October 2026 News
Explore a Wealth of Resources
Autumn has arrived at Yale Divinity School, bringing cooler temperatures in the morning and vibrant, changing foliage. No matter the season, we continue to add resources to our already robust websites. Explore all of our tools and offerings here:
Yale Divinity School Named Lectures
Each month, we will highlight one of Yale Divinity School’s historical lecture series. This month we focus on The Lyman Beecher Lectureship. This annual lecture series was founded in 1871 by a gift from Henry W. Sage of Brooklyn, NY to focus on topics appropriate to the work of the ministry. Explore the library of videos from 2004-2025 here.
Partner with Us!
We know that ministry today is challenging, and the Center for Continuing Education offers a variety of resources on our website to support this important work. We have an opportunity for congregations to both contribute to and benefit from the work of the Center for Continuing Education. Become a YDS CCE Congregational Partner here!
Youth Worship Resources
The new program year is underway and children and youth are back at church! Now that your group has settled in together, it’s time to plan a youth worship service. Explore our resources to support your ministry below!
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Across the Ages: A Unique Approach to Intergenerational Ministry with the Rev. Jack Davidson This workshop will offer reflections on an experiment-in-progress, examining the successes and short-comings of strategically intergenerational ministries and how they (dis)empower youth leadership in congregations. Register here. |
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Spiritually Equipping Children and Youth During Difficult Times with the Rev. Deshna Charron This webinar will provide spiritual practices, self-awareness exercises, and organizing tools so that youth and their communities may rise up resiliently, modeling a healthy, and whole way forward for all. Register here. |
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From Mission to Momentum: Strategic Planning for Faith Communities with the Rev. Jean-Fritz Guerrier This interactive webinar will help participants distinguish strategic leadership from routine operations; assess institutional strengths, assets, stakeholders, and emerging needs; translate mission into priorities; and connect resources, inputs, outputs, outcomes, and indicators in a way that strengthens accountability without diminishing spiritual purpose. Register here. |
Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
Growth Without Coercion: Evangelization, Authority, and Discernment in the Church
Zoom | October 6, 13, 20, and 27 | 12 – 2pm Eastern
For more information go here.
Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising: Residential Training
Mercy by the Sea Retreat Center | November 3 – 5 pm Eastern
For more information go here.
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