March 20, 2026 noon-2:30pm ET
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Course Overview
This 2.5-hour refresher is for those who have completed the United Church Introductory course, either online or in person. Today, “social media” includes far more than Facebook—it spans websites, emails, newsletters, bulletins, outdoor signs, and more. These tools shape how we communicate and connect.
What You’ll Learn
We’ll revisit personal and professional boundaries for church leaders and explore how they impact ministry. Through case studies focused on social media, you’ll learn:
- How online communication can strengthen or harm pastoral relationships.
- Practical strategies for using social media responsibly and effectively.
- Ways to support God’s mission and ministry through healthy digital engagement—even if you’re not a frequent social media user.
By the end, you’ll leave with actionable approaches to maintain boundaries and build trust while navigating the digital spaces your congregants use every day.
Cost
The tuition fee for this course is $29.99. If you are a lay person or a Licensed Lay Worship Leader, please pay this amount. In some Provinces, employers may not charge employees for mandatory educational programs. Accordingly, if you are Ministry Personnel, you're welcome to adjust the fee to $0 when you check out, if you choose to. If you decide to contribute towards the cost of this program regardless, please accept our thanks!
Completion of Course
Upon completion of your course, you will have the opportunity to print out your completion certificate and provide it to the person in your Judicatory to whom your attendance should be reported.
Waiting List
All of these courses are offered 3-4 times a year. If the program you'd like to take is showing dates in the past, you can still click through to the course description. From here, you'll get the option to go onto a waiting list. We'll notify all those on the waiting list when new dates are posted.
