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As the area of Disaster Spiritual Care grows, so does online training opportunities - United Church of Christ

UCC launches the 2026 Disaster Emotional and Spiritual Care Academy to train leaders in disaster spiritual care.
The program is a collaboration among UCC Disaster Ministries, Crisis Care Ministries, and Church World Service.
The academy targets ministers and lay leaders to support communities during crises.
Registration is open with limited spaces available for the 2026 program.
The initiative emphasizes ecumenical collaboration across disaster response networks.
Katie Howe notes a growing need for disaster spiritual care due to increasing disasters.
The academy aligns with National VOAD views that DSC is critical in disaster recovery.
UCC Global HOPE oversees the Disaster Ministries' Emotional and Spiritual Care team.
Howe invites interested volunteers to contact her for involvement.
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