Healing Communities Training is a national model for clergy and congregations to offer restoration and healing for everyone affected by the criminal justice system and become a station of hope.
This training offers: essential information and perspectives on the criminal justice system, current issues, and the impact of crime on victims, survivors, offenders, and families; relevant questions for reflection and discussion within congregations; ideas and resources for pastors and faith leaders to engage congregants; tools, information, and resources for congregation members; and resources and dedicated time to develop a customized congregational action plan suited to the culture, demographics, and core beliefs of each congregation.
Dates and Time:
7-9PM All sessions Virtual Zoom meetings.
Tuesday, October 20, & Thursday, October 22
Tuesday, October 27 & Thursday, October 29
Two hours of pre-class work is required in addition to the zoom classes for 10 hrs credit.
All meetings will be from 7 pm to 9 pm and will be held over Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided to you once you register.
COST: $35.00 includes training materials distributed prior to first training date. You must attend all four sessions and complete 2 hrs pre-class work to receive 10 hours of credit. Continuing education credit is available for EPA CSM, CLM and clergy, and GNJ CSM and Lay Servants.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, October 5 with 20 maximum in attendance. You will receive class materials and assignment prior to the first class session. All other class assignments will be given prior to each class session.
SPONSORED BY: EPA CONFERENCE PRISON MINISTRY & RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TEAM & GNJ Leadership Academy
HEALING COMUNITIES INSTRUCTOR: Linda Van Til, Certified Lay Minister, EPA Conference UMC, Prison Ministry & Restorative Justice Work Team and Healing Communities Trainer
Questions: contact Marilyn Schneider at mschneider2222@gmail.com or Linda Van Til at raven303@ptd.net
REGISTRATION: https://member.gnjumc.org/default.aspx?page=3352&occurrenceId=1041&profileId=1822
For our Christ Servant Ministers and Lay Servants: completion of this training will count as the equivalent of completing an advanced/certified course.