I was out for a walk on one of my favorite paths, rounding a small lake and enjoying the dense woods of tall trees that surrounded me … Read Rev. Shari Prestemon’s monthly message.
The Minnesota Conference UCC joins others in prayer for all those who are grieving and traumatized following the horrific shooting on Saturday at a nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO.
The Board of Directors has approved new COVID-19 safety guidelines for all in-person gatherings sponsored by the Minnesota Conference UCC.
I’ve seen and heard signs of it so many times lately. Pastors share it with me when they lament that worship attendance and participation in other ministries still lags behind what it was pre-COVID … It’s grief that I’m noticing, acute loss that many of us are feeling.
Using gentle hikes, meditation, and discussion, participants are encouraged to leave their worries at home and find their soul rhythm in natural spaces and deep conversations.
Covenant Days are a time to gather together and be the church. This year, the Minnesota Conference will offer five Covenant Days around the state, beginning with the Alexandria area on November 10.
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.