Upcoming: Serving Congregations with a History of Clergy Misconduct
Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021, and Winter 2022
An exploration of the persistent impact of clergy misconduct on congregations, focussed on the unique challenges experienced by ministers and education staff who serve these as afterpastors/afterstaff. How to navigate the reactive, crazymaking
interactions typically experienced by afterpastors. How the ministerial
relationship provides strategic opportunities for healing past betrayals of trust. How to address the immediate aftermath of misconduct as well as disclosures of old or long secret misconduct. How to address chronic management difficulties in misconducted congregations. How to foster healthy practices. How to support cultural/systemic change. How to reduce the risk of future misconduct.
The webinar includes readings, Zoom breakout sessions, and a one-on-one consultation with the instructor. The first one hour breakout session introduces the webinar. In preparation for subsequent breakout sessions, participants view video and films and complete reading and activities. A Google Drive folder provides all materials; one book to purchase. One-on-Ones are scheduled upon request. All current and past webinar participants are welcomed to join a privateFacebook page for ongoing discussion and support. Totals 20 CE hours.
Spring 2021: Wednesdays 1-2 pm ET- March 31, April 14, 21; May 5, 12, 26; June 2.
Summer 2021: Tuesdays 1-2 pm ET- July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17.
Fall 2021: Tuesdays 1-2 pm ET- September 14, 28; October 5, 19, 26; November 2, 16.
Winter 2022: Wednesdays 1-2 pm ET- January 5, 19, 26; Feb 9, 16; March 2, 9.
Cost: $400. Check, Venmo, PayPal or, with add’l fee, by credit card to Deborah directly.
Register:
To register, go to https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/z1d62x6h0o5gq9o/
For additional info, email Deborah at revdpl@gmail.com
Past Program
We Are The Tools of Our Trade Three Master Classes on the Ministerial Relationship. An opportunity to refresh your confidence and renew your call, these Master Classes are designed for experienced ministers who wish to explore ways to improve their expertise in the essential tools of our trade,—how we relate to and interact with those we serve—and to become more skillful and less stressed in how they approach ministerial relationships. Each master class reflects on our practice, seeks to enlarge our repertoire of skill, and encourages a strategic approach to ministerial relationships. Sample in More Info