Upon completion of this unit, the participant will have:
- crafted elements of a worship service that:
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emerge from the participant’s spiritual practice of listening to scripture
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are based on scripture readings from the lectionary for the season of Creation or Ordinary Time
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engage the whole worshipping community through experiential, participatory, image-rich and connective elements
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have been used in worship services where the participant has received feedback from people in the worship service and from other participants in the course
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reflect the United Church’s commitment to inclusive language and intercultural sensitivity
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become familiar with theological themes related to the season of Creation/Ordinary Time such as creation, covenant and discipleship, the Triune God, and eschatology.
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studied the role of sacraments in Christian worship
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begun to develop a list of resources for special services
Orientation Webinar
Monday February 9, 2026 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET
Each
Unit begins with an Orientation Session to help students become
familiar with the technology we're using for the course. This is
mandatory for new students and optional for everyone else.
Christine Jerrett and George Bott will introduce you to:
- How the online LLWL training program works
- Our online meeting platform
- How to post assignments and comment on each other's work
Introductory Webinar
Thursday February 12, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 pm ET
Six Small Group Meetings
Small groups meet every two weeks over a 12 week span
Every two weeks students are assigned 3-6 readings, videos or podcasts. Students
will be asked to read/view these during the first week of each 2-week
section, and write a short reflection on each of these which will be
posted in a threaded discussion forum. During the second week of each
2-week section students are asked to comment on the posts of at least 2
other people in their small group.
Each 2-week section culminates with a "live" meeting on Zoom of your small group.
In Winter/Spring 2026 we're offering 7 different small group meeting times. You'll be asked to select your group when you register. Groups will fill up on a first-come first-served basis. Here are the group meeting times:
- Mondays 2:00 - 3:30pm ET -- Christine Smaller's Section (Feb 23, March 9, March 23, Apr 13, Apr 27, May 11, 2026)
- Mondays 6:30 - 8pm ET -- Teresa Burnett-Cole Section (Feb 23, March 9, March 23, Apr 13, Apr 27, May 11, 2026)
- Tuesdays 4:00- 5:30pm ET -- Christine Smaller's Tuesday Section (Feb 24, March 10, March 24, Apr 14, Apr 28, May 12, 2026)
- Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:30pm ET-- Sandra Litt's Section (Feb 25, March 11, March 25, Apr 15, Apr 29, May 13, 2026)
- Wednesdays 5:30 - 7pm ET --Dale Skinner's Section (Feb 25, March 11, March 25, Apr 15, Apr 29, May 13, 2026)
- Thursdays 12 noon - 1:30pm ET -- Michael Brooks Section (Feb 26, March 12, March 26, Apr 16, Apr 30, May 14, 2026)
- Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30pm ET -- Ryan Slifka's Section (Feb 26, March 12, March 26, April 16, April 30, May 14, 2026)
