx

Sunday, Sept. 8 is your last chance to register for Onsite Participation! 2024 Justice Summit: Politics as an Act of Faith Sat., Sept. 14 | 8am-5pm | Middletown, CT Online participation also available. Click here for more information https://lnkd.in/ezrwXbrz

Our Whole Lives Facilitator Training⁠ Faith and Sexuality Training⁠ ⁠ November 8-10⁠ Silver Lake Camp and Retreat Center in Sharon, CT⁠ ⁠ Middle/High School Curriculum⁠ ⁠ Registration is now open for our fall OWL Training. Equip facilitators for Our Whole Lives faith and sexuality education in your community. Discounted rates are available for SNEUCC participants. ⁠ ⁠ https://lnkd.in/dmRrNCyf

Equipping Educators for Ministry in the Local Church⁠ ⁠ Our fall class schedule is now posted. Register now for the SNEUCC Faith Formation Leadership Program. Take a single class or work towards your certification. ⁠ ⁠ https://lnkd.in/eAD7P8JF

Intro to Race, Racism, and Racial Justice For Laity & Faith Formation Leaders October 5, 2024 or February 8, 2025 A broad, but not comprehensive, introduction to race as a concept, racism & its various forms, & various forms of working toward racial justice. Particular attention is paid to Christian foundations for racism & the history of slavery & colonization in New England. Registration: October 5, 2024 https://lnkd.in/eihKWU2i February 8, 2025 https://lnkd.in/e64y-fJr

Registration Deadline extended to October 1! ⁠ ⁠ Youth Retreat: Peace in the Storm⁠ Nov. 8-10, 2025⁠ Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center in Sharon, CT⁠ ⁠ Do you ever feel overworked and overwhelmed? Does the stress of your everyday living ever feel like a raging storm? Peace. Be still. Come join us for a youth retreat as we seek a deep peace in the midst of the chaos. The gifts of spirit and community will be our guides.⁠ ⁠ Our youth retreat (geared towards grades 7-12) will include time for rest and play, relaxation and reflection, and connection with other youth around SNEUCC churches. Saturday’s activities will include low ropes activities and an evening campfire with s'mores! ⁠ ⁠ Register at link in bio⁠

This Affinity Group is for those who are a person with one or multiple racialized identities, usually expressed with the shorthand of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & other People of Color) or the phrase “people of the Global Majority”. As ministers that face particular systematic and interpersonal race-related challenges in ministry such as discrimination, isolation, judgment and socio-economic challenges, it’s important to have spaces so you can speak your heart, participate in genuine self-exploration and delve into questions about purpose, values and be supported to make choices that honor your full self. ⁠ ⁠ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVVzmWfK

Cross Cultural Leadership in the Integral Way - Come explore cross cultural leadership through levels of growth and development including, egocentric, ethnocentric, and world-centric levels of development. 6 sessions over 6 weeks starting Oct. 3rd. Registration closes September 26th. Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/deyFeQmh