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Two opportunities for anti-racism training

August 13, 2017 in Conference News

You may remember that in light of our current cultural context for ministry and best practices being recommended by and adopted throughout the United Church of Christ, COCAM A adopted the following resolution:

“As a condition of maintaining standing, all parish and non-parish active clergy and all retired clergy serving in active ministry will be required to complete anti-racism training by the end of 2017.”

This step is not an indication of a problem or deficiency among us, but rather an expression of our shared commitment to excellence in ministry.

The first training was on May 4, as a pre-session of the Annual Meeting. There are two more opportunities coming up:

  • September 16, 9 am - 5 pm at the Southwest Conference Office
  • November 1, 10 am - 5 pm at Redemptorist Renewal Center, after the Clergy Retreat

The cost is $15 which covers training materials and lunch. These will be for clergy ONLY. 

The trend across the United Church of Christ is clearly to include anti-racism as a requirement for ministerial standing. Taking this step now in the Southwest Conference positions us as leaders for ministerial excellence and innovation in the UCC.

Please sign up now - click HERE.

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