Clergy are on the front line in dealing with mental health issues in their places of ministry. It is common knowledge that folks tend to seek out their pastors, priests, rabbis, and imams far sooner than they would consult with a mental health professional. However, while clergy are often the ‘first responders’ to the demanding […]
The Police Chaplain Basic Training Program of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains is intended to prepare Law Enforcement and First Responder Chaplains for their specialized work. The next training is July 27-28 at the Chapel of Four Chaplains at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. See the brochure here for more details. Brochure link https://files.constantcontact.com/1a4f5758701/20b1b3af-f73e-464e-866a-13a5162f5bfb.pdf […]
In this moment of social uprising and the compounding crises related to the global pandemic, many clergy and lay leaders are experiencing a pull to use pastoral skills in service to the wave of social change and constantly shifting needs. Movement Chaplaincy, the work of spiritual accompaniment to justice movements and their leaders, is an […]
Our featured presenter will be Dr. Dwight Zscheile, author of The Agile Church. We will gather for a portion of time on the following days November 17 -19, 2020.
This year marks the 39th anniversary of Preaching with Power, which will run from March 14 - 17, 2021. All events will be featured on the ULS YouTube Channel. Read the schedule and presenter bios and view the brochure.
On Tuesday of Holy Week, March 30 at 10 am, it is our tradition to gather for a service of Word and Sacrament, for blessing of oil, for healing prayer, and renewal of ministry vows. The theme for this year’s virtual service is “Renewing our Baptismal Promises in Changing Times” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) As part of […]
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