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SUMMARY:Building a Life of Impact: Investing Your Values Through Sustainable and Faith-Aligned Retirement Strategies
DESCRIPTION: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 their retirement assets can contribute to positive change\, ministry professionals gain tools to shape a more just and resilient world—now and in their future years of service. \nWhat it addresses: Sustainable investing\, ESG\, and justice-oriented retirement planning. \nThis session is suitable for: Younger clergy and lay workers\, justice‑minded leaders\, and mid‑career ministry professionals. \nHost: Rev. Dr. Paul L. Ramsey\, Director of Church Relations & Philanthropy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Guests: Lan Cai\, Chief Investment Officer; PBUCC Investment Team \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Lan Cai\, Chief Investment Officer\, and members of her investment team\, as they introduce sustainable and faith-aligned investing as a way to integrate financial preparation with theological commitments.\n\n\n\nTopics Include:\n\nSustainable investing basics\nFaith‑aligned decisions\nImpact and returns\n\nParticipants will:\n\n\nUnderstand ESG principles\nAlign values with investments\nUnderstand investing impact
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/building-your-values-through-sustainable-investing/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Because of Ministry—Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T160000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Career Check-In: What’s Working\, What’s Not\, and What Needs to Change Now
DESCRIPTION: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 ensure that their leadership today does not compromise their wellbeing or their retirement security tomorrow. \nWhat it addresses: Insights for recalibrating ministry\, money\, and life priorities\, including preparing for retirement. \nThis session is suitable for: Mid-career clergy & lay employees ages 45+. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost: Rev. Krista Betz\, Interim Director\, United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance\nFeatured Guest: Rev. Dr. Michael L. Sloan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this interactive discussion\, glean from the Rev. Dr. Michael Sloan as he shares insights and practices to support mid-career professionals in reassessing what’s sustainable—financially\, vocationally\, and personally. \nTopics Include:\n\n\nMid‑career pressures\nCompeting life demands\nRecalibration indicators\n\nParticipants will\n\n\nName core stressors\nAssess energy drains\nClarify next steps
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/mid-career-check-in-whats-working/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Because of Ministry—Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260720T143210
CREATED:20260612T184139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T184515Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Throw That Away: Why Archiving Our History Matters!
DESCRIPTION: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 are more than just words on dusty paper; they are windows into the past that illuminate the history of a community and convey the mission of the church. Church records span the entire history of your church\, and no matter the age\, are important to be preserved. But knowing what to preserve can be daunting work\, especially if those with institutional knowledge have moved on. Join the Congregational Library & Archives’ archivists Billy McCarthy and Zachary Bodnar for a program focused on the first tangible steps a church can take to begin organizing their existing records and ensuring the long-term preservation of the records they produce today.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/dont-throw-that-away-why-archiving-our-history-matters/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260720T143210
CREATED:20260708T184250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T184250Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Ministry in an Era of Change: Leadership\, Resilience\, and Adaptive Skills
DESCRIPTION: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 resilience. Preparing for the future isn’t just a financial task—it’s a leadership discipline that supports emotional\, spiritual\, and organizational stability. \nWhat it addresses: Positions financial wellbeing as a driver of long-term leadership strength \nThis session is suitable for: Early‑career and mid‑career clergy discerning how to lead with longevity in a rapidly evolving church environment. \nHost: Maria Seidel\, Senior Associate\, Ministerial Assistance\nFeatured Guests: Rev. Becky Sausser and Rev. Kendall Moore \nFinancial wellbeing is a driver of long-term leadership strength. Join this insightful discussion about retirement readiness and financial planning as core leadership competencies in times of change. \nTopics Include: \n\nAdaptive leadership demands\nFinancial insecurity impacts\nLeadership longevity planning\n\nParticipants will: \n\nLink finance and leadership\nReframe retirement planning\nLead with confidence
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/navigating-ministry-in-an-era-of-change-leadership-resilience-and-adaptive-skills/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Because of Ministry—Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260720T143210
CREATED:20260529T140019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T140316Z
UID:261929-1786030200-1786033800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Fostering Vitality: Liturgical Resources for a Faithful & Vital Church
DESCRIPTION:You may have noticed a special after Pentecost sermon series titled: Faithful and Vital. Inspired by conversations with local church leaders\, Minister for Worship and Theology\, Rev. Dr. Cheryl Lindsay began the process to create worship resources inviting us to remember who we are and who we could be through the framework of the Marks of Faithful and Vital Local Churches from the United Church of Christ Manual on Local Church. Join us for an engaging conversation to learn more about how this project came together\, what the spirit behind the messages are and how these liturgical resources can support engaging faith-rooted dialogue within your own local church setting around the Manual on Local Church’s Marks for Faithful and Vital Churches.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/fostering-vitality-liturgical-resources-for-a-faithful-vital-church/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T173000
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SUMMARY:Be Prophetic\, Not Partisan: Election Engagement 101 for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:The United Church of Christ’s mission calls us to welcome all\, love all\, and seek justice for all. Living out that call means speaking boldly in the public square through public policy advocacy and election engagement that shape our common life together. \nBut are you confused about what your church can and can’t do this election season? You’re not alone. Many congregations avoid political engagement altogether\, unsure of the rules\, while others charge in without knowing the risks. \nAs we head into the 2026 election\, now is the time to get clear. This webinar cuts through the confusion around 501(c)(3) status and IRS guidelines\, giving you practical\, actionable guidance on how your congregation can engage boldly and legally in the public square this election season. \nThis webinar will feature Heather Kimmel (United Church of Christ’s General Counsel) and Rev. Michael Neuroth (Director of the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy)\, and Rushad Thomas (Domestic Policy Advocate of the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/be-prophetic-not-partisan-election-engagement-101-for-congregations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Faith Our Vote,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
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CREATED:20260622T193034Z
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SUMMARY:Can Advocacy with Congress Still Accomplish Anything?
DESCRIPTION:Congress is frequently described as gridlocked\, polarized\, and dysfunctional with one notable exception: impeccable service for the donor class. It is enough to prompt mass conversions of even the most ardent optimists to zealous cynicism. In such a world\, is there any hope for advocacy? In this webinar\, we will hear from Sam Daley-Harris who has been training and equipping others to swim upstream against the currents of political despair for over 45 years. Over and over again\, he has coached and encouraged advocates as they have achieved tangible results. In fact\, he is the founder of a highly successful anti-poverty organization called RESULTS. He is also the author of “Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy.” \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/can-advocacy-with-congress-still-accomplish-anything/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice,Programmatic Priorities - Climate Action,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T164500
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SUMMARY:Economic Justice: Love Our Laborers as Yourself
DESCRIPTION:We all feel a call to “do what you love.” Parents\, teachers\, pastors and culture all reinforce the message. Most importantly\, the call comes from the Spirit within. To work and play freely\, without shame or exploitation\, is to feel integrated and alive internally – and within community and society. Tragically\, our dominant\, oppressive economic system deprives almost everyone of realizing this freedom to thrive. Too many are simply trying to survive under harrowing circumstances. That is ungodly. Is it possible to pivot from anti-Christ economy to loving our laborers? We can and must fight for living wages\, guaranteed housing\, and dignity imbued into every endeavor\, in Jesus’ name. \nJoin the conversation with Nurture the Soul and learn how you and your church can concretely manifest sustained justice now and growing forward. \nRev. Seth Wispelwey is the Minister for Economic Justice with the National Ministries of the United Church of Christ. He has an extensive background in grassroots organizing with people of faith and conscience on a variety of justice issues. In his current role\, Seth is focused on coming alongside congregations with training materials\, discipleship curriculums\, and meaningful solidarity actions for manifesting thriving and liberation for all. He loves spending free time gardening\, cooking\, enjoying great horror films\, and dreaming about whales. Seth lives and works from Charlottesville\, Virginia with his family.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/economic-justice-love-our-laborers-as-yourself/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Nurture the Soul,Programmatic Priorities - Decolonization,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative,Programmatic Priorities - Spiritual Formation,Programmatic Priorities - Strengthening the Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000
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SUMMARY:Money\, Ministry\, and Meaning: Financial Wellness as an Act of Pastoral Self-care
DESCRIPTION:Financial wellbeing is inseparable from pastoral wellbeing. When clergy build healthier relationships with money\, they reduce stress\, expand capacity for spiritual leadership\, and strengthen their ability to serve without fear or scarcity. Retirement readiness becomes an act of stewardship—of self\, vocation\, and community—reframing financial planning as an essential component of sustainable ministry. \nWhat it addresses: Seeing financial planning as an essential pastoral wellbeing practice. \nThis session is best suitable for: Early career and mid-career ministry professionals. \nHost: Rev. Dr. Paul L. Ramsey\, Director of Church Relations & Philanthropy\nFeatured Guest: Shannon Doyle\, Program Director for Partnerships and Financial Education\, LSS Financial Choice \nLearn how to have a better relationship with money and to reframe your financial planning approach as a spiritual and vocational practice that supports sustainable ministry. \nTopics Include: \n\nMoney and meaning\nScarcity and burnout\nStewardship and wellbeing\n\nParticipants will: \n\nRecognize money scripts\nReframe financial care as self-care\nRelate to money better
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/money-ministry-and-meaning-financial-wellness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Because of Ministry—Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T163000
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CREATED:20260714T190418Z
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SUMMARY:Faith\, Disability\, and the Crisis of Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:Join the Disability Ministry Board for an interactive conversation around the intersections of disability and economic justice. We’ll learn a bit about how the limitations of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) impacts housing and financial stability for the community diagnosed with disabilities. More importantly\, we’ll ask the hard questions about why we should care beyond being called and led to be a caring\, gracious and loving community that honors the dignity of all our neighbors.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/faith-disability-and-the-crisis-of-homelessness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health and Wholeness Advocacy Ministries,Nurture the Soul,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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T163000
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SUMMARY:Who Pays the Price: Migrant Labor\, Economic Justice and Our Faith
DESCRIPTION:We are all experiencing a rise in our food prices\, but the people who harvest our food are often left out of the conversation. This webinar connects the cost-of-living crisis to migrant labor while exploring the roles of faith in this justice advocacy. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with faith and community leaders. Our conversation partners will share actionable ways for viewers to participate in Fill the JAR and Love Knows No Borders campaigns.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/who-pays-the-price-migrant-labor-economic-justice-and-our-faith/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Nurture the Soul,Programmatic Priorities - Climate Action,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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T160000
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SUMMARY:Employer-Focused Workshop: Building Healthy\, Sustainable Ministries Through Better Benefits Education
DESCRIPTION:Employers play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term wellbeing of clergy and staff. Effective benefits education\, transparent compensation practices\, and proactive support for retirement readiness contribute directly to healthier ministries\, stronger employee retention\, and more sustainable leadership pipelines. When employers champion financial and vocational wellbeing\, the entire church ecosystem becomes stronger\, more stable\, and better equipped for the future. \nWhat it addresses: How employer decisions shape long-term clergy wellness and retention. \nThis session is suitable for: Conference staff\, Human Resource administrators\, church councils\, and treasurers. \nHost: Walter A. Reyes\, Chief Operating Officer\nFeatured Guest: Stephanie Serratelli\, Program and Benefits Manager \nJoin Stephanie Serratelli as she guides employer organizations in understanding how benefits education and compensation practices directly influence clergy and/or caregiver wellbeing and retention. \nTopics Include: \n\nBenefits education impact\nCompensation transparency\nWorkforce sustainability\n\nParticipants will: \n\nSee benefits as a retention tool\nImprove education trust\nStrengthen employee communication
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/employer-focused-workshop-building-healthy-sustainable-ministries-through-better-benefits-education/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Because of Ministry—Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T130000
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CREATED:20260520T152051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T134854Z
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SUMMARY:Sex Ed as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Join us as for a conversation with Dr. Meg Bartlett-Chase\, sex educator\, organizer and advocate–about how providing great sexuality education is a way to resist authoritarianism. Dr. Bartlett-Chase has researched sex education policy\, practice and controversy\, and she is the founder and executive director of Honest Sex Ed Minnesota.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/sex-ed-as-resistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Our Whole Lives,Programmatic Priorities - Reshaping the Narrative
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