Welcome to the space where active UUMA coaches can find more information about training and support. If you’re interested in becoming a UUMA coach, please visit this page instead.
Over the course of 2026-2027, we will be developing ongoing training opportunities for the various types of coaching that we support at the UUMA. Julica will begin with a focus on anti-racism coaches for white folks, below please find the listing of monthly topics. Please register by clicking on the date you wish to attend to receive the zoom link and reminders. If you are interested in other types of coaching support, please email Julica directly.
Ongoing Anti-Racism Training Opportunities for Coaches
Please note each training topic will be offered twice, on the second Friday and third Monday of each month. Also, you only need to register for individual dates if you want email reminders; otherwise, the link is always the same, and you will receive it if you register once.
November: How to help your client identify the area of anti-racism they want to engage
Friday, Nov 13, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
Monday, Nov 16, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
December: Revisiting the IDI (Interpersonal Development Inventory) and meeting white folks at different stages of development
Friday, Dec 11, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
Monday, Dec 14, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
January: Dealing with white fragility pastorally and effectively
Friday, Jan 8, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
Monday, Jan 11, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
February: What if the client has a problematic perspective? Challenging and supporting shifts in how our clients engage the work
Friday, Feb 12, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
Monday, Feb 15, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
March: “Help, my client wants to burn it all down” — supporting Justice Warriors in meeting others at different levels of commitment
Friday, March 12, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
Monday, March 15, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
April: Anti-racism paradoxes: “follow the lead of BIPOC folks, but don’t make them the expert” and other challenges
Friday, April 9, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
Monday, April 12, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
May: Appreciation, appropriation and best practices for use of worship elements from various cultures
Friday, May 14, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
Monday, May 17, 3-5pm eastern/2-4pm central/1-3pm mountain/12-2pm pacific
Support/Supervision Opportunities for Coaches
Current coaches and coaches in training are invited to join a support/supervision session on Tuesdays at 4:30 eastern/3:30 central/2:30 mountain/1:30 pacific for a 1-hour. You can drop in and ask any and all questions or workshop a coaching challenge. Each week will have a different focus:
- first week of the month: anti-racism coaches
- second week of the month: after-pastor coaches
- third week of the month: review team/hold coaches
- fourth week of the month: general drop in for anyone
To receive a google invitation to the calendar event according to your specific coach track, please email Julica. Please drop in for supervision at least once a quarter (every 3 months); we would be delighted to have you on a monthly basis.