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Upcoming Programs
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START UPS
RENAISSANCE MODULES
- Administration (November 2 and 3)
- Multiculturalism (to be scheduled for the spring)
OWL TRAININGS
For
Grades 7 to 12
LEARNING CONGREGATION WORKSHOPS Got Purpose? It Does a Congregation Good with Doug Zelinkski
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Part I: Rooting Ourselves in Certainty
- Part II: Turning Ourselves Inside Out
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Part III: Getting it into our DNA
Lay Pastoral Care Teams with Rev. Sue Phillips
Who is in Charge Here? with Larry Peers (February 12)
Creating and Leading Dynamic Lay Led Worship with Rev. Sue Phillips
(June 11)
SPRING CONFERENCE
Governance and Ministry in UU Congregations with Dan Hotchkiss (May 7)
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Ready...Set...Go!
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by Rev. Sue Phillips, District Executive
From Bridgeport on the southwest coast of Connecticut to
Newburyport in northeast Massachusetts, from Greenfield to Worcester and Quincy
and everywhere in between, Unitarian Universalist congregations in the Clara
Barton and Massachusetts Bay Districts are gearing up for the start of a new
church year. Here in the district office we've had a summer full of creative
thinking and work. The result: lots of
changes are underway. We're
excited about these enhancements and hope you are too! The two districts are
sharing our entire staff team under a single District Executive. This summer we
launched one of the most innovative staff arrangements in our religious
movement, in which Clara Barton and Mass Bay will share all administrative and
program staff. Each district staff
person is fully accessible to congregational leaders in both districts. We've expanded our
capacity to help congregations identify, nurture, and train skilled lay leaders by adding a new Director of Leadership Development.
We've revitalized our
vision of Unitarian Universalist faith formation. Our Director of Faith Formation will help congregations
create multigenerational communities that engage children, youth, adults and
elders in all areas of congregational life.
We will offer
dynamic, mission-focused programming. The flagship district program this year will be a three-part series for
lay and professional leaders on deepening congregational mission, purpose, and
identity. (In addition to revivals
of our popular programs on creating lay-led worship and lay pastoral care
teams.) Many programs will be offered twice, once in each district, and followed by
an "office hours" webinar several weeks later so participants can ask follow-up
questions and reflect on what they have learned. A single integrated
website, newsletter, event registration, and district office. Check out our new shared website at www.cbd-mbd-uua.org for the latest program information, event registration, and staff
contacts. (NOTE: While the website is functional, it is still partially under construction.) A gifted staff team
committed to helping you and your congregation's leaders fully engage the
promise of Unitarian Universalism. You can read about each member of the
district staff team below, but let me share with you my deep respect for these
good people, for their commitment to our faith, and their extraordinary
expertise. It is a genuine honor
to serve with Deb, Doug, Judy and Meck. Together we all share an inspiring goal: to build on the considerable
strengths of our congregations, to fuel growth with outstanding district programs,
and to unlock the potential of Unitarian Universalism in our region. On behalf of the entire staff team, and
all of your sister congregations in the Clara Barton and Massachusetts Bay
districts, heartfelt blessings for a fruitful and faithful church year.
Sue
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CBD-MBD Staff Team
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Judy Murray, Deborah Levering, Doug Zelinski, Sue Phillips, Meck Groot
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District Executive Sue helps lay and professional
leaders navigate change, identify opportunities for growth, transform conflict,
and focus on mission. She
supervises the staff and has executive responsibility for the management and
operations of both districts. [more]
Deborah Levering,
Director of Faith Formation Deb works with religious professionals and lay leaders to
integrate the passions, experience, and gifts of people of all ages into the
daily life, work, and mission of our congregations. She is extremely knowledgeable about religious education and is thrilled to expand her ministry to adults and elders. [more]
Doug Zelinski,
Director of Leadership Development Doug helps congregations identify, support, and train
skilled lay leaders. He gets
totally psyched when encountering meaningful congregational mission statements,
especially when they are accompanied by lay folks who are equally excited. [more] Judy Murray, District
Administrator Judy oversees the daily operations of the districts, keeps
financial records and congregational contact databases, and administers the
district library. She likes to
sing hymns while she works, which greatly pleases the rest of the staff. [more] Meck Groot, Program
and Social Justice Coordinator Meck coordinates district programs and event registration,
handles marketing and communications, and facilitates social justice learning
and growth opportunities in the district. Every now and then Meck calls for an impromptu office-wide shared
spiritual practice. We love her for that. [more] "Person X" The districts have an open program staff position which is
expected to be filled some time by the summer of 2011. We still aren't sure what shape this
job will take - but we'll be listening to what congregations tell us they most
need to help fulfill their missions.
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