Together We Thrive Initiative

04/09/2024

The ecumenical work of Together We Thrive and its focus in clergy leadership development is now a part of the Center for Transformational Leadership (CTL) of the Southern New England Conference UCC. And the CTL is hiring!

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Administrative Assistant! (CT, RI, MA)

Are you or do you know an organized, professional, administrative support person in RI, CT, or MA, seeking a new job?
Come work with Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ, 's Center for Transformational Leadership!
This position is hybrid, and flexible. You can work at home, and come into the office as you determine with your supervisor.
$25.20 hourly/ excellent benefits.

Job Description Position Title: Program Support Associate – Center for Transformational Leadership FLSA: ...

03/22/2024

What's good, you pastors, planners, project managers? You teachers and managers and "get it done" folx?

Heads up: SNEUCC is hiring an Associate Director for the Center for Transformational Leadership, working with Director Rev. Heather Ramsey Mabrouk.
MORE INFO & APPLY, HERE:
https://www.sneucc.org/classifiedsdetail/associate-director-for-center-for-transformational-leadership-southern-new-england-conference-united-church-of-christ-18310143

COME G.R.O.W. WITH US!

03/21/2024

A long-time member of the Conference staff is retiring, so SNEUCC is hiring! More specifically the team I manage has an opening for an associate Director; come work with me!

Lay people and authorized ministers are welcome to apply. Ordination is not required, and this role can serve as a called position for those seeking authorization in the UCC.

Position Title:             Associate Director for Center for Transformational Leadership FLSA:                           Full-Time/Exempt Annual ...

12/12/2023

February 15 2024 Lunch and Learn Webinar on Zoom
12:00 PM Noon to 1:00 PM

Enlivening Congregational Song:

Are you frustrated by words and music that don't fit your community, a congregation that's divided along musical lines, folks who are hesitant to sing? Come explore new resources and approaches to integrating music into your worship experience. We'll consider big-picture questions and share practical suggestions. Bring your ideas and concerns!

https://sneucc-reg.brtapp.com/LunchandLearnFeb2024

12/05/2023

Inviting Data to Church: Congregational Research in the UCC and Beyond
Have you ever wondered? What data would inform our next steps? What statistics might help us make that all important decision we will be making? What is the role of data in the congregation in forwarding its mission and ministry.
This presentation will give an overview of the research team at the UCC National office and the work they produce to help local congregations understand where their church fits into larger trends both within and beyond the UCC. Highlights from the recently released 2023 Statistical Profile will be shared as well as findings from the 2023 Faith Communities Today Survey. The presentation will also discuss how this data might be used in a local church setting and the resources available for local churches to consider their work through a lens of data.

Register here https://sneucc-reg.brtapp.com/LunchandLearnJanuary2024

12/05/2023

Registration continues for this Family Systems Theory course designed for authorized ministers!

The course will consist of six modules focusing on the basics of Family Systems Theory, how FST impacts the life of the church, and the pastor's unique role within the system. In addition to informative content, there will be ample opportunity to explore several personal case studies brought forward by participants. The six modules will be shared over three separate Wednesdays, Jan. 17, Feb 7, and Feb 28, taking place in the Framingham, MA area. Each day will begin at 10 am and wrap up by 3 pm to accommodate those who may be traveling from a distance. Lunch will be provided. This course is designed to be informative, interactive, and relevant to each participant's setting, while providing new insights into their ministry and ministry setting.

Registrants must commit to attending the entire series of workshops; 12 contact hours will be granted at conclusion of workshops.

Register here https://sneucc-reg.brtapp.com/FamilySystemsTheory

12/05/2023

Registration deadline - December 15!

An invitation for nearly and newly retired clergy to gather for engagement on the topic of retirement and fellowship with other clergy navigating this new life transition. The first presentation will feature Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly about navigating retirement based on the research for his book, "The Jubilee Years: Embracing Clergy Retirement". Each session will have a guest presenter who brings a unique viewpoint with knowledge and experience to enable the cohort to openly explore some aspect of the retirement journey. The sessions will be hosted by the staff of the Center for Transformational Leadership.

For more information, go to https://www.sneucc.org/eventdetail/a-season-of-jubilee-affinity-group-17541614

11/28/2023

This Meditation Teacher Training for clergy and authorized ministers will cover best practices in teaching meditation and provide small group opportunities to practice teaching. Prayerfully consider whether you would like to join this new adventure in integrating a daily meditation practice and learning how to share the joys and fruits of meditation with others. This six week program will include meditation practice, small group practice teaching sessions and one-to-one sessions with the facilitator.
The 6-week “Meditation Teacher Training” is being offered on Zoom, from 2-3:30 pm on Tuesdays, January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 5.
Register here https://sneucc-reg.brtapp.com/MeditationTraining71

11/28/2023

Do you want to share meditation in your church or spiritual community? Or do you simply want to develop your own personal meditation practice? Here’s your chance!

In church, we often pray, but how often have we learned to meditate? Our relationship with God can be thought of as a friendship. If prayer is talking to God, then meditation is listening to God. How can we best listen, given the realities of the monkey mind? And given our own imperfect meditation practice, how can we best share meditation with others and our churches?
The 3-week “Lessons in Meditation” runs on Zoom, on Tuesday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m. on January 30th, February 6, and February 13th.

Register here https://sneucc-reg.brtapp.com/MeditationPractice

11/28/2023

Registration is now open for this Family Systems Theory course designed for authorized ministers!

The course will consist of six modules focusing on the basics of Family Systems Theory, how FST impacts the life of the church, and the pastor's unique role within the system. In addition to informative content, there will be ample opportunity to explore several personal case studies brought forward by participants. The six modules will be shared over three separate Wednesdays, Jan. 17, Feb 7, and Feb 28. Each day will begin at 10:00 a.m. and wrap up by 3:00 p.m. to accommodate those who may be traveling from a distance to the site in the Framingham, Mass area. Lunch will be provided between the morning and afternoon sessions.

This course is designed to be informative, interactive, and relevant to each participant's setting, while providing new insights into their ministry and ministry setting.
Registrants must commit to attending the entire series of workshops; 12 contact hours will be granted at conclusion of workshops.
Register here https://sneucc-reg.brtapp.com/FamilySystemsTheory

11/14/2023

Registration closes at midnight tonight!

You're invited to join the Center for Transformational Leadership for the November Lunch and Learn Webinar!

Our faith communities are filled with people, like ourselves, who learned most of our conflict norms from the people who raised us. When we join together in community, this lack of shared norms for successfully navigating conflict further enflames toxic polarization. This workshop will provide tools and language to help shepherd our congregations into and through generative conflict.

https://sneucc-reg.brtapp.com/LunchLearnShepherdingCongre...