Upcoming Training Opportunities 2026
Mission Rivers District is pleased to extend an invitation to all laity and clergy who are interested in taking classes with us during the coming year. Below you will find our schedule for the calendar year. Registration will open as each season approaches; registration links will be available on the district website. Clergy who are seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are encouraged to reach out to Jenn Robinson-O’Brien for assistance with that process. Most classes will be offered virtually via Zoom, with an in-person training day scheduled for Saturday, October 3, in Stafford, Virginia.
Winter, 2026 – Virtual Class
Safer Sanctuaries – January 19th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
BASIC Class – March 2, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey : Feb 4, 2/1, 2/18, 2/25
Spiritual Gifts – Feb 8th: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (This is an asynchronous class)
Spring, 2026 – Virtual Classes
Leading Worship – April 11, 18 and 25 from 8:30am – 11:30 am
Lay Pastoral Care Giving – April 18, 25 and May 2 from 8:30am – 11:30 am
From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an effective sermon – April 11, 18 and 25
Sacraments: Means of Grace – April 11, 18 and 25 from 8:30am – 11:30 am
Safer Sanctuaries – April 19th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Loving People and Planet in Gods Name – TBD
Summer, 2026 – Virtual Classes
Spiritual Gifts – TBD UNITED METHODIST HERITAGE: Living our United Methodist Beliefs – July
Safer Sanctuaries – August 13, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Registration Link will be added when registration opens
Fall, 2026 – Virtual Classes
Leading Public Prayer – Evenings in September
Accountable Discipleship – Evenings in the fall – TBD
Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition Date: Evenings in the fall – TBD
Justice in Everyday Life – Date: TBD
Fall, 2026
One Day In Person Classes October 3, 2026 at Ebenezer UMC in Stafford
BASIC Class
Spiritual Gifts
God’s Mission…Our Journey
Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies