Trainings

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

 

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Effective Mentoring (5-Week Training, 5 CEUs)

Facilitated by Rev. Lynn O'Dell, Credentialing Coordinator & Rev. Carrie Kenyon

 

Training is available for 5 CEUs. Credit. CEU policy.

 

 

Live Collaborate Sessions:

• Thursday, June 24 – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT
• Thursday, July 1 – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT
• Thursday, July 8 – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT
• Thursday, July 15 - 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT
• Thursday, July 22 - 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT

Registration Information: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021, 11:45 p.m. (CT). (No late registrations accepted. Limited to 50 people)

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 Chris Gannan.

• 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: Research has revealed that mentoring is an effective way to help people become more effective and successful in their field of work. Principles of effective mentoring have also been identified. This course is intended for field ministers interested in mentoring ministerial students, peers, or in other mentoring relationships. We will explore basic principles of mentoring and the different opportunities for mentoring within the Unity movement. We will also give consideration to Unity’s ministerial standards and how mentoring can help students grow in those areas. Special emphasis is placed on ways to help mentees develop their knowledge and skills related to ministry operations and their emotional and spiritual intelligence. 

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify and describe basic principles of effective mentoring
• Explain the role and purposes of a mentor
• Identify and describe benefits of mentoring and coaching for mentor and mentee
• Identify and describe qualities of emotional and spiritual intelligence
• Identify and describe personal strengths that qualify them as mentors

Suggested Love Offering: $105.00

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Building Teams/Embodying Oneness (4-Week 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, July 5 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT
• Monday, July 12 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT
• Monday, July 19 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT
• Monday, July 26 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CT

Registration Information: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021, 11:45 p.m. (CT). (No late registrations accepted. Limited to 50 people)

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 Chris Gannan.

• 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: Description: Healthy, coherent teamwork is an essential component for ministry success – and a powerful way to embody Unity’s first principle.  This training utilizes intentional processes to build effective teams, develop practices that support collaboration and creative thinking, and create a unified approach to leadership and decision making.  Most importantly, these practices support you in coming together in community and living in Oneness. 

 

Learning Objectives 

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Build Powerful Teams 
• Cultivate Social Capital
• Develop Empowering Leadership Practices
• Utilize the Principles of Teaming to Create Fluid Teamwork Within a Ministry

Suggested Love Offering: $140.00

 

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Ministerial Excellence, Ethics, & Accountability (Webinar, 2.5 CEUs or Ethics Credit)

Monday, July 19, 2021, 2:00 to 4:30 pm CENTRAL

 

Facilitated by Rev. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster, Director Member Services, Rev. Doug Duerr, Manager Member Services, Rev. Sharon Allmond, ERS Case Manager

 

Credit: 2.5 CEUs or Ethics Credit

 

Registration Information: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2021, 11:45 p.m. (CT). (No late registrations accepted.)

To register:

• Click the registration link by the due date listed above.
• 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.

Description: 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

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The Sunday Morning Experience (3-Week Training, 4 CEUs)

Facilitated by Rev. Diane Venzera, Director of Virtual Experiences

 

Training is available for 4 CEUs. Credit. CEU policy.

 

Live Collaborate Sessions:

• Wednesday, July 21 – 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. CT
• Wednesday, July 28 – 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. CT
• Wednesday, August 4 – 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. CT

Registration Information: REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021, 11:45 p.m. (CT). (No late registrations accepted. Limited to 50 people)

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 Chris Gannan.

• 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: Our Sunday morning youth ministry programs are designed using Unity’s A Living Curriculum philosophy, which seeks to draw the lesson from the learner through experiences, stories and creative expression. Lessons are created that relate to real issues in a person’s life and through a process of questions & discussions, helps them to connect with God and their indwelling Christ spirit. 

 

Suggested Love Offering: $105.00

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

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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 DPletcher@unity.org, 816-434-6866

• 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.