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TRIBUTARY FUND LIVE Q&A SESSION
March 12, 11:00 am
The Rocky Mountain Conference exists to inspire, challenge, and empower generous faith and justice communities across the West. One way the Board of Directors of the Conference wants to live that purpose is to budget for and support financially projects for new churches, new ministries, and revitalization of expansion of existing ministries.
This objective is not new to the Board of Directors. However, up until now, there has not been a written, formal process for seeking the financial support of the RMC or criteria for evaluating proposals. The creation of the Tributary Fund fills that void. In doing so, the Board believes access to funds and consistency in fund distribution will be improved.
Learn more about the fund and the process to apply in a webinar hosted by Lee Berg, RMC board member and Chair of the Tributary Fund Evaluation Committee, and Mark Dutell RMC board member on Friday, March 12 at 11:00 am. Can’t make the Webinar? Don’t worry, the Tributary Fund application provides directions for completion. If you have questions while completing the application, contact Lee or Mark for help.
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A Position of Trust: Committing to Healthy Ministry Relationships
**DATE CHANGE: April 23**
This basic Zoom class on healthy ministry relationships for first-time learners, lay leaders, MIDs, transferees into the Conference, or as a needed refresher. Friday afternoon and Saturday morning for a total of 9 hours. You will receive your boundary training certificate if you attend both days of the program. Facilitators: Rev Dr. Tracey Dawson and Rev. Wendy Kidd. Register Here.
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Stories that Matter: Introduction
Thursday, March 18, 4-5:00 pm
Stories have the power to inform as well as transform us. There is no greater way to connect to your audience - whether that's church members, visitors, or your community at large - than through the power of narrative. In this intro to the Stories that Matter Series, we’ll discuss your communication goals and generate creative ideas for compelling story arcs that inspire your audience. I hope you'll go on this 3-session journey of storytelling with us. It's going to be great! Register Here.
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Healthy Congregations: Equipping Leaders with Tools for Vitality
March 6, 8:30-4:30 MT
Healthy Congregations uses the insights of family systems theory to help church leaders become more effective stewards of their congregation’s health. This workshop helps both clergy and lay leaders expand their insight into how churches function as emotional systems as well as gain practical skills that empower healthy communication among the congregation.
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Sacred Conversations to End Racism | March 5-6
It's not too late to join this Overview Study on March 5 and 6, from, 9:00 am-1:00 pm both days. This exploration into the topic of racism offers an intensive historic overview, in-depth conversations, multiple media resources, and a unique, Spirit-centered community approach. Scholarships are available. Leaders are Rev. Kris Watson and Rev. Clare Twomey Register Here. Contact Logan with questions. Download the brochure here. Watch an informative video now!
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Summer Camp Counselors Needed
If you are interested in being a camp counselor for a week this July, apply here! The sooner the better, so that you have time for necessary training and vaccinations. Fill out an application here. Email Logan with questions.
Summer Camp is Filling Up
Camp registration for kids grades 2-12 is OPEN! Camp will be a little different this year, but it is so exciting to be together! One safety measure we are taking is smaller camp sizes, meaning spaces are much more limited and filling up fast. So don’t wait! Here is an email from La Foret with all the essentials. OR you can go straight to laforet.org/ucc-camps to save your spot right away and read more.
30 Minute Sanctuaries
30 Minute Sanctuaries are weekly, 30-minute Zoom gatherings to slow your pace and feed your spirit. They are an opportunity to spend some intentional time in awareness of your inner life. Starting in April, these gatherings will be led by a core group of pastors, spiritual directors, and contemplatives in bi-weekly zooms. Anyone (clergy or lay) wishing to slow down, look inward, and find some inspiration and refreshment is wholly welcome. Details are yet to come, but if you are interested, feel free to register at this link to be contacted with future dates and times.
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UCC General Synod
July 11-18, 2021
General Synod is fast approaching, and we are readying ourselves to host the SPECIAL EDITION GENERAL SYNOD online. To accommodate the breadth of the time zones in which our churches are located, each day we are planning on events starting in the afternoon (EDT).
Do You Have an Idea for a Workshop?
Workshops will be presented the week before General Synod, on July 7-10. There will be synchronous and asynchronous offerings. The General Synod workshop application is now open, and you can apply here. The deadline for all applications is March 26.
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