Circle of Trust Peer Groups
If you are a leader in a faith community or other ministry context — clergy, lay staff, or volunteer — whose ministry focuses on nurturing the spiritual lives of others, this opportunity is for you.
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If you are a leader in a faith community or other ministry context — clergy, lay staff, or volunteer — whose ministry focuses on nurturing the spiritual lives of others, this opportunity is for you.
We are thrilled to announce a Conference-sponsored youth trip to Washington, DC, next summer, July 21-28, 2023. The trip will be open for any youth who has completed 8th-12th grade during spring 2023.
All actively serving clergy from around the Minnesota Conference UCC are invited to come together with colleagues for a few days of renewal, rest, and reconnection Nov 1-3.
Equipping congregational leaders to facilitate small group sessions with parents and caregivers; Thursday, November 10 from 9:30 am–4 pm.
“Handing Down the Faith: Building from Parents’ Views of Congregations” is the topic of the October 27 FourTHursday with guest presenter Professor Amy Adamczyk, Ph.D.
Jan and Kim Shaffer, members of First Congregational UCC Mankato, have opened their home to a Ukrainian family of four, plus their dog!
352 member church bodies. 120 countries. Over 3,000 people. Those numbers made for a fascinating experience at the World Council of Churches Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, in early September. Read about Conference Minister Rev. Shari Prestemon’s experience.
Does your stewardship campaign use the language of urgency or agency? Urgency can be motivating because it names an immediate and large problem. But it can also leave people overwhelmed and uncertain about their ability to make a difference.
Today marks my first day back after three months of sabbath. I want to take a bit of space here to offer abundant thanks for the privilege and deep blessing of that time away.
Twelve women from eight UCC congregations participated in the annual Women’s Retreat Sept 9-11.
United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, we welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all.
The Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ (UCC) equips a courageous Church alive with Christ’s transforming love.