September 11, 2023 or November 1, 2023 Come on your own, or come with a team and join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.
Brew a cup of tea or pour a glass of your favourite drink, and snuggle in with a good book. Oh, and you can discuss the book with at least two friends -- The Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of The United Church of Canada, and her guest.
Gather a team of three or more leaders from your Community of Faith, and join us for this 8-week intensive course that could transform discipleship, generosity and spiritual growth in your congregation.
Please join us for this popular annual series! Weekly Tuesday events are opportunities to take part in lively online discussions with dynamic speakers, writers, and leaders in anti-racism work.
This Introductory course meets the requirements for mandatory racial justice training for active ministry personnel, as required by the 39th General Council (2006), and is specifically designed for people who identify as Indigenous or Racialized.
This Introductory course meets the requirements for mandatory racial justice training for active ministry personnel, as required by the 39th General Council (2006), and is specifically designed for people who identify as White.
This Introductory course meets the requirements for mandatory racial justice training for active ministry personnel, as required by the 39th General Council (2006), and is designed for Ministers applying for Admission from outside North America
This "Refresher" course is for those who have already taken the United Church Introductory course. The curriculum on this course would be particularly helpful to individuals who are retired or nearing retirement.
Part 2 of a 2-part Signpost for communities of faith trying to discern next steps after deciding that disbanding or amalgamating are their only options. Please complete Part One of the Signpost before completing this Part!
This "Refresher" course is for those who have already taken the United Church Introductory course. In this course we'll continue to reflect the concept of personal and professional boundaries, and how that can help enhance the ministry we are engaged in.
This "refresher" course is for those who have already taken the United Church Introductory course. Online news; outdoor signs; church websites; Facebook; bulletins; newsletters, and emails are just a few examples of “social media” we encounter daily.
This course meets the requirements for mandatory training in the Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Policy and Procedures and the Workplace Discrimination, Harassment & Violence Prevention & Response Policy.
This course will help you get your Planned Giving program set up and running, so that your community of faith can benefit from these financial gifts.
Are you excited about an idea that you've got for your community of faith? EDGE's online Idea Days are a free opportunity to practice talking about your idea to other people and to hear feedback, and to give feedback to others about their ideas.
Learn the basics of writing prayers and choosing music for worship services.
Join us every month for keep up to date on the latest news and advice for treasurers, trustees, payroll contacts and more.
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Are you planning to change, grow or add a ministry? A Theory of Change is your ministry’s story of how you believe change will unfold. This workshop is available for $50 for members of the EDGE Network.
For those who have completed the mandatory training for Ministry Personnel. This will focus on moving from the victimizing power of racism to an affirming and transforming space. This space will be defined by practicing healthy intercultural relations.
Join as a Team for one low price! This course will help you get your Planned Giving program set up and running, so that your community of faith can benefit from these financial gifts.
Learn the difference between change (an event) and transition (the process of changing)., how to assess where people and communities of faith in their transition, and how to respond appropriately to foster healthy transitions and acceptance of change.
Family Systems Theory helps ministry personnel and communities of faith be more self-aware and self-differentiating; to be better equipped to identify those in the community of faith with good leadership skills; and to better recognize and deal with an
Learn about why the way new people enter communities of faith and other living systems substantially impacts ministry, as you receive tools for new leaders and their communities of faith to learn about each other.
Learn the skills required to prepare trainees for ministry for supervision, including pastoral practices, leadership, reflection, feedback and spiritual guidance. This 5-week course is designed for both clergy and lay leaders across denominations.
This Introductory course is designed for lay leaders who are seeking a stronger understanding of racial justice issues in Canada and within The United Church of Canada
Learn the basics of planning worship by preparing for the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.
Learn the basics of preaching by preparing for the seasons of Lent and Easter.
Learn the basics of preparing worship services for All Ages and Special Events
The United Church of Canada provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan for all employees who work more than 14 hours a week. Join us for this 90 minute program to learn about how the plan works, what it costs, and how to apply for your pension.
Prepare to Vote: Remit Q&A Session with Thérèse Samuel and John Egger For Pastoral Charges in WOW HF and ARW Regional Councils.
This intensive program is for Communities of Faith planning to do a Congregational Giving Program in the 6-7 months following the course dates
