Member Support 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 Support 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 receive 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.
The Power of Focused Ministry (Onsite Only Workshop, 5 GENERAL CEUs)
Join Rev. Shad Groverland, President/CEO of UWM, in a timely 1-day workshop designed for ministry leaders, future leaders, and those who train these leaders. The world of ministry is rapidly changing and there is a chance we could be left behind, unless we can acquire tools that will keep us current, relevant, focused, impactful and enjoying the work we do. Through presentation, group discussion, brainstorming and connecting with Spirit, we will learn these tools that create the foundation for a thriving modern ministry.
Typical Workshop Schedule:
10am - 12pm Session 1
12pm - 1pm Lunch Break
1pm - 3pm Session 2 + Q&A
Click here for registration information, or to see the 2023 listings
"Be Leader" (Webinar: Ethics CEU Credit)
Instructor: Rev. Toni Boehm
Credit: Ethics
Webinar Date: Tuesday, July 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm
- A link to the webinar will be sent out on July 10.
- No late registrations will be accepted.
- If you need additional support, please email: bhicks-wiggins@unity.org
"Ministry Pillars" (Webinar: General Credit)
Instructor: Rev.Toni Boehm
Credit: General
Webinar Date: Thursday, July 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm CT
Register here by Tuesday, July 18, end of day
- A link to the webinar will be sent out on July 10.
- No late registrations will be accepted.
- If you need additional support, please email: bhicks-wiggins@unity.org
Description:
- The Fillmores
- Integral Ministry
- Experiential Growth
- I.D.E.A: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility
- Evolutionary Thinking/Being
Are you interested in or have you questioned ~ what do the UWM 5 Ministry Pillars ~ have to do with me and my ministry? Are you interested in how the 5 Pillars can be used for Strategic Planning? Join us as we take a deep dive in the UWM 5 Pillars and engage in learning how they are a foundational support for engaging a thriving ministry.
Suggested Love Offering: $35.00
"You Need More than a Ramp: Expanding Accessibility in Your Church"
(Webinar: Diversity CEU Credit)
Instructor: Lori Erwin-Johnson
Credits: Diversity
Webinar Date: Tuesday, July 25, 1:30pm-3:00pm CT
Register here by Sunday, July 23, end of day
- A link to the webinar will be sent out on July 24.
- No late registrations will be accepted.
- If you need additional support, please email: bhicks-wiggins@unity.org
Description:
The American Disablility Act (ADA) provides clear guidelines on how to create access and remove barriers for people with disablitlies, but there's more to accomodation than installing a ramp. This webinar will expand upon accessibility and help create equity for visitors with disabilities. We will cover topics such as sensory accessibility, invisible disabilities, transportation, and more. Join us to learn how we can ensure that everyone feels comfortable and welcome at our Unity churches.
Suggested Love Offering: $35.00
"Behind Social Justice" (Webinar: Diversity Credit)
Instructor: Courtney McGinnis
Credits: Diversity
Webinar Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 2:00pm-4:00pm Centr
Register here by Monday, August 21, end of day
- A link to the webinar will be sent out on July 24.
- No late registrations will be accepted.
- If you need additional support, please email: bhicks-wiggins@unity.org
Description: Behind Social Justice:
As social justice learners, practitioners and leaders, there is always a wealth of information in the news, in our institutions and in our communities regarding current issues related to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, disability, age, or any other protected class that we must evaluate on a professional and likely a personal level. As we analyze and internalize these stories, it is important to understand the context and history that created the systems in which we all participate. Behind Social Justice will look at the history of coming law, the legislature and modern court cases that have built the social structures in which we live in the US.
Suggested Love Offering: $35.00
"Architecture of Selfhood"
(Webinar: General Credit)
Instructor: Cynthia Vermillion-Foster
Credits: General
Webinar Date: Wednesday, August 30. 1:00pm-3:00pm
Register here by Monday, August 28, end of day
- A link to the webinar will be sent out on July 24.
- No late registrations will be accepted.
- If you need additional support, please email: bhicks-wiggins@unity.org
Description:
Selfhood is a complex topic that humans have attempted to understand throughout our history. What exactly does it mean to be a self? How we answer this question impacts the way we understand life and how we interact in the world. In her book, The Space Between Us, Betty Pries, explores 3 aspects of self which she collectively calls the Architecture of Selfhood: the descriptive self, the defended self, and the deeper self. The descriptive self is the face given to us at birth and is comprised of our characteristics, strengths and limitations, and our history/experiences. The defended self is created to protect ourselves. It is the mask we wear and is the self we most often inhabit in our interactions with the world. It lies between our descriptive self and our deeper self. The deeper self is analogous to Unity’s concept of the Christ within.
Save the Dates for Future Trainings & Webinars
In order to support your future planning, we have created a "save the date" schedule for 2023 trainings is being created. The schedule is a work in progress and more will be added. These training are not currently open for registration but when they are, a notice will be sent out in The Path. Please contact Diane Venzera with any questions.
3rd Quarter
- Ethics Behind Social Justice | August 23, from 2 to 4 pm | Courtney McGinnis (Diversity/Inclusivity Credit)
- Power Up for Prosperity: Giving Tuesday and Year-End Fundraising for Ministries | August 31, from 2 to 4 pm Central | Rev. Diana Kennedy (2 General Credits)
4th Quarter
- Effective Decision Making | October 18, from 1 to 3 pm Central | Rev. Toni Boehm (Ethics/Boundaries Credit)
- Dynamics of Polarization | October 19, from 1 to 3 pm Central | Rev. Cynthia Vermillion Foster | (2 General Credits)
- Creating Sacred Space for Honoring Loved Ones & Leaving a Legacy | November 16, from 2 to 4 pm Central | Rev. Diana Kennedy (2 General Credits)
To Register for 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 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 enrollment.uwsi@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.
