If you are a current or aspiring leader at First U Wilmington, you might want to know about The UU Leadership Institute . It is offering several Spring 2016 online courses for only $30 per course per semester. Along with Healthy Leadership 101(recommended for all leaders) you will find:
Membership Ministry with Lori Emison Clair of UUAMP
Public Theology with the Rev. Tom Schade of The Lively Tradition blog
Spiritual Direction with the Rev. Phil Lund
History & Theology of Covenant with the Rev. Dr. Susan Ritchie
Outreach and Growth with Carey McDonald and the Rev. Sarah Gibb Millspaugh
Intercultural Skills with the Rev. Rob Keithan
Stewardship with Patricia Infante
Adaptive Leadership with the Rev. Renee Ruchotzke
Courses open on January 22 and will run through June 30, 2016.
Visit the website or email  info@uuinstitute.org

If more than 5 of our members register for any of the above courses, we will hold a virtual or in-person discussion group at First UU Wilmington to provide a forum for sharing what is learned and applying it in our congregation. Please let me know if you register or are interested in signing up for any of the courses.
Suzanne Perry, Co-Chair, Member Engagement and Development