Large Congregations Conferences
Upcoming Conferences
March 2009: Regional Large Congregations Webinar Conference
Ministry, Mission, & Message: a Webinar Conference for Large and Large Midsized Congregations is being held Saturday, March 7, 2009. This webinar conference is intended for ministers, staff, and lay leaders, including aspiring leaders. It is sponsored by the four district partnership, NRG (or Northern Regional Group), a regional collaboration between Joseph Priestley, Metro New York, Ohio Meadville, and St. Lawrence districts. For more information see the flyer and registration form (PDF) and register online. Advance registration must be made by Wednesday, March 4, 2009, as there are a limited number of spaces available. There is no fee.
March 2011: 8th National Conference
The 8th National Conference for Large Congregations is planned for March 2011.
Past National Conferences for Large Congregations
The conferences for large Unitarian Universalist congregations are held triennially.
The 7th National Conference for Large Congregations, "From Perspiration to Inspiration: Spiritually Grounded leadership for Large Congregatiuons," was held March 13-16, 2008, in Louisville, KY, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown.
Large Churches face unique challenges in realizing their potential for growth, health, and spiritual vitality. The Sixth Continental Conference for Large Churches, "Congregations In Good Company," was held February 17-20, 2005, in Boston, MA.
"Changing Congregations, Changing Cultures" was the theme of The Fifth Continental Conference for Large Churches. It was held November 1-4, 2001, in Portland, OR.
Last updated on Monday, February 23, 2009.
