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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:

PRC to PPRC 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 PRC to PPRC 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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Installation of Pastor Kejener Risen, Tucson Marshallese
Church News
Installation of Pastor Kejener Risen, Tucson Marshallese
Church News

Conference Minister Dr. Toni Hawkins and Associate Conference Minister Dr. Derrick Elliott participated in the installation of Pastor Kejner R. Alfred as Pastor and Teacher of the Tucson Marshallese Ministry of the United Church of Christ, hosted at Rincon Congregational United Church of Christ!

Deep gratitude to Rev. Louis Mitchell, Pastor of Rincon Congregational UCC and COM-A Co-Chair, for his leadership and hospitality, and to Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott for bringing the powerful installation sermon, “Yokwe and Amen.”

What a sacred and joyful celebration of covenant, calling, culture, and community!

Glory to God! May God richly bless Pastor Kejner R. Alfred and the congregation as they begin this new season of ministry together.

Pastor and people, walking together in covenant, trusting God for what is still unfolding.

The best is yet to come.

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