KO Clergy: Let's Connect at Remind & Renew
Invitation to Remind & Renew:
On Jan. 14-15, 2026, Phillips Theological Seminary is hosting its annual Remind & Renew Conference featuring the UCC's very own Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund as the Keynote Speaker. This year's theme is "In Our Image: Reimagining Accessibility and Hospitality for All." This event will explore "what it means to build truly welcoming faith communities where everyone belongs."
It would be wonderful to have a great UCC showing for Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund, so we are hoping you will join us at Remind & Renew - click here for the registration site. We are also planning a low-key reception for all our UCC attendees on Wed., Jan. 14th at 6 pm - please let us know if you will be there with this link to help us plan accordingly. Perhaps you cannot attend Remind & Renew, but you'll be in or near Tulsa on Jan. 14th - if you are interested in joining the reception, please do so with the RSVP link! We'd love to connect! More details coming soon.
Upcoming Boundary Training Opportunities through MESA:
This training, hosted by Revs. Tara Barber and Anissa Glaser-Bacon, is open to ministers serving in specialized settings throughout the United Church of Christ. Serving in specialized settings requires particular attention to boundaries within the ministry setting and home church that are challenging and different from those serving as local church pastors. This training will focus on matters that relate specifically to issues that these ministers face, providing opportunities for clergy to reflect on best practices and growth in their practice of ministry. *Note - This training completes individual requirements for boundary training ONLY WHEN authorized by a local Committee on Ministry.
Maintaining healthy boundaries is challenging at any stage in ministry and it is particularly tender and difficult attending to boundaries as we transition out of our last call, and while in retirement. "A Sure Foundation", "The Ministerial Code" and Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly's new book, "The Jubilee Years" along with case studies, will provide the content of this training. Rev. Tara Barber and Rev. Melanie Oommen will offer this focused Boundary Awareness Training for those entering and living in retirement. Note - This training completes individual requirements for boundary training ONLY WHEN authorized by a local Committee on Ministry. Participants must be able to use zoom chat and breakout room functions and have their camera turned on throughout the training.