From interpreting scripture to developing your message and honing your delivery, the Lay Preaching Course offers practical guidance, theological insights, and hands-on exercises.
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
This course on Introduction to Anti-Racism for Indigenous and Racialized Lay Leaders is an introductory course for lay leaders who identify as Indigenous and Racialized.
The Witness Blanket is a profound work of art and testimony created to honour residential school Survivors. Learn how one community of faith has arranged to have it displayed at their church as part of their commitment to reconciliation.
This course meets the requirements for mandatory training in the Creating Safe and Respectful Environments Policy and Creating Safe and Respectful Environment Procedures for Ministry Personnel, Candidates and Licensed Lay Worship Leaders.
This course will encourage ministers and lay leaders to reimagine the church as a community formed through patience, shared woundedness, companionship, and practices of listening and responsibility.
During this Lenten season, we will learn about the important roles that women played in Jesus' story, who showed great faith, courage, and love.
Crafting engaging services, selecting scripture and music, and writing prayers, offering practical advice and exercises. Ideal for those looking to enhance their faith or church role, it guides you to effective worship leadership.
This five-week course equips clergy and laypeople with knowledge and skills to develop and articulate informed faith-based perspectives on genetics issues.
In this course, you'll explore course settings, the layout of your course page, and techniques for converting your files into appropriate formats.
In this five-week curriculum, you will explore the family tree of Abraham and the importance of our ancestors. Trees are used to describe the relationship between God and humanity, and human relationships with one another.
Gather a team of three or more leaders from your Community of Faith, and join us for this 5-week intensive course that could transform discipleship, generosity and spiritual growth in your congregation. This is a Pay-What-You-Can course.
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.
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 "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.
Join us every month for keep up to date on the latest news and advice for treasurers, trustees, payroll contacts and more.
This intensive program is for Communities of Faith planning to do a Congregational Giving Program in the 6-7 months following the course dates
March 26 and May 7, 2025 - Come on your own, or come with a team and join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.
June 18 and July 30, 2026 - Come on your own, or come with a team and join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.
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.
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.
Choose 1 of the 3 courses; 3 different topics ; 3 live meetings per topic. If you would like to join more than one of the courses listed; please register again as you would for individual courses.
Need to organize your community of faith records? Whether you have to clear space in your offices or whether your church is experiencing changes, learn how the United Church of Canada Archives can help.
This Introductory course meets the requirements for mandatory anti-racism training for active ministry personnel, as required by the 39th General Council (2006), and is specifically designed for people who identify as White.
Learn the basics of planning worship by preparing for the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.
A series of workshops to help congregational leaders eager to try new things, gain new perspectives and connect with one another. Join us Wednesdays from March 11th to May 20th, 2026 (except April 1st break for Holy Week) 7pm-9pm ET.
August 27 and October 8, 2026 - Come on your own, or come with a team and join United Church people from across the country to learn some stewardship first principles.
This course will provide you with useful tools and techniques to improve your course’s design. This is an advanced course designed for those who want to delve deeper into more advanced course design.
Become an Essential Part of Your Community of Faith: Enroll in Our Asynchronous Online Training Course for Treasurers
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
a meeting place for people exploring technology options for Communities of Faith
A course inspired by The Episcopal Church's commitment to racial reconciliation.
Is your congregation struggling to keep your church building? Selling your church isn’t always the only solution.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant community where books are celebrated and explored in various engaging formats.
Taking this course won’t fix the past. But it will help you understand it better. And that’s an important part of the work we are all called to do.
