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The College for Congregational Development
The College for Congregational Development
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The College is a comprehensive training program that seeks to nurture and develop congregational development practitioners from within existing parish lay and clergy leadership. It addresses learning deeply who a congregation is, and what gifts and skills are truly present to become compelling creative witnesses to Jesus Christ. Furthermore, it addresses bias and how to manage change with realism and pastorally. Most participants are members of teams from congregations within the Diocese of Olympia, however, the College is open to individual participants. The training utilizes contemporary learning methods and daily religious practice so that the experience is encouraging for all.
Dates and Dioceses for this Year
Olympia (June 8-13) Year B
Maryland (June 15-20) Year A
Michigan (June 22-27) Year B
Southeast Florida (June 22-27) Year A
New York session 1 (July 13-18) Year A
Chicago (July 20-25) Year A
Great Lakes (July 20-25) Year B
Indianapolis (July 20-25) Year A
New York session 2 (July 27 - Aug 1) Year B
Rochester (July 27 - Aug 1) Year B
Southern Ohio (July 27 - Aug 1) Year A
Spokane (Aug 3-8) Year A
Ohio (Aug 10-15) Year B
Atlanta (Aug 17-22) Year A
Testimonials:
I have worked for the Episcopal church in parish ministry for ten years and have attended countless workshops, trainings, and seminars. The College for Congregational Development is different because it both lights a fire in my soul to engage in the important work of Congregational Development AND gives me the tools to do it.
The Reverend Christopher Craun
St. Michael & All Angels Church
Portland, Oregon
The College for Congregational Development has given us a new vision for our church, renewed our energy to pursue it, and provided a whole array of tools to use as we journey together.
The Rev. Paul Frolick
Rector, St. George’s Episcopal Church
Hilton, New York
The skills that you learn will have a positive impact on your Church . . .
It’s going to help you. It’s going to help your church. You’re going to grow as an individual
The Rev. Dan Morrow
Canon For Congregational Life and Mission in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania