On Saturday, December 7, First Unitarian Church of Des Moines will participate in the Break Barriers, Build Beliefs (B4) workshop offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) for congregations involved in the search for a new minister. The Ministerial Search Committee invites all congregational leaders, members, and friends to participate in this workshop. The workshop will be in-person from 9 am – 2:30 pm, with lunch provided. RSVPs requested to plan for food and child care.
The UUA designed the Break Barriers, Build Beliefs (B4) program to promote inclusive thinking and help prevent discrimination in searching for a new minister. This program includes a three-hour B4 workshop and a Sunday morning service with a facilitator trained by the UUA. In the workshop, attendees will:
- Consider the hopes, expectations, and concerns they have for a new minister
- Learn more about the ministerial search process, and
- Explore how creating categories and putting people in them interferes with choosing the best candidate.
Please join us on Saturday, December 7 at 9 am in Griffin Hall to participate in this UUA-sponsored workshop led by Rev. Patrice (PK) Curtis. RSVP for the event here.