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SUMMARY:Into the Deep: The 5-Ws of Synod Resolutions
DESCRIPTION:Every two years\, General Synod brings together faithful members of the United Church of Christ for inspirational worship\, fellowship with friends (old and new)\, and public witness including through engagement with the business of the church. In July 2025\, we are excited to welcome thousands from across the country for General Synod 35 in Kansas City\, Missouri – and Nurture the Soul is helping to get you there by introducing a 4-part series that goes deep into General Synod and why we hope to see you all there.\nPart 1 – General Synod 101 will help us better understand what Synod is and why it is so important that you show up! We’ll have a time for Q&A so you can ask the questions that’ll help you better prepare for our time together this summer.\nPart 2 – During the 5-Ws of Synod Resolutions\, we’ll hear from representatives that will help us better understand: the role of Resolutions from the perspective of our D.C. offices; what they mean for our local congregations; the Resolution process; and stories from those who’ve written Resolutions and those who’ve acted in the role of Committee Chair. We’ll also be introduced to the Resolutions that will be presented this summer.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/into-the-deep-the-5-ws-of-synod-resolutions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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SUMMARY:Special Offering: Into the Deep - General Synod 101
DESCRIPTION:Every two years\, General Synod brings together faithful members of the United Church of Christ for inspirational worship\, fellowship with friends (old and new)\, and public witness including through engagement with the business of the church. In July 2025\, we are excited to welcome thousands from across the country for General Synod 35 in Kansas City\, Missouri – and Nurture the Soul is helping to get you there by introducing a 4-part series that goes deep into General Synod and why we hope to see you all there.\nPart 1 – General Synod 101 will help us better understand what Synod is and why it is so important that you show up! We’ll have a time for Q&A so you can ask the questions that’ll help you better prepare for our time together this summer.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/special-offering-into-the-deep-general-synod-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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SUMMARY:Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Is your church truly welcoming to all of God’s children? Many churches are unintentionally exclusive toward people whose brains work differently. Join Rev. ellie hutchison as she will be in discussion with Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund\, advocate\, pastor and Author of “Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity\,” Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund. We’ll explore some theological insights into neurodiversity as part of God’s good creation\, how to help churches embrace the gifts of neurodiversity and become a place of belonging for all and finally\, we’ll briefly touch on how to create a neuro-inclusive worship experience.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/blessed-minds-breaking-the-silence-about-neurodiversity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T153000
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul What's Next: Befriending Loneliness
DESCRIPTION:In a time where we are continuing to be more divided\, many of us might feel or find ourselves lonely. Since the COVID-19 pandemic\, loneliness was brought to the spotlight in 2023\, when the Surgeon General\, Dr. Vivek Murthy\, declared loneliness as an epidemic in America. But what might that mean for us now and how it might contribute to the divide we are living amongst throughout the United States and beyond? What role does loneliness play when remembering the “good old days” in all aspects of our lives\, including our religious lives where our memories are of full pews and offering baskets and even Sunday Schools. Our guest will explore and help to raise awareness around loneliness\, give us some tools to empower change and move to transform loneliness to a portal of access to empathy\, solidarity\, creativity\, community-building and (you will soon see) fun!
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-whats-next-befriending-loneliness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul's Reading Into the New Year: "Who Told You That You Were Naked" with Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale
DESCRIPTION:Both self-help guide and spiritual inspiration\, “Who Told You That You Were Naked?” is packed with meditations that are biblically grounded and tangibly liberating. Each meditation includes a prayer and prompts for reflection\, with themes focusing on purity culture\, sacred-sexual bodies\, and ethics without repression. This book takes the body’s experiences seriously and honestly\, wrapping readers in love where they are wounded\, inviting holistic reflection on the faith that informs our living\, and encouraging movement to (re)connect the spirit and the flesh. We will get to spend time in the text and enjoy an enlightening conversation with Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale during this hour-long webinar.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/nurture-the-souls-reading-into-the-new-year-who-told-you-that-you-were-naked-with-rev-dr-beverly-dale/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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SUMMARY:What's Next Disarming Leviathan: How We've Become Entangled in the Worship of Nationalism and Political Power
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enriching conversation with Pastor and Author\, Caleb Campbell\, the author of “Disarming Leviathan”.  As Christian Nationalism has become an established feature of the American landscape\, how does Rev. Campbell’s writings in “Disarming Leviathan” help prepare us to confront it with compassion and hospitality\, and with the truth of the good news of Jesus. We’ll be in deep conversation with Rev. Campbell on his journey\, how the book came about\, and the practical steps of loving our neighbors as ourselves.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/whats-next-disarming-leviathan-how-weve-become-entangled-in-the-worship-of-nationalism-and-political-power/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul: Reading into the New Year: Rooted in Faith in Justice
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to understand the complexities and injustices in Israel/Palestine? Rooted in Faith and Justice offers a powerful and enlightening perspective through the eyes of Palestinian Christian leaders and thinkers. Join us for this webinar to become empowered to host your own book study and delve into a conversation around the realities and possibilities of liberation.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-reading-into-the-new-year-rooted-in-faith-in-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul's Reading Into the New Year: "Don't Just Give Me That Old Time Religion" with Rev. Dr. Christine Y. Wiley
DESCRIPTION:At the start of every year\, Nurture the Soul partners with Pilgrim Press to highlight books that came out in the last quarter of the previous year or are forthcoming. We have an exciting list of topics and authors to highlight this January including Author and Rev. Dr. Christine Y Wiley.\nRev. Dr. Christine’s new book is based on qualitative research done alongside 20-African American women from different walks in life. We’ll hear stories to get a sense of what mental well-being means to these women and then explore how religion impacts their mental well-being directly and indirectly.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/nurture-the-souls-reading-into-the-new-year-dont-just-give-me-that-old-time-religion-with-rev-dr-christine-y-wiley/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T163000
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul Special Offering: What's Next\, Illusions and Realities of Christianity and Politics
DESCRIPTION:Join Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker for a conversation exploring Justice as a spiritual practice within and beyond the Protestantism and how to live beyond the illusions of an apolitical gospel. Rev. Dr. Wise Baker will then give us some guidelines on how to get started towards a social transformation that includes ALL of G-d’s creation.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/nurture-the-soul-special-offering-whats-next-illusions-and-realities-of-christianity-and-politics/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T153000
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SUMMARY:Nurture the Soul's Reading Into the New Year: The Recovery of Joy while Living with Depression with Robert Griggs
DESCRIPTION:At the start of every year\, Nurture the Soul partners with Pilgrim Press to highlight books that came out in the last quarter of the previous year or are forthcoming. We have an exciting list of topics and authors to highlight this January including Author and Pastor Robert Griggs.\nAt a time when we’re all looking for hope\, his book\, “Wild Coin Hunting: The Recovery of Joy while Living with Depression”\, offers hope for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. Drawing from his own experience of recovering from depression\, as well as what others have taught me along the way\, it shows that a full and joyful life is possible after the devastation of mental illness. There’s honesty about pain\, but there’s also laughter\, as he shares recovery stories from his adventures as the founder of a great new sport\, “wild coin hunting”
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/nurture-the-souls-reading-into-the-new-year-the-recovery-of-joy-while-living-with-depression-with-robert-griggs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Nurture the Soul,UCC
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