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SUMMARY:Funeral Fraud & Bereavement Scams (Evening Session)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Mr. Dana Neely\, Education & Outreach Specialist\, Office of Public Engagement\, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General \n1 hour of Continuing Education for authorized ministers\, but open to clergy and lay people. \nDescription: Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences – and sadly\, it’s also a time when scammers may try to take advantage of grief and vulnerability. This workshop sheds light on common funeral fraud and bereavement scams\, from overpriced or unnecessary services to identity theft of the deceased. Participants will learn how to recognize red flags\, protect themselves during this emotional time\, and make informed decisions when navigating end of life arrangements. \nThis webinar is made possible by the Keystone Conference\, the Office of Public Engagement of Pennsylvania Attorney General\, and your OCWM offerings. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fzgwzcc/lp/6a1041fe-cbfb-4d7f-8338-b3aa2beb2555
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/funeral-fraud-bereavement-scams-evening-session/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T230000
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SUMMARY:Funeral Fraud & Bereavement Scams (Morning Session)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Mr. Dana Neely\, Education & Outreach Specialist\, Office of Public Engagement\, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General \n1 hour of Continuing Education for authorized ministers\, but open to clergy and lay people. \nDescription: Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences – and sadly\, it’s also a time when scammers may try to take advantage of grief and vulnerability. This workshop sheds light on common funeral fraud and bereavement scams\, from overpriced or unnecessary services to identity theft of the deceased. Participants will learn how to recognize red flags\, protect themselves during this emotional time\, and make informed decisions when navigating end of life arrangements. \nThis webinar is made possible by the Keystone Conference\, the Office of Public Engagement of Pennsylvania Attorney General\, and your OCWM offerings. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fzgwzcc/lp/6a1041fe-cbfb-4d7f-8338-b3aa2beb2555
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/funeral-fraud-bereavement-scams-morning-session/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T173000
DTSTAMP:20260319T181303Z
CREATED:20260319T181303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T181303Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders: Renewal - Practicing Anti-Racism Together (Southern New England Conference)
DESCRIPTION:In this 8-hour workshop\, participants and facilitators will co-create brave space and practice embodying anti-racism within ourselves and in ministry/church settings. All participants should have participated in a racial justice training within the last 3 years\, whether the SNEUCC Foundations program or a similar offering from another organization. \nThis is an interactive workshop that requires active participation throughout\, including through self-reflection and writing\, small group discussion\, and large group engagement.  Please be sure you are in a setting that allows for this.  Please note\, attendance and participation in the full session is required to receive a certificate. \nRegistration closes on June 1\, 2026 \nLearn more and register by clicking here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/racial-justice-for-authorized-ministers-lay-leaders-renewal-practicing-anti-racism-together-southern-new-england-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260319T180937Z
CREATED:20260319T180937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180937Z
UID:10000073-1778920200-1778952600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers & Lay Leaders: Foundations (Southern New England Conference)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-hour workshop is designed for both lay leaders and for Authorized Ministers who have not had racial justice training within the past 3 years and is recommended to Associations that require racial justice training. \nThis is an interactive workshop that requires active participation throughout\, including through self-reflection and writing\, small group discussion\, and large group engagement.  Please be sure you are in a setting that allows for this.  Please note\, attendance and participation in the full session is required to receive a certificate. \nRegistration closes on May 11\, 2026 \nLearn more and register by clicking here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/racial-justice-for-authorized-ministers-lay-leaders-foundations-southern-new-england-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164157Z
CREATED:20260417T153744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T164157Z
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SUMMARY:Boundaries with Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries with Older Adults \nwith Rev. Beth Long-Higgins \nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. OR Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 – 9 a.m. to Noon \n(NOTE: This is a one part training being offered twice.) \n3 hours of Advanced Boundary Training for Authorized Ministers \nParticipants will engage in discussion around a general framework for boundaries in ministry with older adults in congregations\, community\, and ministry settings. Included specifically will be the clergy relationship with older adults recognizing and preventing financial exploitation and scams. \nUsing Financial Exploitation and Elder Abuse as the case Study \nAbuse and financial exploitation of older adults are complex and often hidden realities within congregational life. Most harm occurs in the context of trusted relationships\, which means clergy may find themselves alongside those who are harmed\, those who cause harm\, and those who feel unsure how to respond. Older adults themselves may struggle to recognize or disclose abuse\, particularly when health\, cognition\, family ties\, or dependence are involved. In this interactive training\, clergy will explore how financial abuse and exploitation—both online and in person—shows up in pastoral contexts and how appropriate boundaries\, theological grounding\, and congregational support can shape faithful and compassionate responses. \nThis training is online only\, via Zoom. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/boundaries-with-older-adults-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T164854Z
CREATED:20260417T153702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T164854Z
UID:10000087-1778607000-1778617800@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Boundaries with Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries with Older Adults \nwith Rev. Beth Long-Higgins \nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. OR Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 – 9 a.m. to Noon \n(NOTE: This is a one part training being offered twice.) \n3 hours of Advanced Boundary Training for Authorized Ministers \nParticipants will engage in discussion around a general framework for boundaries in ministry with older adults in congregations\, community\, and ministry settings. Included specifically will be the clergy relationship with older adults recognizing and preventing financial exploitation and scams. \nUsing Financial Exploitation and Elder Abuse as the case Study \nAbuse and financial exploitation of older adults are complex and often hidden realities within congregational life. Most harm occurs in the context of trusted relationships\, which means clergy may find themselves alongside those who are harmed\, those who cause harm\, and those who feel unsure how to respond. Older adults themselves may struggle to recognize or disclose abuse\, particularly when health\, cognition\, family ties\, or dependence are involved. In this interactive training\, clergy will explore how financial abuse and exploitation—both online and in person—shows up in pastoral contexts and how appropriate boundaries\, theological grounding\, and congregational support can shape faithful and compassionate responses. \nThis training is online only\, via Zoom. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/boundaries-with-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Keystone Conference
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T183836Z
CREATED:20260324T203144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T183836Z
UID:10000080-1778007600-1778013000@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:The Spirit of Religious and Civic Freedom in the Revolutionary Era
DESCRIPTION:“The Spirit of Religious and Civic Freedom in the Revolutionary Era.” \nwith Dr. Randall Zachman \nTuesdays\, April 21\, 28\, and May 5\, from 7-8:15 p.m. on Zoom. \nThis three-week series will explore the ways the quest for religious freedom influenced the pursuit of civic freedom during the revolutionary era in the American colonies. We will begin by looking at the arguments for religious freedom in Roger Williams and William Penn\, over against the involvement of the state in religious life during their times. We will then turn to the ways in which religious and civic freedom were seen to be inseparable in the sermons of Jonathan Mayhew and John Witherspoon\, so that a nation cannot have one without the other. We will conclude by hearing from the first four US presidents regarding their conviction that the constitutional project of civic freedom can only succeed if the American people remain both moral and religious\, without the government sponsoring religion. Short selections of primary source readings will be provided for each session. \nThere is no registration fee\, but you must register to receive the Zoom link for the series. \nThis series will have suggested reading between sessions. \nThis series will be counted as 6 hours of Continuing Education for authorized ministers in the Keystone Conference.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/the-spirit-of-religious-and-civic-freedom-in-the-revolutionary-era/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T183836Z
CREATED:20260324T203144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T183836Z
UID:10000079-1777402800-1777408200@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:The Spirit of Religious and Civic Freedom in the Revolutionary Era
DESCRIPTION:“The Spirit of Religious and Civic Freedom in the Revolutionary Era.” \nwith Dr. Randall Zachman \nTuesdays\, April 21\, 28\, and May 5\, from 7-8:15 p.m. on Zoom. \nThis three-week series will explore the ways the quest for religious freedom influenced the pursuit of civic freedom during the revolutionary era in the American colonies. We will begin by looking at the arguments for religious freedom in Roger Williams and William Penn\, over against the involvement of the state in religious life during their times. We will then turn to the ways in which religious and civic freedom were seen to be inseparable in the sermons of Jonathan Mayhew and John Witherspoon\, so that a nation cannot have one without the other. We will conclude by hearing from the first four US presidents regarding their conviction that the constitutional project of civic freedom can only succeed if the American people remain both moral and religious\, without the government sponsoring religion. Short selections of primary source readings will be provided for each session. \nThere is no registration fee\, but you must register to receive the Zoom link for the series. \nThis series will have suggested reading between sessions. \nThis series will be counted as 6 hours of Continuing Education for authorized ministers in the Keystone Conference.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/the-spirit-of-religious-and-civic-freedom-in-the-revolutionary-era/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T183836Z
CREATED:20260324T203144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T183836Z
UID:10000078-1776798000-1776803400@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:The Spirit of Religious and Civic Freedom in the Revolutionary Era
DESCRIPTION:“The Spirit of Religious and Civic Freedom in the Revolutionary Era.” \nwith Dr. Randall Zachman \nTuesdays\, April 21\, 28\, and May 5\, from 7-8:15 p.m. on Zoom. \nThis three-week series will explore the ways the quest for religious freedom influenced the pursuit of civic freedom during the revolutionary era in the American colonies. We will begin by looking at the arguments for religious freedom in Roger Williams and William Penn\, over against the involvement of the state in religious life during their times. We will then turn to the ways in which religious and civic freedom were seen to be inseparable in the sermons of Jonathan Mayhew and John Witherspoon\, so that a nation cannot have one without the other. We will conclude by hearing from the first four US presidents regarding their conviction that the constitutional project of civic freedom can only succeed if the American people remain both moral and religious\, without the government sponsoring religion. Short selections of primary source readings will be provided for each session. \nThere is no registration fee\, but you must register to receive the Zoom link for the series. \nThis series will have suggested reading between sessions. \nThis series will be counted as 6 hours of Continuing Education for authorized ministers in the Keystone Conference.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/the-spirit-of-religious-and-civic-freedom-in-the-revolutionary-era/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260319T180440Z
CREATED:20260319T180440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T180440Z
UID:10000072-1776762000-1776776400@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Racial Justice for Authorized Ministers - Foundations (Southern New England Conference)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for Authorized Ministers who have not had racial justice training within the past 3 years and is recommended to Associations that require racial justice training. \nThis is an interactive workshop that requires active participation throughout\, including through self-reflection and writing\, small group discussion\, and large group engagement. Please be sure you are in a setting that allows for this. Please note\, attendance and participation in the full session is required to receive a certificate. \nRegistration closes on April 16\, 2026 or once all spots have been filled. Cancellations or refunds must be requested before the close of registration. \nLearn more and register by clicking here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/racial-justice-for-authorized-ministers-foundations-southern-new-england-conference/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260108T185314Z
CREATED:20260107T190403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T185314Z
UID:10000020-1773770400-1773777600@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Boundary Training: Conversations with the Ministerial Code
DESCRIPTION:Credit hours: 2\nRev. Dr. Nora Foust leads this advanced boundary training leans heavily on engaging our Ministerial Code. More than a document for oversight\, it is a conversation partner for living into our call as clergy and setting healthy habits and boundaries for our ministerial work. Each session is different as those gathered dig into different parts of the code that hold meaning for them. Join in deep discussion on engagement on the covenants we make when accepting our call. Meeting via Zoom only. \nRegister here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/advanced-boundary-training-conversations-with-the-ministerial-code-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260209T150237Z
CREATED:20260107T190115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T150237Z
UID:10000019-1773741600-1773748800@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Boundary Training: Conversations with the Ministerial Code
DESCRIPTION:Credit hours: 2\nRev. Dr. Carrie Call leads this advanced boundary training leans heavily on engaging our Ministerial Code. More than a document for oversight\, it is a conversation partner for living into our call as clergy and setting healthy habits and boundaries for our ministerial work. Each session is different as those gathered dig into different parts of the code that hold meaning for them. Join in deep discussion on engagement on the covenants we make when accepting our call. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/advanced-boundary-training-conversations-with-the-ministerial-code/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260110T170513Z
CREATED:20260110T170513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T170513Z
UID:10000024-1771959600-1771965000@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Keystone Online Lenten Series: The Transforming Power of Forgiveness with Rev. Scott Hutchinson
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, Feb. 24\, March 3 & 10\, 2026 \n7:00pm – 8:30pm \nForgiveness is the way God’s love gives ultimate definition to our lives.   \nIn this series we will explore the textures and substance of forgiveness\, immersing ourselves in dynamic gospel stories that will claim us and call forth stories of our own.  Through our learning\, we will explore forgiveness’ transforming power for ourselves\, our relationships\, our faith communities\, and the world that God so loves.  We will learn steps to forgiving someone else\, and even more\, we will be challenged to allow ourselves to be forgiven.  This is life-changing territory. Participants can expect something new to happen. \nReverend Scott Hutchinson pastored UCC congregations in Pennsylvania for 34 years.  His life and ministry embrace the power of forgiveness\, peacebuilding\, and tending the soul wounds of war.  Scott is principal of The Forgiveness Lab\, co-founder of the COMPASS Healing Circle\, and author of Living Scriptures. \nThis series is open to lay people and clergy of the Keystone Conference. \nRegistration is required with a fee of $30 for the online series. Registrants will receive a Zoom link that covers all three sessions. \nSessions will include breakout rooms for small group discussions. No separate registration for individual sessions. \nFor Authorized Ministers this series will count as 6 hours of Continuing Education. \nRegister here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/keystone-online-lenten-series-the-transforming-power-of-forgiveness-with-rev-scott-hutchinson/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260108T190439Z
CREATED:20260107T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190439Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Boundary Training: Clergy Boundaries with Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Misuses
DESCRIPTION:Credit hours: 3\n5:30PM -8:30PM\nTransitional Regional Conference Minister\, the Rev. Kevin McLemore\, will lead a workshop exploring the ways that artificial intelligence is affecting ministry in our churches\, including the practical uses and the potential misuses of it. After a brief explanation of various AI engines\, the workshop will show how it could help with sermon writing\, Bible and workshop development\, and project planning within our churches. Examples will be shared\, and small groups will discuss the ethical implications and boundary-setting needed for using AI in ministry. \nRegister here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/advanced-boundary-training-clergy-boundaries-with-artificial-intelligence-uses-and-misuses-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260108T190324Z
CREATED:20260107T184857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190324Z
UID:10000017-1771491600-1771502400@keystoneucc.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Boundary Training: Clergy Boundaries with Artificial Intelligence: Uses and Misuses
DESCRIPTION:Credit hours: 3\n9AM – Noon\nTransitional Regional Conference Minister\, the Rev. Kevin McLemore\, will lead a workshop exploring the ways that artificial intelligence is affecting ministry in our churches\, including the practical uses and the potential misuses of it. After a brief explanation of various AI engines\, the workshop will show how it could help with sermon writing\, Bible and workshop development\, and project planning within our churches. Examples will be shared\, and small groups will discuss the ethical implications and boundary-setting needed for using AI in ministry. \nRegister here.
URL:https://keystoneucc.org/event/advanced-boundary-training-clergy-boundaries-with-artificial-intelligence-uses-and-misuses/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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