| Event Details |
NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Union Presbyterian Seminary
Paisley Hall
1204 Palmyra Ave
Richmond, Virginia 23227
Event Description
As we emerge sometimes confidently, often uncertainly, from the past year of multiple pandemics and protests against systemic injustices, we may be finding ministry far more complicated than we thought it would be. In response to the Spirit’s urging, we may have abandoned some things, adapted others, and created new things in the church’s life. All of this has been ongoing without a lot of time to reflect on where God may be leading us and our varied communities of faith in the coming months and years. Clearly, this is a time of massive disruption and transition in how we practice faith and leadership. If you are feeling a need to reflect on the shape of your own ministry and call in this liminal or wilderness time, you are invited to experience the Week 1 Interim/Transitional Ministry Course.
This week is intended both for those considering a call to Interim/Transitional Ministry, but also for all leaders who serve congregations in transition. And that means all of us. This continuing education event is for pastors and church leaders interested in interim ministry and/or congregations in transition, and will provide the basics for understanding interim ministry and transitional ministry.
In this course, we will try on varied lenses to see what God is doing in the world, in our churches, and in our lives. This may involve recognizing some “blind spots” in the church’s ministry as well, but always in the confidence that Christ will open our eyes to hope and new possibilities. (Luke 24:31) This is also a time to step back and experience “leadership as a communal practice,” building on the capacity of a team, community, or organization to imagine and enact the future even in these uncertain times.
Registration for this event is limited to 16 people. Once we have reached maximum capacity, a waiting list will be started. Note: This event has reached capacity and a waiting list has been started. We encourage interested participants to join the waiting list (at no cost) by completing the registration steps. Those on the waiting list will be notified as spaces become available.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Early Registration (ends October 4): $445
Standard Registration (begins October 5): $470
HOUSING:
Due to protocols in place for Covid-19, limited housing on campus is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants may select housing, for an additional cost, during registration. On-campus housing includes single and double occupancy rooms, with each room having a private bath. The current cost per night for a single occupancy is $40. The cost per night for a double occupancy (shared room) is $25 per night, per person. If you are interested in on-campus lodging, during the registration process there will be a "Hotel Reservation" page/tab. For more details on housing, please click the "More Info" link next to "On-Campus Loding" during your registration process. Hotel recommendations can be supplied as well.
If you try to register for housing and would like a single or double occupancy room but it indicates that your room choice is not available, please send an email to twortman@upsem.edu to verify occupancy status.
