Inspire: The Moment Is Now
Registration: Here
In the midst of tremendous change throughout the church, a vibrant future is unfolding. God is calling us into new postures and practices, and they are already impacting the church and individual lives. Dedicated to amplifying the voices, learnings, and experience of PCUSA’s thriving, up and coming immigrant church, the Accents will be leading us in a tested series of generative conversations about being the PCUSA church in this moment and about being faithful, effective, and rooted right now. Come and be among the denomination’s finest emerging leaders as we discern ways forward together and feed our souls.
When: April 25-27, 2024
Where: Morningside Presbyterian Church
1201 Dorothy Lane
Fullerton, CA 92831
Housing:
Holiday Inn Express Fullerton
212 West Houston Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
Cost: Free, but registration is required
This event sponsored by 1001 New Worshiping Communities
This event is being hosted by Los Ranchos Presbytery
Takeaways:
1. Celebration of new immigrant church creativity, resilience, and commitment.
2. Best practices for bringing immigrant new worshiping communities and the established church into mutually beneficial relationships with one another.
3. Renewed, shared sense of hope and direction for a vibrant church future.
In-Person Accelerator Training
The 1001 NWC accelerator program is training for leaders in the initial stages of starting a new worshiping community to help leaders begin to think about the important questions of the why’s and how’s and the ongoing sustainability of a new worshiping community and her leaders.
This program is facilitated by seasoned new worshiping community leaders who have a depth and breadth of wisdom and experience. Topics include creating and communicating your vision, how to design gatherings, sustainability, theological themes, how to measure impact, building teams and developing leaders, and more. One of the best outcomes of these times is the chance to share and learn from each other’s wisdom and also in getting to know what other NWC leaders are doing around the country and to find support and kinship with one another.
Successful completion of the accelerator satisfies the accelerator/apprenticeship requirements of the 1001 Grant Funding.
Please click on EVENT INFO to register.
Please contact the 1001 Associate for Training, Rev. Jeya So jeya.so@pcusa.org with any questions and concerns.
Holy Encounters: Preachers on Pilgrimage
Holy Encounters: Preachers on Pilgrimage
A 2-week Spiritual Pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, North route
May 29-June 12, 2024
Columbia Preachers Studio for Renewal offers our preachers to join them for a life-changing, pilgrimage experience! It will be a unique opportunity for emotional growth, and gentle stretching and restorative yoga will be offered for physical growth.
Fund Development Training
To increase your ministry's funding capacity, 1001 New Worshiping Communities is pleased to once again partner with The FOCUS Group to offer the Fund Development Training for the 1001 Ministry Leaders cohort.
This program is essential to building sustainable revenue sources outside of the 1001 and Presbytery grants.
This cohort will primarily take place online, but will also include a couple of days in person in Dallas.
Registration: click
Wild Goose Festival
1001 is once again sponsoring ‘The Tent of Make Believe’ at The Goose, where Fred Rogers is our patron saint. Wild Goose is an amazing festival of music, arts, and creative church expressions.
If you would like to be a part of our tent by hosting a presentation or just want to come and connect with other 1001 leaders and experience the festival we have many ways to get you involved. We have a limited number of festival admissions and an unlimited number of half price admissions. REGISTER HERE!
Founder’s Cohort Day of Reflection
This will be a time to look back on our journey, celebrate our progress, and set intentions for the next steps toward official recognition. It's a powerful opportunity to solidify the bonds within our community and draw inspiration for the road ahead.
Don't let this chance slip away. Be part of a vibrant and supportive network of leaders making significant strides toward becoming official PCUSA congregations.
Registration: here
Retreat
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"How wonderful it is to hear God’s voice through my NCDC friends. Last year we lived in a time when our strengths were drained and we were challenged to reinvent ourselves to continue taking care of the Church. The NCDC retreat brought renewal and a time of rest and inspiration to continue walking. I love being a part of this family!" - A NWC Leader about how impactful the NCDC retreats are!
Founder’s Cohort
Join the Founders' Cohort: Embark on Your Journey to Becoming an Official PCUSA Congregation
Are you passionate about evolving your church into a recognized Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation? We're thrilled to introduce a unique opportunity designed to guide and support you through the chartering process.
Led by the esteemed Executive Presbyter Aisha Brooks-Johnson and Executive Director of NCDC Lindsay Armstrong, we have launched the Founders' Cohort in August 2023. This initiative is tailored for leaders who are eager to deepen their understanding of the PCUSA and move closer to official recognition.
Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow. Join us and be part of a vibrant community embarking on a shared journey to official recognition within the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Email ncdc@atlpcusa.com for more information.
Founder's Cohort
The Founders' Cohort: Embark on Your Journey to Becoming an Official PCUSA Congregation
Are you passionate about evolving your church into a recognized Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation? We're thrilled to introduce a unique opportunity designed to guide and support you through the chartering process.
Led by the esteemed Executive Presbyter Aisha Brooks-Johnson and Lindsay Armstrong, we launched the Founders' Cohort in August 2023. This initiative is tailored for leaders who are eager to deepen their understanding of the PCUSA and move closer to official recognition.
2024 OFFICER TRAINING
2024 Officer Training
“The Foundations of Being a Church Officer”
Presbytery of Greater Atlanta
Elder and Deacon Training
January 20, 2024, 10:00 – 11:30
Discerning Missional Leadership
We want every new worshiping community leader to flourish in their work and their lives. Regardless of how things go for your new worshiping community, our hope is that you’ll see this season of your life as one in which you experienced growth personally, spiritually, and vocationally.
The Discerning Missional Leadership assessment is designed to help you identify your path for flourishing.
We are excited to announce that we will be holding the remaining DML events in person! The first gathering will take place in Decatur, GA, Oct 9, 2023.
Founder's Cohort Retreat
Interested in chartering? Want to know your Presbytery even better? A cohort begins in the late summer 2023. Lindsay Armstrong and Aisha Brooks-Johnson will facilitate this cohort. If you want to reserve your spot, reach out to Lindsay Armstrong today at larmstrong@atlpcusa.org.
Wild Goose Festival
1001 is once again sponsoring a tent with Pittsburgh Theological Seminary at The Goose.
We call it The Tent of Make Believe as we honor the spirit and legacy of Mr. Rogers as the original out of the box church planter! Wild Goose is an amazing festival of music, arts, and creative church expressions.
If you would like to be a part of our tent by hosting a presentation or just want to come and connect with other 1001 leaders and experience the festival we have many ways to get you involved. We have a limited number of festival admissions and an unlimited number of half price admissions. To get involved or to hear more about the opportunities sign up here:
PDA Disaster Relief Trip to Puerto Rico
1001 is partnering with The Presbyterian Disaster Agency to fund up to 10 leaders to stay at La Casona de Monteflores in Puerto Rico for a week-long hurricane relief work trip. Although hurricane’s Irma and Maria hit in 2017 the recovery work continues to this day. Join us for this chance to experience the relief work happening through PDA in Puerto Rico and get to know other 1001 leaders.
Leaders will pay $250 for lodging La Casa De Monteflores. The PDA volunteer host site in San Juan Puerto Rico. 1001 will cover costs for travel and food.
To learn more and join an informational Zoom Call on February 16th register here:
Contemplative Retreat: All Shall Be Well - Julian of Norwich
This virtual retreat will be a journey with the mystical writings of Julian of Norwich.
Julian’s ‘The Showings’ have been a bedrock of the contemplative tradition since she first experienced these visions in a near death experience as a young woman. Julian’s theology was ahead of her time as she emphasized the inclusive and loving nature of a God that she also recognizes as feminine. You will receive a retreat box to facilitate your time and there will be Zoom calls for contemplation and conversation throughout.
There are 2 ways you can participate in the retreat space:
Stay Home! You can do the retreat at home and get reimbursed for your food up to $75.
Go Away! We will pay for a 2-night stay up to $250, You are responsible for your own food.
There is limited space for both get-away and stay options so sign up today!
Deadline April 21st
What's the Secret Sauce?
Join us for two days of listening, sharing, worshiping and savoring the wisdom of immigrant new worshiping communities and discover key ingredients for supporting and encouraging our witness together. Sponsored by 1001 NWC and the New Church Development Commission of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta in partnership with colleagues from the Office of the General Assembly and Racial Equity and Women’s Intercultural Ministries, this event will be heavy on inspiration and practical insight from immigrant leaders as well as presbytery and denominational staff.
Sabbath Center: Retreat for Rest and Renewal
This retreat is being offered through the Sabbath Center and ‘will be spacious and open for you to pray, rest, eat, read, walk, be quiet and still in God's presence, the beautiful Rocky Mountains and in community with others. Each day will be anchored with morning and evening prayer. The retreat will begin with a simple Taize service and end with a service of communion, but the rest of the retreat will be yours to simply BE, as you feel lead.’
Cost: $250 Registration / 1001 will cover travel costs up to $750
Rev. Jeff Eddings will be available for coaching and spiritual direction with 1001 leaders.
Limited space! To receive the registration link sign up here:
Coffee and Contemplation: Reimagining the Examen
The Ignatian Spiritual Examen seeks to raise awareness of the movements of the Spirit within and around us. This weekly gathering will use the ‘Reimagine the Examen’ app to center a time of spiritual reflection. So get a cup of coffee or tea and join us for a time to connect around a spiritual practice with other 1001 leaders through lent.
Ignatian Retreat: Inner Peace in Friendship with Jesus
Feb 23 - April 6 (Lent). Thursdays @ Noon, Eastern (60 mins). This lenten retreat will engage in Ignatian Spirituality using the book ‘The First Spiritual Exercises: Four Guided Retreats’. We will journey through the Retreat on finding Inner Peace in Friendship with Jesus.