March 16, 6 – 7:30 CST, panel discussion , “Pastoring in the Age of Conspiracies and Disinformation.” Pastors are struggling with the challenges of ministry amidst the growing influence of conspiracies and disinformation that sow confusion, create chaos, and undermine relationships. How can clergy talk with those who are caught in the web of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories? What support…
A Returning to Church Webinar, August 11, 1-2 pm Struggling to keep up with the latest science on COVID-19? Wondering about issues like: What we understand about COVID now that we didn’t a few months ago, and why some of the recommendations from public officials have changed Airflow in your building, HVAC and how they impact health & safety Cleaning,…
Beyond the SlogansRecorded Tuesday, June 30 Click Here to View a Recording of this webinar. Join us for a discussion of some of the important concepts behind slogans you may have seen and heard in recent protests. Short phrases and terms such as “defund/abolish the police,” “reparations,” and “Black Lives Matter,” can bring up many questions and raise barriers among…
Elections, Lawsuits, and Voting Rights in the Time of Pandemic: Where We’ve Been and What Lies Ahead for Wisconsin. Our speakers will share an update on election litigation and other disputes on the horizon that could impact the coming elections.
A webinar to help clergy and key lay leaders learn best practices in adapting worship to a live-stream format. We’ll talk about how you need to plan ahead for copyright and permissions for music and liturgy; what equipment you might need; and how you can adapt elements of the liturgy to not having the congregation physically present. There will be…
A webinar on epidemic preparedness directed at clergy and key lay leaders to help churches prepare for the spread of the novel coronavirus. From the experiences of communities facing crises around the world, we know that faith leaders can play a transformational role in calming fear, disseminating accurate information, and modifying religious practices to help keep people safe while providing…