This page, which is a work in progress, lists continuing education opportunities and places for spiritual growth. A listing does not constitute a recommendation. However, if you have personal experience of one of our listings, we would be glad to append your remarks. Send reviews to Julia@ucciaconf.org.

Please also send news of your events so that we can include them in our listings.

Alban Institute	Cathedral College	CPE	Non-UCC Seminaries
Online Resources	OpenCourseWare	Pastors' Retreat Network	Retreat Centers
The Teaching Company	Third Friday breakfast (scroll down)	UCC Seminaries	Cool Congregations (addressing global warming) workshops throughout the spring. Click here for dates and places

Upcoming Events

May 19	Workshop on "Confirmation and the Adolescent Brain" with Angie Witmer of Plymouth UCC, Des Moines. 10:00 - 3:30, First Cong'l UCC, Ft. Dodge
May 21	Workshop on "Confirmation and the Adolescent Brain" with Angie Witmer of Plymouth UCC, Des Moines. 10:00 - 3:30, Eden UCC, Cedar Rapids.
May 13 - 15	"Talking Through the Tough Stuff: How to Transform Conflict Through Dialogue" Alban Institute, Federal Way WA
May 22-23	Interim ministers' retreat on "Telling the Better Story" with Gil Rendle at Christian Conference Center in Newton. Click here for full information and registration form.
June 3-5	"Thriving in Associate Ministry" (for large congregations) Alban Institute, Highlands NC
June 9 - 13	"Explorations in Creativity, Worship, and Faith" at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Explore the intersections of art and religion. This year's offerings include: Music and the Arts: The Starting Point for Worship Design, Art Clyde Transformation & the Story: A Writing Workshop, Elizabeth Andrews Sacred Time: Living in the Rhythms of Nature and the Liturgical Year, Robin Jensen Spirituality of Icons, Deborah Korluka and Richard Sheerer
June 10 - 12	"Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Approach to Purposeful Congregational Change" Alban Institute, Lake Tahoe NV
June 17 - 19	"Ministry Together: Partnership Tools for Governing Boards and Clergy" Alban Institute, Techny IL
July 15 - 17	"Becoming a Praying Congregation: The Art of Teaching Spiritual Practice" Alban Institute, Rochester NY
July 21 - 24	"Leadership Institute for Bishops and Executives" Alban Institute, Herndon VA
July 28-29	"Iowa 101" Provides a basic understanding of Iowa and Iowans. Covers Iowa's weather, economy, government, culture, and trends, with an emphasis on communities served by small town and country churches. Held at Grandview College in Des Moines. $35
August 16	Re-Image Conference with Columbia Theological Seminary Professor Roger Nishioka. Sponsored by Iowa Religious Media Services. Information and registration forms here.
September 9 - 11	"Faith and Everyday Leadership: Reinventing the 21st Century Church" Alban Institute, Richmond VA
September 16 - 18	"Advanced Supervision: Coordinating the Visions of Multiple Staff" Alban Institute, Techny IL
September 23 - 25	"Congregational Transformation: Lessons from Peter Steinke's Systems Thinking" Alban Institute, Richmond VA
September 30 - October 2	"Narrative Leadership in Congregational Life" (A Christian Practices Workshop) Alban Institute, Techny IL
October 2-5	"Missionworks: A Global Mission Event" in Cleveland. Registration deadline is August 29.
October 6 - 8	"Strategic Planning: Shaping Holy Conversations" Alban Institute, Federal Way WA
October 17-19	"Building Now for the 22nd Century" UCC Fellowship of Architects. (This is for architects, not church leaders.) United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
October 21 - 23	"Consulting for Vital Congregations 2: Process and Presence in a Consultant Role" Alban Institute, Norcross GA
October 31 - Nov. 2	"Food and Faith: Making the Connection" exploring the relationships among science, food, and spirituality Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue, Clive, IA Located about 1 mile east of Exit #124 off the combined Interstates 35/80
November 5-7	"Role of Senior Clergy" (for large congregations) Alban Institute, Scottsdale AZ
November 11 - 13	"Finishing Strong, Ending Well: Completing a Ministry Career" Alban Institute, Santa Barbara CA
November 14 - 15	"Raising the Roof: The Pastoral to Program Size Transition" Alban Institute, Norcross GA
November 18 - 20	"Leading When You're Not in Charge: How to Influence Change" Alban Institute, Jacksonville FL