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coffee chats

with Rev. Kelli Hitchman-Craig

Join us for an opportunity to connect, learn, and share! These virtual gatherings offer networking, resource sharing, and idea exchange in a welcoming environment. Mark your calendar to engage in thoughtful discussions and contribute to a vibrant network that fosters growth and collaboration. Let's come together to shape the future of The United Methodist Church!


Upcoming 2026 dates and topics:

April 29 - How Churches Can Respond Well to Clergy Sexual Abuse from Survivor Perspectives, | Register to attend.

*Note: Unless noted, all occur at the following times:
1:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. CT | 11:00 a.m. MT | 10:00 a.m. PT


Previous networking gatherings:

2026, April - I Love to Tell the Story: A Pilgrimage Towards Racial Justice in The United Methodist Church | View Zoom Recording

2026, March - Celebrating The Sisters Circuit: A Conversation About Women Uplifting Women, the Itinerant System, and the Power of Worshipping Together | View Zoom Recording

2026, February - Implementing Expansive Language: A Conversation with Dr. Allison Hickey | View Zoom Recording

2025, December - Raising Concerns, Making Complaints: A Conversation about Options for Addressing Harm | View Zoom Recording

2025, October - Restoring Eden: Trauma, Recovery, and the Pastor's Call | View Zoom recording

2025, May - Ratification of Paragraph 4, Article IV: Planning for Shared Action | View Zoom recording

2025, April - AC Monitoring Training | View Zoom recording

2025, March - Welcoming GCSRW's new General Secretary, Rev. Stephanie York Arnold | View Zoom recording

2025, February - Expanding Language in Liturgy | View Zoom recording

2025, January - Advocates for Inclusiveness, a UM publication | View Zoom recording

2024, November - Essential Leadership Skills for Effective Ministry | View Zoom recording

2024, October - Parental Leave Policy | View Zoom recording

2024, September - General Conference Recap: Ratification of Par. 4 Article 4 & Developing a Response Team | View Zoom recording

2024, February - Parental Leave Policy | View Zoom recording

2024, February - Monitoring for Annual Conference | View Zoom recording 

2024, January - Her Voice Matters | View Zoom recording

2023, November - Caretaker, pastor, chauffeur: Who is caring for you? | View Zoom recording

2023, October - How to Revive AC-COSROWs: Making space for Holy Conversations | View Zoom recording

2023, September - Charge Conference | View Zoom recording


If you have any questions regarding our upcoming discussions, email us at info@gcsrw.org.

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