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SUMMARY:Into the Deep: Womxn 2 Womxn Series Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate workshop and learning community space for womxn as we journey toward Synod together! We’ll grow together and share communal space in an open-meeting format. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build community and gather. \nRev. Jes Kast and Tehilah Eisentadt will join us to offer wisdom and connection around being a womxn\, loving God and neighbor well. \nThe Rev. Jes Kast is a progressive minister\, constructive theologian\, and gardener. Raised in Michigan\, Jes took her second call to ministry in New York City. After the 2016 election\, she longed to share healing and desired a slower way of life. Those passions\, among many others led her to taking a call as the settled pastor at Faith UCC in State College\, Pennsylvania where she now resides with her wife\, Dr. Jessy\, and together they have two cats and puppy named Charlie. \nTehilah Eisenstadt is an educator\, activist\, rabbinical school student. Her focus is on deepening the emotional resonance of educational experiences\, creating interfaith relationships designed for creating a more empathetic world\, enriching leadership pipelines through staff mentorship in Jewish organizations throughout the US\, raising up silenced voices\, and enabling Jews who felt they didn’t belong to connect with Jewish community. In 2023\, she launched Wonder and Repair\, through which she develops approaches to community-building and care that incorporate best practices in trauma-informed education and ritual. Tehilah is enrolled full-time at Academy for Jewish Religion\, a trans denominational rabbinical school. She is also a full-time member of East End Temple’s leadership in NYC. Prior to this\,Tehilah spent 15 years serving as Director of Education in synagogues\, day schools\, and JCCs across the denominational spectrum throughout New York City’s five boroughs. She has been honored to consult for Clal (national Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership)\, Charlie’s Colorform City (Netflix) and Cordoba House – Muslim Sunday School. Tehilah spent 11 years organizing Bring Back Our Girls NY (which officially joined global BBOG efforts in 2020) and 12 years as a non-denominational Mikva guide with ImmerseNYC for women and non-binary folx.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/into-the-deep-womxn-2-womxn-series-part-i/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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SUMMARY:Into the Deep - Accessibility\, Safety\, and Welcoming Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Every two years\, General Synod brings together faithful members of the United Church of Christ for inspirational worship\, fellowship with friends (old and new)\, and public witness including through engagement with the business of the church. In July 2025\, we are excited to welcome thousands from across the country for General Synod 35 in Kansas City\, Missouri – and Nurture the Soul is helping to get you there by introducing a 4-part series that goes deep into General Synod and why we hope to see you all there. \nPart 3 – Join us for these Special Offerings\, “Into the Deep” as we explore how we are planning to support the deepening and strengthening of relationships along with connections to one other\, with our ecumenical\, global and interfaith partners\, and with God during General Synod 35. \nDuring this webinar\, we’ll hear from leaders on how we plan an accessible\, safe\, and welcoming Synod. We’ll learn more about how we create brave space through networking and communal opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community and moments of intentional intimate connections for women within the wider church and those seeking ways to be in community through a justice action lens;  how we’ve created several places where children (birth through 12) and youth (rising 6th graders through recent high school graduates) to have their own unique faith formation experiences while also taking in the lessons of the wider church; and\, the ways we’re living into our commitments to be Accessible-to-All (A2A) and WISE (Welcoming\, Inclusive\, Supportive\, and Engaged) for mental health that include a Community Care Space as well as an Access Team available to support access needs.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/into-the-deep-accessibility-safety-and-welcoming-spaces/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T163000
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SUMMARY:And They Shall Be Consoled: Connecting Eco-grief and Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:The grief we feel toward melting ice\, heating cities\, and dying species is woven throughout the activities of daily life.  This Maundy Thursday\, join interfaith Rev. Lauren Van Ham as we learn about eco-grief and consider how our ministries can be strengthened through our honest acts of lament and care for the living system on which we all depend.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/and-they-shall-be-consoled-connecting-eco-grief-and-maundy-thursday/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T163000
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Change through Grief and Lament
DESCRIPTION:We often recognize our grief and display our lament the more we learn about anthropogenic climate change but what do we do with this ecological grief and lament? How do we move through our grief and lament in order to build systems of collaborative change? Join Gabrielle Fields to learn about harnessing the power of collaboration and compassionate meaning making of ecological grief and lament.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/collaborative-change-through-grief-and-lament/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T163000
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SUMMARY:Special Offering: Into the Deep - Braiding Worship and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Every two years\, General Synod brings together faithful members of the United Church of Christ for inspirational worship\, fellowship with friends (old and new)\, and public witness including through engagement with the business of the church. In July 2025\, we are excited to welcome thousands from across the country for General Synod 35 in Kansas City\, Missouri – and Nurture the Soul is helping to get you there by introducing a 4-part series that goes deep into General Synod and why we hope to see you all there. \nPart 4 – Join us to learn more about worship and celebration at this year’s GS35 – we’ll hear from staff working on our shared time together and hear personal accounts of why this time is so very special.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/special-offering-into-the-deep-braiding-worship-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T163000
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SUMMARY:Our Faith and Sensitive Locations - What Faith Communities Are Doing
DESCRIPTION:The Center on Faith and Justice along with the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law organized a lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of more than two dozen religious groups in response to the current administration’s policy allowing immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at “sensitive locations\,” including houses of worship. Join us to learn more about what the lawsuit is\, what our own congregations and communities can do to support our siblings migrating\, and dream of what’s next collectively.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/our-faith-and-sensitive-locations-what-faith-communities-are-doing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T163000
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CREATED:20250423T132839Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next\, Theatre for Change: Use What You've Got!
DESCRIPTION:This series began prior to the 2024 election cycle and is designed to help educate us around the big questions of our faith. This special offering is curated to push back on the political ideology and divide that has become this nation’s “religion”. To live into the Still Speaking G-d\, we are the embodiment of who and what we are called to be to one another – whether it be spiritually\, culturally\, and lovingly during a time when we are being pulled apart at the seams. Part of this embodiment is examining the ways that art speaks and moves us towards expression and collectiveness. \nIn this session\, Rev. Dr. McGilvery shares insights from their recent work using theatre to amplify unheard voices\, advocate for justice\, and bring overlooked stories to the stage. We’ll explore how even the smallest resources—when used intentionally—can spark meaningful change in communities. Whether you’re an artist\, educator\, or activist\, you’ll be inspired to use what you have to create an impact where you are.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-next-theatre-for-change-use-what-youve-got/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250307T140809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T140809Z
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SUMMARY:Into the Deep: Womxn 2 Womxn Series Part II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate workshop and learning community space for womxn as we journey toward Synod together! We’ll grow together and share communal space in an open-meeting format. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build community and gather.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/into-the-deep-womxn-2-womxn-series-part-ii/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T163000
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CREATED:20250331T160725Z
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SUMMARY:Theology\, Polity\, or Policy - How Do We Move Forward on Immigration in Small Town and Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from Pastors and Leaders within 3-different geographic small town and rural settings within the UCC to explore immigration during this complicated political and theological time. During our shared time together\, we’ll hear more about how current immigration policies are impacting these small and rural settings\, what our scriptures call us to be to one another\, and how our UCC polity can inform our work to push back on the hateful rhetoric and policies that seeks to strip the dignity and humanity of those migrating to the United States.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/theology-polity-or-policy-how-do-we-move-forward-on-immigration-in-small-town-and-rural-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250428T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T154639Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons\, Stories\, and Theologies of Small Town and Rural (STAR) Churches in 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are joined by a number of Small Town and Rural (STAR) faith and lay leaders for an important conversation to learn about the lessons that all of our faith communities face today. We’ll hear personal accounts of their journeys and how scripture and theology guide them towards framing the future of our churches and our faith.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/lessons-stories-and-theologies-of-small-town-and-rural-star-churches-in-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T163000
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CREATED:20250307T141251Z
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SUMMARY:Into the Deep: Womxn 2 Womxn Series Part III
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate workshop and learning community space for womxn as we journey toward Synod together! We’ll grow together and share communal space in an open-meeting format. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build community and gather.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/into-the-deep-womxn-2-womxn-series-part-iii/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250310T140105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T140105Z
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SUMMARY:A Little One Shall Lead - A Small Church Story Project
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we’ll hear stories about how the wider church and congregations can discover opportunity in their smallness. The stories highlight how to create spirited worship\, highly engaged prayer practices\, and an invitation to live into a committed and generous responses to suffering in the communities where they are located. These compelling stories from 17-small UCC congregations can offer perspective on how denominations may relate with small congregations in fresh ways\, and how seminaries\, through inclusion of small church studies and field experiences\, may enrich clergy education.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-little-one-shall-lead-a-small-church-story-project/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250715T174700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T153957Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Faith - Perspectives from Young Leaders in Diverse Religions and Countries
DESCRIPTION:In a world marked by fragmentation and fear\, young people of faith are not retreating—they are rising. They are drawing on sacred teachings to respond with courage\, creativity\, and compassion\, becoming bridge-builders in divided societies. Through dialogue and mutual learning\, we will highlight how interreligious solidarity can be a powerful force for healing\, justice\, and hope. Join two dynamic multi-faith young leaders to learn how young people are deepening or returning to their faith in response to the profound challenges of our time. This program is an invitation to envision a future where diverse faith traditions collaborate to cultivate collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect\, building a better world for all of G-d’s (Allah’s) creation. \nNurture the Soul’s Future of Faith: So many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. This series is curated to help us learn from the thought leaders who are exploring these themes and is an invitation to come into a dreaming space where all of G-d’s creation can be cared for – a space where we can know that collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect is honored and how our different perspectives of faith can build up a better world!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-future-of-faith-perspectives-from-young-leaders-in-diverse-religions-and-countries/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T163000
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SUMMARY:Revitalizing Labor Sunday – Liturgy and Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:The affordability of meeting our basic human needs is beyond comfortable reach for more people than ever. Wages\, salaries\, and worker protections are suppressed. How can churches help meet the needs within their congregations\, their communities\, and our country? The United Church of Christ is revitalizing Labor Sunday as an inflection point for specifically naming the unjust causes of our current struggles\, and the power we have within and without our sanctuaries to manifest real change that helps everyone thrive. Join a conversation with UCC Minister for Economic Justice Rev. Seth Wispelwey on “liturgies for labor” and organizing for worker justice where you are.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/revitalizing-labor-sunday-liturgy-and-solidarity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
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SUMMARY:Future of Faith: Is Religion Bad News for Human Rights?
DESCRIPTION:Why at times is religion so dishonest when it gets things wrong\, the instinctive reaction is protect the institution\, don’t tell the truth. Has religion been the catalyst for war and division and if so what conversations do we need to have to rectify that? \nA Nurture the Soul special offering\, Future of Faith: So many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. This series is curated to help us learn from the thought leaders who are exploring these themes and is an invitation to come into a dreaming space where all of G-d’s creation can be cared for – a space where we can know that collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect is honored and how our different perspectives of faith can build up a better world.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/future-of-faith-is-religion-bad-news-for-human-rights/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T170000
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing Mental Health and Empowering Holistic Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory conversation that invites faith leaders into a transformative and lifelong process of letting go of supremacist theologies and monocultural care paradigms of mental wellness. This webinar will explore the intersections of mental wellness\, spiritual formation\, and liberative care that affirms the dignity of each being. Rooted in an Internal Family Systems framework centered on the lived realities of BIPOC communities\, participants will learn how intrapersonal healing can catalyze collective healing and renewal. By integrating cultural humility\, prophetic theology\, and trauma-informed practices\, faith leaders can reshape spiritual care praxis and co-create communities grounded in justice\, belonging\, and sacred restoration.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/decolonizing-mental-health-and-empowering-holistic-wellness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250430T153420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T153420Z
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SUMMARY:Dumpster Fire Ethics: Rethinking How We Follow Jesus
DESCRIPTION:In times of social\, political\, and economic crisis we need new ways to think about morality and ethics to make sure that our ethical approaches serve the moment and compel us into just and healing action. Sociologist\, liturgist\, and sacred music composer Amanda Udis-Kessler offers us a new way of thinking about ethics that is consonant with the commitments of progressive Christianity and that helps us follow Jesus in times of violence\, cruelty\, and corruption. This ethical approach has implications for our spiritual development\, personal growth\, church practices\, and justice work. Join us for a conversation with Amanda about her 2024 Pilgrim Press book Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/dumpster-fire-ethics-rethinking-how-we-follow-jesus/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250804T165804Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Conversation Series on Addiction & Families: Family Matters/Families Matter - Part I
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-part series on Addiction & Families: Family Matter/Families Matter. Part I\, Language Matters: Defining the Words We Use. In this webinar\, we (Erica Poellot and Dee-Dee Stout) discuss how our language around substance use has changed and why this is crucial for us to understand before having deeper conversations about addiction. Words such as recovery\, addiction\, dependence\, substance use disorders\, enabling/codependency\, harm reduction\, and more will be covered. We may also discuss some of the history & myths of harm reduction and abstinence-only treatment. There will be time for Q&A with the panelists after each session!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/clergy-conversation-series-on-addiction-and-families-family-matters-families-matter-part-i/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250730T172845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T172845Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next Series: The Re-Member Yourself as a Sacred Creator
DESCRIPTION:This series began prior to the 2024 election cycle and is designed to help educate us around the big questions of our faith. To live into the Still Speaking G-d\, we are the embodiment of who and what we are called to be to one another – whether it be spiritually\, culturally\, and lovingly during a time when we are being pulled apart at the seams. Part of this embodiment is examining the ways that art speaks and moves us towards expression and collectiveness. \nJoin poet\, artist and Creative Formation practitioner\, Ally Markotich\, to re-member yourself as a sacred creator. During our time together\, Ally will share about her own story of coming back to herself as creative and inspire you to claim your colorful prowess. Become aware of common cultural and personal myths that hold us back from our innate creativity and learn simple ways to reweave creativity into your story. Bring a pencil and some color (markers\, colored pencils or paint) as Ally will complete our gathering by guiding us through a simple 4-step visual prayer process to awaken insight. Come and experience the “ahas” creativity can bring when engaged as a spiritual practice for your life.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-next-series-the-re-member-yourself-as-a-sacred-creator/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T163000
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CREATED:20250804T175827Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Conversation Series on Addiction & Families: Family Matters/Families Matter - Part II
DESCRIPTION:Part II – For this 2nd part of this 3-part series\, we’ll continue to learn from Erica Poellot & Dee-Dee Stout as they open this conversation with these questions: How do we support our loved ones without enabling their drug use? Or does that even really matter? Join us as we take a deep dive into the many options families have today beyond the traditional intervention that not only is rarely effective but often has lasting negative effects which can devastate families sometimes forever.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/clergy-conversation-series-on-addiction-families-family-matters-families-matter-part-ii/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250804T180242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T180242Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Conversation Series on Addiction & Families: Family Matters/Families Matter - Part III
DESCRIPTION:Part III – Practicing Harm Reduction for Clergy and Lay Leaders: How Changing Our Minds Helps the People We Love & Serve (and Ourselves). For Part III\, we’ll hear from Erica Poellot & Dee-Dee Stout as they look at the broader issue of countertransference in clergy’s work with families and others when it comes to drug use\, especially illicit drug use. How does this phenomena interfere with our work? How can it help us? What are the tenets of harm reduction & harm reduction psychotherapy that anyone can use as part of an overall loving\, Christ-centered approach to people who use drugs of any kind? We’ll discuss how a harm reduction approach can give us a better and more effective way to work with those who problematically use drugs and their families and keep us aligned with our hearts.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/clergy-conversation-series-on-addiction-families-family-matters-families-matter-part-iii/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts Part I: What is Disability and What is Ableism?
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited for a 3-part series to go deeper into the All Church Read\, “Building Up a New World: Congregational Organizing for Transformative Impact\,” focusing on Chapter 5\, “Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts” with current and former members of the UCC Disability Ministries Board. \nIn Part I\, we’ll explore the complexities and different models of disability to better understand and define disability as it relates to lived experiences. We’ll also explore ableism — the system of oppression experienced by disability communities. This understanding will serve as a foundation for parts II and III of the series.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disability-justice-in-congregational-contexts-part-i-what-is-disability-and-what-is-ableism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T163000
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SUMMARY:Future of Faith: Grace in the Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:So many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. Join New Hampshire Conference Minister Rev. Gordon Rankin for an engaging conversation around the future of faith in their local and regional contexts and discover how finding grace in the wilderness can be a counter-cultural practice of living into our faith expressions.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/future-of-faith-grace-in-the-wilderness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250903T135342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T135909Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts Part II: What is Disability Justice
DESCRIPTION:In Part II\, we’ll explore the creation of the Disability Justice movement by queer and trans disabled folx of color. We’ll also discuss and explain the 10 Principles of Disability Justice\, which serve as the foundation and roadmap for congregations seeking to live into disability justice.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disability-justice-in-congregational-contexts-part-ii-what-is-disability-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250815T130652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T191352Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next Series: How Art Deepens and Enriches Worship in Divided Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another edition of our What’s Next Series\, a series curated to help us ask what we can do in divided times. We’ll be joined by Rev. Marshela Salgado for an engaging online conversation exploring how art can deepen and enrich worship. Rev. Salgado will share about the work that her congregation has done to promote various forms of art in worship\, from art shows to various worship series: Theology of Broadway\, [Pop]Culture Theology\, Banned Books and more. Together\, they’ll discuss practical ways to weave visual\, musical\, and creative expressions into the worship experience that inspire connection\, reflection\, justice\, and community. This workshop will offer both theological insights and hands-on ideas for integrating art in ways that speak to the heart and spirit of your congregation. \nThe What’s Next series began prior to the 2024 election cycle and is designed to help educate us around the big questions of our faith. This special offering is curated to push back on the political ideology and divide that has become this nation’s “religion”. To live into the Still Speaking G-d\, we are the embodiment of who and what we are called to be to one another – whether it be spiritually\, culturally\, and lovingly during a time when we are being pulled apart at the seams. Part of this embodiment is examining the ways that art speaks and moves us towards expression and collectiveness.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-next-series-how-art-deepens-and-enriches-worship-in-divided-times/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250903T135716Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice in Congregational Contexts Part III: How Do We Live into Disability Justice
DESCRIPTION:In Part III\, we will take what we have learned about disability\, ableism\, and disability justice and discuss ways to apply it in a congregational context. Topics will include the Accessible to All (A2A) process\, celebrating Access Sunday\, and an introduction to disability theology. Attendees will leave with concrete tools for helping their congregations undo ableism\, increase accessibility\, and celebrate disabled leadership and disability wisdom.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/disability-justice-in-congregational-contexts-part-iii-how-do-we-live-into-disability-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250903T140332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T140332Z
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SUMMARY:Let the Children Come
DESCRIPTION:Through the Love of Children program we are exploring ways to create spaces where children are welcomed and embraced to come as they truly are. One of the most important places children gather is during worship/Sunday morning. Three of our current Love of Children cohort members will share experiences and best practices on how to create safe and welcoming spaces for children in the local church and beyond. We hope you will gain some insights on child development\, the need for inclusive spaces that meet the developmental needs of young people and hear some exciting things that you can try in your own congregation. Panelists will also speak to how the Love of Children cohort has strengthened their ministry and welcome others to apply for the 2026 cohort.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/let-the-children-come/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250926T155214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141001Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Faith: The Sacrament of Interfaith Friendship
DESCRIPTION:In this divisive moment\, we are called to both go forth and build meaningful connection across lines of difference and to tend to our spirits and communities. Join us for a conversation this intersection between magnifying the sacramental beauty of interfaith friendship and doing the inner work we all must do to sustain ourselves. \nSo many of us are living in the most divided times we’ve known collectively. Between fascism\, genocide\, war\, famine\, environmental collapse\, and uncertainty about our relationships and what we are called to be in such a time – we find ourselves deepening or returning to our faith. Our “Future of Faith” series is curated to help us learn from the thought leaders who are exploring these themes and is an invitation to come into a dreaming space where all of G-d’s creation can be cared for – a space where we can know that collective dignity\, love\, kindness\, and respect is honored and how our different perspectives of faith can build up a better world!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-future-of-faith-the-sacrament-of-interfaith-friendship/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250401T170848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T132119Z
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SUMMARY:Land\, The Series in 3-Parts: Protecting and Caring for the Historic Christian Lands of Armenia
DESCRIPTION:A handful of churches within the United Church of Christ identify as ethnically Armenian congregations. Come hear from one Armenian UCC pastor about the Christian treasures of the lands of Armenia\, from ancient Mount Ararat to medieval monasteries to contemporary churches serving refugees from the 2020 war with Azerbaijan. After losing the territory of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) in that war\, Armenia is crying out for justice and for partners in protecting its territorial sovereignty. In this webinar\, you will also learn about the hope-giving ways that the non-profit organization the Armenia Tree Project is looking to the future by making environmental investments in the land.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/land-the-series-in-3-parts-protecting-and-caring-for-the-historic-christian-lands-of-armenia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T095111
CREATED:20250912T151651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141451Z
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SUMMARY:What's Next: Countering Project 2025 with Love: One Year Later
DESCRIPTION:Join the UCC Washington D.C. Office for a conversation on Project 2025 and how the policy landscape and the UCC’s faith-based responses have evolved over the past year since the election. By revisiting our resource “Countering Project 2025 With Love: A UCC Response\,” this webinar will explore enduring commitments and new challenges across issues such as LGBTQ+ rights\, immigration justice\, international peace\, and more. We will also introduce our new toolkit for faithful advocacy\, offering practical ways for individuals and congregations to help build a just world for all. Whether you’re new to the conversation or have been following from the start\, this webinar will equip you with both context and tools to put love into action today!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-next-countering-project-2025-with-love-one-year-later/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul
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