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SUMMARY:Beyond the Pulpit: Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Part I: The Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:This two-part webinar series explores the growing need for chaplains\, and the vital role chaplaincy plays in providing spiritual and emotional care across diverse settings. Participants will gain an introduction to the profession\, learn the 5 Ws of Chaplaincy from one of the nation’s top accredited chaplaincy programs\, and discover how chaplains offer empathetic\, nonjudgmental support in hospitals\, the military\, corporate environments\, and community spaces. The series will also examine emerging trends in chaplaincy\, the challenges of serving an increasingly disconnected and politically polarized society\, and how we can work together to ensure greater access to this essential form of care. \n  \nGuests include: \nRev. Dr. Danielle Buhuro\nRev. ellie hutchison \n  \nRev. Dr. Danielle “Danie” J. Buhuro is Executive Director and lead CPE Supervisor at Sankofa CPE Center which offers innovative online Clinical Pastoral Education programming along with unique social justice-oriented clinical work settings and prepares clergy chaplains for board certification. She is also Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia. Dr. Buhuro is passionate about issues of race\, gender and sexuality. She is author of “Spiritual Care In An Age of #BlackLivesMatter: Examining the Spiritual and Prophetic Needs of African Americans Living In A Violent America.”\n\nDr. Buhuro attended Chicago Theological Seminary\, where she earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology\, Ethics and Human Sciences with a focus on Pastoral Theology. Dr. Buhuro also holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees respectively.\n\nDr. Buhuro has served on the national board of directors for ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education. She facilitates numerous workshops nation-wide on African American Pastoral Care and African-centered psychology.\n\nDr. Buhuro is same-gender-loving and currently partnered. She parents a son\, Ezekiel Calvin Buhuro.\n\nRev. Dr. Buhuro is committed to excellence and community partnership. Her philosophy of education embraces a pedagogy of helping students enhance their pastoral identity and pastoral competence while improving their pastoral reflection.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/beyond-the-pulpit-chaplaincy-and-spiritual-care/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith INFO,Programmatic Priorities - Decolonization,Programmatic Priorities - Leadership Development,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Pulpit: Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Part II: Contemporary Needs
DESCRIPTION:This two-part webinar series explores the growing need for chaplains\, and the vital role chaplaincy plays in providing spiritual and emotional care across diverse settings. Participants will gain an introduction to the profession\, learn the 5 Ws of Chaplaincy from one of the nation’s top accredited chaplaincy programs\, and discover how chaplains offer empathetic\, nonjudgmental support in hospitals\, the military\, corporate environments\, and community spaces. The series will also examine emerging trends in chaplaincy\, the challenges of serving an increasingly disconnected and politically polarized society\, and how we can work together to ensure greater access to this essential form of care. \n  \nGuests include: \nRev. Dr. Danielle Buhuro\nRev. ellie hutchison \n  \nRev. Dr. Danielle “Danie” J. Buhuro is Executive Director and lead CPE Supervisor at Sankofa CPE Center which offers innovative online Clinical Pastoral Education programming along with unique social justice-oriented clinical work settings and prepares clergy chaplains for board certification. She is also Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia. Dr. Buhuro is passionate about issues of race\, gender and sexuality. She is author of “Spiritual Care In An Age of #BlackLivesMatter: Examining the Spiritual and Prophetic Needs of African Americans Living In A Violent America.”\n\nDr. Buhuro attended Chicago Theological Seminary\, where she earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology\, Ethics and Human Sciences with a focus on Pastoral Theology. Dr. Buhuro also holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees respectively.\n\nDr. Buhuro has served on the national board of directors for ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education. She facilitates numerous workshops nation-wide on African American Pastoral Care and African-centered psychology.\n\nDr. Buhuro is same-gender-loving and currently partnered. She parents a son\, Ezekiel Calvin Buhuro.\n\nRev. Dr. Buhuro is committed to excellence and community partnership. Her philosophy of education embraces a pedagogy of helping students enhance their pastoral identity and pastoral competence while improving their pastoral reflection.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/beyond-the-pulpit-chaplaincy-and-spiritual-care-2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith INFO,Programmatic Priorities - Decolonization,Programmatic Priorities - Leadership Development,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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SUMMARY:All About Praygrounds: Making Room for All
DESCRIPTION:So many of us ask what it is we do with the young folks during worship and celebration time. Well\, join our Love of Children team to we learn more about: praygrounds! Attendees will have a chance to think about their own area for children in their sanctuaries and how to reorient the space to provide children with an immersive experience that will nurture their curiosity about faith\, the church and play.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/all-about-praygrounds-making-room-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Faith INFO,Nurture the Soul,Programmatic Priorities - Leadership Development,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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