The CAC Communities of Practice program is a network of small groups of clergy who meet monthly for support, growth, and relationship building. Many who participate in this program find it to be life-giving, especially in the post-pandemic struggle of pastoring.
As this program celebrates its fifth year in October, we are excited to announce the return of many of our existing groups and the possibility of additional groups as need arises. As always we strive to be relevant to clergy of the conference as well as provide the kinds of connections and innovative experiences that clergy need as we navigate the waters of ministerial engagement. If you are not in a community of practice we invite you to consider joining. We have trained facilitators in each of our Associations and we also have specialty groups.
The Community of Practice program consists of intentionally facilitated clergy community groups that strive to build, through our core values, strong fellowship between the participants, enhanced learning, provide an opportunity for growth, promote unity and consistency for clergy, reflection, and worship for enhancing whole-person health for clergy.
2022-23 GROUPS & FACILITATORS
Returning Groups
Bivocational/Multiracial
Catoctin Association
Chesapeake Association
Delaware
New Jersey
Pastors/Clergy with Children
Transitions (Assist/Assoc/Interim/etc)
Members In Discernment
African American Women in Ministry
Other groups in possible formation
LGBTQI/SGL
Chaplain/specialized ministry
Shenandoah Assn
If you see a group you are interested in or if you have questions about a group or the potential of a new group to be formed please feel free to reach out. There is no better time than right now to get connected and experience the blessings of being in a clergy community of practice.
Our core values are:
Fellowship- consistent access to deepened relationships with others
Learning – continued growth and development in the skills and practice of ministry
Opportunity – exploring change and challenge in a nurturing environment
Unity – realizing that we are not alone and that we can do more in communion
Reflection – includes an awareness of our Resilience and Responsibility and personal
worship time in a shared community
Integrity – commitment to our covenants that guide us in our call and vocations
Support- practical and visceral connection and engagement with others
Health – work-life balance
If you are ready to participate in a community of practice register HERE. Program year four is ready to launch!!
For more information email ssimpson-rice@cacucc.org
