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
Keep it Simple, Keep it Bold, Keep it Inclusive: Welcoming Young Adults into Your Ministry (3-week Online Training - 5CEUs)
- Wednesday, Jan 20 – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT
- Wednesday, Jan 27 – 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT
- Wednesday, Feb 3 – 2:00 to 3:30 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 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.
This three-part series will reveal ways to welcome, Include and Engage Young Adults as active members in your ministry. Learn how to build an intergenerational community, create spiritual support for teens & young adults in their Spiritual endeavors and cultivate a network of clear communication.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define the needs of tweens, teens & Young Adults
- Establish & sustain Young Adults in Unity
- Breakdown Language barriers
- Create an outreach program for Young Adults
- Cultivate & mentor future Unity Leaders
Connecting Through Virtual & Hybrid Experiences (Webinar - 2 CreditS)
- 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.
Effective Mentoring (5-week Online Training - 5CEUs)
- Thursday, Jan 21 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, Jan 28 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, Feb 4 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, Feb 11 – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, Feb 18 – 2:00 to 4:00 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 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.
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
Holding Virtual Annual Meetings (Webinar - 1.5 hours of Credit)
- 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.
Building Teams/Embodying Oneness (4-week Online Training - 4CEUs)
- Tuesday, Feb 2 – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, Feb 9 – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, Feb 16 – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, Feb 23 –32:00 to 5:00 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 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.
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
What's Working in Virtual YFM! (Webinar - 1.5 Credits)
- 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.
Spiritual Activism: Nonviolent Strategies for Social & Political Reform (3-week Online Training - 5CEUs)
- Thursday, Feb 18 – 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, Feb 25 – 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, March 4 –1:30 to 3:00 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 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.
Energy Leadership (Webinar)
- 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: This interactive, engaging course is based on the principles of Energy Leadership™, a process that develops a personally effective style of leadership that positively influences and changes not only yourself, but also those with whom you work and interact, as well as your organization as a whole. You will discover about the Seven Levels of Energy and their corresponding levels of leadership. You will also learn about the Energy Leadership Index™ Assessment and strategies to manage relational dynamics using the concepts behind Energy Leadership™.
Presenter: Denny Balish is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) who has dedicated her life’s work to the development of human potential. She has been associated with Unity for over 20 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors at Unity of Madison. Denny enjoys writing, speaking and facilitating transformative experiences on Energy Leadership, Heroine’s Journey, and the Power of Personal Myth.
Let's Get Real About Grief (Webinar)
- 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: Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior. Loss can leave us emotionally disabled suffering from guilt, disbelief and an inability to reconnect with life effectively. A minister’s confidence & ability supporting another through loss is key.
Power Matters: Build Your Own Collaborative Systemic Power Framework (3-Week Training)
- Tuesday, March 16 – 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, March 23 – 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. CT
- Tuesday, March 30 – 12:30 to 3:00 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 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.
Help Us Soar: Teen Ministry In Action (3-Week Training)
- Thursday, March 18 – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, March 25 – 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, April 1 – 2:30 to 4:00 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 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.
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 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.
