Join us as we welcome these folks for a discussion about Queer Love and Liberation: -Schmian Evans, Minister for Women and Gender Justice, United Church of Christ -Rev. Derek Terry, Acting Executive Director, Open and Affirming Coalition of the United…
Each day in the news, we hear of new efforts by state and federal policymakers to dehumanize our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Amid this ever-evolving landscape, it can be challenging to keep up with all the twists and turns of LGBTQIA+ policy…
“To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul.” –Simone Weil Join us Wednesday, June 17th, 6:00-7:00 pm ET, for an online ecumenical worship service in observance of World Refugee Day. With the…
Juneteenth marks the official end of the enslavement of African descended people in the U.S. The original legal declaration was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln January 1, 1863, which instituted The Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom…
In this digital age, how do we find meaningful connections with each other and our wider communities? Join us as we explore ways to support each other, amplify our messages of love, and encourage growth across ever-changing digital landscapes. We’ll…
You're invited to join Rev. Dr. Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips, Minister and Team Leader for Education for Faithful Action Ministries for a powerful and affirming Pride Worship Service—streamed LIVE or experienced in person—on Sunday, June 28 from 3:00–4:30 PM at the historical…
As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we stand at a critical evolutionary crossroads. The promise of American pluralism has never been a static artifact of the past, it is a living, breathing covenant that each generation must expand, deepen,…
How do faith leaders, organizers, nonprofits, congregations, and community advocates sustain themselves while responding to the urgent challenges of this moment? Join Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker from the Center for Faith Lived Organizing for a timely dialogue exploring how…
Clergy and lay leaders increasingly seek alignment between their faith commitments and their financial decisions. Sustainable investing offers a powerful way to live out values such as justice, stewardship, and care for creation while preparing for retirement. By understanding how…
Mid-career leaders often navigate the most complex intersections of ministry and life: family responsibilities, congregational demands, aging parents, debt, and long-term planning pressures. This season requires strategic recalibration. A mid-career check-in helps clergy regain clarity, adjust course with intention, and…
We all know there is one room in a church filled with memories – from documents to old hymnals to whatever item found its way there and we know the temptation to throw it all way! But our Church records…
Retirement readiness is a cornerstone of adaptive, sustainable leadership. In a ministry landscape defined by shifting expectations, multi-vocational realities, and increasing demands, leaders who plan for long-term financial and vocational wellbeing are better equipped to serve with clarity, confidence, and…