Embrace the Spirit and Get Creative! As the country comes out from under pandemic restriction, communities of faith continue to rethink their ideas of worship and ministry and create new ways of engaging with people, supporting neighbours, and creating resilient communities. We are in a time of reimagining what is possible for the world and for the church as we move through last half of 2022!
What are your dreams for your community of faith? We are now accepting applications for both Innovation Grants of up to $5,000 and Growth Grants of up to $25,000, until October 15, 2022.
A consultation with an EDGE staff member is mandatory for this granting period. Reach out to us at embracingthespirit@united-church.ca before October 7, to schedule a one-on-one conversation about your community of faith and your idea.
Need inspiration? See the story map of initiatives that are already happening across the country.
We look forward to hearing about your innovative ideas!
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Leading Adaptively Registration Open for November!  The current cohort of Leading Adaptively with Clara King has just started. But those who couldn’t fit it into their schedules this time around are in luck–registration for the November cohort is open!
In this three-session online course (Nov. 2, Nov. 16, and Nov. 30, 7:00-9:00 p.m. ET), you’ll discover ways to lead adaptively with skills you already have. You’ll encounter the core theory of Adaptive Leadership in a vibrant new way. And you’ll come away with usable practices to reinvigorate your leadership journey.
The course covers:- The six core competencies of leadership
- How to understand and change to organizational culture of your congregation
- How conflict is a leadership resource you can steward wisely
Course leader Clara King has spent 15 years studying adaptive leadership, and nine years as a Priest leading adaptive change in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond. Clara’s dynamic, hope-filled facilitation style will refresh, empower, and energize you for the journey ahead!
Visit the Churchx website to register. Cohort size is limited to 40 people and the spots will go quickly, so register early if you’re interested! If you need a bursary to cover the course fee, or if you’ve received an Embracing the Grant, please email Sarah at slevis@united-church.ca.[Image credit: Courtesy of EDGE/Rob Dalgleish] |
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40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism Starts October 11  The United Church of Canada’s continuing commitment to becoming an anti-racist denomination includes providing education materials about why it’s important to be anti-racist, and how communities and faith and the individuals in them can be anti-racist every day.
40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism is an online learning experience, where each day for 40 days participants receive content offering opportunities for learning, reflection, and action on anti-racism. Containing all-new content for 2022, 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism is an invaluable resource for people on their anti-racism journey, whether they’re just starting to the work or have done it for decades.
To sign up for the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism mailings and look at content from last year’s mailings, please visit the program website. While you’re there, explore the other resources on anti-racism and anti-racism work that The United Church of Canada has to offer![Image credit: The United Church of Canada] |
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Other Educational Opportunities  So much is going on this Fall! Embrace every chance you can to learn new things and connect with others.Curiosity Cohort: Rural Focus
This five week synchronous opportunity will allow you to get curious about your own community of faith and connect with other leaders in rural settings. We'll engage with stories and ideas from across the country about different ways that rural congregations are bringing new energy into their communities!
Dates: Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15; 12:00 noon-1:30 p.m. ET.Price: Suggested donation of $20 per person or $100 per community of faith. Email slevis@united-church.ca for registration details.Idea Days
These Zoom gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to present an idea to a group and get feedback on them, and to give others feedback on their ideas. Register for our last 2022 Idea Day in 2022 on Monday, November 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.Theory of Change with Chris Rotolo
What impact are you having? How do you know? What difference is your program or ministry making? Learn what your mission is and understand the roles required to achieve it. We can have a greater impact if we think strategically about our desired impact while planning, implementing, and evaluating our programs.
Our Theory of Change workshop helps attendees break their program down into its attendant parts, differentiating between “what you do” and “what you achieve.” A Theory of Change provides a roadmap that outlines the steps by which you plan to achieve your goal.
A Theory of Change helps align your stakeholders to your larger mission and understand their role in achieving it. By the end of the program, you will determine the precise link between your program’s activities and outcomes for the purposes of planning, participation, and evaluation. The workshop includes asynchronous independent work and synchronous Zoom sessions.
Pre-register and learn more. Price: $50[Image credit: Victoria RT on Pixabay] |
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Embracing the Spirit is a learning network and innovation fund. It offers funding and support for innovation ideas hatched out of faith communities and communities in ministry. Some of the stories and best practices that are happening throughout The United Church of Canada are shared in this newsletter. If you have an idea that you want to launch, reach out and tell us about it! Proposal deadlines are quarterly, and due on the 15th of the month: January, April, July and October. Find out more. |
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