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Call for Fieldtest Congregations Tapestry of Faith Adult Programs

Attention Unitarian Universalist (UU) Congregations
Call for January 2009 field-testers for. . .

A Tapestry of Faith Adult Program:
Harvest the Power: Lay Leadership Development

Program Description

The Lifespan Faith Development staff group of the Unitarian Universalist Association is seeking congregations to field-test a new religious education program for adults. Through a series of workshops led within each congregation, participants understand their faith more deeply, develop leadership skills and techniques to apply to their congregation, and address issues such as self-care, pastoral care, organizational management and service. Based on Unitarian Universalist Principles and values, the program encourages reflection on a sense of the Beloved Community.

Timeline

The field-test for this curriculum will be conducted between January 2009 and June 2009.

Applications are due by December 12, 2008.

Field-tests must be completed by June 30, 2009.

Note: The Harvest the Power program will not be generally available online until spring 2009, but field testers will receive advance electronic copies beginning in December, 2008.

Application

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Alicia LeBlanc
Administrative Assistant
Lifespan Faith Development Staff Group
25 Beacon Street; Boston, MA 02108
fieldtest @ uua.org
(617) 948-4371

Session Descriptions

Module 1: Identity: Who are we?

Workshop 1-1: Faithful individuals
From "How I got my name" to my concept of the divine.
Workshop 1-2: Unitarian Universalists
Faith development theory, faith statements, UU Principles
Workshop 1-3: Religious leaders
Learning and leadership styles, leadership, administration and management—what is the difference? Imagine yourself as…
Workshop 1-4: Visionaries
Visioning exercises

Module 2: Purpose: Why are we here?

Workshop 2-1: To be disciples of...
Identifying one’s calling. The meaning of discipleship.
Workshop 2-2: To care for one another (and ourselves)
Caring project, self-care, Burnout/compassion fatigue inventory
Workshop 2-3: To serve the common good
Outreach/service inventory, justice project, growth and faith development
Workshop 2-4 To grow the beloved community
Interfaith project, covenant, how we share UUism

Module 3: Path: How do we serve?

Workshop 3-1: By practicing our faith
Spiritual practice, worship, sharing our faith
Workshop 3-2: By being lifelong learners
Knowing what you don’t know, continuous revelation
Workshop 3-3: By understanding the "system"
Teach back techniques, systems theory models, case studies
Workshop 3-4: By leading the way
Review faith statements, congregational vision, celebration.

Last updated on Thursday, November 6, 2008.