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Not Your Predecessor’s PPRC!

SWC Clergy,

I want to share an upcoming training opportunity that may be helpful for you and your congregational leaders:

PPRC To PSC with Rev. Tara Barber
Monday, September 14, 2026
5:00–6:30 PM NM & El Paso | 4:00–5:30 PM Arizona Time

Not Your Predecessor’s PPRC!

This workshop will explore the transition from the traditional Pastor/Parish Relations Committee model to a Pastoral Support Committee (PSC). Rev. Tara Barber will discuss the purpose and priorities of a well-functioning PSC, clarify what the committee is and is not responsible for, share best practices from across the church, and answer questions.

The training is open to pastors, lay leaders, and judicatory staff.

Registration:
Register for PPRC To PSC Training

I encourage you to share this opportunity with appropriate leaders in your congregation.

Blessings,
Rev. Dr. Derrick D. Elliott

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Faith In Action Blog
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and the Cornerstone Fund is joining UCC Disaster Ministries, the Insurance Board, and Pension Board for a webinar entitled "Loving Our Neighbors Through Disaster Preparedness and Response" on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 12 pm AZ / 1 pm NM & El Paso.

Learn more and RSVP here.

Related to preparedness month, also read short case studies about two churches whose hurricane repairs/recoveries we helped finance via our Disaster Care Investment & Loan Program:

‍    ‍Church of the Isles UCC

‍    ‍Pass-A-Grille Community Beach Church

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Jottings 8/24/2026
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Jottings 8/24/2026
Church News

What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

Wende reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond.

Tag SWC and Wende on Facebook and Instagram to get our attention so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc and Wende is @yeswende.

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