Promoting the vitality

of congregations and their leaders

As the regional education program of the Minnesota and Wisconsin Conferences of the United Church of Christ, we equip clergy and laity for effective leadership and provide learning opportunities for the theologically curious.

Clergy & Members in Discernment

We offer a robust schedule of training for anti-racism, anti-bias and boundary awareness for authorized ministers and courses and training for Members in Discernment from any Conference of the UCC.

Lay Leaders & Learners

We offer practical training in the skills and tasks of congregational leadership for lay leaders as well as a range of programming for theologically curious lay learners. Discounts offered for members of the MN and WI Conferences.

Team Cohort Working Space

We can house cohort space for your UCC working group or team, with a secure space for virtual conversations and materials. We currently house a UCC Faith Formation and Youth Leaders cohort, the Great Lakes UCC Region Creation Care Team, and the UCC Lay Led Congregations Working Group.

Members

A community of learners

Join a community of lifelong learners committed to walking together and participating in transformative conversations about faith and leadership. We learn together so that we are better equipped to lead and nurture the body of Christ.

Lay Leaders

Ordained and Licensed Pastors

Members-in-Discernment

Theologically Curious Learners

Church Staff

What's Coming Up

Ministry Studies: Intergenerational Faith Formation

Are you wondering about Christian education among and across the generations? Creating intergenerational formation, worship, and church activities? This course will engage participants in developing ministry to all ages. With pastoral and lay leaders in mind, background will be provided in theology, developmental growth, spiritual practices, neurodivergence, and pastoral care. Practical application will support a congregation’s intergenerational spiritual life.

Dates/Times: Tuesdays January 12 & 19; February 9 &  23; March 9 & 16; April 13 & 27, 2027, 6:00-7:30pm CT via Zoom

With Rev. Debbie Gline Allen