Learning-in-Community Grant

For participants of "Epiphany Explorations"

The United Church of Canada is offering a Learning-in-Community Grant of up to $1250

For those who wish to attend the event as a group, and then continue to meet and reflect on learnings together

Purpose

Criteria:

• Groups can meet either face-to-face, or by telephone conference call.
• Telephone conference call fees will be paid by the National Church
• Groups must be a minimum of 5 people – preference will be given to groups representing more than one pastoral charge
• Groups covenant to meet 6 times following the event
• Each group sets its own agenda, and determines how it wants to address the issues
• Group members are accountable to each other for their learning, and for group process
• One member of the group is designated "facilitator"
• to convene the meetings, send reminders, make sure that notes are kept and circulated, and keep the discussion focussed
• to participate in three "facilitators' conference calls" with General Council staff

Finances:

• Learning-in-Community Grant program will provide $125 per participant, to a maximum of $1250 per group.
• Each Learning Circle will designate a United Church congregation (or Presbytery, or Conference) to receive the monies on its behalf.
• Applications will be processed on a "first-come first served" basis – funding is limited so please apply early!

Application Form

Please complete the application form below

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Please note that the names and email address of the first 4 participants are required. The grant is only available to groups of 5 or more participants.

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