Registration for Communities of Practice 2023
2022-11-01 - 2023-06-01 | ME
It takes a village to sustain the hard, holy work of ministry. One neighborhood of the village is a Community of Practice (CoP).

CoPs are structured, facilitated small groups of colleagues who meet regularly for mutual support, accountability, and learning. Groups will have 4-5 members plus a compensated facilitator. Active pastors in any context are encouraged to register. If you are interested in staying in your current community of practice or joining a new one, registration is now open. The cost for the year is $250, which will be billed in 2 installments. For pastors serving local congregations, it is strongly recommended that the congregation provide this registration fee.

Register Below!

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Communities of Practice 2023 - Applicant InformationName *FirstLastEmail Address *Would you like to receive occasional email updates from the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoPrimary Phone Number *Is this a cell phone number? *YesNoWould you like to receive occasional text updates from the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoMailing Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeMinistry Setting *Type of Ministry *Ministry Term/Length *Full TimePart-TimeBi-VocationalRetiredMIDAssociation *CumberlandKatahdinLiving WaterMidcoastOxford-UnionSunriseYorkHave you previously participated in Communities of Practice offered by the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoWould you like to stay in your current Community of Practice? *YesNoPhoneSubmit

"Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!" in Winthrop
2023-04-22 | Winthrop Congregational Church, Winthrop, ME, United States
The “Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!” workshops focus on church vitality for the 21st century, including the topics of:

Becoming a mission church: reaching out into the greater community
Engaging community partners for mission
“Right sizing” governance to prevent burn out as numbers in the pews decrease
Creative ways for pastors and lay leaders to work together
Reaching the unchurched and inviting them into the life of the church

Register and join us for this April 22nd event in Wintrhop, ME either in-person or online! Not a location or date that works for you? “Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!” workshops will also be hosted in 2023 on March 18th in Kittery, May 6th in Bethel, and June 10th in Bangor. Visit our calendar page to see the details!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Attendee's Name *FirstLastEmail Address *How will you be participating? *In-PersonOnline via ZoomWould you like to receive occasional email updates from the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoPrimary Phone Number *Is this a cell phone number? *YesNoWould you like to receive occasional text updates from the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoMailing Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeHave you previously attended a workshop or training offered by the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoChurch of Membership *Please enter your current church of membership, if you are not currently affiliated with one please enter "N/A"WebsiteSubmit

"Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!" in Bethel
2023-05-06 | West Parish Congregational Church, UCC, 32 Church Street, Bethel, ME, 04217, United States
The “Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!” workshops focus on church vitality for the 21st century, including the topics of:

Becoming a mission church: reaching out into the greater community
Engaging community partners for mission
“Right sizing” governance to prevent burn out as numbers in the pews decrease
Creative ways for pastors and lay leaders to work together
Reaching the unchurched and inviting them into the life of the church

Register and join us for this May 6th event in Bethel, ME either in-person or online! Marisa has presented these workshops many times as ACM in Penn Central Conference. All churches are invited because all of us are struggling with these questions, no matter our size.
Not a location or date that works for you? “Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!” workshops will also be hosted in 2023 on March 18th in Kittery, April 22nd in Winthrop, and June 10th in Bangor. Visit our calendar page to see the details!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Attendee's Name *FirstLastEmail Address *How are you participating? *In-PersonOnline via ZoomWould you like to receive occasional email updates from the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoPrimary Phone Number *Is this a cell phone number? *YesNoWould you like to receive occasional text updates from the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoMailing Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeHave you previously attended a workshop or training offered by the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoChurch of Membership *Please enter your current church of membership, if you are not currently affiliated with one please enter "N/A"MessageSubmit

Clergy Praycation
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07 | Pilgrim Lodge, 103 Pilgrim Lodge Lane, West Gardiner, ME, 04345, United States
What a season it has been for ministry! We invite authorized ministers, members in discernment and retired clergy of the Maine Conference and beyond to join us for time for rest, rejuvenation, and renewal at Pilgrim Lodge. Under the leadership of the Dean for the Retreat, Rev. Marraine Kettell, it will be a time for fellowship, art, worship, prayer, rest, swimming, and much more. There will be an optional discussion of the book, Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey who is the founder of Nap Ministry. You are welcome to participate in as much or as little of the programming as you’d like.
Please register here.
To support clergy in their work and wellness, Maine Conference UCC Vitality Funds are available to support the cost of this opportunity. If you would like to apply for funds, please complete this scholarship application form.

"Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!" in Bangor
2023-06-10 | Hammond St. Congregational Church, Bangor, ME, United States
The “Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!” workshops focus on church vitality for the 21st century, including the topics of:

Becoming a mission church: reaching out into the greater community
Engaging community partners for mission
“Right sizing” governance to prevent burn out as numbers in the pews decrease
Creative ways for pastors and lay leaders to work together
Reaching the unchurched and inviting them into the life of the church

Register and join us for this June 10th event in Bangor, ME either in-person or online! Not a location or date that works for you? “Alive and Thrive: At Any Size!” workshops will also be hosted in 2023 on March 18th in Kittery, April 22nd in Winthrop, and May 6th in Bethel. Visit our calendar page to see the details!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Attendee's Name *FirstLastEmail Address *Would you like to receive occasional email updates from the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoPrimary Phone Number *Is this a cell phone number? *YesNoWould you like to receive occasional text updates from the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoMailing Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeHave you previously attended a workshop or training offered by the Maine Conference UCC? *YesNoChurch of Membership *Please enter your current church of membership, if you are not currently affiliated with one please enter "N/A"NameSubmit
