The CENTER Institute for Excellence in Ministry, February 7-11, 2011 at Asilomar Conference Grounds will provide UUMA members a chance to engage in a more intense time of study and learning with opportunities for understanding, practice and feedback.
The topics and themes of the Institute will help members to build existing skills and learn new ones in an atmosphere which will foster new and deeper collegial connections.

Topics and themes for the Institute will be drawn from those that UUMA members have told us they are most interested in including Preaching, Spiritual Growth & Practice, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Public Ministry/Public Witness, Membership Growth and Theological Reflection.

What we promise . . .

• Outstanding speakers
• Relevant and meaningful curriculum
• In-depth programming that will provide chances to go “deeper and wider”
• An invitation to strengthen existing friendships, build new ones and a plan to build on them when we leave
• Many chances to work in small affinity groups
• Tools and techniques for ongoing coaching and support
• A personalized blueprint for sustaining and creating joy, fulfillment and excellence in our ministries
• Inspiration, relaxation, renewal, beauty and fun!

The details . . .

• Cost will be $700 - $1000 (Registration & Housing)
• Scholarships and grants will be available
• Registration packet will be coming in Spring 2010

The place . . .

Asilomar Conference Grounds, known as Monterey Peninsula's "Refuge by the Sea" is located on 107 acres of protected beachfront land, within the quaint and scenic town of Pacific Grove. Accommodations are designed to be free from distractions so guests can reflect and focus on the natural wonders that surround them. In addition to having some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, the central coast of California has a myriad of activities and places for nurturing and pampering one’s soul.