Clergy Courses

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Free

Clergy Support and Pastoral Care

In this course you will learn about Clergy Support Memorial Church, pastoral care, and ministry discernment. There are five modules and one quiz.

Free
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Theology 101

This course will provide some history, some general background on theology, as well as some context for where our church falls in its theological framework with a focus on the theology of worship. There are three modules, two quizzes, and a recommended (but not required) research paper.

Free
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Communion

This course will discuss the sacrament of communion and provide you with a sample communion service text. There are two modules.

Free
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Baptism and Naming Ceremonies

This course provides you with information and ideas for performing naming or welcoming ceremonies for children and baptisms for children or adults.

Free

Funerals/Celebrations of Life

This course will introduce you to conducting funeral, memorials, and celebrations of life. Within you will find a process to follow, tips and suggestions, and sample ceremonies.

Free
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The Wedding Planning Meeting

A planning meeting is an important part of your duties as a wedding officiant. Here you will learn the right questions to ask in order to ensure the wedding day goes smoothly. There are four modules and one quiz.

Free
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The Wedding Ceremony

This course covers training for before, during, and after the ceremony. It includes best practices derived from the experience of hundreds of wedding officiants. There are seven modules and one quiz.

Free

Ontario Legal Paperwork

This course will teach you about the legal paperwork and your responsibilities for performing weddings in Ontario.

Free

Quebec Legal Paperwork

This course will teach you about the legal paperwork and your responsibilities for performing marriages in the province of Quebec.

Free

Alberta Legal Paperwork

This course will teach you about the legal paperwork and your responsibilities performing weddings in Alberta.

Free

British Columbia Legal Paperwork

This course will teach you about the legal paperwork and your responsibilities performing weddings in British Columbia.

Free

Nova Scotia Legal Paperwork

This course will provide all the information on how to complete the paperwork for a Nova Scotia wedding.

Free

Considerations for Diverse Sexualities and Genders

This course will present helpful vocabulary and concepts to assist you in ministering to those who identify as LGBTQI2S+.

Free

Clergy Talks

This course includes the links to the Clergy Talks session videos.