Building and Sustaining an Adult RE Program (Unitarian Universalist Association)


Topics we will touch on include: a short introduction to faith development, models for adult faith development, 10 building blocks, and creating a plan.

Presenter: Patricia Infante, CERG Faith Development Consultant

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Planning Teacher Training and Orientation (Unitarian Universalist Association)


This webinar looks at sample agendas, suggested content, and ways to make important event fun and engaging day for all.

Led by Patricia Infante, CERG Faith Development Consultant

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Introduction to Faith Formation 2020 (Unitarian Universalist Association)


For the past several years, many religious professionals have been engaged in a conversation about the future of faith formation.  The changing demographics and changing societal attitudes about religion will almost certainly require us to changes how we envision religious education in the congregation.  Join this webinar to hear the latest ideas being generated by this compelling look at our changing landscape.

Presenter: Patricia Infante, CERG Faith Development Consultant

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Developing a Healthy Religious Education Committee (Unitarian Universalist Association)


We’ll hear some success stories along with practical ideas for building a motivated team.

Led by Patricia Infante, CERG Faith Development Consultant with guest presenters.

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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.

Managing Change in the RE Program (Unitarian Universalist Association)


The role of staff and leaders in change management will be examined and strategies for lowering anxiety will be introduced.

Presenter: Patricia Infante, CERG Faith Development Program Manager

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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or o

Addressing Gender Violence in Theological Education (Faith Trust Institute)


What are future faith leaders learning about gender-based violence?

Why is this an important issuefor theological education?

How can leaders implement this work to create a safer world?

Join four thought leaders as they examine the role that seminary education plays in addressing the critical issue of violence against women and how this can transform faith communities.

  • Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune is the Founder and Senior Analyst at FaithTrust Institute. A graduate of Yale Divinity School, she is a pastor, educator, and author as well as a practicing ethicist and theologian. Her books include Keeping the Faith: Guidance for Christian Women Facing Abuse and Sexual Violence: The Sin Revisited.
  • Mary E. Hunt is the co-founder and co-director of the Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER). She has lectured and taught on theology and ethics at numerous institutions, including Georgetown University and Pacific School of Religion. She has written and edited extensively, including New Feminist Christianity: Many Voices, Many Views.
  • Rabbi Lisa Gelber is the Associate Dean of the Rabbinical School at the Jewish Theological Seminary where she directs a project combining mindfulness practice and character development. She served as rabbi of a congregation in Mercer Island, WA. She is co-editor of A Journey Towards Freedom: A Haggadah for Victims of Domestic Violence.
  • Elizabeth J. A. Siwo-Okundi is from Kenya. Her commitment to social justice is deeply influenced by the faithful and informed activism of her family. She is a preacher who is a passionate advocate for the “small voice”. She has preached in numerous settings, served as a pastor, and is a PhD candidate in Practical Theology and Homiletics.

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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.

Earth Care in Christian Education (Presbyterian Church USA)


How have children, youth, young adults, and adults of all ages been learning, teaching, and exploring around issues of earth care? This webinar explored programs, curriculum, and experiences of earth care education as well as best practices and helpful hints to “try this at (your) home (church)!” Watch the recording.


Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.

Leading Children and Youth in Mission (Presbyterian Church USA)


pcusa-online-webinar-leading-children-youth-missionSometimes church life is so divided up that the “mission people” and the “Christian Education people” rarely talk, which can make mission education a challenge. Learn how to bridge these two areas of church life and some foundations for beginning mission education and mission projects with children. Led by Christine Coy Fohr, Consultant for Mission leaders with Presbyterian World Mission, with guest Michelle Muñiz-Vega, site coordinator for the Young Adult Volunteer program in Miami, Florida.

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Multicultural Ministry with Children (Unitarian Universalist Association)


This webinar will offer food for thought for religious professionals wondering how to affirm the worth and dignity of families and individuals from marginalized groups as well as tips for assessing curriculum and other classroom resources for their multicultural sensibility.

Presented by Patricia Infante, CERG Faith Development Consultant with guest presenters.

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Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.

Vision for Conservative Early Childhood Programs – SERIES (United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism)


  1. Help! What is this book I just got in the mail?!? An introduction to the Vision for directors, teachers, clergy and synagogue professionals, and lay leaders. Listen to a recording of this webinar. Because of technical difficulties only the presenter was recorded. You won’t be able to hear the voices on the phone.
  2. Ethical Behavior – How do I use the Vision to infuse my school with Jewish values? For EC directors and teachers. This webinar was recorded in two parts — click here to see part 1 or part 2. Because of technical difficulties only the presenter was recorded. You won’t be able to hear the voices on the phone.
  3. God and Spirituality – How do I use the Vision to invite God into our school and classrooms? For EC directors and teachers. This webinar was recorded in two parts — click here to see part 1 or part 2.
  4. Working with Clergy (and Other Key Community Members): for clergy and synagogue professionals – how do I use the Vision to get more involved in my synagogue’s early childhood school? Click here to view this webinar. There is a webex player plugin which will need to be downloaded the first time. The video of the presenter can be seen by clicking on the video icon on the top right of the screen.
  5. Working with Clergy (and Other Key Community Members): for EC Directors and teachers – how do I use the Vision to increase the involvement of clergy and synagogue professionals in my school? Click here to view this webinar. There is a webex player plugin which will need to be downloaded the first time. The video of the presenter can be seen by clicking on the video icon on the top right of the screen.
  6. Jewish learning – how do I use the Vision to increase learning opportunities for children, teachers and parents in my school? (for EC Directors and teachers) Click here to view this webinar. There is a webex player plugin which will need to be downloaded the first time. The video of the presenter can be seen by clicking on the video icon on the top right of the screen.
  7. Ritual Observance – how do I use the Vision to examine and elevate the ritual culture in my school? (for EC Directors and teachers) Click here to view this webinar. There is a webex player plugin which will need to be downloaded the first time. The video of the presenter can be seen by clicking on the video icon on the top right of the screen.
  8. Jewish Environment – how do I use the Vision to examine and elevate the visual Jewish environment in my school? (for EC Directors and teachers) Click here to view this webinar.
  9. My school already does all this – A webinar for schools farther along on the journey. (for EC Directors and teachers) Click here to view this webinar.

Learn more about this series on the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism website


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