Amsbry United Methodist Church issued the following announcement.
Clergy Communities of Practice will launch in September! All clergy are encouraged to prayerfully consider participating.
CCOPs are a type of covenant group meant to support the development of Christian leaders. They focus on engagement with peers, helping to reverse trends of isolation among clergy. Meetings invite participants to share in prayer and fellowship, as well as a time of learning and application. Emphasis is on bringing learning into practice.
Meetings last four hours and include a meal, with the exception of our online group—geared for local pastors—which will last two hours. Each meeting is led by one of your clergy peers, a trained facilitator, who invites conversation and asks questions rather than acting as an expert. Learning is focused topically and participants can expect to read around 75-100 pages each month in preparation for gatherings. There will be 9 meetings over the course of the year; one month will be taken off at the discretion of the facilitator. It is expected that participants will engage in every meeting and come prepared to discuss readings.
Participants will earn 4 CEUs.
Questions may be directed to Susan Moudry, susan.moudry@wpaumc.org.
The following locations and times are available: (each location is limited to to the first 10 to register)
Punxsutawney: Punxsy Phil’s and First UMC: 1st Thursday from 8-12 facilitated by Erica Wellner (Participants will pay for own meal at restaurant)
Fredonia: 2nd Wednesday from 9-1 facilitated by Tina Keller
Cranberry Twp., Conference Center: 2nd Tuesday from 10-2 facilitated by Renee’ Mikell
Windber: Calvary: 4th Wednesday from 9:30-1:30 facilitated by Heidi Helsel
Zoom Group (especially for Local Pastors and Associate Members, but all are welcome): 1st Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 facilitated by Jacob Judy
Franklin: First UMC: 2nd Tuesday from 10-2 facilitated by Wade Berkey
Meadville: 2nd Thursday, 10-2, Meadville Grace with Becky Patterson
Olmsted Manor, 2nd Tuesday, 10-2 with Seth McClymonds
Original source here.
