Stores from the Border: A Live Zoom Event Thursday, June 25, at 6:30pm Event flyer Children are still being held in cages. Find out what's going on now, during the pandemic, on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Learn about specific actions that you and your congregation can take. This webinar will feature reports from […]

Choose a session:  Tuesday, Sept. 1, or Monday, Sept. 14, 5:30-7:00 pm Join this webinar to develop and strengthen plans for a successful fall campaign. Several churches that joined this webinar last year reported improved results from their pledge campaigns! "Ebenezer UCC followed the information from the Annual Campaign 101 webinar very closely. We used most […]

Monday, Sept. 14, 5:30-7:00 pm Join this webinar to develop and strengthen plans for a successful fall campaign. Several churches that joined this webinar last year reported improved results from their pledge campaigns! "Ebenezer UCC followed the information from the Annual Campaign 101 webinar very closely. We used most of the materials presented, modified for us. This […]

Would you like to learn more about how the actions and policies of the Biden Administration stack up against Joe Biden's ambitious and progressive immigration policy agenda, eight months into his first year as president?  Have you been wondering about how your congregation (or your community) could get more involved in immigration justice work, including sponsoring an asylum-seeking […]

Join the Supportive Ministries Team on Zoom at noon on Nov. 3. This month’s topic: How WISE Can Support Congregational Wellness: A Continued Conversation on Mental Health and the Church. The hourlong conversation is an opportunity to learn more about how the WISE designation can help congregations offer support and address mental health challenges experienced in the […]

Join the Wisconsin Conference Immigration Working Group on Thurs., Nov. 4 from 6:30-8:00p.m. on Zoom for “Scenes from Our Own Backyard: Supporting Afghan Refugees.” This interactive workshop will include a presentation from, and conversation with, Rev. Irene Hassan, Minister for Refugee and Migration Services for the United Church of Christ. To participate in this workshop, […]

What is White Christians’ Responsibility? Do you ever get the sense that people of color are expected to do all the work when it comes to dismantling racist structures and systems that continue to oppress even in the 21st century? You’re not alone. That’s why the Wisconsin Conference Task Force on Race is inviting white […]

Do you ever get the sense that people of color are expected to do all the work when it comes to dismantling racist structures and systems that continue to oppress even in the 21st century? You’re not alone. That’s why the Wisconsin Conference Task Force on Racial Justice is inviting white Christians to a conversation […]

Stewardship campaigns last for just a few weeks, but we hope that people will make gifts throughout the year.  This webinar focuses on practical steps to move from a brief annual campaign to a year-around plan that continually engages and inspires. Register in advance for this meeting: https://UCC.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsceGtpjosGNIKEVSzNigpkJhuSDf-29ak

Research on stewardship makes clear three practices most likely to increase giving in a local congregation: teaching about generosity, pastoral leadership and online giving options.  The webinar will look at why these practices matter and discuss how to implement them in a congregation.   Register in advance for this meeting: https://UCC.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcoceGorD8pH9U8w2joEt3-rIU7f0p1wZJs

A major gift from a single donor, or a small group of donors, can be leveraged to inspire gifts from a wider circle of donors.  Learn practical ways to use a gift to issue a “challenge” to your congregation to support your own ministry or that of a partner organization of your congregation. Register in […]

An endowment can support a congregation and its wider mission. But where do you start?  This webinar will provide ideas and policies for creating and growing an endowment for your […]

Designed for pastors and lay leaders planning an annual pledge campaign, we will explore ways to create an effective campaign.  We will reflect on core purpose of a campaign, discuss […]

A narrative budget translates the line items of a traditional budget into a story of how your congregation makes a difference in the world.  It can be a helpful tool for a stewardship campaign or annual meeting. By telling the story of our congregations’ impact, we can inspire generosity in our donors. Register in advance […]

While significant wealth transfer occurs as each generation passes, many congregations and ministries remain unprepared to promote planned giving options.  Only 5% of people leave a charitable bequest even though nearly a third of people would if asked or invited to consider one.  Through this webinar, you will learn key concepts and create an action […]

Faith-based communities are in a unique position to address the changing climate and its effects on community members and the natural world. Nancy Turyk, an emerita water resource scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and chair of the Climate Change Work Group for Wisconsin’s Green Fire, will discuss the ways Wisconsin's climate is changing and […]