If you are interested in having an ICTG represented speak to your staff or ministerial alliance, email the ICTG office for more information.
On October 14, Dr. Kate Wiebe met with members of the University Religious Workers (URW) group from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. They included leaders from Hillel, His House Christian Fellowship, Pres House, St Paul's Catholic Center, and YWAM. The topic for the discussion was Disaster Preparedness and how URW leaders might work together to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual healing in the aftermath. If you are interested in having an ICTG represented speak to your staff or ministerial alliance, email the ICTG office for more information.
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For immediate release: September 11, 2014 Contact: Tony Mitchell (805) 964-8857 ext. 130 [email protected] 2014 Forum for Disaster Preparedness: Strengthening Faith-Based and Community Partnerships Faith leaders, emergency managers, NGO leaders, education administrators, and civic leaders will gather on October 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara to network, learn from field experts, and actively plan for coordinated responses and whole-community care during emergencies and disasters. Focusing on “Strengthening Partnerships,” the second annual Forum for Disaster Preparedness co-hosted by Santa Barbara County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and the Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth (ICTG) is a practical gathering for networking and constructive learning. Guest speakers David Myers, a representative from Homeland Security, and Brie Loskota, USC Managing Director of the Center for Religion and Civic Culture, will share successful models of partnering for disaster preparedness from around the country. “We value our collaboration with the Santa Barbara County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and are excited to make this forum an annual event to continue critical conversations in our community to strengthen our disaster resilience,” said Katherine Wiebe, Executive Director of ICTG. “This is especially important in light of recent traumatic events that have impacted our residents, as well as natural threats that we will continue to confront with extreme drought, wildfires, and earthquakes.” The forum is free and will include refreshments, including a continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Free parking is included onsite. If you would like to participate, attendees are asked to register by September 15. About Santa Barbara County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (SBC VOAD): SBC VOAD is dedicated to improving outcomes for county residents affected by disasters by fostering cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration among non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, government agencies, and for-profit companies that are active in disasters. More information available at: www.voadsbc.org. About Institute for Congregational Trauma and Growth (ICTG): ICTG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides research, education, and networking tools for ministers, staffs, and trained volunteers leading congregations and organizations after trauma. As a network of expertise, ICTG works to form strong interfaces between academies, congregations, and community groups to create and sustain access to learning and tools that generate effective ministry for thriving. More information available at: www.ictg.org. To register, complete the form below and email or fax it to Tony Mitchell, VOAD Chair.
Congratulations to Beckie Kohler for her successful Individual Sport Challenge to raise awareness and funding for ICTG. This summer Beckie began committed to train for the Bird-in-Hand Half-Marathon in Lancaster, PA, and to encourage people to support her run with gifts to ICTG. She updated supporters each week with how her training was going, and we helped her keep track of her rising funds here. In a few short weeks, Beckie was able to raise almost $3500!
To all of those who supported Beckie's run and contributed gifts to ICTG – THANK YOU! Your gifts make a difference and help to support ministers leading congregations after trauma. We are deeply grateful for your partnering with us in this way. If you would still like to contribute to her challenge, you can do so by following the links on this page. If you would like to complete an Individual Sport Challenge, visit this page to learn more or download this template and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you! It is time to REGISTER for the October 2 Forum for Disaster Preparedness, cohosted by ICTG and SBC VOAD, and focused on "Strengthening Partnerships." Following last year's successful forum that introduced long-term recovery and emotional/spiritual care after trauma, this year's event will provide practical information for your faith-based or community-based organization in taking next steps for coordinated response after natural destruction or mass-violence. We are honored to hear from expert speakers, Rev. David Myers, Director of the Department of Homeland Security's Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and Brie Loskota, from USC's Center for Religion and Civic Culture. They will share about current joint projects around the country and in SoCal among faith-based and community-based partners. Beyond the speakers, we will host table-top discussions for networking, active learning and creating ways for Santa Barbara County to model preparedness and whole-community care after disaster. This event is FREE to participants and will provide light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. Register as soon as possible to ensure supplies available. Do invite colleagues, and encourage them to register soon as well.
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