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SUMMARY:Tri-Conference Friends and Alums of United Lunch Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, September 18\, 2026\, at the Iowa\, Nebraska & South Dakota Tri Conference JAM for an alums and friends of United lunch gathering at First Congregational Church in Sioux Falls\, SD. Our hosts for the gathering: \n\n\nTerri Akkerman (South Dakota) (’85)\nJim Coppoc (Iowa) (’22)\nNorm Pavey (Nebraska) (’ 69\, ’74\, ’84)\nRyan Currens (United) (’26)\n\n\nHonorary host: Rev. Dr. Jim Harmon (Iowa and Nebraska) (’74 and ’81). Jim was on our planning committee until his unexpected recent passing and was planning to serve as one of our hosts for the event. We will have a candle present for Jim and others who cannot join us this year. Blessed be the memory of Rev. Dr. Jim Harmon. \nSwing by the United table in the vendor area and enter our drawing for an autographed faculty book or a United pen\, learn about current program offerings\, or say hello to staff who love to chat about United. \nGuests of the no-cost United Seminary EDU Alum Lunch can register at IA NE SD JAM 2026 Workshops. \nOur host church for Friday\, September 18:\nFirst Congregational Church\n300 S Minnesota Ave\nSioux Falls\, SD 57104
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/tri-conference-friends-and-alums-of-united-lunch-gathering/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 300 S Minnesota Ave\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindi Beth Johnson":MAILTO:cbjohnson@unitedseminary.edu
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Generous Congregations Seminar
DESCRIPTION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and the MN Conference of the United Church of Christ (UCC) are delighted to offer a one-day workshop on congregational fundraising\, a partnership made possible by a denominational grant. On Saturday\, November 7\, registration starts at 8:30 AM\, and the seminar begins at 9:00 AM. \nCultivating Generous Congregations maps the new landscape of religious giving and stewardship and provides tools to build a culture of generosity unique to each congregation’s needs and challenges. As the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving says about the training: \n“We invite you and your ministry team to participate in a seminar experience that could change the way you and your congregation approach giving and generosity. Cultivating Generous Congregations (CGC) is an interactive seminar offered… in partnership with denominational or network organizations\, demonstrating how pastors and ministry leaders can unearth and energize congregational generosity by exploring the significant and necessary steps to creating lasting cultural change within a congregation. Interactive segments of CGC explore theology\, the role of adaptive leadership\, fiscal transparency\, and the importance of donor care\, with action steps to impact the exploration and experience of generosity for both laity and clergy. This course can be tailored for many faith traditions or demographics.” \nAccording to The Lake Institute\, this seminar will help participants: \n\n\n\nrethink their role in church/meeting finances;\nbecome better stewards of their donors’ gifts; and\nawaken an ongoing spirit of generosity within their communities.\n\n\n\nRegistration\nTo learn more or ask questions\, contact Rev. Wendy Vander Hart\, Generosity Officer\, via email or by phone at 612.465.7181. \nFor questions related to United\, contact Ryan Currens\, United’s Institutional Major Gifts Officer. \nYou can learn more about the course and the Lake Institute here. > \nAccess the Institute’s Cultivating Generous Congregations Flyer here. > \n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is designed for pastors and church leadership. Whether you are an ordained minister\, deacon\, elder\, or lay leader\, we welcome all members of a congregation’s pastoral staff and leadership team. \n\nCost\nRegistration is $200 per UCC team of 3–6 people\, including the pastor. The reduced course fee is made possible by grant funding. \nRegistration costs $245 per non-UCC congregational team of 3–6. Teams should include at least one pastor and at least two church members. \nFor any team that has more than six members\, each additional member will be charged $50. \n\nVenue\nThis event is being hosted at the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Click here for directions and parking instructions. >
URL:https://www.unitedseminary.edu/event/cultivating-generous-congregations-seminar-fall2026/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities\, 767 Eustis St.\, Suite 140\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advancement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Currens":MAILTO:rcurrens@unitedseminary.edu
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