Welcome to Member Services Training
Leading and Guiding a YFM Program (Training, 5 CEUs)
Dance of Triangles (Training, 5 CEUs)
Ministerial Excellence, Ethics, & Accountability (Webinar 2.5 CEUs or Ethics Credit)
Member Services supports our members by providing a number of online learning opportunities, which range from short live, webinars, to trainings that cover several weeks and include both offline activities as well as live sessions. Many qualify for CEUs.
CostThe Unity Worldwide Ministries training is offered without any set fee. Love Offerings/Tithes gratefully received. Unity Worldwide Ministries Member Services is 100% funded through the generosity of its members. Suggested Love Offering is $35/Collaborate Live Session.
Upcoming Online Trainings and Webinars
We are delighted with the level of participation in our online trainings and webinars! Thank you all for joining us in this process of learning and growing together.
The success of these events have made it necessary to restrict registrations to 100 people, unless otherwise noted. When this limit is reached we will close registrations. No late registrations will be accepted.
Special Notes
- An email with the login information will be sent to you the day before the event. If you don't received it by Noon, please check your spam folder. If it is not there, contact Diane Venzera.
- All time listed here are CENTRAL time. To find you local time use the Time Zone Converter
Forming a Spiritual Action Team Within Your Ministry (Webinar 1.5 CEUs)
Instructors: Rev. Leona Evans and Matthew Evans
Live Collaborate Sessions: Thursday, September 23 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Central
Credit: 1.5 CEUs
Description: Recently, we have seen an increasing interest among Unity leaders to combine our spiritual principles with nonviolent social action. The most important question is, how to begin organizing and implementing a program that meets the needs of our spiritual communities and stays within the legal boundaries of our not-for-profit status. One of the most effective ways to address these issues is to form a spiritual action team.
This webinar discusses:
• How a spiritual action team can benefit our ministries and enhance our relevance in the community.
• How to operate within the framework of our not-for-profit guidelines as established by the IRS.
• How to establish a history of advocacy.
• Examples of different models of community engagement.
Suggested Love Offering: $35.00
UWM Overview (Training, 5 CEUs)
Facilitated by Rev. Diane Venzera, M.Ed
Training is available for 5 CEUs. Credit. CEU policy.
Live Collaborate Sessions:
- Tuesday, October 5 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, October 12 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, October 19 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, October 26 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, November 2 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, November 9 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, November 16 - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
Registration Information: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021, 11:45 p.m. (CT).
To register for a training, follow these steps:
- Begin here: If you do not have a username and password for UWSI - click this link Enroll in UWSI.
- If you are already enrolled in UWSI: locate your UWSI Username and Password
- If you cannot locate your username and password, contact Indira Huerta.
- Complete Registration: Once you have your username and password (please save it) you can now register, click this link: course registration page then:
- Locate the training title
- Click the "register" button and your course will be added to the cart
- Complete your registration by clicking on the "proceed to checkout" on the top left
- A registration page will open - scroll down to the "Already Have an Account?" link, click it and then enter your username and password to compete your registration.
Description: Unity Worldwide Ministries (UWM) is a service organization that supports credentialed Unity leaders and ministries. This training reviews the array of resources and services that are available through UWM. It also provides an opportunity for Unity leaders to cultivate relationships with UWM staff.
Suggested Love Offering: $175.00
Managing Congregations in a Virtual Age (Webinar 1.5 CEUs)
Instructors: Rev. John Wimberly
Live Collaborate Sessions: Tuesday, October 12 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Central
Credit: 1.5 CEUs
Description: John Wimberly, an in-demand congregational consultant who worked closely with UWM as it crafted its new strategic plan, will discuss his latest book: Managing Congregations in a Virtual Age. In the book John discusses the movement toward “virtual ministry” that started before the pandemic, moved to warp speed during the pandemic and will shape ministry for the foreseeable future. He stresses that what congregations do (worship, educate, mission, spiritual growth, etc.) isn’t changing as much as how they do it. Wimberly interviewed clergy across the nation to get their take on the changes they and their congregations are experiencing as things such as life-stream worship, zoom meetings, virtual classes, etc. become standard operating procedure.
Suggested Love Offering: $35.00
Leading and Guiding a YFM Program (Training, 5 CEUs)Facilitated by Rev. Diane Venzera, M.Ed., Director of Virtual Experiences
Training is available for 5 CEUs. Credit. CEU policy.
Live Collaborate Sessions:
- Wednesday, October 20 – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Wednesday, October 27 – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Wednesday, November 3 – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. CT
Registration Information: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021, 11:45 p.m. (CT).
To register for a training, follow these steps:
- Begin here: If you do not have a username and password for UWSI - click this link Enroll in UWSI.
- If you are already enrolled in UWSI: locate your UWSI Username and Password
- If you cannot locate your username and password, contact Indira Huerta.
- Complete Registration: Once you have your username and password (please save it) you can now register, click this link: course registration page then:
- Locate the training title
- Click the "register" button and your course will be added to the cart
- Complete your registration by clicking on the "proceed to checkout" on the top left
- A registration page will open - scroll down to the "Already Have an Account?" link, click it and then enter your username and password to compete your registration.
Description: Creating a thriving and engaging YFM program takes intention and planning. Learners will explore how to nurture the spiritual development of children and teens and gain insights into how to effectively lead and guide a YFM program. Topics include the tools and components needed to build programs that are sustainable and honor the learning and developmental needs of all.
Suggested Love Offering: $105.00
Dance of Triangles (Training, 5 CEUs)Facilitated by Rev. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster, Director of Member Services
Training is available for 5 CEUs. Credit. CEU policy.
Live Collaborate Sessions:
- Monday, November 8 – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT
- Monday, November 15 – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT
- Monday, November 22 – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT
- Monday, November 29 - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT
Registration Information: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021, 11:45 p.m. (CT).
To register for a training, follow these steps:
- Begin here: If you do not have a username and password for UWSI - click this link Enroll in UWSI.
- If you are already enrolled in UWSI: locate your UWSI Username and Password
- If you cannot locate your username and password, contact Indira Huerta.
- Complete Registration: Once you have your username and password (please save it) you can now register, click this link: course registration page then:
- Locate the training title
- Click the "register" button and your course will be added to the cart
- Complete your registration by clicking on the "proceed to checkout" on the top left
- A registration page will open - scroll down to the "Already Have an Account?" link, click it and then enter your username and password to compete your registration.
Description: In this course, I invite you to join me on this journey of discovery. We will explore together the nature of triangles, how they affect our work in spiritual communities, and ways to work with them to empower and support healthy spiritual community. I view this as an ongoing dance in which we are all learners and teachers, attempting to grow in our capacity to understand one another, cultivate relationships with one another, and build communities for transformation. Since relationships are a vital part of community, I invite you to take this class with your entire leadership team so that you can learn and evolve together.
Suggested Love Offering: $140.00
Ministerial Excellence, Ethics, & Accountability (Webinar 2.5 CEUs or Ethics Credit)Instructors: Rev. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster, Director Member Services, Rev. Doug Duerr, Manager Member Services, Rev. Sharon Allmond, ERS Case Manager
Live Collaborate Sessions: Tuesday, November 16 from 2:00 to 4:30 pm Central
Credit: 2.5 CEUs or Ethics Credit
Description: “Ethics is nothing else than a reverence for life.” ~ Albert Schweitzer
Ethics and values remind our hearts of the sacredness of relationships and provide guidelines for navigating relationships with deep integrity and intentionality. Ethical policy and accountability are essential functions for all organizations and spiritual communities.
UWM’s Code of Ethics assist Unity leaders in honoring the sacredness of each interaction. This Code is more than a set of rules. Relationships in ministry can be complex, and this Code serves as a roadmap to navigating these relationships with self-awareness and reverence for each person we serve.
In this interactive webinar, we will explore the nature of ethics and accountability and utilize small groups to engage potential ethical dilemmas and how to work through them with compassion and clear decision-making.
Objectives: by the conclusion of this webinar, participates will be able to:
• Embrace both the spirit and the letter of the law as it pertains to UWM’s Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of ethics and its importance in Unity ministry.
• Think critically about ethical dilemmas and make decisions that support health and wholeness for self and those they serve.
Pre-work: familiarize yourself with UWM's Code of Ethics and bring questions to session.
Suggested Love Offering: $35.00
Diversity and Inclusion: What is Your Comfort Zone? (Webinar 1.5 CEUs)
Instructors: Angie Keyes, CSE & Akosua Washington-Woods
Live Collaborate Sessions: Thursday, December 2 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Central
Credit: 1.5 CEUs
Description: Exploring the idea of privilege in all of its forms to challenge our comfort zone and be inclusive in our ministry. We’ll look at who we are and where we want to be?
What can we do to create the world in which we want to live? And how to create a plan of action that works for all of us!
Participants will walk away with new ideas about shaking things up and becoming agents of change!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DiversityInclusionDec
Suggested Love Offering: $35.00
Save the Dates for Future Trainings & Webinars
The save the date schedule for 2020 for the Member Services trainings is being created. The schedule is a work in progress and when the trainings/webinars are open for regstration, they will be listed above. Please contact Diane Venzera with any questions.
If you are new to online learning:
Member Services' offers both WEBINARS (live session only) and TRAININGS, which are a hybrid: they include live online group sessions using the video conferencing tool, Collaborate, as well as weekly activities, housed on Blackboard, to be completed by the end of each weekly session, as individual assignments.
This 10-minute video provides information on registering for a Member Services' training as well as how to navigate through the Blackboard and Collaborate experiences. If you prefer to read the information instead of watching the video, a transcript is attached.
To Register for a Member Services Online Training
To register for a training, follow these steps:
- Begin here: If you do not have a username and password for UWSI - click this link Enroll in UWSI.
- Effective September 1, 2019, there will be an initial enrollment fee of $35 for all Member Services trainings, UWSI courses, and online field registrations. This fee provides access to the full spectrum of learning opportunities offered through UWM and helps to cover our costs for administration and licensing for our Blackboard Learning Management System.
- If you are already enrolled in UWSI: locate your UWSI Username and Password
- If you cannot locate your username and password, contact CGannan@Unity.org
- Complete Registration: Once you have your username and password (please save it) you can now register, click this link: course registration page then:
- Locate the training title
- Click the "register" button and your course will be added to the cart
- Complete your registration by clicking on the "proceed to checkout" on the top left
- A registration page will open - scroll down to the "Already Have an Account?" link, click it and then enter your username and password to compete your registration.
To register for a webinar:
- Click the registration link found with the webinar description and complete the information by the due date listed.
- Registrations are limited to 100 people, unless otherwise stated and will close when the limit is reached. No late registrations will be accepted.
- Login information will be sent to all participants the day before the event.
- If you need additional support, please email: dvenzera@unity.org.
