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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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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:OWL Taking Flight: What Fresh Hell is This? The Impact of Identity Erasure
DESCRIPTION:Heather Corinna\, founder of Scarleteen.com\, joins Rev. Amy Johnson and Dr. Melanie Davis to discuss the impact of policies\, laws\, and executive orders on the lives of trans/intersex/nonbinary/queer people of all ages. Scarleteen is the largest online resource for comprehensive and highly inclusive sex and relationships education\, information and support centering young people
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-what-fresh-hell-is-this-the-impact-of-identity-erasure/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:UCC
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Teen Sexual Assault Prevention with SafeBAE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Shael Norris\, Founding Executive Director of SafeBAE\, the only US national survivor-founded\, youth-led organization working to prevent sexual violence among teens.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-teen-sexual-assault-prevention-with-safebae/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:UCC
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SUMMARY:Love of Children Partner Event - The Meaningful Inclusion of Children in Worship: Theology and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Corporate worship is the work and the joy of the people of God\, and when the body of Christ gathers\, we are incomplete without the active presence and meaningful participation of children and youth. What can this engagement look like (feel like\, sound like\, smell like\, taste like) in liturgy\, and why does it matter to the formation of people of all ages? Canon Wendy Claire Barrie will lead this webinar exploring the theological whys and practical hows of incorporating children and youth into congregational worship.
URL:https://vecncc.org/event/love-of-children-partner-event-the-meaningful-inclusion-of-children-in-worship-theology-and-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:UCC
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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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