The Learning Congregation
Being a congregational leader can be challenging and confusing. The Learning Congregation program provides ongoing training in some of the most difficult and common challenges faced by church leaders.
While the challenges may be common, the approaches you'll find in our workshops are anything but. Some of our workshop leaders are internationally known for their innovative, effective work in their field. All our workshops will help you deal with problems at a deep, thoughtful level, leading to meaningful, positive change in your congregation.
The Value of Teams
We encourage each congregation to bring a team of at least four people. Experience has taught us that a group of trained leaders in a congregation can be far more effective than an individual in bringing new ideas back to the congregation. The particular people may change, depending on the interest in the topic or the position of the lay leader.
All workshops will be interactive and provide plenty of opportunities for getting to know your fellow Unitarian Universalists.
Cost
Each program costs $350 per congregation team of four, plus any staff members who wish to attend. The fee includes breakfast, lunch, and materials. As space allows, additional lay leaders may attend for $65 per person. Ministerial students may attend without a team for $35. The per person fee is $90. Scholarships may be arranged for congregations in need.
Schedule
The programs are held on Saturdays.
Each program will begin at 8:30 a.m. with gathering over breakfast. The program will end at 2 p.m.
Location
All programs will be at:
The Conference Center at Bentley
175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA
The facility is ADA compliant and has plenty of free parking.
View directions to the facility.
To Register
To register, contact Susan Thomas by phone at 617-393-4216 or by email.