Workshops
Morning
M-1 UU Revolution" Sermon Follow Up Discussion
An opportunity to go deeper and to respond from your own experience and learn from each other's stories.
Tandi Rogers, Program Specialist, Pacific Northwest District
M-2 Growing Congregations of Diverse People: Lessons Learned from Mega-churches
Large evangelical churches have demonstrated great success in developing multigenerational community. This has less to do with doctrine and more to do with understanding human needs and relationships. Many of the principles they use can be adapted for use in UU congregations of all sizes.
Peter Bowden, Ballou Channing District Growth Consultant
M-3 Realizing Racial Justice - Part I
The United States, including New England, is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. As individuals and as congregations we need to continue our work thinking about how we deal with racial justice if our congregations are going to be places of spiritual growth and community making. Participants will view and discuss the video MIRRORS OF REFLECTION: MAKING WHITENESS VISIBLE, which looks at the experiences of white women and men who have worked to gain insight into what racism and white supremacy means in the U.S.
Sha'an Mouliert educator, community organizer, consultant; trainer for Women's International League for Peace and Freedom; facilitator for the Theater of the Oppressed trainings, workshops presenter on conflict resolution, racial justice and community organizing throughout New England and U.S.
M-4 Ministry in the New Decade
The changes being seen in our country's demographics and individuals' participation in religious institutions will most likely affect parish ministry. This workshop will explore through open discussion among panelists and participants the question, " what will be the dynamics of parish ministry over the next ten years"
A panel of parish ministers from the Ballou Channing District
Afternoon
A-1 "Supporting Families as Religious Communities"
In an era where there is little time for church, RE or participation in youth groups and a developing perspective, especially among youth and young adults that there must be more than classroom education in order to be fully developed religiously, the family can be the guides for faith formation. This is a workshop for religious professionals and key volunteers who support family ministry.
Tandi Rogers, Program Specialist, Pacific Northwest District
A-2 Small Group Ministry as a Path to Multi-generational Congregation
Research is showing that young and older adults are seeking more individualized and self directed ways of spiritual development resulting in a declining participation in Sunday morning services and traditional adult religious education. Small Group Ministries, which often serves existing adult members in our congregations, can be used to build multi-generational ministries and promote growth.
Peter Bowden, Ballou Channing District Growth Consultant
A-3 Realizing Racial Justice - Part II
Doing racial justice work in a congregation can be a challenge because it is multi-dimensional. For our congregations to become authentically multi-cultural we need to learn how to talk about racial issues in a thoughtful way. In this workshop, using Heart-to-Heart Conversations, a facilitated discussion technique, participants will learn a process that will give them ongoing developmental capacities and skills needed for wrestling with tough topics.
Sha'an Mouliert, social justice activist, consultant and trainer
A-4 Looking Again at the Power and Potential of Young Adults for Unitarian Universalist Future
Individuals in the life stage called "Emerging Adult" have a different religious perspective from "Boomers." Outreach to, and involvement of, young adults is important for the vitality and relevance of Unitarian Universalism
Jen Shattuck, Ballou Channing Districts Young Adult Consultant
Other Information
· UU Network Mall: An assembly of informational displays and items for sale, Vendors, congregations, and organizations that wish to have a display should call the BCD office (508) 599-6650 to reserve a space.
· Directions: From the north -- Route 3 to Exit 11; turn right onto Route 14; travel approximately 1.5 miles to light; turn right onto Route 3A; travel approximately 1 mile; church on the right. From the south - Route 3 to Exit 10; turn right on Route 3A; go approximately 2 miles; church on left.
· Questions: Call the District Office at 508-559-6650 or email bcdoffice@uua.org
The BCD Congregation Contributions helps provide staff support for the Conference.
