The Sparks Program now offers all modules online! The Sparks Office hosts multiple online modules each trimester: Jan - May (spring), July - August (summer), and Sept - November (fall) so participants and congregations can plan ahead for these professional development opportunities. Additionally, regions, LREDA chapters, local cluster groups or individual congregations groups may sponsor online and in-person modules. Check the scheduled modules calendar for a list of modules with registration already posted. The general schedule of modules is as follows:
| Semester | Module |
|---|---|
| Fall | Administration as Leadership |
| Fall | Dimensions of Faith Development |
| Fall | Leading UU Culture Change |
| Fall | System Theory |
| Fall | Family Ministry Training |
| Summer | Adult Faith Formation |
| Summer | Teacher Development |
| Summer | UU Identity |
| Summer | UU Theology |
| Summer | Worship |
| Spring | Curriculum Development |
| Spring | Dimensions of Faith Development |
| Spring | Youth Ministry Practicum (runs through summer) |
| Spring | Philosophy of Religious Education |
| Spring | System Theory |
| Spring | UU History |
Online modules are limited to 15 participants and the registration fee is valued at $50/session, payable on a sliding scale and due at the time of registration by credit card (i.e. a 6-session module is valued at $300). Once a module is full, contact the Sparks Office to be placed on the waiting list. You will receive no refund if you cancel registration within a week of the start date.