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Way more than leadership!
Experience a whole new level of Unitarian Universalism
at the beautiful campus of Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin
Sponsored by the following districts of UUA: Prairie Star, Heartland, and Central MidWest
MidWest Leadership School is part of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s nationwide network of leadership schools. Complementing other district offerings, this school offers a longer and more intense program in which group dynamics can be developed and reflected upon. Led by lay and ordained staff with a deep understanding of UU congregations, a combination of lectures and small group encounters heightens understanding and the ability to navigate group process. By immersing the student in a milieu both supportive and challenging, the MWLS experience provides leadership tools and skills, develops the student as a leader, and deepens the student’s Unitarian Universalist identity and understanding, all designed to prepare students for leadership in UU congregations and beyond.
Youth MWLS 2010Who Is It For?UU leadership schools exist to continue the tradition of fostering effective lay leadership in the UU community for people ages 18 and older. Are you currently—or soon to be—in an active leadership role on the local or district level? Could you benefit from knowing more about how groups work, grow, and develop? Do you want to know more about consensus building or conflict management — organizational skills, dimensions of healthy congregational growth — addressing social justice issues — working with volunteers? If you answered yes to any of these then MidWest Leadership School is for you! Registration is open to applicants 18 and older from member congregations in the three sponsoring districts and to seminary students not yet in candidate status. Those attendees who are in preexisting relationships are strongly encouraged to attend as separate individuals. According to school policy, they will be assigned to separate sleeping areas. CurriculumThe program includes UU history and theology, elements of worship, group and system dynamics, and developing and sharing personal belief statements. All of these elements are essential for today’s congregational leaders.
Participants explore alternative ways of looking at issues and finding solutions to problems through a combination of presentations, exercises, and discussions. The program is designed to provide insights, confidence, and enrichment for each participant’s congregation, work, and personal life. Graduates return with new skills, materials, ideas, resources, and connections to enhance their leadership effectiveness.
Your CommitmentThe week-long experience is designed as an integrated curriculum. Each person who enrolls contributes to the learning experience. Participants are expected to make a commitment to the formation of this intentional community, to agree to stay the entire week, and to attend all scheduled classes and gatherings. You are essential!
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