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The Southern New England Conference announces its classes for the 2021-2022 program year of the Faith Formation Leadership Program.

This year’s excellent slate of instructors will teach the various faith formation and youth ministry classes, and address adaptations for faith formation and youth ministries in these (post-)pandemic times.

The two sessions offered for each class are identical other than that the first is offered via Zoom and the second will be offered on-site at Hadwen Park Congregational Church UCC in Worcester, MA. Each class session is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Exploring Curriculum & Digital Resources
October 23, 2021 via Zoom
or
February 5, 2022 in Worcester, MA
Instructors:  Debbie Gline Allen, C.M.C.F. and Jennifer Murray Mazur

Engaging Our Sacred Scripture’s Story
October 30, 2021 via Zoom
or
February 26, 2022 in Worcester, MA
Instructor:  Rev. Don Remick 

Exploring the United Church of Christ — Our History, Our Beliefs, Our Identity
November 6, 2021 via Zoom
or
March 26, 2022 in Worcester, MA
Instructor:  Rev. Dr. Audrey Price
(Does not meet UCC ordination requirements.)

Boundary Awareness for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Leaders
January 8, 2022 via Zoom
or
April 2, 2022 in Worcester, MA Instructor:  Rev. Greg Morisse
(Does not fulfill the Boundary Awareness requirement for clergy.)

Serving Together — Mission for All Ages
January 22, 2022 via Zoom
or
April 9, 2022 in Worcester, MA
Instructor:  Rev. Kevin Weikel

All classes welcome students of all backgrounds — lay leaders, local church staff, authorized ministers — with the option of selecting the specific class or classes desired, or choosing to take all five to work toward certification in faith formation and/or youth ministries.

A rolling registration is offered in order that participants may begin with any class, but must register at least two days before the class session. 

Register today to start making connections; honing and adapting ministry skills with best practices, models, and resources; and igniting a passion for lifelong faith formation.