Synod resolutions move to UCC Board, create space for ‘Holy Spirit to be at work.’
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Conference News
Prophetic Imagination: A 12-Week Course on the Life and Work of Walter Brueggemann
Our own Rev. Dave Stabenfeldt was someone who was interviewed by the author for the book, and he's shared this with us.
Read MoreCome Play!
The wider church invited to create ‘play space’ with the General Minister and President, by engaging in a series of interactive conversations through May.
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Church moderators, treasurers, and other persons in leadership:
The Center for Transformational Leadership is excited to announce a Church Leadership Training session that will be held over Zoom on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00AM - 12:00PM.
Read MorePower of the Pause
The Southwest Conference staff invites you to pause at noon each Wednesday, wherever you are, to be renewed in prayer, knowing that you're joined by countless others across our Conference.
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Antoinette Brown Awards
Antoinette Brown Award Nominations Deadline Extended to February 14! What outstanding clergywomen can you nominate from our Conference? We’re challenging every conference to nominate two or more women and one church-related organization to receive an Antoinette Brown Society Award! Celebrating the life and ministry of Antoinette Brown and all women in ordained ministry, nominations for the Antoinette Brown Award are open until February 14, 2023.
Read MoreOPPORTUNITIES TO SEE WITH NEW LENSES – A (free) 2023 Journey with ASDIC
These course offerings are free…BUT they are not EASY! This journey of changing lenses, adjusting our perceptions and ultimately our organizational systems and culture takes time and effort, introspection, new learning, practice, perseverance, honesty and humility. I hope we can make 2023 a year when we dive deep as individuals, churches and a conference into this pilgrimage of antiracism and racial justice. Let me describe to you the offerings that will be coming in the next six months, all via ZOOM, and all are open to BOTH lay and clergy.
Read MoreAnnual Gathering survey for non-parish clergy
The Southwest Conference staff, along with Annual Gathering Coordinator Karen Richter, have the planning well underway and we need feedback from clergy in non-parish settings.
Read MoreAnnual Gathering survey for parish clergy
The Southwest Conference staff, along with Annual Gathering Coordinator Karen Richter, have the planning well underway and we need feedback from all SWC clergy and church delegates.
Read MoreDr. Toni travel updates
In Albuquerque last weekend, Dr. Toni preached her first sermon and facilitated a racial justice forum on the wealth gap her new role as our Transitional Conference Minister, right after participating in the Common Ground at the Border to see the “amazing ministry taking place throughout this conference.” She said, “Join us in passing the salt to promote transformation in the lives of many. Truly the best is yet to come!”
Read what some Albuquerque folks had to say about Dr. Toni’s visit.
Read MoreA new resource for interpreting OCWM Basic Support
OPTIC - Office of Philanthropy, Technology, Identity, & Communication for the United Church of Christ - is updating the VERY dated OCWM materials with new resources.
Check them out.
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Lenten offerings coming up
Check out these two offerings shared by Rev. Teresa Blythe for reflection and learning this Lent: Online Mini-retreat with Stations of the Cross artwork and Four Zoom Presentations on Walking with the Spiritual but not Religious.
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17 resolutions may be up for Synod consideration in 2023
Seventeen resolutions have been formally submitted for Synod consideration this summer.
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Clinical Pastoral Education through PATHWAYS via Sankofa CPE Center
PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc., announces its first CPE cohort for people:
who are currently in or pursuing pastoral care vocations
who want the challenge of working in community settings
who are not necessarily healthcare oriented.
Offered through Sankofa CPE, this cohort will include those working in urban and rural settings, and also those from a variety of educational, religious, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
This is a fully certified 24-week CPE program, available to participants around the country, combining online group work and supervision with onsite work in a community. The application process is extensive and our first cohort will be small; applicants do not need to be enrolled in or possess a Master’s degree but must be serious about fulfilling the requirements of the course. The application deadline is January 17 for the course beginning February 13. There is still space!
Read MoreGoing to General Synod?
Planning on going to General Synod in Indianapolis this summer? Mark your calendars for January 23.
Registration for the United Church of Christ’s 34th Synod will open online on that Monday for all delegates and visitors. The biennial gathering is taking place June 30-July 4 at the Indiana Convention Center.
Read MoreExecutive Director Position Opening
Justa Center
1001 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
The Justa Center has a team of passionate individuals committed to ending seniors in homelessness. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for implementing the strategic direction established by the Board of Directors to achieve the Justa Center’s mission.
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
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A New Beginning: From Transitional Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Toni Hawkins
I am both honored and humbled to join a healthy conference, the Southwest Conference of the United Church of Christ and follow the legacy of the Rev. Dr. William Lyons. My heart overflows to the response of support I have received as your new Transitional Conference Minister. It affirms to me that when we say we offer extravagant welcome and hospitality that our actions speak louder than words; and we reflect the love and light of Christ.
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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023
Join Dr. Toni along with other Arizona judicatory leaders for our statewide celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) 2023. This Prayer Service will be held Friday, January 20, 2023 to celebrate the Annual WPCU, and we are delighted to welcome everyone back to our first in-person gathering in 3 years.
Read MoreA Prayer of Peace, of Hope, of Love
Christmas is the power of love: Renew your commitment to love with the coming of the Christ child.
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Free introduction to antiracism classes for SWC members
Join us, free of charge, for an introduction workshop to Antiracism Study Dialogue Circles (ASDIC) Metamorphosis to better understand the ways race and racism operate in all of our lives. This workshop will give you greater clarity of thinking, strength of relationship, and effectiveness of action in addressing systemic racism
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