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Register for Upcoming
Webinars, Trainings & Orientations
New Subscriber Orientation - August 2019
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Offered twice: August 3rd and August 15th.
In this one-hour webinar, we share an overview of Soul Matters resources, the theme-based church model and our unique Soul Matters approach to small groups. We also leave lots of room for you to ask questions about implementing Soul Matters resources in your unique congregational setting. Led by Team Lead Rev. Scott Tayler. While designed for new subscribers, this webinar is a great way for existing members to get a refresher as well as introduce new church leaders to the Soul Matters model and resources. COST: This webinar is free to all subscribers. Click the button below to register for the date that works best for you. |
Crossing Paths Orientation - September 3
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This one hour webinar introduces RE professionals and volunteer facilitators to our Crossing Paths program. Covers the unique components of our model and offers support for adapting the curriculum to your unique setting. While designed for new subscribers, this webinar is a great way for previous leaders to get a refresher as well as support.
COST: This webinar is free to all subscribers. But participants still need to register (see button below) DATE: September 3 at 8pm ET LENGTH: One hour long |
Welcome to Small Group Facilitating Training - August and September
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A two-hour online training for small group facilitators and small group organizing teams. Essential for new facilitators and a great tune-up for experienced ones. Covers the Soul Matters facilitation model, tips for handling facilitation challenges, strategies for program growth and best practices for new facilitator recruitment and support.
We hold these trainings quarterly, so if you can't make those currently offered keep your eye out here for future ones. Specialized Trainings: We are also glad to work with congregations to set up a training just for the facilitators in your church. This is a great way to help your facilitators bond with each other as well as tailor the training to your church's unique needs and culture. If you are interested in this option, contact Susan COST: $20 per participant. Group discounts available for congregations sending 5 or more. (email Susan, our Dir. of Membership, to register as a congregation) |
Monthly-Meeting Online Small Group for Facilitators - In depth, five months
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Our monthly, two-hour on-line small groups for facilitators are a unique and intensive facilitator training experience. For five months, facilitators meet once-a-month with our team lead and founder of Soul Matters, Rev. Scott Tayler. Each monthly meeting is run as a small group and follows the packet for the upcoming month. Facilitators get a “dry run” of the session they will be leading the following month. Along the way, Rev. Tayler pauses to point out tips and group process, so you get in-the-moment training. In addition to learning technique, facilitators are nourished by the personal sharing of fellow facilitators from around the country.
After each 2 hour session, facilitators can stay on the call for an optional and more personalized troubleshooting and tips session with Rev. Tayler. This is a chance for facilitators to receive monthly support for the particular challenges they are wrestling with in their groups back in their home congregations. COST: $100 for a half year (5 meetings) TIME PERIOD: We run these 5-month sessions twice a year, September-January & January-May. Click the button below to register for the session that works best for you. |
3-Month Intensive Facilitator Training - 3rd Wednesdays -Sept., Oct. & Nov.
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This new facilitator training is focuses on the advanced and nuanced skills of facilitating. Led by our Team Lead, Rev. Scott Tayler, these three trainings will cover detailed strategies on a range of topics, including use of self, increasing engagement with the spiritual exercises, covenant formation, improving group adherence to deep listening practice, handling disruptive group members, deepening discernment practice using the monthly questions and more. Participation is restricted to 10 people to allow for tailored skill development that helps participant embody the skills in a way that fits their unique style and context. This is designed for both new and long-time facilitators; it is not so much an “advanced” training as it is an intensive training.
COST: $50 for all three sessions. DATES: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8pm ET; Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8pm ET; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 8pm ET SESSION LENGTH: Each session lasts an hour and a half, with the option to stay after to work with Rev. Tayler in more depth on challenges you are facing in your setting. |
Starting Point Orientation - Offered twice in September
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This 1 1/2 hour online orientation gives leaders everything they need to weave our Starting Point newcomers program into their church structure and culture. In addition to providing an overview of the programs structure and unique components, this orientation shares strategies for adapting the curriculum, handling common challenges and advertising.
COST: Free, but you need to register (click button below) DATES: Offered Twice: Thursday, September 12, 7pm ET & Wednesday, September 25, 7pm ET |
Small Group Nourishment for Membership Professionals - begins August 26!
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Soul Matters and UUAMP have joined to offer monthly-meeting, online small groups for membership professionals.
Those who nourish need nourishment themselves. Our leaders serve us best when their wells run full and deep. Our aim with these groups is to ensure that staff have the spiritual support they need. |