Welcoming Exiles & Other Wanderers Cohort
Led by Rev. Claire Clyburn, lead pastor of First UMC Graham in North Carolina, this cohort is a six-week small group process for clergy who wish to become more trauma-informed pastoral leaders. Specifically, the cohort will delve into how local churches can be equipped to welcome people who are processing grief, trauma and loss through disaffiliation or other church hurt. The short-term cohort grew out of a small group process developed at FUMC Graham for the people received from area disaffiliating congregations. From that experience (15 newcomers, all of whom connected to the local church), Rev. Clyburn developed a fuller course on trauma-informed pastoral leadership. She has now led three cohorts of pastors in Western NC and NC conferences.
Topics include:
- Previewing a small-group process for use in local churches designed for those experiencing church hurt
- Psychological safety
- Systems anxiety
- Trauma-informed pastoral ministry
This group will gather virtually for six consecutive Wednesdays at 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. beginning October 18. You will want to register now. If this course is of interest to you, but the fall time frame does not work for you, please click here. The entire 6-session course is $195. Claire is part of Passion in Partnership Ministries (PIP) offering her gifts as a Clergy Coach and Group Facilitator. More information about Passion in Partnership Ministries is available here. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email the course creator and facilitator, Rev. Claire Clyburn at [email protected]
Applications Open for Global Mission Fellows
Are you looking for an opportunity to alleviate suffering around the world through deep engagement with a local community? Are you between the ages of 20-30? The Global Mission Fellows could be the perfect opportunity for you! Global Mission Fellows seek to work for justice for all, combat systemic oppression, and alleviate human suffering around the world while serving in partnership with their new community. They serve for two years as a cohort across the world working in public health, migration issues, poverty situations, and much more. Learn more and apply at https://umcmission.org/global-mission-fellows/.
