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 […]
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, […]
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 […]