Projects for the Day:

 

Waterfront clean up

Trail development

Woods clean up

Cleaning bathrooms and rust removal

Replace shower curtains

…and MORE!

Register Online Today!

 

 Cost is only $5/person

 

 

Questions? Email Zac at zacn@uccmn.org or call the Conference Office at 612-871-0359

 

Men’s Work Weekend

 

 

Gather for a weekend at Pilgrim Point with fellow men from around the Minnesota

 

 Conference to help service and enjoy this amazing place of ministry.

 

There’s a list of projects just waiting for your help…

 

• Various building projects
• Paint floors in Annex
• Paint floors in POEM Cabins
• Waterfront cleanup
• Trail development
• Woods clean up
• Clean and paint small bedroom and shower in Rec Hall
• Renovations to men’s and women’s bathrooms in Rec Hall
• Get docks in water
• Setup new office space in Rec Hall
• Rust removal
• Setup kitchen

May 4-6, 2012 at Pilgrim Point - Register Here

 

Come anytime on Friday through Sunday afternoon

(feel free to come for all or part of the weekend!)

$20 suggested donation to help cover food costs. Donations over that amount will assist in project materials. 

 

Needed for the Weekend:

• At least THREE Project Supervisors
• Volunteers willing to assist in the kitchen with food for the weekend

If you’re interested in serving in one of these ways, contact Zac at zacn@uccmn.org. 

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National Youth Event 2012

 

This summer, UCC youth from across the country will gather for four days at Purdue University for National Youth Event (NYE) 2012. This event takes place once every four years and is an opportunity for youth (and the adults who accompany them) to imagine what is possible in their lives, in their churches, and in the world. In fact, the theme this year is “Imagine“

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Held July 10-13, 2012 at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN

 

Only $400/participant

 

We will be leaving at 7am on July 10th from Mizpah UCC in Hopkins, MN. We’ll arrive back around 5pm on July 14th at the same location.

REGISTER NOW!

 

There are only a handful of seats left!

 Deadline for payment and

 

registration: May 7

Registration fee includes:

• Transportation to and from the Twin Cities
• Full NYE Registration
• Housing
• An AWESOME conference T-SHIRT!!

Questions? Contact Zac at Zacn@uccmn.org for details and answers

Leader Opportunities

 

 

Certification School in Progressive

 

 

Christian Youth Ministry 

 

 

 

Certification School in Progressive Christian Youth Ministry will be happening again this summer, August 12-17, with the closing retreat November 9-11. Our first course last summer was extremely successful and this course is shaping up to be even better! Early registration pricing is $2,000 per student until May 1st (up to $1,000 scholarships available through the Ashley endowment) – so register soon. 

 

Registration can be accessed by clicking, HERE. 

 

 

 

2011 Participants had this to say about their experience with certification school…

“A life-changing week that is going to help me do my ministry in better ways”

“I feel reinvigorated, refreshed, and with new tools for my work.”

“I was skeptical about going, but I’m so glad i did. It was a God-filled amazing experience!”

Coming again August 12-17, 2012

Who should go to Certification School? 

Clergy who work with youth and families, full-time and part-time youth directors, youth ministry volunteers and seminary students who are wanting greater skills in ministering with youth and families

 

What is involved in Certification School? 

Six days of initial instruction around the field of youth and family faith formation, 6 webinars for practical
ministry application, a closing retreat to present and gain feedback from ministry plans each student develops, individualized coaching and team coaching for your church staff.

 

Is there a proven track-record of success?

Over 800 youth ministry workers have already been trained through a similar certification school directed by Vibrant Faith Ministries (VFM) and Wartburg Theological Seminary. We have adapted the course, which was mainly geared to Lutherans, using VFM staff but changing some of the content and worship experiences offered to reflect a progressive Christian faith perspective and have a much more UCC feel.

 

Who is involved in making Certification School happen? 

The MN Conference UCC, the Iowa Conference UCC, United Theological Seminary, and Vibrant Faith Ministry are all collaborating to make this certification school happen. Seminary credit can be available for UTS students.

 

Breaking out of the Mold: 

 

 

A New Vision for Intergenerational Faith Formation

 

 

This is a conference-wide event on Saturday, May 12th from 9:30am to 4pm at First UCC in Northfield. Join faith formation leaders from around the Conference to join in on this event; keynoted by Amy Kippen, Director of Faith Formation from Fargo, ND.

Register by May 4th by clicking, HERE. 

 

This event was made possible by the Ashley Endowment of

the Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ.

 

Have questions about this event? Contact Zac at zacn@uccmn.org for more information. 

 

Our Whole Lives (OWL) Training

 

Our Whole Lives is a sexual education program with resources written for 6 different agegroups. They were written by professional sexuality educators and provide accurate information for parents, teachers, & pastors to be used in the affirming and supportive setting of our churches.

Get more information about OWL by clicking here.

The Minnesota Conference UCC, in partnership with Prairie Star District UUA, has established the following OWL Training Courses for Spring of 2012:

April 13-15, 2012 at Robbinsdale UCC - Register Here

Level: 7-9 grade & 10-12 grade

                May 18-20, 2012 at First Unitarian Society - Register Here

                                                                 Level: Adult/Young Adult

 

For more information now, you can contact T. Michael Rock at tmichael@robbinsdaleucc.org.