Church Relations

The Office of Church Relations in the Department of Theology and Ministry partners with local congregations as a companion for shared hospitality, learning, resourcing, spiritual formation, and community engagement. These efforts focus primarily on area ministers and faith leaders.

Recurring Spiritual Formation Opportunities

• Monthly Ecumenical Gathering (every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m., Sept-June)
• Guided Spiritual Formation Retreats (Spring/Fall)
• Annual Ministry Conference

Other Resourcing

• Congregational Preaching (interim or periodic)
• Congregational Seminars and Workshops (as needed/requested)
• Seminars/Workshops
• Spiritual Direction and Companionship

Are you a local church minister or faith leader? We would love to get to know you better. Reach out to Beth Bowers, Church Relations Coordinator, at churchrelations@rochesteru.edu or 248-218-2355 for more information or to schedule a meeting.