Come away for a time of quiet and solitude, individual reflection, and fellowship and sharing. Quiet Days are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 am-1 pm Quiet Days are designed to open new avenues of communing with God, and to provide an opportunity for sharing faith journeys and stories. They allow for Sabbath time and renewal in the midst of our busy world. There is no formal registration, but a minimum donation of $5 is requested…

Come away for a time of quiet and solitude, individual reflection, and fellowship and sharing. Quiet Days are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 am-1 pm Quiet Days are designed to open new avenues of communing with God, and to provide an opportunity for sharing faith journeys and stories. They allow for Sabbath time and renewal in the midst of our busy world. There is no formal registration, but a minimum donation of $5 is requested…

Advanced Boundary Training: Keeping time for rest and renewal The UCC Ministerial Code calls all authorized ministers to commit to “setting aside time for Sabbath and vacation”. Meanwhile, the UCC Call Agreement for a pastor names that “the covenant with our church requires your attention 24/7 to matters beyond your control.” How do you prioritize time for rest while being available to the church 24/7? This Advanced Boundary Training will address sabbaticals, sabbath, and time off. We’ll discuss topics like…

Come away for a time of quiet and solitude, individual reflection, and fellowship and sharing. Quiet Days are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 am-1 pm Quiet Days are designed to open new avenues of communing with God, and to provide an opportunity for sharing faith journeys and stories. They allow for Sabbath time and renewal in the midst of our busy world. There is no formal registration, but a minimum donation of $5 is requested…

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Drawing from writings of Karen Lebacqz and Richard Gula, we will explore some of the aspects of the professional power that comes with the pastoral office. The power that pastors have is often understated and misunderstood. Some of you may remember this example from FaithTrust Institute and Margaret Atwood.  She unlocks her office door, then locks it behind her to disguise the fact that she’s in there. It’s not her office hours but the students take advantage. They can…