CERG

These trainings are for congregational teams and most are offered in a cluster so clusters can share the experiences. The trainings are done in a variety of schedules tailored to the area and the congregations participating. Costs vary depending on the location and meeting structure. They can be done on 5 or 6 different meetings once a month, several weekend sessions, or a combination.

By participating in the Healthy Congregations training, team members will gain:

• increased knowledge about systems, health issues and how these affect their congregations.
• new understanding of their congregation as an interdependent system.
• a stronger view of themselves as part of a congregational team and as part of our larger faith.
• a deeper understanding of Unitarian Universalism and of leadership as a spiritual practice.

In addition, the foundations of cluster partnerships and networks will be strongly encouraged after completion of the course

The training program is based on the Healthy Congregations® program. Learn more at www.healthycongregations.com

View the testimonial video by those who have taken Healthy Congregations in the Central East Regional Group:

Here is a version of the same video with background music.

A video overview from the Healthy Congregations Company can be seen here.

And an hour long video with Peter Steinke by the UUA about this program can be viewed here.

Both professional and lay leaders can benefit from attending these workshops. For the information to become embedded in the system, a team approach is used. The team can build up the health in the system by relying upon one another. It doesn’t matter what size the congregation is since the concept addresses the whole system and not individual parts.

These are the current trainings being offered in the region. Additional trainings will be added as they are scheduled. Once a training begins, it will be removed from this list since additional registrations will not be accepted once the program is started.

Most Spring 2012 trainings are currently underway. Please check back this summer, when we'll start posting trainings for the 2012-2103 church year.

Maryland Region of JPD ~ March 17, April 7, May 19, June 16, 2012, 9:30-4:30.
Cost is $700 for a team of 5 and includes all workbooks, meals and handouts. Additional team members may join for $140. Small congregations may send a team of four for $560. Deadline to register is March 9, 2012. Download the pdf registration form.

If you are interested in scheduling a training in your cluster, contact Rev. Renee Ruchotzke.