Robin Hammeal-Urban, CT Canon for Mission Integrity and Training and Gretchen Carlson, Lutheran-raised news journalist and author of the New York Times Bestseller Be Fierce will explore the critical and timely topic of the #MeToo Movement, Sexual Misconduct, and the church. This free course, available from ChurchNEXT, is ideal for individuals looking to better understand sexual harassment, as well as congregations and their leaders looking to spur conversation around sexual h

The Province I Task Force on Exploring Multicultural Awareness and Nurturing Cultural Competency has offered a monthly webinar series on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm ET during the academic year. The series is designed to raise awareness, provide resources, and offer hopeful approaches for talking across difference and celebrating diversity. Recordings of these webinars are available here. The series will resume in September May 15, 2018 May 15 Implicit Unconsci

The Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism (ECCAR) is seeking feedback on a draft of a comprehensive framework for anti-racism and racial reconciliation training for use in congregations, dioceses, institutions, and groups. Named A Framework for Anti-Racism And Racial Reconciliation Training in the Episcopal Church, the draft is located here. “The Framework for Anti-Racism and Racial Reconciliation Training was produced over the past year based on the experiences of

May 8–10, 2018 at the DuBose Conference Center, Monteagle, Tennessee The departure of a clergy person will have a profound impact on any congregation, and clergy and lay leaders must be able to make informed decisions about clergy leadership during times of transition. Join us for this three-day course presented by the Beecken Center and the Interim Ministry Network (IMN) at the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, Tennessee. Participants will explore the role of the interi

James McKim, chair and Province I rep to ECCAR, explains the committee's new framework for AntiRacism training. This framework focuses on competencies. This program is part of the Province I Taskforce on Nurturing Cultural Competency and Exploring Multicultural Awareness' webinar series on the third Tuesday of each month from 7:30-8:30 pm ET. There is a closed Facebook group discussing the framework. Ask to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/441284286265339 You can

Embark upon an online experience of sacred community exploring Jesus and his teachings through an Episcopal lens.This weekly, 7-session course is designed for those who want a deeper understanding of the Christian faith, long-time believers looking to broaden their learning as well as those preparing for baptism, confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church, reaffirmation of baptismal vows. Cost: If you're an individual, it is $99 if your parish does not subscribe to Chu

Transgender Awareness Week began November 14... and needs to continue every day. With thanks to the Episcopal Church in CT, here is a collection of resources within The Episcopal Church. Integrity USA: As an Episcopal LGBTQ organization, Integrity USA proclaims and embodies the all-inclusive love of God through worship, education, and advocacy. Believe Out Loud: Believe Out Loud is an online network that empowers Christians to work for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender e