Well, we’re in the soup now. There’s nothing like a crisis to bring clarity about what is most essential. Over the last few weeks I’ve watched as my inbox overflowed with messages from our UU congregations and communities, our dedicated religious professionals, and our committed lay leaders.

A changing, troubled world calls for prepared leaders. With advance preparation, you can meet moments of crisis with more confidence and less anxiety.

And then Rev. Dr. Hall mentions the fifth grief stage of Acceptance and writes this vignette: Acceptance – Our church is changing. The religious landscape in our country is changing. I may not like all these changes. But it is the reality. We can only choose how we respond to this new reality.

From Karen Hering: "The old rules are breaking... We are living on the threshold, between what is no longer and what is not yet. It can be exhilarating. It is often unnerving or even frightening."

Join Rev Tyler Coles and Rev Dayna Edwards as they explore the critical importance of faith development and its role in driving forward paradigmatic shifts for congregations toward greater equity, health, and vibrancy.

Skyla King-Christison asks, "Who, if not us, will show the world that it’s possible to function as an organization while loving each person’s full humanity?"

How do we bridge the gap between our aspirations and our faithful impact? Understanding faith development as an agent of culture change.

Join us for a series of empowering conversations tailored for congregational leaders: "How to Have Difficult Conversations." In today's challenging landscape, congregations often find themselves grappling with complex issues and sensitive topics.

This month's topic is CER Leader Skill Up: CER Leader Skill Up: The Seeds that Have Sprouted: A Celebration of What Is Growing. Please join us. Led by Central East Region staff.

This month's topic is CER Leader Skill Up: From Resistance to Resilience: Managing Change in Changing Times. Please join us. Led by Central East Region staff.